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Laax, Switzerland

Grisons · Switzerland

Laax is a small town in Grisons, Switzerland with a population of 1,252. Elevation: 3,317 ft (1,011 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,252 Population 280/sq mi density
3,317 ft Elevation 1,011 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
92.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Laax

Laax

Laax is a municipality of the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons.

People

Population1,252
Density280/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain92.2 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Population1,252
Population Density280 / sq mi
Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Coordinates46.8045°, 9.2579°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGrisons
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation92.2 inches (2,341 mm)
Annual Snowfall213.0 inches (541 cm)

About Laax

Laax is a small town in Switzerland (Grisons) with a population of 1,252. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet (1,011 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Laax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Switzerland avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates46.8045°N, 9.2579°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

681 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 142 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 83 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 84 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 20 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 148 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 124 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 84 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 41 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 85 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 18 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 42 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 118 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 52 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 54 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 54 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 52 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 139 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 84 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 95 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 58 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in
April 37°F (3°C) 5.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
June 51°F (11°C) 6.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 6.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.0 in

Laax has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.3").

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Radio Stations near Laax

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Laax

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Post
Altes Bad Pfäfers
Anna Göldi-Museum
Ausstellung Kirche Zillis
Ausstellung Schalensteine in der Region Viamala
Casa Latour
CasaStorica Andeer
Cularta
Dorfmuseum Obermutten
Dorfmuseum Sool
Drachenlochmuseum
EMSORAMA
Festungsmuseum Crestawald
Festungsmuseum Sperre Trin
Gandahus
Gilli's Museum Sufers
Heimatmuseum Safien
Kräuter-Pfarrer Künzle Museum
Kulturarchiv Cazis
Kunsthaus
Lärchabodastall
Meister da Vuorz
Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun!
Museum Regiunal
Museum Sarganserland
Museum Sernftalbahn
Sauerstofffabrik
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Sperre Roffla Links
Steinbockmuseum
Tgea da Schons
Turmuhren-Museum Tartar
Zur alten Säge

Libraries in Laax

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Lumnezia0.0
Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Vilters-Wangs0.0
BIZ Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung Sargans0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Domat/Ems0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Mels und Sargans0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Sargans0.0
Psychiatrische Dienste GR Bibliothek0.0
Regional Bibliothek Thusis0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Bonaduz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Safien0.0

Farmers Markets in Laax

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markthalle
Märtplatz
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Laax

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Caltgera
Gasthaus am Brunnen
Laaxer Hof
Peaks Place
Peaks Place
Reception
Riders Hotel
Rocksresort
Seehof

Restaurants in Laax

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Airstream Burger Bar
Breakfast
Burgers
Düra Ast
Gasthaus am Brunnen
Grandis
Ikigai
Maiensässbeizli Imschlacht
Mulania
Nurishing Nebula (community kitchen)
s'nanu
Seehof
Stiva Grischuna
Straussennest
Tegia Larnags
Tegia Larnags
Ustria Lags

Cafes in Laax

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Bistro Romana
Mäntig
Piazza Caffè & Panini
Snake Bar
Zwischenstation und Handwerk

Castles in Laax

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Valendas
Casti Lagenberg
Ruina dil casti Schiedberg

Dentists in Laax

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Capaul

Train Stations in Laax

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Valendas-Sagogn

Gas Stations in Laax

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #4862382977
Coop
Coray

Banks in Laax

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Graubündner Kantonalbank
Raiffeisen

Gyms in Laax

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aua Grava
Fitness

Breweries in Laax

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler

Ski Resorts Near Laax

129 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Alpe di Neggia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valmalenco Bernina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pontresina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corviglia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rinerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jakobshorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pischa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madrisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gargellen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raggal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonntag Stein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Laax

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Caiolo Sondrio Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Locarno Airport-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Laax

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Laax
Sagogn

Treatment Centers in Laax

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehaklinik Bellikon (Standort Chur)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laax

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baselgia catolica
Baselgia reformada Sagogn
Reformierte Kirche
St. Othmar und Gallus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
810 m (2,658 ft)
Area
22.8 km² (8.8 mi²)
Postal Code
7122

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laax

What is the population of Laax?

Laax has a population of 1,252 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 280 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laax?

Laax has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.2 inches, with 213.0 inches of snow.

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