Experience the magic of summer right on the shores of Lake Heidsee at an altitude of 1,500 meters. Whether you’re strolling or biking, hiking in the mountains, or simply relaxing by the water: Here you’ll find summer moments filled with nature, tranquility, and mountain magic.
* Lenzerheide world of wonders – Welcome to an unforgettable summer mountain holiday! *
Experience a relaxing and enjoyable summer holiday right by Lake Heidsee.
We would be delighted to spoil you with our regional and seasonal mountain cuisine.
Click on our Heidsee Webcam for a current image, or on the video below to discover the “jewel”.
Maiensässweiler Canols
The northern, older part of the lake was formed when the water collected between moraines and landslide masses after the last ice age. The first mention of the lake dates back to 1484, when the Bishop of Chur, Ortlieb von Brandis, had a fish pond built in its northern part.
In 1881, the diocese sold the lake to the “Haidsee-Konsortium Brügger & Meier” for 12,000 francs. The driving force behind this consortium was the Churwalden hoteliers Johann Brügger-Battaglia and his son Georg Brügger-Vieli. They enlarged the lake and built a “fisherman’s hut” on an island, known as the Insel-Châlet. Guests could eat and stay overnight here. Johann and Georg Brügger thus laid the foundations for tourism in Maiensässweiler Canols (now Valbella) and created the “scenic jewel” of the high valley with the lake dam.[1]
Story Hotel Seehof
1904 Founding of the “Tuffsteinbetrieb” (tuff stone works) partnership
1905 Planned for electricity production for the Lenzerheide spa hotel (accommodation for workers)
1907 Electricity plant, hotel spa hotel with a small restaurant and some guest beds
1928 A private individual acquires the guesthouse
1929 Expansion of the guesthouse by 23 beds
1931 Fire
1934 Takeover of the derelict building by a family-owned hotel company
50 years of family operation
1988 Fire
Reconstruction
Since 1991 Hotel operation ensured by the current owner family
