Authentically practised.

Sustainability for our guests

Wandern im Unterengadin, Schweiz.
Sustainability
How can a holiday region develop into a sustainable destination? By relying on the cooperation of all partners! The Lower Engadine, along with the Val Müstair, was the first region in Switzerland to be awarded the "Sustainable Destination" label by TourCert. Thanks to this award, the holiday region has also been recognised at the highest level - III leading by Swisstainable. 

Naturally authentic.

Sustainable experiences and offers

In the Engadin Scuol Zernez holiday region you can use perfectly coordinated public transport. Buses and trains take you comfortably and dependably from village to village.

Certified accommodation operates on renewable energy sources and restaurants prefer to use regional products.

With selected experiences, you will also learn more about how sustainability is lived and can even actively help.

At a glance.

Our special sustainable offers

Bergsteigerdörfer Ardez, Lavin und Guarda
Holiday tips 2023 | 24

Discover our diverse, sustainability-tested holiday tips for varied experiences in the Lower Engadine.

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Skitouren für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene
Skitouring

Ski tours in the Lower Engadine offer varied routes with spectacular views of the Grisons Alps. Popular destinations include Piz Sesvenna, Piz Lischana and Piz Daint. The region is characterised by tours with little traffic and a diverse mountain world, ideal for experienced tourers looking for nature and tranquillity.

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Unterwegs auf der Engadiner Kulturlinie.
Offer
TrenInn – The Engadine culture line

Enjoy an interactive journey of discovery and puzzle fun along the Engadin cultural line from St. Moritz/Pontresina to Scuol-Tarasp. Test your knowledge during the train journey, collect points and secure your reward at the end stations. 

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Trash Hero Pisten-Cleanup Scuol – Motta Naluns – myclimate Cause We Care

Committed to more sustainability. Gruppa Dürabilità

Holiday guests, second home owners and locals work together for the sustainable development of the residential and holiday region. You too can become a member of the Gruppa Dürabilità.

More information on the Gruppa Dürabilità
©Marco Hartmann / Graubünden Ferien
God da Tamangur ist der höchst gelegene, zusammenhängende Arvenwald Europas.

Understanding sustainability. The three dimensions of sustainability

Why is a sustainable lifestyle actually so important? And why should a holiday destination develop sustainably?

Holistic sustainability explained
Sommerwiese auf Motta Naluns

Consciously experience and enjoy. Sustainable holidays in summer

Discover eco-friendly adventures, sustainable accommodation and activities that respect nature. 

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Schneeschuhwanderung nahe Scuol, Unterengadin

Recreation for humans and animals. Sustainable holidays in winter

Also in the cold season, be animal and environmentally friendly on the road with our winter offers.

More information
Essen Meisser Lodge

More regional products Promotion of regionality

Our project aims to increase the proportion of regional products in the local catering trade.

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Common cause. All Swisstainable partner companies

In 2023, the holiday region was the first to receive the «Swisstainable Destination» - Level III award. This success is thanks to the many responsible partners in the region.

PostAuto am Bahnhof Scuol-Tarasp im Engadin

Travel comfortably by public transport and benefit.

Luggage transport & mobility on site

You can leave your car at home during your holiday. With the new guest cards, public transport is already included from your first overnight stay in the holiday region. 

When you arrive by public transport, your luggage will be collected from your home and delivered to your holiday flat or hotel. This is possible thanks to the cooperation between the Swiss public transport companies, the Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair holiday region and local businesses. The offer is convenient and can be booked online at any time.

 

 

Arrival and mobility on site
Luggage transport from door to door

Awarded sustainability.

Labels & Certifications

Label Nachhaltiges Reiseziel
Unterengadin und Val Müstair
Sustainable Destination - TourCert

The TourCert certification is an internationally recognised standard for sustainable tourism. It evaluates companies on the basis of ecological, social and economic criteria in order to check and improve their sustainability performance. The destinations Engadin Scuol Zernez and Val Müstair were the first in Switzerland to be certified with the TourCert label.

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Swisstainable-Signet Level III – Nachhaltigkeitsprogramm Schweiz Toursimus
Engadin, Samnaun und Val Müstair
Swisstainable

TESSVM reaches the top level in the sustainability programme Swisstainable. For sustainable corporate and destination development.

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Logo Bergsteigerdörfer
Lavin, Guarda und Ardez
Initiative Bergsteigerdörfer (Mountaineering Villages Initiative)

Mountaineering villages are quiet places dedicated to gentle tourism. Their potential lies in their originality, the high-quality natural and cultural landscape and the diverse mountain sports opportunities. The initiative emphasises respectful treatment of the mountains and promotes regional value creation. Our villages Guarda, Ardez and Lavn are part of the initiative.

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Signet Swisstainable Destination Level III – leading
Swisstainable Destination Level III - leading

Nicht nur die TESSVM als Unternehmen ist auf der höchsten Nachhaltigkeitsstufe des Programms Swisstainable, sondern auch die Ferienregion Engadin Scuol Zernez als Destination auf der höchsten Stufe III - leading.  Dies dank der grossen Beteiligung unserer Swisstainable-Partner.

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Inspiring.

Topics around sustainability in practice in the Lower Engadine.

Find out exactly what sustainability means to us and what we are committed to in our daily work together with our partners so that an environment worth living in is also available to future generations.

Living sustainability.

People & Stories

Auf der Suche nach Wildtieren.
Animal Advocate

The gamekeeper provides insight into why it is so important, especially in winter, to provide quiet retreats for wildlife.

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Besteigung Piz Linard.
At home on the peaks

Marco Steinemann, nicknamed ‘Stouni’, is a local mountain guide in the Lower Engadine and loves being out in nature - both in winter and summer. 

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Auf einem Spaziergang in Scuol.
Fascination for mineral water

As a German-speaking Swiss, Marianna Sempert learned the Romansh language and is enthusiastic about the natural mineral water around Scuol.

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Unberührte Natur rund um die Chamanna Cluozza.
Die Tagesetappen verlaufen abwechslungsreich durch die Natur. Ihr Gepäck wird transportiert.
Die Tagesetappen verlaufen abwechslungsreich durch die Natur. Ihr Gepäck wird transportiert.

How do I live more sustainably?

Tips for more sustainability in everyday life

Every person can contribute to a more sustainable world. With small steps in everyday life. Quite simply.

Conscious holiday planning.

Our tips for sustainable holiday planning

How can you implement sustainable holiday planning? Here you will find helpful tips and tricks to make your holidays more socially, economically and financially sustainable.

Partner companies.

Realisation in practice

Enmgadiner Sternenhimmel
Mountain restaurant Ftan
Prümaran Prui

Whenever possible, the mountain restaurant uses the mountain railway to transport food. This means that transport by motorised transport or even helicopter operations remain the absolute exception.

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Gasthaus Mayor
Guesthouse and restaurant S-charl
Gasthaus Mayor

The Gasthaus Mayor has a new wood-fired heating system that can be controlled via an app for each room.

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The castle Tarasp is the landmark of the Lower Engadin.
Café Tarasp
Schloss Tarasp

The bread served in the café is made directly in the castle kitchen. Homemade cakes are also offered to guests.

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