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DisentisMustér
Spend 1–2 days in Disentis for skiing or summer hikes; arrive by train (hourly) and use local bus or walk.
Disentis is a small Alpine resort with a historic abbey, ski area (Disentis 3000) and extensive hiking trails. Hourly trains from Chur (1 h 15 min) and Andermatt (1 h 05 min) make day trips easy, while the ski area and museum justify an overnight stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking
- avoid Late autumn (Oct–Nov) when lifts close and snow is unreliable
- Airport
- none nearby
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Disentis112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Disentis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Switzerland-wide
- SIM or eSIMSwisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.Switzerland-wide
- Tap waterTap and fountain water is excellent.Switzerland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.Switzerland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Switzerland-wide
- SafetyDisentis is safe; typical Alpine risks are weather changes and occasional road closures in winter.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 144 ambulance · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturday in small towns and all day Sunday, except stations and airports.Switzerland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundRhaetian Railway (hourly) is primary; local post bus in summer to Lukmanier pass; most sights within walking distance from village centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticketCHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryCHF 5–10 (≈ US$7–13)
- Budget bedHostel or budget hotel, a night, per personCHF 40 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCHF 180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCHF 260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 50 (≈ US$65) · Mid CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · High CHF 130 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Disentis
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Disentis: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rhaetian Railway (hourly) is primary; local post bus in summer to Lukmanier pass; most sights within walking distance from village centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Disentis Abbey Museum
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk 5 min from village centre
Entry CHF 10 (adult), CHF 5 (reduced).
Mineral Museum Cristallina
goDoor to door: ≈8 min
Walk 3 min
Open June–Oct, entry CHF 5/2.
Andermatt via Oberalp pass
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Rhaetian Railway, 30 min
Winter road may close; check train schedule.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Pez Ault
Small cosy hotel on the outskirts; convenient for ski lifts and abbey.
Hotel Alpsu
Restaurant with rooms; good for tasting local Capuns.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CHF 50–80 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 80–130 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 130 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × CHF 180 | CHF 180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CHF 80 | CHF 160 |
| Rhaetian Railway round‑trip (Disentis–Chur)2 × CHF 30 · check | CHF 60 |
| Disentis 3000 day ski pass2 × CHF 56 · check | CHF 112 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CHF 20 · check | CHF 40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 55 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 304 per person per day, bed included | CHF 607≈ US$800 |
2026 estimate in CHF; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | CHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Capuns (local dumpling) | CHF 12–18 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Ski day pass | CHF 56–60 (≈ US$70–75) |
| Museum entry | CHF 5–10 (≈ US$7–13) |
| Local bus ticket | CHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter road closures on Oberalp and Lukmanier passes; check before driving.
- Museum opening hours are seasonal; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
Embassy
Swiss emergency numbers cover tourists; nearest US consulate in Zurich (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Disentis ↔ Chur (Rhaetian Railway): ≈ CHF 30 each way (check)
- Disentis 3000 ski lift: CHF 56 (≈ US$70) per day (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
- Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? — Can I pay by card? (Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?)
- Sprechen Sie Englisch? — Do you speak English? (Sprechen Sie Englisch?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Disentis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking · avoid Late autumn (Oct–Nov) when lifts close and snow is unreliable · month by month →
- 0 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Sedrun for extended ski area (Disentis‑Andermatt‑Sedrun).
- Combine with a day trip to Lukmanier pass via post bus in summer.
Sources
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