The present-day Chapel of St. Martin was consecrated on June 30, 1695. Its high altar dates from 1698. A series of apostles by Hans Ardüser from 1593 has been preserved on the northern nave wall. The two side altars were created in 1704; the left altarpiece depicts the Coronation of Mary, while the right one depicts a Mater Dolorosa. A late Gothic Pietà stands on the northern side altar. The apostle murals date from the last quarter of the 18th century.
Culture and History
Sankt Martin is also locally known by its Romansh name, Sogn Martin. Tersnaus and Sogn Martin formed their own parish from 1669 onward. Sankt Martin is also considered a typical Walser farming settlement.
Those who choose Sankt Martin as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Landscape
The wider settlement area of Sankt Martin includes numerous scattered settlements, many of which are now uninhabited. Some farms in the wider settlement area can only be reached via narrow, steep mountain roads or on foot.
Transport
The Vals route connects Ilanz with the Valsertal; the PostBus travels through Val Lumnezia along the way. During the summer season, vehicles with rear-mounted bicycle carriers operate on the PostBus route between Ilanz and Vals. A reservation is required for bicycles.
