Safiental: Genossenschaft Skilift Tenna
Tenna lies in the Safien Valley, an Alpine valley shaped by the Rabiusa and enclosed by steep wooded slopes and high grazing land. This small settlement belongs to the Swiss canton of Grisons, where local life and architecture were strongly influenced by Walser migration in the Middle Ages. Genossenschaft Skilift Tenna serves the open slopes near the village and became known in 2011 as the world’s first solar-powered ski lift. Its photovoltaic modules are integrated into the lift installation, making it a notable example of renewable-energy infrastructure in a mountain community. Tenna is part of Safiental, whose dispersed farms, meadows and forests retain the rural character of this remote side valley.
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Safiental’s surrounding terrain is marked by steep Alpine slopes, forests and high pastures, which have shaped both its scattered settlement pattern and cattle farming. The Rabiusa flows through this long side valley before joining the Vorderrhein near Versam, and the lower valley meets the Rhine Gorge, known locally as Ruinaulta. Walser settlers established communities here during the Middle Ages, leaving a lasting imprint on the German-speaking valley and its traditional timber farmhouses. Today, the municipality brings together the former communes of Safien, Tenna, Versam and Valendas, connecting hamlets from the valley floor to mountain terraces. Browse further webcams nearby to see how Safiental connects with the Vorderrhein valley and the wider Grisons Alps.
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The terrain of Grisons ranges from high Alpine valleys in the south to the broad Rhine valley in the north, shaping Switzerland’s largest and most linguistically diverse canton. The Inn flows through the Engadin, while the Rhine has long connected Chur, the cantonal capital, with the rest of central Europe. Romansh remains a defining regional language alongside German and Italian. The Rhaetian Railway’s Albula and Bernina lines, recognised by UNESCO, cross dramatic mountain country with remarkable engineering. Browse further webcams from the area to trace how this corner of eastern Switzerland links with neighbouring Alpine regions.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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