Chesa Planta Samedan

Housed in a stately 16th-century mansion in Samedan, Chesa Planta offers a fascinating window into the heritage of the Engadin valley. The building itself is a masterpiece, with traditional sgraffito façades and beautifully preserved interiors that feel like stepping back into another era. Inside, visitors can wander through wood-paneled rooms, tiled stoves and antique furnishings that tell the story of how Engadin families lived centuries ago.

The museum also hosts exhibitions on regional customs—from festivals and costumes to the rhythms of everyday alpine life—making the experience both educational and tactile. It’s a place where history doesn’t sit behind glass but surrounds you, and for curious travelers (children included), the chance to explore creaking staircases and historic details adds an element of discovery to the cultural immersion.