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Vals Platz, Switzerland

Grisons · Switzerland

Vals Platz is a small town in Grisons, Switzerland with a population of 1,006. Elevation: 4,108 ft (1,252 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,006 Population 42/sq mi density
4,108 ft Elevation 1,252 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
63.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Vals Platz

Vals Platz

St. Martin is a village and was a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2015 the former municipality of St. Martin merged into the municipality of Vals.

People

Population1,006
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain63.4 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation4,108 ft (1,252 m)
Population1,006
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation4,108 ft (1,252 m)
Coordinates46.6165°, 9.1803°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGrisons
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation63.4 inches (1,610 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.3 inches (67 cm)

About Vals Platz

Vals Platz is a small town in Switzerland (Grisons) with a population of 1,006. The city sits at an elevation of 4,108 feet (1,252 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Vals Platz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,108 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average33.1°F
39% below Switzerland avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,108 ft (1,252 m)
Area23.9 sq mi (61.8 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates46.6165°N, 9.1803°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.4"
67% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 26.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 126 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 86 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 102 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 32 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 140 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 28 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 87 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 64 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 47 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 88 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 66 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 98 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 74 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 76 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 76 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 87 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 126 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 66 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 38 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 136 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 93 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 56 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.1 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 4.3 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 5.4 in
May 37°F (3°C) 5.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 6.4 in
July 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 43°F (6°C) 6.2 in
October 36°F (2°C) 5.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 5.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.2 in

Vals Platz has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 21°F in February to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Vals Platz

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vals Platz

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vals Platz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Titta Ratti
Ausstellung Schalensteine in der Region Viamala
Casa Latour
Casa Rotonda
CasaStorica Andeer
Cularta
Festungsmuseum Crestawald
Festungsmuseum Sperre Trin
Gandahus
Gilli's Museum Sufers
Grünhornhütte
Heimatmuseum Rheinwald
Heimatmuseum Safien
Kulturarchiv Cazis
Lärchabodastall
Meister da Vuorz
Museo Cà da Rivöi
Museo del cioccolato
Museo della Via Spluga e della Val San Giacomo
Museo storico della Valle di Blenio
Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun!
Museum Regiunal
Museum Sursilvan Cuort Ligia Grischa
Palazzo dei Landfogti
Piccolo Museo dela Radio e della fotografia
Postkartengalerie Kabinetli Hinterrhein
Sauerstofffabrik
Sperre Roffla Links
Steinbockmuseum
Turmuhren-Museum Tartar
Walserama Nufenen

Libraries in Vals Platz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Campodolcino0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Madesimo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Soazza0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Acquarossa0.0
Biblioteca Lumnezia0.0
Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil0.0
Biblioteca Trun0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Psychiatrische Dienste GR Bibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Bonaduz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Safien0.0

Farmers Markets in Vals Platz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Märtplatz

Hotels in Vals Platz

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7132 Glenner
7132 Hotel
Gasslihof
Haus Zervreila
Hotel Alpina
Hotel Camana
Hotel Steinbock
Rovanada
Schnider B&B
Valserhof

Restaurants in Vals Platz

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7132 Glenner
Alpenrose
Alpina
Berggasthaus Turrahus
Camenisch
Dachberghütte
daPapà
Edelweiss
Gadastatt
Ganni
Gasslihof
Hängela
Kiosk Peil
La Cucina
Red
Silver
Steinbock
Ustria dalla Posta
Ustria Tgamanada
Valserhof
Zervreila

Cafes in Vals Platz

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Leon
Schnider B&B
Terralpin

Gas Stations in Vals Platz

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #2360399537
Tankstelle

Banks in Vals Platz

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Graubündner Kantonalbank
Raiffeisen

Ski Resorts Near Vals Platz

124 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Piani di Artavaggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Piani di Bobbio - Valtorta Skiarea 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lanzo d'Intelvi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe Cainallo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bedea-Novaggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pescegallo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Foppolo-Carona 0.0 - - $0 - - -
San Simone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Forcora Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe di Neggia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malesco 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 - - -
Cioss Prato 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 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 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 - - -
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 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madrisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 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 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 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 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 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 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 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 - - -
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 - - -

Airports Near Vals Platz

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Lugano AirportLUGMedium 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
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Locarno Airport-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vals Platz

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baselgia s.Clau e s.Onna
Caplutta S. Giusep
Caplutta S. Valentin
Chappeli
Kapelle
Kapelle Sogn Bistgaun
Kapelle Sontgissima Trinitad
Kapelle St. Anna
Kapelle St. Jakob
Kapelle St. Johannes Baptist
Kapelle St. Nikolaus
Kapelle Valé
Katholische Pfarrkirche Tersnaus
Kirche St. Martin
Kirche Thalkirch
Nossadunna e Sogn Gion Battesta
Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul
Sontg Andriu
Sontga Catrina
Wallfahrtskapelle St. Maria

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
1,003 m (3,291 ft)
Area
22.8 km² (8.8 mi²)
Postal Code
7116

🇨🇭 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 Vals Platz

What is the population of Vals Platz?

Vals Platz has a population of 1,006 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 23.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vals Platz?

Vals Platz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.4 inches, with 26.3 inches of snow.

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