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Samedan
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Samedan for a quiet Alpine village feel; use St Moritz for night‑life and extra activities.
Samedan is a small Engadin village with historic houses, a spa, and easy train links to St Moritz and Pontresina. Its attractions fit into a half‑day, but a full day lets you enjoy the spa, a hike, and a helicopter ride.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar
- avoid Feb–Mar (high avalanche risk on passes) (check)
- Airport
- SMV
- Nights
- 1
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- 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 Samedan117 ▾
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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 Samedan, 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
- SafetySamedan is safe; main risks are winter road conditions and occasional high‑altitude weather changes.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 144 ambulance (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 (Engadin Airport) (Private‑flight only; highest airport in Europe).
- Getting aroundBus runs every 10 min in high season; taxis are pricey; helicopter tours from the local heliport; walkable village centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (local)CHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per roomCHF 150 (≈ US$190)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomCHF 250 (≈ US$350)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomCHF 400 (≈ US$500)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · Mid CHF 130 (≈ US$170) · High CHF 200 (≈ US$250)
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 (Engadin Airport) (Private‑flight only; highest airport in Europe)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Care
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Care
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Jan. Mixed: Feb–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Samedan: 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)
7 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 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
Bus runs every 10 min in high season; taxis are pricey; helicopter tours from the local heliport; walkable 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
St. Moritz
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Train from Samedan, ~15 min
Shopping, restaurants and ski area.
Pontresina
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Train, ~15 min
Gateway to Bernina Pass hikes.
Chur
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h 15 min
Train, ~2 h
Longer trip; possible for a day if you want to explore the capital of Graubünden.
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 Terminus
Central location, easy train access
Hotel Donatz
Near Plazzet, traditional Alpine style
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 80–120 (≈ US$100–150) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 130–180 (≈ US$170–250) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 200 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × CHF 250 | CHF 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CHF 130 | CHF 260 |
| Bus day pass (Engadin)2 × CHF 20 · check | CHF 40 |
| Helicopter 30‑min flight2 × CHF 270 · check | CHF 540 |
| Mineralbad Spa day ticket2 × CHF 38 · check | CHF 76 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 117 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 642 per person per day, bed included | CHF 1,283≈ US$1,700 |
2026 estimate in CHF; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Spa day ticket | CHF 38 (≈ US$50) |
| Helicopter 30‑min | CHF 270 (≈ US$350) |
| Bus ride (local) | CHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter mountain passes (Maloja, Bernina) can be icy – consider the car‑train from Davos in winter.
- Helicopter prices vary; 30‑min flight about Fr 270 (check).
- Private‑flight airport requires special permit.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 144
- Rega air rescue
- 1414
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance144
- Rega air rescue1414
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Samedan → St. Moritz: about CHF 5 (≈ US$7), 15 min
- Bus Engadin day pass: CHF 20 (≈ US$25) per person
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 Samedan. 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: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar · avoid Feb–Mar (high avalanche risk on passes) (check) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day‑rail pass for unlimited train & bus in Engadin.
- Combine Samedan stay with St Moritz night for broader activity range.
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