Swiss Towns / Episode 113
Ilanz/Glion
21 October 2026 · Graubünden
What happened in this episode?
In episode 113, Ilanz/Glion was selected by the wheel and eliminated from the Swiss Towns series. The municipality finished in place 1'998 out of 2'110 participants. After this spin, 1'997 municipalities remained in the race.
Municipality profile
Ilanz/Glion lies in the canton of Graubünden. It has 5'101 permanent residents and covers 133.48 km², which corresponds to around 38 residents per km².
- Canton: Graubünden
- 5'101 permanent residents
- Area: 133.48 km²
A bridge turned Ilanz into a transit centre.
A medieval bridge carried Rhine traffic directly into the city of Ilanz. By around 1380, Ilanz was a storage and customs point for trade over the Lukmanier Pass.