Val Müstair, Mountain municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Val Müstair is a mountain municipality stretching across a large Alpine area with meadows, forests, and mountain passes from the Fuorn Pass to the Italian border. The landscape features varied elevations where traditional villages sit nestled among green slopes.
The region came into being in 2009 when six separate municipalities merged into one larger administrative unit. This merger reorganized the valley while historical ties to the area span back many centuries.
The Benedictine convent shapes the valley's identity through its ancient frescoes and role as a spiritual center for the local community. This sacred place draws visitors interested in religious art and monastic traditions nestled in the mountains.
The area offers a dense network of marked hiking trails leading through forests, meadows, and over mountain passes that remain accessible throughout the seasons. Visitors should prepare for changeable mountain weather and bring appropriate gear.
The Lü-Stailas observatory offers sky watching at one of Switzerland's highest permanently inhabited locations with excellent conditions for astrophotography. This facility takes advantage of the clear mountain air for detailed views of stars and planets.
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