Scuol

Village · Canton of the Grisons, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Scuol is the main village of the Lower Engadin, in eastern Switzerland. It lies on the Inn river, with houses painted in the Engadin style. Mineral springs rise in the village, and there is a spa.

The valley is calm and has few crowds. It is a base for hiking, skiing and the Swiss National Park.

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When to visit

June to October is the best time for hiking and the national park. December to March is the ski season. The spa is open all year. Spring and November are quiet.

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Typical weather in January

Poor

1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -16°–6°
-8° at night
14 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -17°–6°
-8° at night
12 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -13°–9°
-5° at night
15 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

9° (feels like 7°) · extremes -8°–18°
0° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–22°
5° at night
21 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–26°
9° at night
21 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–27°
11° at night
21 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

21° · extremes 6°–27°
11° at night
20 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–24°
7° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

13° (feels like 11°) · extremes -3°–20°
4° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -11°–14°
-2° at night
15 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -16°–7°
-6° at night
15 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Top sights

Schloss Tarasp is a large castle on a hill above the valley.
Bogn Engiadina is the spa, with indoor and outdoor pools.
Guarda is a small village with painted houses.
Lai da Tarasp is a lake near the castle.
Piz Buin is a high peak in the Silvretta range.
Schellen-Ursli-Museum is a museum about a children's book.
Tschanüff is a ruined castle near Scuol.
Museum d'Engiadina Bassa is a local museum.

Featured Lists

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Scuol Essentials

Scuol serves as the cultural heart of the Lower Engadin, defined by its well-preserved Romanesque heritage and mineral-rich springs. This collection features the 11th-century Tarasp Castle overlooking its eponymous lake and the thermal waters of Bogn Engiadina. The list includes the sgraffito-adorned village of Guarda, inspiration for the Schellenursli story, and the ruins of Steinsberg Castle in Ardez. From the Gothic architecture of Baselgia refurmada to the prominent peak of Piz Buin, these sites showcase the region's unique blend of alpine nature and historic architecture.

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What to experience

Soak in the spa and the outdoor pools.
Visit Tarasp castle.
Walk to Guarda and see the painted houses.
Hike in the Swiss National Park.
Ski or cross-country ski in winter.
Taste the local mineral water at the spring pavilion.

Tours & Activities

Scuol — Map

Day trips

Swiss National Park is the only national park in Switzerland.
Pontresina is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by train.
Guarda is a nearby village with painted houses.
Müstair has an old convent in the next valley.

Where to explore

Swiss National Park is the nearest protected area.

Getting there

By air: Zurich is the main airport, about 4 hours away.
By train: Scuol-Tarasp is the end of the Rhaetian Railway from Landquart through the Vereina tunnel. Check times on SBB.
The Vereina car train carries cars through the mountain.

Getting around

The old centre is small and easy to walk.
Local buses serve the villages and lifts.
A cable car goes up to the ski area.

Driving

A car is helpful for the side valleys.
The Vereina car train links Scuol with Klosters.
Parking in the village is easy.

Food & drink

Try Engadin nut tart, barley soup and local cheese. Mineral water from the springs is drunk at a pump room. Farm shops sell local meat and dairy.

People speak Romansh and German. English is widely understood.

Breakfast

BirchermüesliA raw-oat, fruit, and yogurt breakfast invented by a Zurich doctor around 1900, now standard on breakfast buffets.

Lunch

RöstiA fried, shredded-potato cake, originally a Bernese farmer's breakfast, now a national side dish.

Dinner

Cheese Fondue FondueMelted Gruyère and Vacherin cheese in a shared pot, eaten by dipping bread cubes on long forks.

RacletteCheese melted tableside or under a grill and scraped over boiled potatoes, pickles, and onions.

Zürcher GeschnetzeltesSliced veal and mushrooms in a creamy white-wine sauce, traditionally served with rösti.

ÄlplermagronenAlpine herder's macaroni gratin with potatoes, cheese, and cream, often topped with fried onions and served with apple sauce.

Snacks & street food

CervelatSwitzerland's best-known sausage, usually grilled and often called the country's unofficial national dish.

Sweets & desserts

Swiss Chocolate Schweizer SchokoladeSwitzerland pioneered milk chocolate in the 19th century; look for small-batch chocolatiers alongside the big national brands.

Basler LäckerliA dense, spiced honey-and-candied-fruit biscuit from Basel, traditional around Christmas.

Drinks

Swiss Wine Vin SuisseMostly consumed domestically rather than exported; Valais and Vaud, along Lake Geneva, produce the best-known Chasselas whites.

Safety & health

Scuol is very safe.
Mountain weather changes fast.
Spa water is warm. Follow the time limits.
In the national park, stay on marked paths.

History

Scuol has been a market and mineral spring village for centuries. A large fire in 1811 destroyed the old town, and it was rebuilt in the Engadin style. The spa grew in the 19th century.

The Rhaetian Railway reached the valley in 1913.