Casa Capol

The central vaulted hall, featuring the coats of arms of the Graubünden nobility, was designed at the end of the 16th century by the itinerant painter Hans Ardüser, who created his final work here in 1614; it forms the heart of the apartment and features a dining table for six by the south-facing window.

The VIAMALA-STUBE in the south-east corner is fully panelled and is the favourite bedroom of the owner, FWN. It features a collection of engravings depicting the mountain pass route from Chur to the Roffla Gorge, with the passage through the ‘evil path’, the Viamala, naturally taking up the largest space. The travertine washbasin is concealed within a historic cupboard.

The ARDÜSER-STUBE on the south side commemorates the Graubünden itinerant painter Hans Ardüser (1557–1617), who, commissioned by the builder Hans von Capol, left his last dated work from 1614 in the Jenatsch-Stube. It is the only double room in the palazzo without its own washbasin.

The DE MARCHION – STUBE, the master bedroom with a view of the garden, commemorates the noble de Marchion family, which had a ‘blue’ Schams branch and a ‘red’ branch in Valendas. The palazzo passed to the de Marchion family upon the marriage of the last representative of the Schams branch of the von Capol family; the de Marchion family produced many Landammans and officers.

The BATHROOM, which has a separate toilet and shower, is fitted with underfloor heating to ensure it stays pleasantly warm even when walking barefoot.

The VAULTED KITCHEN is equipped with a ceramic hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, extractor fan, Nespresso machine and toaster, plus crockery for six people. Sets for fondue and raclette are available for cosy evenings.

In the JENATSCH-STUBE, the richly decorated carved ceiling was created in 1612, featuring the coats of arms of the builders Hanns von Capoll, Landammann of Schams in 1612, and Catharina von Capoll, née Mattli, in 1612. In 1614, Hans von Capol commissioned the painter Hans Ardüser – whom he had known since his youth in Flims – to paint the largest room of the palazzo for ceremonial purposes, featuring allegories of the virtues, all manner of animals and mythical creatures, and a large hunting scene with Hans von Capol on horseback. Six comfortable leather armchairs invite you to enjoy an aperitif and watch television, whilst the large round table seats ten guests. The library contains plenty of reading material for friends of Graubünden.

Bathroom: Bath or shower/WC, Hair dryer facilities: Fireplace, Kitchenware, Microwave, Oven, Parking, Pets not allowed, Refrigerator, Set for fondue, Set for raclette, TV, WiFi

The central VAULTED HALL, featuring the coats of arms of the Capol family’s relatives among the Graubünden nobility, is the main room, with a dining table for six people by the south-facing window.

The CATHARINA VON CAPOL ROOM in the south-east corner is the most richly decorated room in the house: carved panelling, ceiling, lintel and niche for a water jug, columns with Ionic and Corinthian capitals. And integrated into the lintel is the portrait of Catharina von Capol, whose considerable fortune made the construction of the palazzo possible. A Renaissance tiled stove is no longer in use; the radiators are concealed from view.

A place to relax and read; the table seats six people.

The CONRAD ROOM faces south and has a small balcony. The bedroom with a double bed has a washbasin concealed within a built-in cupboard.

The parlour commemorates the Conrad family of entrepreneurs, who, as the largest employer for a century, provided many residents of Schams with livelihoods and employment, and produced capable mayors and cantonal presidents. One branch of the family moved to Russia and made their fortune as chocolate manufacturers. Murdered by the Communists in 1917, the son who had fled, Moritz, took his revenge by shooting the Russian Soviet delegate in Lausanne in 1923. Acquitted!

The GIARDINO-STUBE, the master bedroom, is situated right next to the bathroom with a view of the garden and its fruit trees. A small balcony faces west. The Renaissance bed comes from Tagstein Castle in Masein.

The BATHROOM, with a separate toilet and separate shower, has additional underfloor heating so that it is pleasantly warm even when walking barefoot.

The VAULTED KITCHEN is equipped with a ceramic hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, extractor fan, Nespresso machine and toaster, as well as crockery for six people. Fondue and raclette sets are provided for cosy evenings.

The STUBE DUC DE ROHAN was fitted out in stages between 1601 and 1612 by Veltlin cabinetmakers. It features the inlaid name and coat of arms of the builder, Hans von Capol, and a lavish Renaissance sideboard. Here there are six very comfortable red leather armchairs for an aperitif or watching television, whilst the historic dining table with eight Louis XIII leather chairs is perfect for a fine meal. By the fireplace hangs the portrait of the namesake Henri II, Duke of Rohan, a Huguenot general and Marshal of France in the service of Richelieu.

The library contains plenty of reading material for friends of Graubünden.

Bathroom: Bath or shower/WC, Hair dryer facilities: 3 bedrooms, Balcony, Coffee machine, Fireplace, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Microwave, Oven, Parking, Pets not allowed, Refrigerator, Set for fondue, TV, WiFi