
This adorable village in the East end of Switzerland is the perfect place to visit on holidays if you are looking for new experiences. Samnaun is mostly known as a winter resort, but it’s a big mistake to underestimate its summer. It doesn’t last long, but it’s beautiful. Here you will find all sorts of activities suitable for warm weather. Explore the best of Switzerland!
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1. Duty free shopping paradise

If you think that Switzerland is a very expensive country and if you visit, you won’t be able to shop at all, you might be wrong. In the village of Samnaun, you’ll find bargain prices on exclusive brands, luxury items like jewelry, tobacco and much more. This is the only duty-free zone in all of Switzerland, so you better make the most of it! All you have to keep in mind are the import limits. Besides that, you are free to shop your heart out! Leave some room for souvenirs in your bags!
2. 3rd Samnaun Food Festival: a touristic delight
Posted by DI MI on Friday, 2 September 2016
This is a must-do for foodies! If you want to delight your palate with the best in Samnaun, and explore the different recipes from the local Swiss cuisine, as well as amazing dishes from Austria and Italy, you have to visit the village. The event will take place on July 8th in 2017. Start making your bookings and leaving some room in your stomach now.
3rd Samnaun Food Festival
Address: Sattel Panorama Bar and Restaurant, 7563 Samnaun, Switzerland
Website: 3rd Samnaun Food Festival
3. Alpine Cheese Factory Samnaun: the best in the mountains

To learn everything about the production of the best cheese in the world, you should take into consideration a guided tour on the Alpine Cheese Factory in Samnaun. Get familiarized with the process and have the opportunity to taste different cheese varieties. Your stomach will thank you, and anyone you take with you will too.
Alpine Cheese Factory Samnaun
Address: Samnaun
Website: Alpine Cheese Factory Samnaun
4. Stop and smell the flowers

Maybe you won’t be stopping as much as you will be walking, but you can always make some time to pause and enjoy the nature. The smells, the colors; it’s one of the wonders of Samnaun. In the village you’ll find a network of paths and trails to hike, with different difficulty levels, where you’ll discover over 900 types of flowers of the valley.
Summer is time to enjoy the outside. With some sun and fresh air from the mountains, you’ll be lucky to experience a landscape that is one of a kind. Find the right trail for you, depending on if you need a guide, if you are a mountain hiker or you need a more flat path. It’s all possible in Samnaun!
Animal Trail
Address: Samnaun
Website: Animal Trail
Mountaineering in the Samnaun Group
Address: Samnaun
Website: Mountaineering in the Samnaun Group
Flower and plant excursion
Address: Samnaun
Website: Flower and plant excursion
5. The Valley Museum: tele transportation to Samnaun's past
Posted by Talmuseum Chasa Retica on Monday, 30 May 2016
Posted by Talmuseum Chasa Retica on Monday, 30 May 2016
Learn everything there is to know about living in Samnaun between the 16th and 19th-centuries. The Valley Museum takes visitors back in time into a bygone era, and explores the difficult conditions the people of the valley had to go through. This is a guided tour to do with family. It lasts about 1.5 hours and it’s very educational for children. Get to know the inside and out of Samnaun with this interesting visit.
Talmuseum Chasa Retica
Address: Plan Str. 22, 7562 Samnaun-Compatsch, Switzerland
Website: Talmuseum Chasa Retica
6. You traveled all this way, go see a castle!
Feeling like you are traveling through the Middle Ages is part of this trip, and since you are so close to Austria, you shouldn’t miss out on a magical visit. The castle Altfinstermünz is located on the border triangle between Italy, Switzerland and Austria. On this tour you’ll see the natural cave, the rock path and the bridge tower. It’s a great walk to the site, where you can enjoy a beautiful day surrounded by the nature of the mountains, and a great photography spot. Charge your camera and smile!
Altfinstermünz Castle
Address: Altfinstermünz 180, 6543 Nauders, Austria
Website: Altfinstermünz
7. A drink so good it would drink itself

If you are a whisky enthusiast, and you want to learn everything about the making process, this is an interesting option for you. It’s also a good opportunity for adults to take some time off from the kids and enjoy a tour that children might find boring (and also, enjoy the tastings).
Whiskey - King of Spirits
Address: Christian Heis, Welschdörflistrasse 4, 7562 Samnaun-Compatsch
Website: Whiskey - King of Spirits
8. A tale cum trail
ANDM6511 SAMNAUN, 1AUG12 ¿ Impression von der Eroeffnung des Maerchenweges `Murmina & Murmin¿ am Mittwoch, 1. August...
Posted by Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair on Thursday, 2 August 2012
ANDM6670 SAMNAUN, 1AUG12 ¿ Impression von der Eroeffnung des Maerchenweges `Murmina & Murmin¿ am Mittwoch, 1. August...
Posted by Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair on Thursday, 2 August 2012
Maybe your kids haven’t heard the story of “Murmina and Murmin,” but that is not important. Now, if you visit Samnaun, they can actually live the tale in the real life. The trail is set on Samnaun, exactly where the story is supposed to have happened. Along the away, visitors will find pieces of the tale to know at what point they are. This is a fascinating experience for kids, and adults have a lot of fun too.
"Murmina and Murmin" Fairytale Trail
Address: Samnaun
Website: “Murmina and Murmin” Fairytale Trail
9. Swiss National Park - a natural oldie
This park was founded in 1914 and remains still, being the oldest in the Alps. It’s full of hiking paths, nature to explore and discover, attractions for children, and spots for everyone to relax outdoors. Become one with the creatures of the park, like chamois, marmots, northern hares, lizards and all sorts of birds. This a protected natural reserve, so be respectful and don’t leave your trash on the grass.
Swiss National Park
Address: 7530 Zernez, Switzerland
Website: Swiss National Park
10. Alpenquell Erlebnisbad: Amazing pool facilities to relax
Takže je nám teď velice krásně po návštěvě místního termálu Alpenquell
Posted by Roman Schovánek on Tuesday, 19 January 2016
Und wenn das Wetter mal nicht so mitspielt oder man einfach nach einer Tour entspannen möchte, lockt das Alpenquell...
Posted by Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair on Tuesday, 20 August 2013
So far in this guide you’ve read about plenty of outdoor activities that will keep you busy and walking all day, but maybe you are looking for a more relaxing option. You are in luck! Samnaun has that for you too. The Alpenquell water park has 5 pools that are suitable for both swimmers and non swimmers. This includes an adventure pool, with whirlpool baths and a waterfall. There’s also a cold water pool, a children’s paddling pool, and making it more perfect, you’ll find solariums, open-air terrain and a snack bar. Relax and enjoy!
Alpenquell Erlebnisbad
Address: Alpenquellweg 37, 7562 Samnaun-Compatsch, Switzerland
Website: Alpenquell Erlebnisbad
Pack your comfortable shoes and get ready to explore
There are only a few places in the world where summer and mountains meet in such a perfect balance. Samnaun provides the opportunity for you to walk like you’ve never done before, and discover many of the world’s wonders on your way. Prepare your camera and start making your bookings to build memories in Switzerland.
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