Discover Celerina/Schlarigna

If you are looking for hotels in Celerina/Schlarigna, you can start by getting to know the village through its cultural, hiking and winter sports offerings. Celerina lies where three large valleys meet, in the middle of a wide valley plain. The village offers direct access to Corviglia and Lake Staz, as well as a varied range of sports and cultural activities for residents and visitors. The historic village centre, rail connections and seasonal activities reveal different sides of the destination. This can help you decide whether Celerina suits the interests of your trip.

Rail connections and access to the ski area

Stations on the Albula line are located on the northern edge of Celerina, and stations on the Bernina line on its southern edge. The rail connections make it easier to reach the village and go on excursions. To get to the ski area, the Marguns gondola takes visitors directly up from Celerina. Its operating schedule varies; if you are planning a trip, check the dates in advance.

Village centre, San Gian and Romansh culture

You can stroll through the historic village centre and see traditional Engadine houses. Celerina’s landmark is the Reformed Church of San Gian. Dating from the 15th century, it features frescoes and a hand-painted wooden ceiling. You can visit independently during opening hours; opening hours and visiting periods vary by season.

The “Senda rumauntscha” leads through the village and introduces the Romansh language at five stops. Interactive content explores everyday words and local traditions, presents a typical recipe and invites you to guess numbers. The “Dorf Rätsel” (Village Riddle) adds to the cultural offering with a family-friendly village walk featuring educational riddles. The two routes explore the village and local themes in different ways: one through language and traditions, the other through activities along the way.

The cattle descent from the alpine pastures is also part of Celerina’s tradition. It marks the end of the summer alpine grazing season and the agricultural year, and contributes to the cultural heritage of the Engadine. Event dates vary.

Hiking: circular and high-altitude trails

The section of the Via Engiadina from Marguns to Samedan can be hiked as a circular and high-altitude route with magnificent views. Another stage of the Via Engiadina runs from Celerina to Bever; the high-altitude trail is 82 kilometres long in total. These details refer to different routes: a circular and high-altitude hike between Marguns and Samedan, and a stage ending in Bever.

A challenging hike leads to the Muottas da Schlarigna plateau at 2,306 metres and offers expansive views. The Muottas da Schlarigna–Lake Staz hike passes through the forest to a viewpoint and ancient stone pines in the Upper Engadine. Local conditions may affect access to the Via Engiadina route; seasonal conditions should be taken into account on the route to Lake Staz. Check your planned route before setting out.

Winter sports in Celerina

A large part of the Corviglia ski area lies within the municipality of Celerina. The stated area includes 24 lifts, 163 kilometres of pistes and 36 pistes. These published figures may change as infrastructure is updated. The Marguns gondola connects Celerina directly to the ski area; its operating schedule varies.

Celerina has around 30 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails across eight tracks, for both classic cross-country skiing and skating. Shorter circular trails are groomed for both styles and have no gradients. The kilometre figure describes the approximate total extent of the offering, while the circular trails refer to a specific, flat route format. Grooming may vary by season. The cross-country skiing centre has a ski school, rental station, service workshop and public changing room; the availability of these services may also change seasonally.

Olympia Bob Run: track and history

The Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina is located at an altitude of 1,800 metres. It is the oldest bobsleigh track and the only natural ice track in the world. Visitors can experience a ride in a four-man racing bobsleigh; check the current offering before booking. In summer, a hiking trail with information panels about the history of the Bob Run follows the track. This makes a visit a combination of sporting history and a seasonal hiking route.

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