Schorsch-Haus im Oberdorf

Another building that shows how much prosperity the pass traffic to

Splügen. After the devastating village fire of 1716, the

Oberdorf almost completely rebuilt and is one of the most impressive

This house belongs to the von Schorsch family. It almost seems like

a small baroque city palace with southern flair, which is integrated into the alpine

mountain area. The cubic shape, the regular facades,

the large windows and the striking hipped roof distinguish this building

distinctly from the surrounding farmhouses - fitting to the Giorgios,

the Schorschs, who were civil servants, judges, judges,

officers and administrators. The house should be able to meet this social

Make rank visible.

The stair tower at the back is particularly striking. Such towers

were very popular at the time because they resembled a house

.

As with all Splügn manor houses, you can see under the roof, in the

so-called mezzanine floor, striking round openings, called

they 'ox eyes'. Inside, there are richly panelled rooms and vaulted

Corridors with stucco decorations and ceiling paintings. These also show how

the wealthy upper class is strongly separated from the everyday life of the simple peasants

difference. Later, the building served as a schoolhouse, municipal chancellery

and alpine dairy. Today it is home to the Rheinwald Valley Museum - a

example of how historic buildings are always new

tasks.