The Lower Engadine with its unmistakable holiday villages is a natural gateway to the unique 172 km2 of the Swiss National Park.
Experience nature as God intended it to be. Ride through naturally wild mountain scenery along idyllic trails in the first national park to be created in Central Europe.

Our riding tours:   Engadin Ride   /  Munstertal Getaway Ride

Switzerland is situated at the heart of Europe. It is surrounded by Germany to the north, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein to the east, France to the west and Italy to the south.
The geological structure of Switzerland is complex. It forms part of the Alpine arc which stretches almost 1000 kilometres from Nice (French Maritime Alps) to Vienna (Austrian Alps).
Switzerland embraces the centre part of the Alps, with its four main passes - Grimsel, Furka, St. Gotthard and Oberalp; here also spring the sources of the rivers Rhone and Rhine.
Switzerland offers, on a small territory of 15,944 sq. miles, a huge quantity of beautiful landscapes which cannot be seen anywhere else on such a limited surface.
Due to its central position, Switzerland has been, throughout history, an important link in communications and transport between northern and southern Europe.

The Climate
The climatic conditions of Switzerland vary considerably and no country in Europe combines within so small an area such marked climatic contrasts. In the northern plateau surrounded by mountains the climate is mild and refreshing. South of the Alps the climate is warmer coming as it does under the influence of the Mediterranean weather. The Valais area is noted for dryness.
Switzerland is affected by Atlantic currents bringing moist air and Mediterranean currents bringing warm air.
Under normal circumstances, summer in all parts of Switzerland should be sunny and warm but unfortunately we have no means of giving long term forecasts.
During spring, summer and autumn it is advisable to take good clothes, including a warm jacket and good walking shoes, as excursions are often to mountains which are snow-covered during summer. A warm jacket, good trousers and shoes are necessary in the winter months.

You will appreciate Switzerland's extensive and sophisticated railway system. It is relaxing and comfortable and will allow you to fully enjoy the scenery. The trains run on an hourly basis beginning early morning until midnight. Train connections are easy and usually only require a few minutes changing time. Point-to-point tickets as well as round-trip tickets are sold at every train station in Switzerland. Seat reservations are only required on special scenic trains like the Glacier Express, Bernina Express etc. In Switzerland seat reservations are made at major railway stations. Seat reservations on regular trains are only possible for larger groups.

Because of its cultural diversity, Switzerland offers an unusually wide range of gastronomic delights. French, German and Italian influences prevail in regions where those languages are spoken. Quality is uniformly good. Each region has its specialities: Fondue and Raclette (melted cheese dishes) in the French part; sausages, roasts and fried potatoes (Rösti) in the German part; sliced air-dried beef (Bündnerfleisch) and ham in the Graubunden region; Italian specialities in the Ticino. Swiss pastries and desserts are world-famous. Swiss wines are excellent, especially when ordered in the region where the grapes are grown - always ask for local wine. Swiss beer is first rate. Liquors are delicious, but highly potent - Marc, Kirsch, Pflümli, Williamine are the most popular.