Entire Summer
| Flims Waldhaus |
Whether you lie down for sunbathing on the lawns to relax, strengthen your team spirit with a volleyball match or simply enjoy a tasty drink in the lounge - Lake Cauma invites you to enjoy its many possibilities. > Coordinates: 46.821ºN, 9.295ºE > Admission: adults with guest card, CHF 8.00, children 6-16 years with guest card free of charge |
| Trin |
Crystal-clear water, embedded in a dark green forest. Lake Cresta is part of the inventory of protected natural monuments in the canton of Graubünden. The lake is famous for its good water quality. > Coordinates: 46.831ºN, 9.321ºE > Admission: adults: CHF 7.– (from 16:00 CHF 5.-), students: CHF 5.–, children 6-16 years: CHF 3.– |
| Laax |
Who would have thought that you could enjoy pure beach feeling in Switzerland even at 1016 metres above sea level! Lake Laax proves that it is possible thanks to a large sunbathing area, clear lake water and an incredible mountain panorama. > www.schweizersee.ch/laaxersee > Coordinates: 46.807ºN, 9.257ºE > Admission: with guest card free of charge, regular entry adults: CHF 5.00, regular entry children: CHF 2.50 |
| Laax |
The route of the Swiss O Finder Laax not only takes you around Lake Laax, but also through the rich culture of the Romanesque mountain farming village of Laax. > Coordinates: 46.807ºN, 9.257ºE > Admission: free of charge |
| Rhine Gorge |
The river Rhine offers easy to medium white water rafting in the magnificent landscape of the Rhine Gorge. Our partner Swiss River Adventures offers a half-day rafting tour at a special SOW price, in which one can experience the entire stretch of the Rhine Gorge from Ilanz to Reichenau. > www.swissriveradventures.ch/en/rafting-tour/sow2023/ > Venue: Ilanz → Reichenau > Admission: adults CHF 75.00, children (10 – 17 years) CHF 65.00, plus the costs for the public transports > Book directly here |
| Flims |
The water trail leads from the source of the Flem stream past unique gorge landscapes down to the village centre of Flims. You cross seven bridges, some of them boldly designed by the well-known Graubünden bridge architect Jürg Conzett. From these bridges bizarre rock formations can be seen in the Flem gorges. > www.flimslaax.com/en/hiking/trutg-dil-flem > Coordinates: start 46.871ºN, 9.235ºE (entire stretch) or 46.863ºN, 9.253ºE |
| Flims |
Follow the Connbächli, one of the oldest, longest and still water-bearing ditches in Flims, for approx. 5 km on this idyllic family hiking trail. Start at Flims Waldhaus (Lake Cauma car park, NOT suitable for strollers). Follow the footpath in the direction of Lake Cauma for five minutes and you will see the marker to the right of the path for the start of the Conn-Bächli, a true piece of cultural heritage in Flims. > www.flimslaax.com/en/hiking/connbaechli-flims-laax-falera > Coordinates: start 46.825ºN, 9.290ºE |
| Flims |
The observation platform “Il Spir” (Rhaeto Romansh for Eurasian swift) offers the visitor a unique 180-degree panoramic view over the Ruinaulta, often referred to as the “Swiss Grand Canyon”. The platform consists of a single pillar that is anchored in two places and leans over the gorge. The platform is easily reached from Flims Waldhaus by foot in less than an hour. > www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/il-spir-observation-platform/ > Coordinates: 46.813ºN, 9.320ºE > Admission: free of charge |
| Falera |
Mirasteilas is the first public observatory in the canton Graubünden. Various instruments are available for exploring the universe, including the largest telescope in Switzerland that is open to the public. > www.sternwarte-mirasteilas.ch > Coordinates: 46.804 ºN, 9.224 ºE > Public tours on Friday and Saturday > Admission: adults CHF 20.-, children up to 16 years CHF 15.- |
Lake Cauma
Lake Cresta
Lake Laax
Swiss O Finder 
River Rafting in the Rhine Gorge
Water Trail "Trutg dil Flem
Ditch Conn-Bächli
"Il Spir" Viewing Platform
Observatory MirasteilasDuring the Swiss O Week
| Monday 10 July - Friday 21 July |
Training on 4 Different Maps Four different areas are waiting for you to be explored. They are all WOC model event maps, with WOC model controls and some SOW add-on. You can find all the information on the training page. > Laax Salums > Laax Larisch > Flims Foppa > Trin Boz Fiena > Details |
| Monday 10 July - Friday 21 July |
Various points of tourist interest in the destination are marked with QR code signs. These places can be visited via the LAAX App. and points can be collected in the process. The persons who collect the most points will take part in a draw for a prize donated by the destination Flims Laax Falera on Friday 21 July after the award ceremony. > Apple App Store → Laax > Google Play → Laax |
| Sunday 16 July Stage 1 |
Where can you start the day more consciously than in nature with clear mountain air? Start the day mindfully with an hour for and with yourself. The morning yoga lesson includes breathing exercises and physical exercises from Hatha Yoga with flowing dynamic parts from Vinyasa Yoga. The lesson is suitable for yoga beginners and experienced yogis. > Details |
| Monday 17 July Stage 2 |
Morning-Yoga - Offer for early birds: before the competition, an hour of yoga at Lake Cauma! Where can you start the day more consciously than in nature with clear mountain air? Start the day mindfully with an hour for and with yourself. The morning yoga lesson includes breathing exercises and physical exercises from Hatha Yoga with flowing dynamic parts from Vinyasa Yoga. The lesson is suitable for yoga beginners and experienced yogis. > Details
|
| Monday 17 July Stage 2 |
Excavations in the 1940s provided evidence of a Bronze Age settlement in Falera and many finds such as pottery, grinding stones, sickles and jewelry from the 2nd millennium BC. On a walk over the prehistoric settlement mound, you will discover shell stones and column-like boulders of unknown function. The landmark of Falera is the church of St. Remigius. > Coordinates: 46.800ºN, 9.235ºE |
| Tuesday 18 July Stage 3 |
Morning-Yoga - Offer for early birds: before the competition, an hour of yoga at Lake Cauma! Where can you start the day more consciously than in nature with clear mountain air? Start the day mindfully with an hour for and with yourself. The morning yoga lesson includes breathing exercises and physical exercises from Hatha Yoga with flowing dynamic parts from Vinyasa Yoga. The lesson is suitable for yoga beginners and experienced yogis. > Details
|
| Tuesday 18 July Stage 3 |
Walking along the longest treetop path in the world (1.56 km) activates all your senses and you experience the forest and the impressive mountain world from an unprecedented perspective. Enjoy the tranquility and listen to the birdsong, enjoy the fantastic views at sometimes impressive heights and discover the different species of trees and forest. > www.flimslaax.com/en/senda-dil-dragun > Coordinates: 46.819ºN, 9.264ºE > Admission: Tickets can be purchased via the LAAX App or in the webshop. There is a visitor limit. |
| Tuesday 18 July Stage |
Enjoy a cosy nightcap in a historical ambience. The rooms in the Museum Laax are the ideal setting for a good glass of wine, a spicy beer or even a cool drink. Of course, you can also visit the current exhibition in the museum. > Address: Via Principala 36, 7031 Laax, 46.804ºN, 9.257ºE > Opening time: 18:00 - 24:00 |
| Wednesday 19 July Rest Day |
This Flims venue for culture with national and international appeal opens on 19 July especially for Swiss O Week. > Coordinates: 46.836ºN, 9.284ºE > Admission: adults CHF 8.00, with guest card CHF 6.00, children up to 16 years free of charge |
| Wednesday 19 July Rest Day |
Experience history on the two tours through the military bunkers and rock caverns from 1942. On 19 July between 10:00 - 17:00 the site opens especially for Swiss O Week. > Venue: 46.822ºN, 9.352ºE > Registration: www.sperretrin.ch/kontakt/ |
| Wednesday 19 July Rest Day |
To mark its 80th anniversary, EMS-CHEMIE AG opened the "EMSORAMA" on 15 January 2016 and with it the first Science Centre for Graubünden. > Coordinates: Domat/Ems 46.828ºN, 9.431ºE > Time: 10:15 - 11:45 (90 minutes) > Admission: free of charge > Registration mandatory at www.emsorama.ch/anmeldung or by telephone +41 81 632 78 78 |
| Wednesday 19 July Rest Day |
Forum Würth shows works from the Würth Art Collection. The current exhibition is dedicated to the radiant works of Lotte Copi (1924 - 2019). Like a kind of travel diary, she recorded the landscapes she saw as reminiscent impressions on canvas or paper. > Opening hours: 11:00 - 17:00 > Coordinates: Aspermontstrasse 1, 7000 Chur > Admission: free of charge |
| Wednesday 19 July Rest Day |
There are two different hiking offers to choose from: > From Laax to the Rhine Gorge with Ruedi Zuber. On the hike you will learn about the latest findings on the largest landslide event in the Alps to date, the formation of the fairytale lakes, the forests and the cultural landscape. > Visit the mining tunnels *Minas da Gulatsch* near Rueun - little-known treasures in the Surselva region with Ursula Brändli. We follow in the footsteps of miners and visit a mining gallery, hike along the Suvarov Trail to Ilanz and visit the "Schichtwechsel" exhibition there. > Easy mountain hike, hike scale SAC T2 > Registration mandatory with email to Ruedi Zuber > Details |
| Wednesday 19 July Rest Day |
City walk Ilanz The Obertor (Upper Gate) or the Rote Tor (Red Gate) are impressive entrances to the medieval town, which is surrounded by high walls. It is home to 16th and 17th century buildings such as St Margaret's Church with extraordinary depictions of death and life from just before the Reformation, the town hall or the Casa Gronda. |
| Wednesday 19 July Rest Day |
Beat Livers has been collecting ski and snowboard models of all kinds for a good 50 years. First in the cellar - now in a warehouse in Flims. More than 1500 pairs of ski and more than 200 snowboards have come together in recent years. > Opening hours: 15:00 - 18:00 > Coordinates: Via Nova 9, 7017 Flims Dorf, 46.836ºN, 9.283ºE > Admission: free of charge Beat Livers also offers guided tours for groups of 15 or more (ideal for orienteering clubs), including meat platters and aperitif.
> Information and reservations under 079 221 34 44
|
| Wednesday 19 July Rest Day |
Various museums grant SOW participants a reduced entrance fee on presentation of their race number.! > Museum of Fine Arts, Chur, 10:00 - 17:00 > Raetian Museum, Chur, 10:00 - 17:00 > Cathedral Treasure Museum, Chur, 11:00 - 17:00 > Museum Regiunal Surselva, Ilanz, 14:00 - 17:00 > Museum Laax, Laax, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday 20 July Stage 4 |
Planetary Path, Falera An ideal hike suitable for strollers to enjoy the impressive panorama with imposing views of the Rhine Gorge and learn about our solar system along the way. > www.falera.net/tourismus/tourismusangebot/planetenweg/ > Venue: start at the car park at the entry to Falera, finish at Larnags > Coordinates: Start 46.801ºN, 9.236ºE > Time needed: appr. 1:30h > Admission: free of charge |
| Friday 21 July Stage 5 |
Morning-Yoga - Offer for early birds: before the competition, an hour of yoga at Lake Cauma! Where can you start the day more consciously than in nature with clear mountain air? Start the day mindfully with an hour for and with yourself. The morning yoga lesson includes breathing exercises and physical exercises from Hatha Yoga with flowing dynamic parts from Vinyasa Yoga. The lesson is suitable for yoga beginners and experienced yogis. > Details
|
| Friday 21 July Stage 5 |
The historic via ferrata originally dates from 1907 but has been completely renovated and now leads over three almost vertical rock steps. Fantastic views, thrills and perhaps a little muscle ache afterwards are guaranteed. > Venue: Fidaz → Flimserstein > Coordinates: start 46.846ºN, 9.307ºE; finish 46.845ºN, 9.306ºE > Time needed appr. 2:30h > Admission: Various specialist sports shops in Flims, Laax and Ilanz rent out the necessary equipment. |
| Saturday 22 July Stage 6 |
On 22/23 July 2023, there will be a state of emergency around Lake Laax; these two days only belong to the children! A lot of fun for the little guests. > Venue, time: Laax 10:00 – 16:45 > Coordinates: 46.807ºN, 9.257ºE > Admission: CHF 5.00 |
Skore O-Event
Morning-Yoga - Offer for early birds: before the competition, an hour of yoga at Lake Cauma!
Parc la Mutta, Falera
Treetop walk «Senda dil Dragun», Laax
Museum Laax - Café Nocturn
Das Gelbe Haus - The Yellow House, Flims Dorf
Fortress Trin
EMSORAMA, Domat/Ems
Forum Würth, Chur
Guided Hiking Tours with Ruedi Zuber and Ursula Brändli
Ski Museum Livers, Flims Dorf
Museums in the Region
Via Ferrata Pinut, Fidaz
Children's Festival, Laax
