Experience the diverse joys of art at 2,456 meters
The most beautiful place to stay high above the Engadin, arguably the most breathtaking view of the valley, and—the ultimate in artistic enjoyment. Yes, Muottas Muragl offers truly exceptional cultural experiences. Whether it’s culinary creations, hiking along the Philosopher’s Trail, or strolling along the Senda d’Inspiraziun art trail—discover the unique sculptures by five Swiss artists.
The most beautiful place to stay high above the Engadin, arguably the most breathtaking view of the valley, and—the ultimate in artistic enjoyment. Yes, Muottas Muragl offers truly exceptional cultural experiences. Whether it’s culinary creations, hiking along the Philosopher’s Trail, or strolling along the Senda d’Inspiraziun art trail—discover the unique sculptures by five Swiss artists.
"These mountains. These lakes. This light."
Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche
“These mountains. These lakes. This light,” the famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said of the Engadin. And up here on Muottas Muragl, this light is particularly beautiful in all its shades: Whether as soft light early in the morning, as blazing sunshine in the middle of the day, or in an interplay with shadows and clouds in the sky. The spectacle of the sun here at 2,456 meters is always spectacular.
Il GuotArtist: Timo Lindner, 2007
“Il Guot” is a unique work of art created by Timo Lindner to mark the 100th anniversary of the Muottas Muragl funicular. The drop, made of natural stone, mortar, and a white marble coating, symbolizes the entire world of water—from rain to ice to snow. The artwork is characteristic of Lindner’s body of work, which features minimalist, archaic forms and portrays the seemingly mundane in surprising ways.
CruschedaArtist: Curdin Niggli, 2007
The municipality of Samedan presented the iron sculpture “Cruscheda” to Engadin St. Moritz Mountains as a gift to mark the 100th anniversary of the Muottas Muragl funicular. Even though there is only one track, the two cars are still able to pass each other. Thanks to the determination to make the impossible possible and an extraordinary pioneering spirit, Graubünden’s first tourist sightseeing railway began operating on August 9, 1907. During construction, the route—2,201 meters long with a 56 percent gradient—was built up to an elevation of 2,456 meters.
Without the Sun, I Am SilentArtist: Fred Bangerter, 2011
Up here, the power of the sun plays a central role. Muottas Muragl is one of the sunniest places in Switzerland, and since 2011, the world’s most accurate sundial—called “Sine Sole Sileo” (which means “without the sun, I am silent” in English)—has stood right here on this mountain. See for yourself just how incredibly accurate this sundial is—it displays the time to within 10 seconds.
The Three PeaksArtist: Fabian Forrer, 2013
The idea for these “Ils Trais Piz” mountain lookouts, made from rusted Corten steel, came from Fabian Forrer, a technical staff member at Engadin St. Moritz Mountains. With so many impressive mountain peaks, it’s hard to remember all their names. We promise you one thing: From now on, you’ll always be able to remember the world-famous, ice- and snow-covered Biancograt ridge of Piz Berina (4,049 meters), as well as Piz Julier (3,380 meters) and Piz Ot (3,246 meters). Take a look for yourself and catch a glimpse of these three imposing mountain peaks.
Bernina GlaciersArtist: Ramon Zangger, 2013
With this one-of-a-kind panoramic view of the Upper Engadine lake plateau, it’s easy to overlook other spectacular vantage points. Take a seat in the art installation “Bernina Glaciers,” crafted from Engadine Swiss stone pine, and treat yourself to a short break. Let your gaze wander deliberately over one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the Alps: the Bernina Range. As you do, you’ll discover not only Piz Bernina—which soars to an incredible 4,049 meters—but also other imposing mountain peaks.
Gravity "Flow"Artist: Douglas Mandry
From fall 2022 through the end of summer 2023, the Kunstberg Muottas Muragl hosted an exhibition of the unique glass sculptures by Douglas Mandry, which the Swiss artist created as part of the “Gravity Flow” project. The project takes the phenomenon of glacial melt in Switzerland as its starting point: Various 3D scans of ice blocks, glacial slabs, and ice structures from the Rhone Glacier were cast in glass and handcrafted into physical sculptures. The result is a formation of large “ice rocks” made of glass, designed to highlight both their fragility and their permanent, erratic state. The material—glass—explores the transformation of materiality: glass that is initially liquid and ultimately remains in a solid state.
Our Event Highlightsto Muottas Muragl
Experience unforgettable moments high above the Engadin at Muottas Muragl. Whether it’s musical evenings at sunset, culinary highlights with a regional flair, or festive celebrations—the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl offers a diverse program of events throughout the year against a breathtaking backdrop.
