Andiast

Andiast
Coat of arms
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Location of Andiast
Coordinates: 46°47′N 9°7′E / 46.783°N 9.117°E / 46.783; 9.117Coordinates: 46°47′N 9°7′E / 46.783°N 9.117°E / 46.783; 9.117
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Surselva
Area
• Total	13.63 km2 (5.26 sq mi)
Elevation	1,178 m (3,865 ft)
Population (Dec 2015)
• Total	203
• Density	15/km2 (39/sq mi)
Postal code	7159
SFOS number	3611
Surrounded by	Glarus Süd (GL), Pigniu, Rueun, Waltensburg/Vuorz
Website	www.vuorz-andiast.ch SFSO statistics

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

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

The area around Andiast was already inhabited in the Stone Age, as was confirmed by an archaeological dig in 1962. The first mention of the area is documented in 765 in the will of a Bishop Tello when it was mentioned as Andeste.

On September 8, 1526, Andiast was separated from the parish of Waltensburg/Vuorz and became an independent parish. It was influenced by the Reformation and in contrast to its parent parish Vuorz stayed catholic.

On October 8 and 9, 1799, the population was involved in the wars of the French Revolution. The French troops had driven Russian General Alexander Suvorov with his starving troops over the Alps in storm and snow. They staggered over the Panixer Pass and plundered the village.

The description of the municipal coat of arms is Gules St. Julitta clad Or holding a downpointed sword Argent handled of the second leading a child. The coat of arms represents the village church which is consecrated to St. Julietta and the old village seal.