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Museum · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair · 1,473 m · open today
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  • Guest Information Zernez
    Guest Information Zernez
    Photo: Filip Zuan, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
In the 4 exhibition rooms of the visitor centre you will approach the topic of the national park, fauna and flora, history and the inexhaustible diversity of nature in a completely new way. 
Is a stay in the national park region on the agenda?

There is a wide range of information available at the visitor centre. The staff of the National Park team as well as the guest information desk provide personal and competent advice on planning hikes in the Swiss National Park.

 

Hiking 3D

A terrain model with touch screen, laser beam and large screen helps to plan your stay in the National Park. It contains brief information on the Top 20 of the National Park and the 21 hikes.

 

Shop

The shop has a variety of products, including the National Park Hiking Map and the National Park Guide. The shop also offers a wide range of other articles, such as specialist literature, illustrated books, practical clothing and souvenirs.

 

Field glasses and public or private excursions can be booked at the information desk.

Opening hours

open today
Sunday08:30–18:00
Monday08:30–18:00
Tuesday08:30–18:00
Wednesday08:30–18:00
Thursday08:30–18:00
Friday08:30–18:00
Saturday08:30–18:00
Information on opening hours can be found at nationalpark.ch

Price:

Information on prices can be found at nationalpark.ch

Public transport

  • Take the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) to Zernez
  • From Zernez station 5 minutes on foot

By road

  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27
  • From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27
  • From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
  • Zernez is located directly on the Engadine road H27 (approx. 20 minutes drive from Vereina south portal)

Parking

  • Paid parking available at the municipality or at the railway station

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'803'159E 1'175'431N
DD
46.699138, 10.095404
DMS
46°41'56.9"N 10°05'43.5"E
UTM
32T 583744 5172313
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National Park Centre

Urtatsch 2
7530 Zernez
Phone +41 81 851 41 41

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