Signet Swisstainable Destination Level III – leading

Authentically practised.

Sustainability for our guests

Wandern im Unterengadin, Schweiz.

How can a holiday region develop into a sustainable destination? By relying on the cooperation of all partners! The Lower Engadine, along with the Val Müstair, was the first region in Switzerland to be awarded the "Sustainable Destination" label by TourCert.

Naturally authentic.

Sustainable experiences and offers

In the Engadin Scuol Zernez holiday region you can use perfectly coordinated public transport. Buses and trains take you comfortably and dependably from village to village.

Certified accommodation operates on renewable energy sources and restaurants prefer to use regional products.

With selected experiences, you will also learn more about how sustainability is lived and can even actively help.

At a glance.

Our special sustainable offers

Natureinsatz mit NatürActiva – Ferien im Zeichen der Natur – Engadin Scuol Zernez

Active participation — NatürActiva

Get involved in various projects and make an active contribution to sustainable development in the Engadine.

Die Chamanna Cluozza wurde auf 2022 hin umgebaut

Aventüra Chamanna Cluozza

Experience the wild, untouched nature of the Swiss National Park on extended hikes far away from everyday life. You will spend the night in a partner hotel of your choice and then in the remote Chamanna Cluozza. Pure adventure in the swiss mountains and relaxation!

Holiday tips for summer 2023

Discover our diverse, sustainability-tested holiday tips for varied experiences in the Lower Engadine.

Tschliner Bergquellwasser «La vegliatscha»

Forum Aua Forta - Water Days Engadin Scuol

The conference always takes place in mid-June. There are exciting panel discussions and excursions along the Inn River.

Learn more about the tourism opportunities and risks of water as an attraction in the Alpine region in view of climate change and water scarcity. Representatives from mountain and water sports, environmental organisations, the hotel industry, politics and the population will discuss the future viability of water tourism in short lectures. Explore the Inn habitat and round off the day with an Engadine aperitif on the Inn.

Trash Hero Pisten-Cleanup Scuol – Motta Naluns – myclimate Cause We Care

Committed to more sustainability. Gruppa Dürabilità

Holiday guests, second home owners and locals work together for the sustainable development of the residential and holiday region. You too can become a member of the Gruppa Dürabilità.

More information on the Gruppa Dürabilità

God da Tamangur ist der höchst gelegene, zusammenhängende Arvenwald Europas.

Understanding sustainability. The three dimensions of sustainability

Why is a sustainable lifestyle actually so important? And why should a holiday destination develop sustainably?

Holistic sustainability explained

Bewusst erleben und geniessen. Nachhaltige Ferien im Sommer

Entdecken Sie umweltfreundliche Abenteuer, nachhaltige Unterkünfte und Aktivitäten, die die Natur respektieren.

Mehr Informationen

PostAuto am Bahnhof Scuol-Tarasp im Engadin

Travel comfortably by public transport and benefit.

Luggage transport & mobility on site

You can leave your car at home during your holiday. With the new guest cards, public transport is already included from your first overnight stay in the holiday region.

When you arrive by public transport, your luggage will be collected from your home and delivered to your holiday flat or hotel. This is possible thanks to the cooperation between the Swiss public transport companies, the Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair holiday region and local businesses. The offer is convenient and can be booked online at any time.

Arrival and mobility on site

Luggage transport from door to door

Awarded sustainability.

Labels & Certifications

Unterengadin und Val Müstair

Sustainable Destination - TourCert

The TourCert certification is an internationally recognised standard for sustainable tourism. It evaluates companies on the basis of ecological, social and economic criteria in order to check and improve their sustainability performance. The destinations Engadin Scuol Zernez and Val Müstair were the first in Switzerland to be certified with the TourCert label.

Engadin, Samnaun und Val Müstair

Swisstainable

TESSVM reaches the top level in the sustainability programme Swisstainable. For sustainable corporate and destination development.

Lavin, Guarda und Ardez

Initiative Bergsteigerdörfer (Mountaineering Villages Initiative)

Mountaineering villages are quiet places dedicated to gentle tourism. Their potential lies in their originality, the high-quality natural and cultural landscape and the diverse mountain sports opportunities. The initiative emphasises respectful treatment of the mountains and promotes regional value creation. Our villages Guarda, Ardez and Lavn are part of the initiative.

myclimate klimaneutrales Unternehmen – klimaneutral seit 2012 – Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Engadin, Samnaun und Val Müstair

myclimate Climate Neutral Company

TESSVM shows responsibility - climate neutral since 2012 as a proud "myclimate climate neutral company". Avoid emissions, compensate!

Inspiring.

Topics around sustainability in practice in the Lower Engadine.

Find out exactly what sustainability means to us and what we are committed to in our daily work together with our partners so that an environment worth living in is also available to future generations.

Living sustainability.

People & Stories

Bergführer, Bauingenieur, Bergbahndirektor: Andri ist ein vielseitiger Mann.

Mountain railway director with heart and mind.

As head of Bergbahnen Scuol, Andri Poo bears a lot of responsibility: ecologically, socially and economically.

Animal Advocate

The gamekeeper provides insight into why it is so important, especially in winter, to provide quiet retreats for wildlife.

Fascination for mineral water

As a German-speaking Swiss, Marianna Sempert learned the Romansh language and is enthusiastic about the natural mineral water around Scuol.

Unberührte Natur rund um die Chamanna Cluozza.

Die Tagesetappen verlaufen abwechslungsreich durch die Natur. Ihr Gepäck wird transportiert.

How do I live more sustainably?

Tips for more sustainability in everyday life

Every person can contribute to a more sustainable world. With small steps in everyday life. Quite simply.

Conscious holiday planning.

Our tips for sustainable holiday planning

How can you implement sustainable holiday planning? Here you will find helpful tips and tricks to make your holidays more socially, economically and financially sustainable.

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