Swiss National Park
With an area of 172 sq km, the Swiss National Park is the largest nature reserve and only national park in Switzerland. The region is in Engadin/Münstertal and encompasses alpine terrain at altitudes of 1,400 to 3,200 metres above sea level. The foundation of the Swiss National Park in 1914 was a milestone in the history of nature conservation. It was the first national park of the Alps and Central Europe, and is famed for its abundance of alpine flora and fauna in a pristine natural landscape.
National Park House in Zernez
The new National Park Centre opened in June 2008. It consists of two contrasting landmarks: the historic Schloss Planta-Wildenberg, the administrative centre of the SNP, and the Visitors’ Centre, a striking, monolithic new building designed by famous Graubünden architect Valerio Olgiati. The Visitors’ Centre offers guests a comprehensive exhibition with permanent and temporary elements, an information desk and shop. In addition, the Zernez Tourism information office is housed in the Visitors’ Centre.
Opening hours
June to October
daily from 8:30 to 18:00
Admission prices
(per person) to the exhibition
Adults: CHF 7.00
Children (6 – 16 years): CHF 3.00
Families: CHF 15.00
Groups of 10+ people: CHF 6.00
Children under 6 years: free entry
Free with Museum Pass
The information area of the Visitors' Centre is open to all.
Swiss National Park
National Park Centre
Zernez
Tel. +41 81 851 41 41
Getting there
By public transport
The Rhaetian railway RhB travels hourly from Landquart to Sagliains through the Vereina tunnel. From there, either continue to Scuol or take a connecting train to Pontresina or St. Moritz: 
www.sbb.ch
- (Meran – Bozen) – Münstertal – Ofenpass – Zernez
- Davos – Flüelapass–Susch
- Scuol – S-charl – Scuol
- S-chanf – Prasüras (Val Trupchun) – S-chanf
More information is available from PostAuto Graubünden: Tel. +41 81 864 16 83.
By car
If coming by car the following routes can be taken:
- Zurich – Landquart – Flüelapass – Engadin
- Zurich – Landquart – Vereinatunnel – Sagliains
- Landeck – Engadin
- Meran – Münstertal – Ofenpass – Engadin
- Chiavenna – Maloja-Pass – Engadin
- Tirano – Berninapass – Engadin
Accommodation
Chamanna Cluozza
Chamanna Cluozza is situated in the middle of wild Val Cluozza, the first valley in the National Park. The log cabin is 1882 metres above sea level and can be reached in 3 hours by hiking from Zernez. There are a total of 44 spaces available in mattress dorms and 24 in rooms. Reservations can be made for half-board or accommodation only. Lunch packs can also be pre-ordered.
For reservations from the end of June to mid-October please call the cabin directly:
Tel. +41 81 856 12 35
cluozza(at)hotmail.com
Outside this period, please contact the cabin caretakers Dumeng und Claudia Duschletta:
Tel. +41 81 856 16 89
Hotel Parc Naziunal Il Fuorn, Zernez
Tel. +41 81 856 12 26
info@ilfuorn.ch
www.ilfuorn.ch
Official campsites
Zernez, Susch, Scuol, Tschierv, Müstair, Sta. Maria and Cinuos-chel.
Camping is prohibited outside these campsites and in the National Park itself.
Animals
The national park is home to 30 types of mammal and over 100 species of birds, 60 of which are breeding bird types. Most of the 5,000+ invertebrate species are small creepy-crawlies.
Plants
The National Park abounds throughout with over 650 advanced species of plant. Each plant has its ecological niche, defined by the available nutrients and the climate. The high mountain altitude in particular requires the plants to be extremely adaptable.
