Villas in Lumbrein
Lumbrein suits walkers and quiet-valley holidays in the Romansh-speaking Val Lumnezia, a sunny side valley running south from Ilanz. At 1,405 m the village is small, and a post bus links it with Ilanz and Vrin, but most outings are easier by car.
- Villas
- 10
- From, per week
- £525
About Lumbrein
Lumbrein lies at 1,405 m in the upper Lugnez valley, known as Val Lumnezia or the Valley of Light, and in 2000 almost nine in ten residents spoke Romansh as their first language. A few hundred people live here, and the village became part of Lumnezia in 2013. The Bronze Age site at Crestaulta, two late medieval residential towers and the church of Sogn Martin give it more history than its size suggests. An 8.8 km circular walk starts and ends in the village, and a 2.9 km sled run drops back into it in winter. The homes are mid-sized, mostly sleeping around five, and few have a garden. Evenings are quiet.
Is Lumbrein right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers wanting a quiet Romansh valley village
- Not for you if
- You want to ski from the door, or want shops and nightlife nearby, since Lumbrein is a small village of a few hundred people.
Near Lumbrein
Ilanz
The town the valley runs south from, with the Surselva Regional Museum and beginner-friendly rafting on the Vorderrhein through the Rhine Gorge.
Vella
Village in Val Lumnezia with a Kids Village and an artificial ice rink.
Vrin
Another Val Lumnezia village and the end of post bus line 90.441 from Ilanz, which stops at Lumbrein on the way.
Getting to Lumbrein
The valley is entered from Ilanz. By car the route runs via Chur on the A3/A13, then Flims and Ilanz, and parking in Lumbrein is limited. Post bus line 90.441 runs between Ilanz and Vrin and stops in Lumbrein, so you can leave the car for some days.
Villas in Lumbrein
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Lumbrein
Lumbrein, Surselva, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingTerraceWashing Machine+5 more
5-star property
5-star property
Chisti Lumerins, Lumbrein, (Lumbrein), 48002B
Lumbrein, Surselva, Switzerland
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
from£168
per night
Signina Brun, Lumbrein, (Lumbrein), 48007B
Lumbrein, Surselva, Switzerland
4
2
0
FireplaceWashing MachineFridge+2 more
from£75
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Lumbrein
Lumbrein, Surselva, Switzerland
8
3
0
DishwasherTerraceWashing Machine+4 more
Lumbrein villa holidays: questions answered
What language do people speak in Lumbrein?
Mostly Romansh. In 2000 almost nine in ten residents gave it as their first language, with German second, so signs and conversation in the village are often Romansh.
Can you go sledging at Lumbrein?
Yes. The sled run from Crusch down to Lumbrein is 2.9 km, rated easy and takes about 20 minutes, after a walk up of around 45 minutes. It is also a winter walking path, so watch for walkers.
Is there a circular walk from Lumbrein?
Yes. The Places of Magic route is 8.8 km, takes about three hours and is rated medium difficulty. It passes a wooden bridge, a viewpoint and an ancient settlement site before returning to the village.
Do buses run to Lumbrein?
Yes, post bus line 90.441 between Ilanz and Vrin stops in Lumbrein. Side-valley services are limited, so check the timetable before planning a day around them.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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