Experience the Original

Too intense for a glass

We wanted to capture the essence of summer in our three valleys. We didn’t succeed. The real thing is too big for any laboratory setting. Experience the full intensity of this concentrated summer: from the wilderness of the national park to the thrill of the deep waters of the Inn. Feel the rush of a gravel adventure or follow in the footsteps of Schellen-Ursli. In other words: summer vacations for generations.

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The «Engadin 2026» Field Study

Win an expedition package

Enough with the theory. We’re looking for participants for our summer field study in the Lower Engadine. Prove to us that you’re ready for the real deal—a blend of high-alpine wilderness, mineral water, and Romansh culture.

Mission: An “expedition package” for two people—a weekend at one of our base camps.

Base Camp:

Unterengadin:
- A weekend at the AFIDA vacation apartment including an on-site indoor pool and sauna
- A weekend in Belvedere Hotel Familie including spa access
- Samnaun: Hotel des Alpes including half-board and spa access
Val Müstair: Ein Wochenende Hotel xy

Equipment: Guest card and Engadine Nusstorte

Memorable moments in the Lower Engadine

From National Park to Mineral Water

Mineralwasser-Führung, Forum Aua Forta Scuol

Engadin’s fountain culture Scuol

The most precious things are free

Blue gold: over 20 mineral springs make Scuol the world-famous essence of water. A ritual that brings history to life – right at the village fountain, unfiltered and in its purest form.

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Hiking in the Swiss National Park Zernez

Call of the Wild

Switzerland’s only wilderness reserve. No compromises, no embellishments. Experience the primal power of nature – unfiltered, protected and in its purest form.

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River Rafting on the Inn Lower Engadine

The Thrill of the Deep

The benchmark river: Switzerland’s finest rafting route. Continuous Class 4 rapids – an unadulterated blend of adrenaline and the raw energy of the Inn.

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The Bogn Engiadina bathing experience Scuol

Take a dip in mineral water

The essence of tranquillity: bathing in pure mineral water. Six indoor and outdoor pools offering a place of total rejuvenation. No artificial additives, just the healing power from the depths of the Engadin.

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Gravel riding on the Inn Cycle Path or in the side valleys Lower Engadine

The thrill of riding on gravel

The gravel track right outside the hotel door. The terrain: perfect for genuine micro-adventures. A classic in its purest form, surprising visitors with its physical intensity and raw beauty.

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Golf Club Vulpera Lower Engadine

Precision on the greens

Golf as an alpine sport: where manicured greens meet untamed nature. A sporting experience at 1,250 metres above sea level. The perfect balance between technical focus and the vastness of the Lower Engadine.

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Erlebnistag Fliegenfischen im Unterengadin

Fly fishing on the Inn Lower Engadine

Silence by the River

The art of observation: reading the rhythm of the water. An exclusive blend of patience and precision on the wild Alpine river. Where the silence of the valley meets the untamed energy of the Inn.

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Der Dorfkern von Guarda im Unterengadin mit seinen Sgraffiti

Romansh Culture & Architecture Lower Engadine

Ancient Heritage

The DNA of the Lower Engadine: where history is etched in sgraffito. A cultural distillation of a living language and award-winning villages. In the footsteps of Schellen-Ursli – unfiltered, authentic and timeless.

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Cuisine & Engadine Nusstorte Lower Engadine

The Essence of Alpine Delight

A concentrated burst of flavour: authentically handcrafted using local ingredients. From the legendary nut cake to Alpine specialities. An intense flavour profile that captures the sunshine and the untamed spirit of the valleys.

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Your bed in the Engadin

The night is part of the experience

Sleep however you like: mountain huts, campsites, youth hostels, holiday flats or hotels.

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Experience, not just attend

This summer’s events

Bündner Glarnern Swiss wrestling 13.6.26

A test of strength at Motta Naluns

When the sawdust flies, the original is alive. The wrestling festival in Scuol: powerful, down-to-earth, unfiltered. No staging, no spectacle: just the archaic power of tradition in its purest form, right in the heart of the Engadin.

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20th Engadin Cycle Marathon 3. – 5.7.26

Over five mountain passes

221 kilometres. 5 mountain passes. 4,000 metres of elevation gain. The ultimate event for anyone seeking a full dose of the mountains – past the National Park, alongside reservoirs, through valleys without compromise.

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25th National Park Bike Marathon 28. – 29.8.26

Full throttle through the wilderness

A cycling event in its purest form: the raw beauty of the national park, right beneath your tyres. The kids set off on Friday evening, and on Saturday it’s everyone’s turn – from beginners to pros – riding solo or as a team.

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Little explorers, big programme

Children's Programme

Adventures for children, relaxation for parents: as part of the children’s and family programme, children aged 5 and over can explore the world of Schellen-Ursli through play – from the puzzle trail and the bike trail to the night-time hike.

Summer: 7–31 July 2026
Autumn: 29 September–16 October 2026

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Experience the Engadin to the fullest

Summer packages available to book

Bike Package from CHF 470.-

Nationalpark Bike-Tour

One of the most appealing multi-day cycle tours in Switzerland. The tour takes you around the National Park on a mountain bike over four days. Your luggage will be transported for you, making the trip a breeze.

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Hiking Package from CHF 469.-

Via Engiadina

The «Via Engiadina» long-distance hike in the Engadin takes you from Zernez to Vinadi in six varied day stages, passing through authentic mountain villages and stunning landscapes.

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Bike Package from CHF 495.-

Uina Bernina Bike-Tour

Experience pristine alpine trails, spectacular scenery, culinary specialities and authentic mountain villages on this challenging four-day bike tour.

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Silence in its purest form

Summer holidays in Val Müstair.

Hiking over mountain passes, stopping for a rest by mountain lakes, breathing in the crisp, fresh air. Val Müstair is nature at its best, far from the crowds and authentic right down to the last valle

Summer holidays in Samnaun

Where alpine adventure meets indulgence

Trail running, cycling, hiking, followed by top-class dining at 1,800 metres. Samnaun combines physical exertion with genuine comfort. Duty-free shopping include

Summer holidays in the Lower Engadine

Experience the original

Wilderness in the national park, mineral water straight from the village fountain, the Romansh language in everyday life. Summer in the Lower Engadine is unadulterated, multifaceted and authentic in e