Oberdorf

The Oberdorf is the real heart of Splügen. At first glance

the houses look quite stately.

This building, which was built within a few years after the village fire of 1716,

However, the ensemble of houses is characterized by peasants. The buildings were all

built according to similar principles, yet each has its own

character. The lower part is made of masonry, while the living quarters

are traditionally knitted with squared timbers. The roofs are covered with heavy

Gneiss slabs covered – a typical feature of the houses of Splügen.

The adaptation to the terrain is particularly exciting. The houses are standing

close to each other and make optimal use of the available space. Width

There were no streets or large squares at that time. Every square metre of floor

was valuable. Many visitors speak of a Walser village. Indeed

the construction is reminiscent of that of the Walser people, who came to the Rhine Forest in the Middle Ages

immigrated. But similar types of houses can be found throughout the Alpine region.

Since the 1960s, the municipality has been committed to preserving the historic

townscape – especially in the seventies, it was

actively supported by the Homeland Security. That's why the Oberdorf also has the effect of

Surprisingly closed and authentic today. Since 1973, the

historic village center even has a stone slab roof obligation.

A walk through the narrow streets is like a little trip to the

Past.