Graubünden: Economy

Compared with other Swiss cantons, industry plays a minor role in Graubünden and the Canton's share of Switzerland's activities as a financial centre is equally modest. As in most cantons, the majority of employment in Graubünden is in the service sector, with the Canton earning its living largely from tourism. Around one-third of people in paid employment in this Canton derive their income from the holiday and leisure industry.

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Economy of the region

Graubünden also provides the location for the Swiss and European headquarters of big international groups such as:

  • EMS Chemie
  • Calanda
  • Heineken Biere AG
  • Georg Fischer AG

 

The region's economy is based on established staple industries, e.g:

 

  • TourismTourism

    The Canton of Grisons is one of the leading holiday regions in the Alps.

  • AgricultureAgriculture

    More than 50% of mountain farms in the Canton of Grisons are organic

  • Electricity generationElectricity generation

    With its big hydro-electric power plants, Grisons prioritizes the production of clean peak electricity.

  • Wine growingWine growing

    The region's biggest wine-growing area is the region of the Bündner Herrschaft.

 

For more information on economy in  the Canton of Graubünden

Business and Tourist Office

Graubünden Economic Forum