Castle of Tarasp, Scuol

Tarasp Castle is a historic property that was erected around 1040 and is a well-known landmark in the Lower Engadin area. Since 1919, it has been available to visitors who want to see the historic dormitories, castle chapel, knights' halls, and ballrooms. The castle hosts well-known 2,500-pipe organ performances, guided tours, and so-called "active holidays", in which visitors assist with annual maintenance work outside and inside the castle. The original defences were a ring wall and a portion of the chapel and bell tower. The chapel was built inside the ring wall that encircles the castle. The apse was embellished with paintings from the 12th century, of which only remnants exist. In the 17th century, the interior was refurbished.

The freestanding bell tower was most likely constructed as a hybrid church tower and watchtower. It stands five floors tall and is topped with a Baroque onion dome. The external walls are white plastered and adorned with coats of arms dating from the late 15th century. These paintings were still visible in 1900 but had deteriorated by then. However, a handful have recently been repaired as part of restoration operations. Make this castle a must-see on your visit to Switzerland.

Location: Sparsels 148, 7553 Scuol