Whether leisurely ice skating, speedy on the Olympia Bob Run, strategic curling, daring on the Cresta Run, sporty ice climbing or goal-hunting in ice hockey - in the Engadin, all outdoor fans will find their perfect winter experience away from the slopes. Engadin tourism pioneer Johannes Badrutt once received eight curling stones as a gift in St. Moritz. Always on the lookout for varied winter sports activities for his guests, he organized the first match on the continent in 1880. Since then, curling has become a hit in the Engadin!
Curling, one of the oldest winter sports, boasts an even longer tradition. The Engadine region offers several rinks where families and friends can enjoy a friendly competition.
With 17 ice rinks, the Engadine has something for everyone. Whether skating on the circular track around the frozen Lake St. Moritz, along the Madulain-Zuoz ice trail through the snow-covered Inn meadows, or for a hockey match on one of the beautiful artificial or natural ice rinks, there's plenty of skating fun to be had. Equipment can be rented at many locations.
You can find an overview of the opening hours here.
Ice rinks & curling fields
Curling, curling or simply ice skating? You can find all the information about the region's ice rinks here.
Madulain ice trail
The Madulain Ice Trail takes you through a magnificent meadow landscape along the banks of the Inn.
Ice bath Engadin
A cold kick for the tough ones - (ice) swim yourself healthy and happy!
The Pontresina gorge is known for its mighty ice walls, which form when the waterfalls freeze. Thanks to the work of dedicated mountain guides who irrigate the rocks with water, an optimal ice density is created. Ice climbing is certainly an extreme sport, but beginners who are fit and have a head for heights can also be introduced to the fascination of ice climbing here under the expert guidance of the Pontresina mountaineering school. If you want to go higher, you should try the 50-metre-long watered ice climbing wall at the Corvatsch mountain station. It is considered to be the highest irrigated ice climbing wall in the world.
If you're less into climbing but still want to experience the element of ice, winter canyoning in the gorge near Pontresina could be something for you. You hike from one end of the gorge to the other, but you won't get wet on this winter adventure - the water is crossed by several Tyrolean rails - boring is different! Learn more
With skis or snowboards, the athletes race across the frozen lake, perform daredevil jumps, reposition their colorful kites - and race off again: snowkiting was practically invented on Lake Silvaplana. The local kitesailing school has been shaping the development of this trend sport since 1994. Anyone who is at home on the slopes will learn it quickly. To keep the risk of injury to a minimum, a beginners' course is strongly recommended.
Requirements
What to bring: Ski/snowboard equipment (it is easier to learn with skis) and a helmet, if available
Minimum age
9 years with parental consent
The Crestabahn was built in 1885 as the first skeleton track ever and is owned by the St. Moritz Tobogganing Club. The run from St. Moritz to Celerina is 1214 meters long, and spans an altitude of 157 meters. Daily spectacular competitions or training rides from end of December to beginning of March.
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