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Samnaun
Spend 1–2 days in Samnaun for ski or duty‑free shopping; reach by bus from Scuol or Martina (45 min–1 h 20 min).
Samnaun is a small Alpine resort on the Austrian border, known for duty‑free shopping and a ski area linked to Ischgl. Its compact village centre is walkable, so a short stay covers winter sports or summer shopping and nature walks.
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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 spring when lifts close for maintenance
- Airport
- SMV
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Switzerland ↗Switzerland is in the Schengen area but not the EU: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Switzerland ↗Switzerland is outside the EU customs area: allowances on meat, alcohol and tobacco are strict and checked at borders.
- Switzerland ↗Motorways need a vignette (sticker or e-vignette) before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 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 Samnaun112 ▾
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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 Samnaun, 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
- SafetySamnaun is safe; main risks are winter avalanche conditions and customs compliance when buying duty‑free goods.
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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.
- AirportSMV Samedan Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) by road, bus connections via Scuol).SMV Samedan Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) by road, bus connections via Scuol).
- Getting aroundWalking is the main mode inside Samnaun‑Dorf; lifts and ski lifts for the ski area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in caféCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)CHF 30–40 (≈ US$40–50)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCHF 45 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomCHF 180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedHotel room (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
- SMV Samedan Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) by road, bus connections via Scuol)SMV Samedan Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) by road, bus connections via Scuol)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Samnaun: 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
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°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
Walking is the main mode inside Samnaun‑Dorf; lifts and ski lifts for the ski area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Scuol
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Postal bus from Samnaun, about 1 h 20 min
Gateway to Engadin valley and spa town
Ischgl (Austria)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus to Martina then cross border, about 45 min total
Same ski area, Austrian nightlife
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.
Chasa Montana
Hotel with wellness, central in Samnaun‑Dorf
Various hotels in Samnaun‑Dorf
Many options, all within walking distance of shops and lifts
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
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × CHF 180 | CHF 180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CHF 80 | CHF 160 |
| Bus round‑trip Scuol–Samnaun2 × CHF 30 · check schedule | CHF 60 |
| Ski day pass (shared with Ischgl)2 × CHF 49 · price in euros, approx CHF 55 | CHF 98 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CHF 25 · check provider | CHF 50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 55 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 302 per person per day, bed included | CHF 603≈ US$800 |
2026 estimate in CHF; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Mountain lunch | CHF 15–25 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Ski lift ticket (day) | CHF 55 (≈ US$70) (approx) |
| Duty‑free spirits (1 L) | CHF 30–50 (≈ US$40–65) |
| Taxi 5 km | CHF 30–40 (≈ US$40–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Customs checks when entering or leaving the duty‑free zone; keep receipts for purchases.
- Winter road may close; check bus schedules in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
Embassy
Swiss emergency numbers apply; US consulate in Zurich (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Scuol → Samnaun: about CHF 30 (≈ US$40), 1 h 20 min (check)
- Ski lift (day): about €49 (≈ US$60) / CHF 55 (≈ US$70), shared with Ischgl (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Merci — Thank you (Merci)
- 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 zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?)
- Ich möchte einen Skipass — I would like a ski pass (Ich möchte einen Skipass)
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 Samnaun. 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 spring when lifts close for maintenance · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus connections from Scuol and Martina; check seasonal timetables.
- Ski lift tickets shared with Ischgl – buy in euros or CHF.
- Duty‑free shopping limits – verify customs allowances.
Sources
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