Hotel Waldhaus Vulpera, hotel
Hotel Waldhaus Vulpera is a large building from the late 1800s built in Neo-Renaissance style with decorative Sgraffito details on its walls. It opened in June 1897 and could accommodate around 270 guests, making it the largest hotel in the area at that time.
The hotel was built in 1897 and attracted wealthy guests from across Europe who came for the local thermal springs and mountain air. In 1989 a fire destroyed the building completely, marking the end of an era in Vulpera's history.
The name Waldhaus refers to the forest setting of this building in the mountains. The place served for many years as a gathering spot for artists and writers who sought inspiration from the natural surroundings and the company of fellow guests.
The museum and garden cafe next to the hotel ruins are best reached by bus from Scuol-Tarasp or by car on road H27. Paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by vehicle.
Famous Swiss writer Friedrich Dürrenmatt visited the hotel often and drew inspiration for his final novel Durcheinandertal, which tells the story of a hotel burning down, mirroring the real fire of 1989. This literary connection gives the Waldhaus a surprising artistic significance.
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