Explore the mountains in Engadin

Painter Giovanni Segantini (1858–1899), whose ever-popular work demonstrated unique luminosity, died at his cabin in Schafberg. Before turning to symbolism, Segantini captured the mountains of the Alps like few artists before him. Masterfully displayed under the museum's dome, his famous Alpine Triptych 'Life – Nature – Death' alone is worth a visit.

Savognin is a small village located at an altitude of 1 200m and in particular has an amazing butcher's shop. People come from far and wide to try the typical Swiss cooked meats by Piero Peduzzi. The artisan butcher is the owner of a small abattoir. You'll feel like you have been transported to the old Les Halles market in Paris. His roasting veal sausage will send your taste buds to heaven... Veia Stradung, 7460 Savognin

Immersing yourself in the unspoiled natural surroundings of the first national park in Europe provides a golden opportunity to see unusual specimens of Alpine flora and fauna. In a protected area located between 4,600and 10,500 feet above sea level, species formerly on the brink of extinction, including marmots, lynx, ibex, brown bears and Bearded Vultures, have been successfully reintroduced. Lucky hikers can also spot the ‘Queen of the Alps'; the edelweiss, symbolic plant of Switzerland.

The village of Guarda, awarded the Wakker prize in 1975, is also known as Schellenursli, in tribute to the main character from the famous children's book and eponymous film. The sgraffito on the 17th century houses in the Engadine region served as inspiration for this fairy tale, which has helped keep the ancient tradition of the Chalandamarz procession alive. With family in tow, relive the adventures of the little boy on his quest to find the largest bell in the village.

This is a fortified sentinel set on a hilltop. The castle stands over the houses in the village of Tarasp like a mother broods over her children. Built in the 11th century in the Austrian style, it was fully restored in the early 20th century. Besieged many times down through the centuries, it was never taken. These days you can visit the knights' halls and staterooms, chapel and the wonderful 2 500 pipe organ. Matinée concerts are sometimes organised.

Twice a week on Thursdays and Fridays, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can go and watch the fiery sky above the mountain peaks. Take the double-decker tram to the top of the mountains. Sunset over the Silvretta Ski Arena is a unique sight to behold. End the day by taking an atmospheric walk through the forest as the sun goes down.