Chalandamarz in the Lower Engadine
The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps – it is March 1st and thus Chalandamarz. Be part of this ancient custom and ring in the spring together with us.
Experience Chalandamarz
As a guest, you are cordially invited to accompany the various events surrounding the Chalandamarz in the Engadine villages. Discover all the events and opportunities to get to know the Engadine custom better. We wish you lots of fun!
Chalandamarz 2024 programme
You can find more information about the various events surrounding Chalandamarz here.
Programme for the municipality of Scuol
| Place | Date | Time | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarda | 29 February | 8.00 - 10.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Guarda | 29 February | from 8.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz ball |
| Ardez | 1 March | 8.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Guarda | 1 March | from 1.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Ardez, Sala Polivalenta | 1 March | from 7.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz ball |
| Tarasp | 1 March | 7.00 - 10.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Tarasp, Chasa Federspiel | 1 March | 9.00 a.m. | Singing |
| Tarasp, Vallatscha - Vulpera | 1 March | 1.30 - 4.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Tarasp, Chasa Uorgia | 1 March | 8.00 - 12.00 p.m. | Bal da Chalandamarz |
| Scuol | 1 March | 8.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade 1 (with wagon) |
| Scuol | 1 March | 8.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade 2 |
| Scuol | 1 March | 9.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade with kindergarten |
| Scuol, Schoolhouse square | 1 March | 8.00 - 12.00 p.m. | Schloppunz (whip cracking) |
| Sent, Crusch | 1 March | 7.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Sent, Sur En | 1 March | 7.35 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Sent | 1 March | 8.50 - 11.30 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Sent | 1 March | 2.00 - 6.00 p.m. | Traget Sent |
| Sent, Chasa da scoula | 1 March | 8.00 - 12.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz ball |
| Ftan | 2 March | 8.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Ftan | 2 March | 1.10 - 4.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
Programme for the municipality of Valsot
| Place | Date | Time | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramosch | 1 March | 8.30-10.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Tschlin | 1 March | 9.30 - 10.30 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Seraplana | 1 March | 10.25 - 11.15 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Strada | 1 March | 10.45 - 12.30 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Vnà | 1 March | 1.30 - 2.30 p.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Martina | 1 March | 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Ramosch, school building | 1 March | 6.00 - 11.30 p.m. | Chalandamarz ball |
Programme for the municipality of Zernez
| Place | Date | Time | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susch | 29 February | 9.30 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Brail | 29 February | 1.15 p.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Zernez | 1 March | 5.00 a.m. | bells, upper school boys |
| Zernez | 1 March | 7.00 a.m. | Breakfast for students, teachers and guests |
| Lavin | 1 March | 8.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Zernez | 1 March | 8.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Zernez, school building | 1 March | 5.00 - 11.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz ball |
| Susch, school building | 2 March | from 7.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz ball |
| Lavin, school building | 2 March | from 7.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz ball |
| Lavin | 2 March | 9.45 a.m. | Brunzinas (bells) |
| Place | Susch | Brail | Zernez | Zernez | Lavin | Zernez | Zernez, school building | Susch, school building | Lavin, school building | Lavin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 29 February | 29 February | 1 March | 1 March | 1 March | 1 March | 1 March | 2 March | 2 March | 2 March |
| Time | 9.30 a.m. | 1.15 p.m. | 5.00 a.m. | 7.00 a.m. | 8.00 a.m. | 8.00 a.m. | 5.00 - 11.00 p.m. | from 7.00 p.m. | from 7.00 p.m. | 9.45 a.m. |
| Programme | Chalandamarz parade | Chalandamarz parade | bells, upper school boys | Breakfast for students, teachers and guests | Chalandamarz parade | Chalandamarz parade | Chalandamarz ball | Chalandamarz ball | Chalandamarz ball | Brunzinas (bells) |
Programme for the municipality of Val Müstair
| Place | Date | Time | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lü-Lüsai | 1 March | 8.00 - 9.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Tschierv | 1 March | 8.00 - 9.00 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Fuldera | 1 March | 9.30 - 10.10 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Valchava | 1 March | 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
| Müstair | 1 March | 12.40 - 2.00 p.m. | Chalandamarz parade (only bells) |
| Sta. Maria | 1 March | 2.30 - 3.30 p.m. | Chalandamarz parade |
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