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Vouchers 18th and 19th September 2026
Forum Aua Forta – Water Days Scuol
(Mineral) Water has stories to tell
At times, the water flows powerfully through the Inn; at others, it bubbles up as a natural mineral spring. It nourishes the floodplains, provides a habitat for countless species of flora and fauna, and has been a constant presence in the lives of the people of the Engadin for generations. The Aua Forta Forum brings this diversity to life. Experts from the fields of tourism, science and nature conservation come together with artists, authors and people who experience and explore water on a daily basis. Together, they open up new perspectives on an element that shapes our lives and is, at the same time, more relevant than ever.
2 Days.
Countless perspectives.
Be inspired by fascinating discussions about the significance of mineral water for the Engadin, discover the hidden world beneath the water’s surface, learn more about biodiversity and climate change, and follow the water’s journey into the world of art. As dusk falls, the night-time walk reveals yet another facet: water and darkness. Sounds, silence and light allow you to experience the landscape in a completely new way.
On the second day, Nairs becomes a meeting place and water centre. Stories about the Inn, artistic interventions, performances and encounters by the Inn and at the Büvetta demonstrate how closely water is linked to culture, community and identity.
Friday | 6.40 pm to around 10.00 pm
Immerse yourself in the many facets of water.
The opening event of the Forum Aua Forta invites you to see water in a new light. Inspiring figures from the worlds of tourism, science, literature and nature conservation will demonstrate how (mineral) water shapes the Lower Engadine: yesterday, today and in the future.
Look forward to:
- Welcome and interview with J. Domenic Parolini
- The significance of (mineral) water for the Engadin and tourism
- Fascinating insights into the history and future of this water-rich region
- Literature and multimedia stories centred on the River Inn
- ‘Beneath the Water’s Surface’ – biodiversity and climate change
- Water and darkness – a new perspective on nature
- From around 8.00 pm: Aperitif with an opportunity to exchange ideas.
Optional from around 8.45 pm: Guided night walk ‘Water and Darkness’ (separate booking, CHF 15.00 per person).
Saturday | 1.00 pm to approx. 3.00 pm
Water: where nature, culture and art meet
On the second day of the forum, Nairs will become a meeting place. Around the historic Büvetta, the River Inn and the cultural centre, guided tours, stories and art performances will open up new perspectives on water as a habitat and a source of inspiration.
Look forward to:
- A guided tour of the historic quarter of Nairs
- Stories about the Büvetta Tarasp
- River stories with Ernst Bromeis
- ‘Beneath the Water’s Surface’ – Biodiversity and Climate Change
- Art performance focusing on water at the Nairs Cultural Centre
- Performance ‘üna büvetta’ at the Palace Nairs
Optional: Round off the day at ‘Bügl public’ by the village fountain with insights into fountain culture from 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm
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The Forum Aua Forta 2025 impressively demonstrated that water is not just a resource, but also a living culture. It connects people, tells stories and keeps flowing.
