Chalandamarz in Pontresina
Overview
Intro
With loud bell ringing, the evil winter spirits are traditionally driven away with the beautiful Engadine custom Chalandamarz.
Nos Chalandamarz es ün´üsaunza vegl´antica chi vo inavous fin in temp pajaun. Ella voul cha als prüms marz ils melspierts da l´inviern vegnan s-chatschos cun s-chellöz e canera our da la val e sü illas muntagnas. Be uschè po turner la prümavaira. Every year, the students take part in this lecture on 1 March.
An ancient custom dating back to Roman times dictates that on 1 March the nasty winter spirits are to be chased away up the mountains by ringing as many bells and bells as possible and by cracking whips. This is done with the intention of allowing spring to enter the valley freely. The schoolchildren undertake this task every year with great joy.
Chalandamarz 2026
Information: Between 2p.m. and 5p.m. there will be restrictions and waiting times along the Via Maistra. The police will accompany the Chalandamarz procession and temporarily stop traffic.
| Contact address |
Pontresina Tourist Information
Pontresina Tourist Information Via Maistra 133 7504 Pontresina +41 81 838 83 00 |
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| Location |
Schule Pontresina Via da Scoula 1 7504 Pontresina Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.engadin.ch/de/pontresina |
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Event dates
- 01 March 2026