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Graubünden · Switzerland
Samedan.
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Samedan is a historic mountain village in the Upper Engadin valley, positioned at the crossroads of major Alpine routes and offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks. The village maintains a peaceful, authentic character despite its proximity to St. Moritz, with traditional Engadin houses and a centuries-old town center. As a stop on the Glacier Express route, it provides easy access to some of Switzerland's most spectacular mountain scenery. The area is known for its excellent hiking trails, cross-country skiing, and the nearby Muottas Muragl viewpoint offering panoramic vistas over the Engadin lakes.
What you'll do here
Things to do.
- 01Take the cable car up to Muottas Muragl for panoramic Engadin views
- 02Walk through the historic village center with traditional Engadin houses
- 03Hike the trails around the Inn River valley
- 04Visit the Romanesque Church of St. Peter with its ancient tower
- 05Explore the Rhaetian Railway heritage and take the Glacier Express
- 06Cross-country ski on the extensive trails in winter
Within a short drive
Nearby attractions.
St. Moritzworld-famous resort town just 5 km away with luxury shops and Olympic heritage
Muottas Muraglpanoramic viewpoint accessible by funicular with stunning lake views
Pontresinacharming mountain village with excellent hiking and climbing opportunities
Bernina Passdramatic high mountain pass connecting to Italy
Lago Biancostunning turquoise mountain lake near the Bernina Pass
A year in Samedan
Monthly weather.
Best weatherLeast crowded
january-2°/-12°
40mm
february0°/-11°
35mm
march3°/-8°
45mm
april7°/-4°
Least crowded50mm
may12°/0°
Least crowded70mm
june16°/4°
90mm
july18°/6°
Best weather85mm
august17°/5°
Best weather95mm
september14°/2°
Best weather75mm
october9°/-2°
60mm
november3°/-7°
Least crowded55mm
december-1°/-11°
45mm
Averages from the last decade · source: local weather records
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Nearby destinations.
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Pontresina
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St. Moritz
Luxury alpine resort known for winter sports and stunning lake views.
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Bernina Diavolezza
High-altitude ski resort with panoramic glacier views and year-round cable car access
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Ospizio Bernina
Mountain station at Bernina Pass with alpine lakes and the highest railway station on the route
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Common questions
Asked & answered.
- In Samedan, visitors can enjoy Take the cable car up to Muottas Muragl for panoramic Engadin views, Walk through the historic village center with traditional Engadin houses, Hike the trails around the Inn River valley and Visit the Romanesque Church of St. Peter with its ancient tower. Located in Graubünden, this destination is ideal for slow travellers seeking authentic, unhurried experiences.
- The best months to visit Samedan include: May — None. July — None. June — None. Overall, summer is considered the best season.
- Samedan offers scenic panoramic train rides. Located in Graubünden, Switzerland, it's ideal for travellers who prefer authentic, unhurried experiences over typical tourist itineraries.
- Near Samedan, you can explore St. Moritz - world-famous resort town just 5 km away with luxury shops and Olympic heritage, Muottas Muragl - panoramic viewpoint accessible by funicular with stunning lake views, Pontresina - charming mountain village with excellent hiking and climbing opportunities and Bernina Pass - dramatic high mountain pass connecting to Italy. These nearby destinations complement a slow travel itinerary through Graubünden, Switzerland.
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