Summer
in Engadin
Active
in Summer
Active in
Engadin
Green Alpine meadows, endless Swiss pine forests, deep-blue mountain lakes and a vibrant local culture: experience your Engadin mountain summer.
Hiking
Blossoming landscapes, majestic mountain ranges, the hiking paradise of Engadin—the interwoven network of routes begins right at Castell Zuoz.
Cycling
through the mountains
There are 400 kilometres of bike trails spread all around Zuoz. You can borrow normal and electric mountain bikes to explore them directly from the hotel.
Golf
The Zuoz-Madulain golf course is just 5 minutes away. The 18-hole course calls for precision and a steady hand. What a beautiful location—golfing with an Engadin mountain panorama!
Relaxing
An easy walk around the Castell or along the forest path into the centre of Zuoz village—the Engadin is a wonderful place for leisurely strolls. Before and after you can relax with a coffee or a drink on the sun deck or the hotel meadow…
More summer activities near the Castell
Tennis & Squash
St. Moritz Tennis & Squash Center has 4 indoor “Bross Slide Forte” carpet courts with a sprinkling of pellets and 2 outdoor clay courts.
Samedan Tennis Club
In summer two vulcanite clay tennis courts, which are maintained by Samedan Tennis Club with lots of dedication, are ready to tempt the Federer in you.
Minigolf
Minigolf in St. Moritz Bad and Samedan. You have to stay on the ball at these open-air courses.
Kite surfing
As soon as the Maloja Wind sets in around noon, the colourful kites begin dancing over Lake Silvaplaner. It’s a real spectacle for those watching. But things get really fun when it’s you holding a kite in the wind (and yourself on the water) with a board at your feet.
Paragliding
You can make this dream a reality in a simple and safe way thanks to the know-how of experienced pilots and modern paragliders, right here in the Engadin.
SUP: Stand Up Paddle
Stand up paddling has become a real boom sport in recent years. It is particularly idyllic in the morning on the mountain lakes of the Engadin.
Windsurfing Silvaplana
They come from all around the world and get that tingling feeling as soon as the pass road opens up to a view of Lake Silvaplaner: the Upper Engadin has long been a favourite destination for windsurfers.
Sailing
St. Moritz sailing club has various boats for rent as well as sailing courses for beginners and more advanced sailors on Lake St. Moritz.
Canyoning
Abseiling in waterfalls, sliding down eroded rock formations—the ultimate kick in crystal clear mountain water.
OVAVERVA Indoor pool
Fun and action in a large indoor pool. Ready for all kinds of different strokes: the 25-metre pool offers enough space for athletes and recreational swimmers as well as families to get their kicks.
Samedan Mineral bath & Spa
The bathing jewel in Samedan—bathe between heaven and earth, churches and mountains in the bath’s very own spring water.
Zernez family pool
It’s the small things that really count at this family pool. The welcome is warm, the offering is clear, the price is right.
Bellavita WATER PARK
The Bellavita water park provides water-based fun of the Alpine variety. The indoor pool is extremely versatile, both sporty and playful.
Engadin Bad Scuol
In Engadin Bad Scuol you will find a health pool and a recreational pool, a large sauna landscape, the Roman-Irish bath and other offerings for holistic well-being.
Pontresina mountain climbing school
Pure mountain joy: climb on up to the breathtaking summits of the Bernina range.
Climbing and Bouldering hall
Climbing and bouldering in unique surroundings. On around 450 m2 of climbing wall and 120 m2 of bouldering wall there’s opportunity enough to advance to every level of difficulty.
Pontresina Rope Park
Balance, roll, seesaw, climb, crawl, swing, bounce and jump: the new high rope park in Pontresina will get you moving.
Parc Alpin S-chanf
An unforgettable experience in a unique natural setting awaits adventure seekers in the sparse larch forest of Rope Park Alpin in S-chanf. Dare to leave the daily grind behind you and experience something extraordinary and exciting!
Riding at Stalla Gabriel
For experienced riders: guided rides through the romantic tributary valleys on feisty Icelandic horses. For children: two-hour kids course with the dependable Icelandics.
Riding at River Ranch
The Engadin River Ranch offers Western style rides through the Engadin mountains. Short rides, day tours, multi-day tours, riding lessons or a trip in a horse-drawn carriage; there’s something for everyone here.
Playground and petting zoo
You’ll find a lovely playground at the Furtschellas mountain station. Just next door is the petting zoo with Max and his friends, who always look forward to a visit.
Via da l'Ova Cotschna playground
Large playground in St.Moritz Bad just behind the Ovaverva indoor pool. A playground for every age group. Slide, swings, sand pit, jumping toward and much more.
La Punt school playground
The school grounds with its play castle welcomes guests and local children to play and enjoy.
Alp-Schaukäserei
At Alp-Schaukäserei Morteratsch you can experience the old craft of cheesemaking and then taste the products at brunch.
Bowling
Bowl the ball with an energetic but controlled swing and enjoy an exciting evening with friends and family.