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Traditions of Engadin

Scuol, Switzerland, Travel Guide

Scuol 

Scuol

Mineral Water Fountain

Tarasp Castle, Switzerland

View from the village of Ftan of Tarasp Castle

View from Ftan over Vulpera & Tarasp

 View from the village of Ftan of Tarasp Castle 

Farmhouse in the viaage of Ftan

My relative's farm in Scuol

Stacked hay at my relative's farm

Swiss cows

Cows eating hay at my relative's farm 

Swiss Cows

Cows eating hay at my relative's farm  

Swiss Cow

Swiss cow on the alp

Farm in the village of Sent

Alpine thistle

Alpine flowers

Fields of alpine flowers

Vulpera

View from Vulpera to Scuol

Vulpera swimming pool (2nd oldest in CH)

Vulpera swimming pool (2nd oldest in CH)

Scuol bridge

Scuol Bridge

On a hike with my son and my cousin

Hunting for mushrooms

Hunting for mushrooms 

Chanterelles

Chanterelles

Chanterelles

I found some chanterelles

Traditional Swiss Cervelat (sausage) over a fire pit

When cooked over an open fire, cervelat opens up into a flower shape

St Jon Ranch

Horseback riding in St. Jon

S-charl

The alpine village of S-charl

Hotel Val Sinestra

Hotel Val Sinestra

Bogn Engadina (Scuol Baths)

Bogn Engadina (Scuol Baths)

Sent

Traditional house painted mural 

Waterfall on walk to the Mineral Springs

Mineral Water Fountain in lower Scuol

Mineral Springs of Scuol-Tarasp

Beautiful historic home in Scuol

Street scene in Scuol

 Street scene in Scuol 

 Street scene in Scuol 

Mountain view! in Scuol

Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Belvedere in Scuol

View over lower Scuol village

 View over lower Scuol village 

Motta Naluns - Scuol ski resort

Me enjoying the Motta Naluns 

King Charles III in Scuol

King Charles III learned to ski in Scuol

Local boy

Swiss Family Heritage

Painting of Scuol by Paul Somogyi  


My Swiss heritage runs deep and is routed in the lower Engadin Valley where Rumantsch is spoken, Switzerland's 4th official language. Scuol is uniquely located close to the Austrian and Italian border and an exhilarating 2.5 hour drive from Zurich. There are two options to access lower Engadin from Zurich and both are equally exciting. The first is for the courageous driver who wishes to tackle the epic Fluela Pass (weather permitting) which originates in Davos. The second, and quicker option, is driving one's car onto a vehicle only train which links lower Engadin to Klosters via the world's longest narrow gauge tunnel 


Engadin is famous for it's alpine meats and cured dried beef known as puolpa (Bundnerfleisch). There is no better butcher in the valley than Hatecke in Scuol where meats are displayed like gems in a jewelers store. Fresh breads and alpine cheeses are also regional delicacies as well as pear bread known as pan cun paira. My favorite local baker in Scuol is Erni 

This book shares details about some of the old families originating from the village of Sent, including my own family on my mother's side dating back 400 years

My ancestor, Johann Peder Stupan was a Swiss mercenary who became general under King Louis XIV and married Anne-Charlotte de Gondi, the King's cousin 

Stupan - Governor's house in Sent (built in 1709)

Stupan family house in Sent (built in 1711)


Perched above Scuol, at 1,450 meters above sea level, Sent is one of the most beautiful mountain villages throughout the Engadin

 

My favorite place to eat in Sent is Chasa Veglia known for their cheese fondue and other regional specialties. In summer, get a table on the terrace and enjoy the view!

Engadin Endeared

Locals share their passion for this region

Alpine Cow Bells Orchestra

Here's a fun video related to Switzerland

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