Discover Tarasp
Accommodation in Tarasp
Tarasp lies on the right-hand side of the valley at the foot of Piz Pisoc and consists of ten widely scattered settlements; there is no central village. Tarasp Castle shapes the landscape of the Lower Engadine. There are several ways to focus your stay: the castle’s history and art, the moorland around Lai Nair, or the architectural history of the spring facilities. If you are looking for a hotel in Tarasp, take the scattered settlement pattern into account when choosing a location and check how it fits with the places you plan to visit.
Castle history and art
Tarasp Castle was built around 1040. It was expanded in the 16th century and developed into a border fortress. Its early construction and later expansion into a fortress are two distinct historical aspects. Today, the castle houses a collection of ancient, modern and contemporary art. Antique panelling and furniture from patrician houses in GraubĂĽnden, noble estates in Tyrol and Germany were purchased for the interiors.
A guided tour of Tarasp Castle includes a panoramic view from the castle wall. Advance registration is required for the tour. This allows you to appreciate the architectural history, art and views as distinct aspects of a visit to the castle.
Mill, drinking hall and springs
The restored Muglin da Tarasp has been milling again since 2023. The mill produces local flour and pearl barley, and guided tours are available. This adds a focus on local production to the castle’s history and art collection as another option for your stay.
The BĂĽvetta Tarasp drinking hall was built between 1875 and 1876 as an octagonal rotunda for the Bonifacius, Emerita and Lucius springs. Access behind the BĂĽvetta Tarasp is currently not possible due to the risk of rockfall; check this access notice again before your visit.
The Funtana Bonifacius lies on the right bank of the Inn between Ardez and Scuol. It can be reached on foot from the cantonal road via a bridge. Deposits have formed a large, strikingly reddish spring tufa there.
Moorland and trails
The Tarasp circular hike is rated easy, measures 6.4 kilometres and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The ascent and descent are each 250 metres. These details help you assess the time and elevation involved; check conditions before setting out, as route specifications may change.
The route leads through a raised bog and an open larch grove to Lai Nair. This typical moorland lake has a shallow, dark surface and silting shores. On the eastern shore, there are picnic and rest areas with views of Piz Minschun and Piz Champatsch. Tarasp also provides access to the Swiss National Park. The nearby area also includes the Clemgia Gorge and Val Plavna, as well as striking peaks over 3,000 metres high.
The area around Tarasp and Vulpera is well suited to hiking and biking. Other options include a small ski area with a children’s ski school, winter hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, sledging routes and a natural ice rink. These activities offer different ways to plan your visit according to your interests and the season.
Getting to Tarasp
The Rhaetian Railway runs hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station. PostBus services operate from Scuol, Vulpera, Ftan, Sent, Strada, Ramosch, VnĂ and Martina. If travelling by car from the north, you can reach Tarasp in the Lower Engadine via the car shuttle through the Vereina Tunnel or over the FlĂĽela Pass. When planning your journey, you can compare the train and onward bus connections with the road routes listed above.
Discover more destinations: Chaposch, Valcava, Scuol, Sent, Lavin, Guarda, RemĂĽs, Brail.
Back to the main travel overview: Inn.
