Samedan: Luxury and Natural Serenity in the Swiss Alps
The town of Samedan is in Grisons, the easternmost and largest canton of Switzerland. Samedan, Switzerland has the distinction of housing the Smallest Whiskey Bar on Earth. It is an idyllic provincial town at the foot of the Bernina mountain range and along the Inn River. It is serviced by the Samedan Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Samedan, Switzerland is from January to March, a period which on average sees temperatures ranging from the highest to the lowest of the first quarter of the year. This is an ideal period suited for different kinds of vacations in the town. December is generally the best time to visit in the year for those avoiding peak season. An annual event to catch from January to February is the Schlitteta, celebrating traditional Swiss courting practices.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Guests will enjoy a rejuvenating stay at the Mineralbad Baths and Spa, the perfect place to take a rejuvenating warm bath after skiing or taking a tour of the town. Perhaps the baths can also be visited after a hike through Fuorcla Surlej Mountain, with pristine, peaceful lakes and lush Swiss alpine views. Samedan hotels include Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, an austere and elegant hotel, with high, spacious rooms, fancy bathrooms, an indoor pool, and a bar and lounge area. Similarly as elegant is the Hotel Reine Victoria, located nearer the center of the town offering a large pool with a view of the Alps, spacious rooms, and a fancy dining area seemingly fit for royalty.