Experience traditional art.

Lower Engadine craftsmanship

Sgraffito-Kunst von Josin Neuhäusler im Engadin
Experience the living tradition of craftsmanship in the Lower Engadine, where the art of sgraffito, ceramic painting, woodworking and other diverse trades are still alive.

Where traditional craftsmanship sets the pace.

Craftsmanship

Sgraffito aus eigener Hand.
Craft
Sgraffito

«Sgraffito» is the name given to the handicraft that adorns Engadin houses and contributes to the unmistakable charm of the villagescape. Sgraffito art originated in the mid-17th century and can still be found in Engadin villages today. Find out more about the technique and what else is behind the decorations here. 

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Porzellantassen der Butia Schlerin Sent, Unterengadin
Craft
Ceramics

A material made from natural materials such as clay. From artistic vases to functional pieces of tableware, ceramics offer a variety of applications. The blanks can be painted and decorated as desired, for example with sgraffiti symbols.

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Kein Angstschweiss vor dem Schweissen
Craft
Metal

From ornate sculptures to robust everyday objects, metal as a material offers a wide range of applications and adds a touch of sophistication and durability to any room.

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Drechseln macht Spass
Craft
Wood

The Swiss stone pine - the queen of the Alps. It is known for its positive properties for well-being. Many different products are made from Swiss stone pine in the Engadin. From oil, soaps and cushions to furniture and much more. Of course, numerous products can also be made from other types of wood.

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Stamparia in Strada, Unterengadin
Craft
Print

For two hundred years, an important and renowned book and newspaper printing works was operated for the development of the Lower Engadin Romansh «Vallader». The work steps from the printed sheet to the finished, hand-bound book can still be viewed.

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The finished work in his garden.
Craft
Repairing and upcycling

With repair and upcycling, resources are conserved and unique pieces can be created. 

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Tradition for all eternity.

Sgraffito

«Sgraffito» is the name given to the handicraft that adorns Engadin houses and contributes to the unmistakable charm of the villagescape. Sgraffito art originated in the mid-17th century and can still be found in Engadin villages today. Find out more about the technique and what else is behind the decorations here.

Der Dorfkern Guarda, Unterengadin, im Sommer
Sgraffito in Sent
Engadiner Sgraffito aus eigener Hand
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True pearls of the Lower Engadine.

Engadine houses

Many Engadin house facades are decorated with shapes, symbols and mystical figures. Some symbols are intended to protect the houses from misfortune, others symbolize immortality and love.

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Leadership.

Sgraffiti and their meaning

Each symbol and figure has its own meaning. Find out more about the double wave band, the star of Venus and many other symbols!

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For your home.

Sgraffiti from our own hands

Take a piece of the Engadin home with you. Local painter Josin Neuhäusler introduces you to the technique of sgraffito art.

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René Fritschi in seiner Werkstatt in Scuol.

Further seminars in the trade. pro manufacta engiadina

Pro manufacta engiadina wants to bring traditional craftsmanship closer to adults and make it tangible by offering seminars in which a wide variety of craft techniques are taught.

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René Fritschi discovers a piece of metal in the stream bed in Val S-charl.
On his excursions, he enjoys the mountain landscape of the Engadine.

People & Stories. René Fritschi

Sparks often fly in René Fritschi's workshop. The passionate craftsman and artist likes to work in his workshop with materials and found objects that he finds in nature.

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Fitting to this.

People & culture in the Lower Engadine

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Familie Naue betreibt die Chamanna Cluozza im Schweizer Nationalpark.
People & Stories

The Lower Engadine is characterized by the unique landscape of the national park region. Through its culture. Old customs and traditions. Engadine houses. The Romansh language. But above all, it is the people who shape the valley. Go on a journey of discovery and immerse yourself in a world full of interesting personalities and exciting stories.

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Romansh language

«Il rumantsch», Romansh, is one of the four national languages of Switzerland and is mainly spoken in the canton of Graubünden, including the Engadin. The Lower Engadine cultivates the idiom «Vallader» - a language that sounds like music to the ears. See for yourself!

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A nut cake from the bakery canfectionery Giacometti in Lavin.
Regional specialties

The Engadin is known for its Grisons specialties such as Capuns, Plain in Pigna and many more. Whether it's meat from the valley or milk straight from the alp, thanks to the many farmers and local producers, you can experience culinary highlights here.

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