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Scuol Travel Guide: 64 reviews and 242 photos

TRANQUIL AND QUAINT

Most of our time was spent in and around Guarda but there is no listing for that village or Zuoz. Both are located in the Engadine region of Switzerland and missed by most tourists. It is worth a visit to these small villages. At Zuoz we got off the train and hiked up the side of a hill to town to see a University located there. At Guarda we spent three nights with a wonderful family in their pension, recommended by VT member german_eagle. It was such a good experience standing on our balcony in the morning waiting to hear the cow bells as the farmer herded them to their pastures. They walked below us down the narrow brick street. I prefer to stay in the mountains and enjoy the "real" people of that area in their natural setting. The streets are cobblestone and brick with homes built directly on the edges. Unlike much of Switzerland these homes are built of concrete with sgraffiti. They speak a language called Romansch.....a combination of Italian, German and French.

UNIVERSITY

Zuoz

We could see this institution from the train and decided to go up and see the campus. The buildings were all this red color but closed when we were there. This is a small town called Zuoz, located above the valley and with very old and interesting architecture and sgraffiti drawings on most buildings.

Exploring The Buildings

They are all small villages in the Lower Engadine with unique architecture and sgraffiti. Always worth a walk to enjoy the sights in or out of town. Shopping items are mostly items carved and made by people of the village. We came home with animal wood carvings made by crafters in Guarda. All had restaurants and rental rooms to spend the night.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The people are so helpful and friendly
Cons:Can't choose which village to visit
In a nutshell:Guarda and Zuoz were our favorites

Last visit to Scuol: May 2004
Intro Updated Jun 18, 2004
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Guarda Station for bus or train Transportation (1)

This is the tiny train station at the base of the mountain from Guarda. There is usually no one working here so read the... more travel advice

House Animals Things to Do (6)

Some of the houses in the villages have barns in the basements with cattle, goats and sheep inside. These houses are... more travel advice

Street sights Things to Do (6)

Another street fountain and usual house along the streets of Guarda. The fountains are used by dogs and farm animals who... more travel advice

Tarasp Castle Things to Do (6)

One rainey day we decided to take the train to Scuol and visit the Tarasp Castle. We learned when we got there the... more travel advice

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scottishvisitor Apr 11, 2007 at 1:59 PM

Lovely page here = the mountains look spectacular & the farm animals so cute too!!
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annk Nov 10, 2005 at 12:03 PM

Another one of your Swiss pages I had to re-visit. Looks peaceful & beautiful and everything appears spotless.
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matcrazy1 Mar 23, 2005 at 4:20 PM

Great tips and pictures especially on Guarda and Zuoz. You make me crazy to revisit Switzerland and its countryside...
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adventerrtravel22 Sep 15, 2004 at 9:07 AM

Great job on this web site. Nice Swiss pictures. I love Switzerland and the mountains.
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o00o Jun 30, 2004 at 8:15 AM

Beautiful introduction on the peaceful town.
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ettenaj Jun 23, 2004 at 12:22 PM

You have been to some unusual places, I have not heard of half of them, but thanks for introducing me to them
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german_eagle Jun 20, 2004 at 10:51 AM

What a cute sheep! I am very glad you found my tips helpful. Your brilliant pics remind me of wonderful times there ...
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sandysmith Jun 16, 2004 at 11:07 AM

Great start Judy, Ingo will be delighted. What lovely weather you had. What a cute sheep! Oh and I love the mountain pic of course...next time in Switz for me must surely be this area.