Schweizerischer Nationalpark
Here visitors can take a look at historical scenes, discover how bears live, their biology and the likelihood of their return to the region. The exhibition is ideal for children.
The last bear in Switzerland, shot by Jon Sarott Bischoff and Padruot Fried in 1904, is on show in the history section of the exhibition. A bear trap, to original scale, shows the horrible way in which bears were persecuted.
In another section of the exhibition visitors are shown the type of habitat a bear demands, and the distribution of bear populations in Europe today. The latest information concerning developments in Switzerland and neighbouring lands is periodically updated.
Accompanying texts are available in French, Italian and English.
How to get there The PostBus from Scuol stops outside the museum. www.sbb.ch Car parking is available in S-charl. Guided tours Guided tours of the exhibition, and guided visits to the Mot Madlain mining galleries are available. For information, contact: Scuol Tourismus, tel. +41 (0)81 861 88 00 Information and reservation Museum S-charl, tel. +41 (0) 81 864 86 77 Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair Tourism tel. +41 (0) 81 861 88 00 www.engadin.com, email: info@engadin.com 2025_Flyer_SchmelzraOpening times
From June 16th to October 20st the exhibition is open from 2 to 5pm, except on Saturdays and Mondays.Price:
Adults CHF 8.–, children CHF 5.–, family CHF 20.– Groups of 10 people or more CHF 6.– per person With Museum pass freePublic transport
Directions
Scuol, SchmelzraCoordinates
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