Graun im Vinschgau

The municipality of Graun im Vinschgau sits at an elevation of 1520 meters, bordered by Austria and Switzerland in the northernmost part of Italy.

The original village submerged beneath Lake Reschen in 1950 when authorities constructed a dam for hydroelectric power, leaving only the medieval bell tower visible.

German remains the primary language of 97 percent of residents, reflecting the linguistic heritage preserved through generations in this Alpine community.

Visitors can reach the commune through regular public bus connections from Mals, with services extending to neighboring Nauders in Austria and Martina in Switzerland.

The bell tower emerging from Lake Reschen serves as the municipal coat of arms, while the submerged village ruins become visible during low water periods.

Location: South Tyrol

Elevation above the sea: 1,520 m

Shares border with: Valsot, Mals, Kaunertal, Nauders, Pfunds, Ramosch, Sent, Sölden, Tschlin

Website: http://gemeinde.graun.bz.it

GPS coordinates: 46.80866,10.54144

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26