Andiast

Andiast ([anˈdɪ̯aʃt]) is a former municipality in the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Until 1943, it was known as Andest.

Andiast
Former municipality
Location of Andiast
Andiast
Andiast
Coordinates: 46°47′N 9°7′E
CountrySwitzerland
CantonGraubünden
DistrictSurselva
Area
  Total13.63 km2 (5.26 sq mi)
Elevation
1,178 m (3,865 ft)
Population
 (2017-12-31)
  Total211
  Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
7159
SFOS number3611
ISO 3166 codeCH-GR
Surrounded byGlarus Süd (GL), Pigniu, Rueun, Waltensburg/Vuorz
Websitewww.vuorz-andiast.ch
SFSO statistics

Lying close to the ski resorts of Waltensburg/Vuorz and Breil/Brigels, Andiast is known for its winter sports.

On 1 January 2018 the former municipalities of Andiast and Waltensburg/Vuorz merged into the municipality of Breil/Brigels.

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