Samedan

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Samedan: 100 % nature: the magic of the alps

Samedan is in the heart of the Upper Engadine, in the middle of a natural landscape, shown in fresh splendour every day. The aromatic Alpine air and the ideal climate make every moment, every breath even, an unforgettable experience.

In the Summer

In the summer the many activities on offer range from relaxing walks, light hikes, watching animals in the wild, to strenuous, professionally guided trekking tours. The circular 5.1 km Inline skating track goes right around the airfield. Talking of the airfield, the Samedan region is also well-known for its excellent thermal conditions and that's why it's known as the gliding mecca by flyers. Golf, tennis, riding, mountain biking, fishing and a very varied children's programme complete the range of offers.

In the winter

For the little ones there is a ski-lift, above the village, which is ideal for those first attempts on skis and snowboard, or for great toboggan rides. Excellent rail and bus connections ensure that the other ski areas in the region are quickly and easily accessible. A valley ski-run descends directly from the Corviglia-Marguns ski area back to Samedan. Those who like wide, well laid out cross-country ski-runs will find our conditions ideal, while walkers on the path-standard winter hiking trails will be enchanted. The 4.2 km toboggan run on Muottas Muragl completes the winter range of offers.

Worth seeing

Old St. Peter Parish Church: Romanesque tower, around 1200, chancel from 1491, Gothic aisle from 1492
Ref. Parish Church in the square: built in 1771, trapezium shaped aisle, tower restored in 1966 and 1999 and described as the most exquisite in Graubünden
Plantahaus (The Planta House): Manor house of the Salis family (northern part around 1600, extension of southern part around 1760). The Plantahaus is now owned by the Fundaziun de Planta Samedan and has a valuable Romanesque library.
Tower Block (Surtour) of the former Lords of Samedan was built after 1110 and later served as a prison with built-in cells.