Castiel is a district of the municipality of Arosa in the canton of Graubünden. The village is located six kilometres as the crow flies east of Chur on the northern side of the Schanfigg valley.
Those who choose Castiel as their place to stay want to rent a holiday apartment.
Geographical Location
The former municipality of Castiel extended from the Plessur at around 750 metres to the ridge of the Hochwang range, reaching 2,455 metres near Tüfelsch Chopf. The village is situated on a spur on the flank of the Castiel gorge.
Landscape
Fürhörnli is located in the vicinity of Castiel.
Gürgaletsch is located in the vicinity of Castiel.
Chüebergchöpf is located in the area around Castiel.
Hanen is located in the area around Castiel.
Culture and History
St. George's Church has been documented since the middle of the 12th century; for a time, the village was named St. Jörgen after it.
The ruins of Falkenstein are located in the area around Castiel.
Surroundings
The Chur Animal and Leisure Park is located in the area around Castiel.
Paspels Castle is located in the wider regional surroundings of Castiel.
Rietberg Castle is located in the wider regional surroundings of Castiel.
