Schellen-Ursli, Guarda, and the Swiss Children's Story

Schellen-Ursli Guarda and the Swiss Children's Story by the Author Selina Chönz, those are things that were completely new to me until a few years ago. Okay, the details aren't always the most important. I'm primarily interested in

the mountains and the surrounding area, as well as hiking and simply relaxing. I've driven past Guarda several times before on my way to Scuol or the Lower Engadine. The area there is fantastic. So today I went there again, and this time directly to Guarda.

The question of how best to get there is not easy to answer. In winter, clearly through the tunnel. Vereina, which is reached via Klosters in Prättigau.

However, in the summer, you also have the option to drive over the Flüela Pass, which is always a visual treat. In addition, there are some great viewpoints for taking pictures and pausing.

No matter how you drive into the Lower Engadine, you always turn left towards Scuol. After a few minutes, you'll see a sign directing you to Guarda by turning left again and driving a few meters up the mountain. The village itself is car-free for outsiders. Only residents and hotel guests are allowed to drive into the village.

But it's not so bad. The walk only takes 10 minutes and, with the beautiful mountain scenery, becomes a first highlight. Once you arrive in the village, the typical Engadin houses on, which are usually in a close association.

Today, July 30, 2016, coincidentally there's a Schellen-Ursli festival here in Guarda. That's great, as there's something going on today. Usually it's relatively quiet in the village... very, very, very quiet, to be exact.

Nevertheless, we'll just touch on the festival for now and head on to Hotel Meisser, which opened back in 1893. Their garden is absolutely brilliant for relaxing. It's incredibly quiet here, and you can chill out with a beer against a great backdrop. I can also recommend the Bündner barley soup here. Super delicious.

After that, we'll go to the festival, where we'll just grab a quick bite to eat. The festival is held in the village square, the same place where part of the Schellen-Ursli Guarda film, which was in theaters in 2015, took place.

On the way to the village square, you pass the Schellen-Ursli Museum. It is free of charge and relies on donations. You can see old tools and utensils from the past, giving you a good impression of life in Guarda, especially how it was during the long and harsh winters.

For those who take a trip to Guarda, I recommend continuing on to Scuol afterward. Usually, you'll have some time left in the day, as you can't really spend a whole day in Guarda. In any case, Scuol is ideal for shopping and hanging out, and as an alternative, you can also check out Bogn Engiadina. It's a large wellness oasis and spa, with a sauna area, health baths, and Irish baths. Great thing! =)

I always drive back through the Vereina Tunnel, as such a relaxing day can be quite exhausting 🙂

But here are a few snapshots from Schellen-Ursli Guarda.