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| Zernez | ||
| Canton | Grisons | |
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| Residents | 1.527 (2018) | |
| height | 1,474 m, 2,216 m | |
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Zernez is a Swiss Municipality in the canton Grisons belonging Lower Engadine, the place lies at the confluence of the Spöl to the upper reaches of the Inn. In 2015, Zernez merged with the previously independent municipalities 1 Susch and 2 Lavin
background
Zernez lies in the Engadine on the border between Upper and Lower Engadine. Since the opening of the Swiss national parks In 1914, which is partly in the municipality, Zernez became the starting point for visiting this park.
Zernez was first mentioned in 1161 as Sarnet mentioned. After a village fire in which only 40 of 157 houses remained undamaged, Zernez was rebuilt in a uniform architectural style, which is characterized by flat roof buildings that seem atypical for the Engadin.
getting there
By plane
Most of the visitors travel via the international airport Zurich
(IATA: ZRH) on, on the 1 Samedan Airport (Engadin Airport) only private air traffic is handled.
By train
To travel by public transport, take from Zurich coming here the SBBConnection up Landquart and then change to the red narrow-gauge railway of the Rhaetian Railway. The winter-proof rail connection leads through the Prättigau and the Vereina tunnel, the Vereina tunnel reaches at Sagliains the Lower Engadine The journey from Landquart is 65 minutes thanks to the tunnel connection.
In the street
Of Zurich or St. Margarethen Coming from the Rhine Valley you can get there on the Autobahn 
to Graubünden.
The best way to get to Zernez is via the Prättigau and the car transport through the Vereina tunnel. You leave the autobahn at Landquart and takes the 
in the direction Davos. The car transporter is used in wintry conditions Monastery through the Vereina tunnel and arrives at Sagliains - Susch to the Engadine. On the main street 
in the direction St. Moritz Zernez is reached quickly.
The route over the Flüela Pass above Davos to Susch is usually closed in winter, and is usually passable in the summer months without any problems.
Much longer is the connection over the one, which is usually passable even in winter Julier Pass: you stay on the highway above Chur to Reichenau and leaves the expressway in Thusis, above Tiefencastel and the Julier Pass one reaches Silvaplana. On the main street one drives over St. Moritz and Samedan continue to Zernez.
A post bus connection exists from Zernez through the Munster Valley (Val Müstair) until after
mobility
Tourist Attractions
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After a major fire in 1872, Zernez had to be rebuilt and therefore has a uniform village image, At first glance, the flat roof buildings look a bit atypical for the Engadine.
- 1 Reformed Church of St. Mauritius. The church was first built in the 13th century. mentioned, the nave and the choir were built in their current form in 1609, the Romanesque tower is much older than the church and dates from the 12th century. The interior of the church is decorated with beautiful stucco and has a very beautiful choir gallery from 1741.
- The one is right next door 2 St. Sebastian Church, with the late Gothic choir, the building was erected in the pre-Reformation period before 1490. After the turmoil in Graubünden in the 17th century. the church was profaned, but then renovated in 1949/52 and returned to its function as a place of worship.
- 3 Planta Castle - Wildenberg. The medieval castle was rebuilt to a Baroque closure in the 17th century. The mighty corner tower, however, was built as early as 1280. Today the municipal administration is housed in Wildenberg Castle.
- the 4 Moor tower ("Tuor Moor") is a medieval residential tower
- the 5 La Serra dam was probably in the late 15th century. to secure the connection to Munster Valley built.
- the 6 Palazzo Bezzola
- 7 National Park House, at the exit towards Münstertal. The cubic structure designed by Valerio Olgiati and completed in 2008 is the information center of the Swiss National Park. In addition to information about activities in the national park, there is a multimedia exhibition that can be visited with an audio guide.Open: Summer, mid-May to the end of October, daily 8:30 am - 6:00 pm; Winter: Mon-Sat 09:00 am - 05:00 pm; Mid season: according to website.Price: 7.00 / 3.00 Fr.
activities
- In summer: many well-marked hiking and mountain hiking trails invite you to go hiking.
- Visit of the Swiss national parks: The 100 km of marked hiking trails are accessible National park website Information desk.
- The Protection provisions are in the Swiss National Park strictly and are also enforced by rangers. The marked hiking trails and rest areas marked with yellow posts must not be left, dogs are not allowed in the national park, nor are bicycles. It goes without saying that no plants may be picked, no fires may be lit and no overnight stays in tents in the national park area. You can also spend the night in your own car along the Ofenpassstrasse. Motorhome not allowed.
- In the winter: Cross-country skiingcross-country ski run to S-chanf, there is also a racing cross-country ski run and illuminated night cross-country ski run in Zernez.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Camping Cul. Tel.: 41 (0)81 856 14 62, Fax: 41 (0)81 856 14 62. Open: summer only (beginning of April to mid-October).
trips
- Zernez is the starting point for excursions in the Swiss National Park.
literature
Web links
- http://www.zernez.ch - Official website of Zernez
