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Scuol
Spend 1–2 days in Scuol for ski, cross‑country or spa; longer if you want to explore the Engadin valley.
Scuol is the main hub of the Lower Engadin, at the terminus of two Rhaetian Railway lines. It offers a ski area, extensive cross‑country trails and thermal baths, all within a compact village that can be explored on foot.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking and spa
- avoid Check winter storms in Jan–Feb
- Airport
- ZRH
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Scuol117 ▾
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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 Scuol, 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
- SafetyScuol is safe; main concerns are winter road conditions and night‑time train schedule 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.
- AirportZRH Zurich Airport (Rail link via Swiss Federal Railways, about 2 h 30 min to Scuol).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; ski buses connect the ski area and nearby Ftan/Sent.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a caféCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket within EngadinCHF 5–8 (≈ US$7–10)
- Budget bedYouth hostel dorm, a night, per personCHF 35 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 70 (≈ US$90) · Mid CHF 120 (≈ US$150) · 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
- ZRH Zurich Airport (Rail link via Swiss Federal Railways, about 2 h 30 min to Scuol)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Care
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Mar, Jun–Sep, Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Scuol: 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 (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
5 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
7 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
The village is walkable; ski buses connect the ski area and nearby Ftan/Sent. Regional buses run to Samnaun and St Moritz.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Samnaun
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Bus from Scuol, about 30 min
Duty‑free shopping near the Austrian border.
St Moritz
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
R train from Scuol‑Tarasp to Pontresina (1 h 20 min) then local train, total ≈ 1 h 30 min
Good for a half‑day if you have extra time.
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.
Scuol Youth Hostel
Budget dormitory, central location, good for short stays.
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 70–100 (≈ US$90–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 120–180 (≈ US$150–250) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 200 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Youth hostel dorm2 × 1 night × CHF 45 | CHF 90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CHF 120 | CHF 240 |
| Motta Naluns day pass (peak)2 × CHF 57 · check | CHF 114 |
| Motta Naluns day pass (off‑peak)2 × CHF 48 · check | CHF 96 |
| Taloipe cross‑country day pass2 × CHF 8 · check | CHF 16 |
| Bogn Engiadina thermal bath (3 h)2 × CHF 27 · check | CHF 53 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 61 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 335 per person per day, bed included | CHF 670≈ US$850 |
2026 estimate in CHF; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | CHF 20–35 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Bus ticket within Engadin | CHF 5–8 (≈ US$7–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Night trains may not run the full route; verify schedule for RE service.
- Tarasp Castle only opens with guided tours; check times on the website.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 144
- Rega air rescue
- 1414
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My bed tonight
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance144
- Rega air rescue1414
Embassy
Swiss embassies handle consular matters; nearest US consulate is in Zurich.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Scuol‑Tarasp → Pontresina (R train): about CHF 25 (≈ US$35), 1 h 20 min
- Scuol‑Tarasp → Samnaun (bus): about CHF 8 (≈ US$10), 30 min
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 bathroom? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
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 Scuol. 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 and spa · avoid Check winter storms in Jan–Feb · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- Add a Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited R/RE trains.
- Consider a ski‑bus pass for Motta Naluns and surrounding resorts.
Sources
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