Quality of Life in Canton Graubünden

Q: Which commune in Canton Graubünden is best for families?

In Canton Graubünden, Fürstenau (7/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Nature & Green Spaces and Noise — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Graubünden?

Rongellen offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Graubünden (score 7.0/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Q: Which is the quietest commune in Canton Graubünden?

Vaz/Obervaz (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Graubünden, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Q: Does Canton Graubünden rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.7/10 , Canton Graubünden sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.7/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.3/10).

Population: 190,158
Municipalities: 100
Largest municipality: Chur

Canton Graubünden includes 100 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.7/10, it stands out for Noise (9.7/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10). The Public Transport criterion (2.3/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Graubünden is particularly suited for those seeking a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

9.7

Air Quality

8.8

Public Transport

2.3

Education & Culture

2.6

Nightlife & Dining

2.5

Nature & Green Spaces

9.5

Healthcare

4.8

Taxation

5.2

Annual Sunshine

5.8

National average

Canton Graubünden's national strengths

#2 in Switzerland · Air Quality ↗#3 in Switzerland · Nature & Green Spaces ↗Top 5 · Noise ↗

Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Fürstenau (7/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Fürstenau (6.3/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: St. Moritz (7.5/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Conters im Prättigau (8.6/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

ibW Höhere Fachschule SüdostschweizUniversity

Pädagogische Hochschule GRUniversity

Forschungsinstitut für Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Visualization und Simulation (DAViS)University

Fachhochschule Graubünden, Standort BUniversity

Fachhochschule GraubündenUniversity

Fachhochschule Graubünden, Standort HUniversity

Fachhochschule Graubünden, Standorte D–FUniversity

Fachhochschule Graubünden, Standort CUniversity

Public Transport

Punt Muragl StazTrain Station

Punt MuraglTrain Station

TiefencastelTrain Station

Bergün/BravuognTrain Station

PredaTrain Station

FilisurTrain Station

BrusioTrain Station

CampascioTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Kantonsspital GraubündenHospital

Spital Oberengadin / Ospidel Engiadin'OtaHospital

Spital DavosHospital

Kreisspital SursesHospital

Ospedale San SistoHospital

Spital ThusisHospital

Ospidal d'Engiadina BassaHospital

Centro Sanitario BregagliaHospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Graubünden is best for families?

In Canton Graubünden, Fürstenau (7/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Nature & Green Spaces and Noise — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Graubünden?

Rongellen offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Graubünden (score 7.0/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Which communes in Canton Graubünden have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Graubünden are Landquart (5.6/10), Schmitten (GR) (5.0/10) and Laax (5.0/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Graubünden?

Vaz/Obervaz (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Graubünden, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Does Canton Graubünden rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.7/10, Canton Graubünden sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.7/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.3/10).