Tschiertschen is a village and former municipality located in the Plessur Region of the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On January 1, 2009, it merged with the neighboring municipality of Praden to form the administrative entity of Tschiertschen-Praden.
The village is situated on the southern slope of the Schanfigg valley, positioned at an elevation of approximately 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level. It lies roughly 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) southeast of Chur, the capital of Graubünden. The geography of the area is characterized by steep Alpine terrain and high-altitude pastures.
Historically, the settlement was influenced by the Walser people, a German-speaking group that migrated to the region during the late Middle Ages. This heritage is evident in the village's traditional architecture, which consists primarily of sun-blackened wooden houses typical of Walser settlements. While the region was originally Romansh-speaking, it transitioned to German several centuries ago.
The economy of Tschiertschen is centered on tourism and agriculture. As a winter sports destination, the village offers facilities for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding, positioned within a ski area that connects various slopes in the Schanfigg region. In the summer months, the area is used for mountain biking and hiking. Despite its development as a resort, the village is noted for maintaining a quiet, traditional character in contrast to larger, more modernized Alpine tourist centers.
As of the final independent census before the 2009 merger, the municipality had a population of approximately 200 residents. The local government and communal services are now managed under the unified administration of Tschiertschen-Praden.