Jugendherberge Sta. MariaJugendherberge Sta. Maria

Slowly but surely, a feeling of primordial nature overwhelms visitors to Val Müstair. Here, you can hike along forest paths to idyllic waterfalls and towards rugged mountain peaks in the Swiss National Park, where ibex and marmots roam. At the Alpine Astrovillage in Lü-Stailas, you can observe the stars and even photograph them, without any light pollution. There are numerous mountain biking tours and cross-country skiing trails to enjoy around Sta. Maria, and in Minschuns, four ski lifts connect you to a family-friendly skiing area. You'll find the valley's cultural treasures – frescoes from the days of Charlemagne – on the walls of the Convent of St. Johann in Müstair.