Typical souvenirs

By choosing a typical souvenir from Graubünden, you bring home a piece of Switzerland’s largest and most culturally diverse canton, shaped by high alpine nature, Romansh heritage, and traditional craftsmanship.

Typical souvenirs would be:

• Engadine Nut Tart (Engadiner Nusstorte): A rich caramel walnut pie from the Engadine Valley. It keeps well, travels easily, and is one of Graubünden’s most iconic treats.
• Bündnerfleisch (Air-dried beef): Slowly cured and dried in the mountain air, this specialty has a unique flavor and is often sold vacuum-sealed for travel.
• Capuns and Pizokel mixes: Traditional dishes from Graubünden. Capuns are chard-wrapped dumplings, and Pizokel is a type of spätzle. Ready-to-cook mixes let you recreate local flavors at home.
• Alpine herbal products: Teas, essential oils, ointments, and herbal soaps made from mountain herbs such as arnica, edelweiss, and alpine mint.
• Local cheese specialties: Cheeses like Bergkäse, Heumilchkäse, and small-batch alpine cheeses reflect the region’s mountain-farming traditions.
• Sgraffito artwork and decor: Decorative items, prints, ornaments, or handcrafted ceramics inspired by the traditional sgraffito patterns found on Engadine houses.
• Handmade wool textiles: Hand-knitted socks, scarves, blankets, and felted items highlight Graubünden’s sheep-farming and textile craftsmanship.
• Romansh books and souvenirs: Items featuring the Romansh language, such as books, postcards, and children’s stories, offering a unique cultural keepsake.
• Local spirits and liqueurs (e.g., Röteli): Sweet cherry-and-spice liqueurs and other alpine herb spirits, traditional to Graubünden.
• Woodcarvings from the Alps: Hand-carved figures, boxes, ornaments, and small functional items reflecting alpine craftsmanship.