Samedan
Samedan is the main village of the Upper Engadin, a high valley in eastern Switzerland. It is the seat of the district and has a small airport. Old Engadin houses with painted facades line its streets.
Samedan is quieter and cheaper than nearby St. Moritz. It is a good base for skiing, cross-country, hiking and train rides.
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När du ska besöka
July to September is best for hiking. December to March is the ski season, and the valley is a centre for cross-country skiing. Late spring and November are quiet, and some lifts and hotels close.
Främsta sevärdheter
- Piz Nair is a high peak with a cable car and views over the lakes.
- Muottas Muragl is a mountain with a funicular and a famous view of the Bernina range.
- Engiadin'ota is the upper part of the valley.
- Reformierte Kirche Samedan is the reformed church in the old village.
- San Gian is a small old church on a hill.
- La Tuor is a medieval tower in the village.
- Lej da Gravatscha is a small lake in the valley, good for a walk.
Utvalda listor
Upplevelser att prova
- Ride the Albula line from Chur.
- Cross-country ski along the frozen lakes.
- Take the funicular to Muottas Muragl.
- Walk or cycle along the valley.
- Visit the old village and its painted houses.
Turer och aktiviteter
Samedan – Karta
Dagsutflykter
- St. Moritz is a famous resort, about 10 minutes away by train.
- Pontresina is at the foot of the Bernina mountains.
- Zuoz is an old Engadin village.
- Celerina is a village next to Samedan.
- Bergün Filisur is on the Albula railway, about 45 minutes away.
Områden att utforska
- St. Moritz, Pontresina and Zuoz are the nearest villages in the Upper Engadin.
Resa dit
- By air: Zurich is the main airport, about 3 hours 30 minutes away by train.
- By train: Samedan is on the Rhaetian Railway, on the Albula line from Chur. Check times on SBB.
- The Albula line is a World Heritage railway.
Ta sig runt
- The old village is small and easy to walk.
- The railway and local buses link the valley villages.
- A bike path runs along the valley floor.
- Funiculars and cable cars climb the nearby mountains.
Bilkörning
- A car is not needed in the valley.
- Parking in the village is easy.
- Mountain passes may close in winter.
Mat och dryck
Try Engadin nut tart, barley soup and Graubünden dried meat. Local restaurants serve cheese dishes. Mountain huts offer simple meals.
People speak Romansh and German. English is widely understood.
Säkerhet och hälsa
- Samedan is very safe.
- The altitude is about 1,700 m. Take care in the first days.
- Avalanche risk exists in winter. Ski on marked runs.
- Mountain weather changes fast.
Historia
Samedan has been the main village of the Upper Engadin for centuries. It has old houses built by rich families. The valley was a route between Italy and the north.
The railway arrived in 1903 and helped tourism grow.
Landsfakta
Quick practical facts for Switzerland at a glance:
- Valuta
- schweizisk franc CHF CHF · Kortbetalning · Allmänt accepterat
- Nödnummer
- 112
- Elektricitet
- 230 V · 50 HzTyp C / Typ J
- Språk
- tyska, franska, italienska, rätoromanska
- Kranvatten
- Drickbart
- Körsida
- Höger
- Landskod
- +41
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