There are numerous things to experience, explore and try out. Below we present our best recommendations for Zuoz.
It is the counterpart to the Via Engiadina - the Inn Cycle Path. It runs over 520 kilometres from Maloja to Passau in Germany. The section in the Engadin, along the Inn, is a dream and the ride through Zuoz is a highlight, as the townscape is simply unrivalled.
Away from big crowds you will find these three popular destinations: the mountain hut Es-cha SAC, the alp Arpiglia and the alp Es-cha Dadour.
The Engadin Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Switzerland. If you play golf in the Engadin, you will be playing in the cradle of Swiss golf and in a unique landscape. Not to mention the fact that the balls fly further here than anywhere else - give it a try. The 18-hole course in Zuoz-Madulain was opened in 2003 and offers exciting and varied holes for all levels. Children can make their first attempts at family golf and there are even times when your four-legged companion can join you on the course.
Parents can relax in the activity park at the Sur En restaurant while the little ones let off steam on the bouncy castle and try their hand at riding over various obstacles on the bike skills course to improve their riding technique and balance. Drops, berms and small jumps are learnt here from an early age.
… is also great fun for families.
The inline skating route from La Punt Chamues-ch to S-chanf is 8.6 kilometres long, largely flat, is away from motorised traffic and is surrounded by magnificent scenery.
The sports shops along the route offer equipment hire and courses in inline skating and roller skiing under expert guidance.
Connoisseurs know that Zuoz is an art mecca. Find out what art awaits you in Zuoz. From art in public spaces and art in hotels to art in numerous galleries. Every year at the end of January, a wide range of people come together for the Engadin Art Talks. An event that has made it its mission to facilitate an encounter between architects, artists and an interested public in a unique landscape.
Taste freshly roasted coffee and the finest Engadine baked goods and learn all about the history of coffee. In particular, how the coffee bean came to Zuoz and what role the people of Engadin and Poschiavo played in it.
The Engadin Outdoor Centre's family rafting tours take you through various rivers, depending on the water level. You can either paddle on the whitewater river Flaz or choose the Inn around Zernez at the entrance to the Swiss National Park.
Both options boast phenomenal scenery and offer fun for young and old. You pass smaller rapids, swim and have fun on water slides. Back at the rafting base in Zuoz, you can enjoy a cold drink, a hot shower or look at the photos of the tour.
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It's no surprise that trail running is becoming increasingly popular. The experience of running through forests on uneven paths promises a great deal of fun and adventure. Getting off the tarmac roads provides an ideal opportunity to exercise both the body and the mind. As you run along natural paths, your concentration is further stimulated by skilfully avoiding stones and tree roots.
There are various trail running routes to choose from in the area around Zuoz.
