This is Zuoz
For centuries, Zuoz was the main town of the Upper Engadin and is now a popular holiday destination for winter sports enthusiasts and art lovers. The village lies at 1,716 metres above sea level in the canton of Graubünden in southeastern Switzerland.
Discover Zuoz
From the Bear Fountain on the village square, walk past the houses of the Planta family. Their façades feature traditional sgraffito, patterns scratched into the plaster. In the Church of San Luzi, colourful stained-glass windows by Augusto Giacometti catch the light. At Caferama, you can learn about the history of coffee. The Badilatti roastery roasts coffee here at 1,715 metres, higher than any other roastery in Europe.
Art in the mountain village
Walk through the historic Engadin house of Galerie Tschudi, climbing all the way to the hayloft to discover contemporary art. Galleria Monica De Cardenas also holds exhibitions in Zuoz in summer and winter. Next to Hotel Castell, you'll find Skyspace Piz Uter by James Turrell, a circular structure with an opening to the sky. Every January, art and architecture enthusiasts gather in Zuoz for the Engadin Art Talks.
Cross-country skiing and downhill skiing
The Upper Engadin has Switzerland's largest network of cross-country ski trails, and in Zuoz the trails start right at the edge of the village. From here, routes lead down the valley towards S-chanf and Zernez. On the second Sunday in March, more than 10,000 cross-country skiers pass Zuoz during the Engadin Skimarathon, racing from Maloja to S-chanf. The family-friendly Zuoz ski area also offers 19 kilometres of pistes.
Around Zuoz
Start your hike into Val Trupchun in the Swiss National Park from the neighbouring village of S-chanf. On the approximately 14-kilometre circular route, you can use binoculars to spot red deer and ibex. Zernez is around 20 minutes away by train. Its National Park Centre introduces you to the oldest national park in the Alps. St. Moritz is just as close, with the Bernina Express departing from there for Tirano.
Experience Zuoz for less
From your second overnight stay at participating hotels and holiday apartments, «
öV-Inklusive» gives you free train and bus travel throughout the Upper Engadin. In summer and autumn, «
Mountain Railways included» is also available, covering services such as the Muottas Muragl funicular and the Diavolezza cable car.
