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The perfect time of year

The golden autumn in the Engadin

The perfect time of year

The golden autumn in the Engadin

It's as if Mother Nature had packed a huge pot of colour and poured it over the Engadin forests: the mountain slopes glow with such exuberant colour, the trees' festive garb smiles at us in glorious gold, red and yellow. And the sun is smiling with them, making every autumn excursion in the Engadin a dream tour.

When does the Engadin show its golden side?

Around mid-October, when the days get shorter, the larch needles change colour and shine in a vibrant gold. The time when the needles change colour also depends on factors such as temperature and dryness and varies from year to year. If you don't want to miss this natural phenomenon, consult our larch tracker and follow the needle discolouration in real time.<br

Autumn in the Engadin in pictures

  • Picture 1 and 2: Isolated larches are turning golden, the majority of the trees are still green.

  • Pictures 3 and 4: The peak of the Indian summer has been reached: the larch forests glow in a golden colour.

  • Pictures 5 and 6: The larches drop their golden-brown needles in preparation for winter.

  • Picture 7: "Silserkugeln". The Sils balls are formed in autumn when larch needles fall into the water and clump together due to the waves. The Sils balls have now become a rarity and can only be found on the shores of Lake Sils.
Larch tracker

Are the larches already golden? Via our webcams you can always check the current status.

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Autumn in the Engadin in pictures

Autumn activities & experiences

Autumn holidays in the Engadin are real mood boosters. After all, what could be lovelier than hiking or biking through our magnificent alpine nature and taking deep breaths of fresh mountain air scented by rich leaves and harvest? Our extensive network of hiking and biking trails – a.k.a. the Engadin “walk-in and drive-through” – lead across mountain sides, through valleys and historic village centres and along scenic lakes.

In other words: there is room and nature for everybody. And not only for bikers and hikers themselves but also for consideration and respect because Engadin trails are fair trails.

Goldene Lärchen im Herbst

The Engadin Indian Summer is just around the corner. Thanks to the live tracker on our website, you can now see when the larch forests wrap themselves in their golden capes.

We have compiled all the autumn highlights including the best restaurants with autumn specialities and the most beautiful hiking, biking, and trail running tours. Let our recommendations inspire you and enjoy the autumn in the golden Engadin.

Larch tracker

Are the larches already golden? Via our webcams you can always check the current status.

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Larch tracker
Autumn tour suggestions

The most beautiful hiking, biking, e-biking and trail running tours in autumn.

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Autumn tour suggestions
Autumn Bucket List

Our top 10 recommendations for your perfect autumn in the Engadin.

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Autumn Bucket List
Restaurants with autumn specialties

Fresh game dishes, delicious mushroom ragout, or a vegetarian autumn plate- we have compiled the perfect restaurants for you.

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Restaurants with autumn specialties
Wellness

If the autumn sun should hide or you are looking for relaxation after a hike, the jacuzzi, sauna, and hammam will tempt you.

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Wellness
Mountain railway operating hours in autumn

Overview of all Engadin mountain railway schedules.

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Mountain railway operating hours in autumn

Autumn stories