Chesa Salis was built in 1590 as a farmhouse with a residence and stable, and has been a hotel since 1981. In Bever, this historic complex meets a modern place to stay. The buildings in the village centre also tell a long story: some are at least partly up to 400 years old. Chesa Salis is a historic complex worthy of protection within Bever’s village setting; the village setting is of national importance.
Discover local history and Sgraffiti
The church of San Giachem was first mentioned in a document in 1334. Its western exterior wall features frescoes dating from the 14th century. Concerts are regularly held in the historic church. If a concert fits into your travel plans, check the dates in advance.
An approximately 60-minute digital themed trail leads through Bever and explains the origins and significance of traditional Sgraffiti, as well as their different forms and symbols. There is also a digital guide to the historic village centre in German, English and Italian. This lets you combine a closer look at the façades and finding your way around the village with a subject that is visibly part of Bever’s architectural history.
Another way to explore Bever is the interactive family scavenger hunt. The route is approximately 2.9 kilometres long and passes through the village’s houses and hidden corners. As app information and digital access details may be updated, it is worth checking the latest information before setting off.
The Märliweg between Bever and Spinas brings together stories by Engadin authors, sculptures by local artists, audio stories, an interactive quiz and the storybook character Herr Biber. Six themed stops lie along the trail through meadows and small woods. It can be walked in either direction and is suitable for all-terrain pushchairs. Trail conditions may vary after snowfall or precipitation.
Riverside landscapes and trails in Val Bever
Near Bever, the Inn has been restored to a more natural state and now flows through an area rich in wildlife and plant life. The revitalised Inn floodplains can be explored on a riverside walk, which is also suitable for families with children. In Val Bever, by contrast, the Beverin shapes the landscape: it flows through the valley largely untouched and without artificial modifications, surrounded by valuable fens and floodplain landscapes. It was the first river in Switzerland to receive the «Gewässerperle PLUS» label. In the upper part of Val Bever, the landscape, particularly along the Beverin, is wild and undeveloped. The valley includes designated landscape and nature conservation zones; follow local guidance as you explore.
The Via Engiadina also offers different perspectives on Bever. Stage 3 reaches the village after crossing the Beverin. Stage 4 passes through Bever, with its historic buildings, and along the flank of Crasta Mora to the Albula Pass road. The stages therefore differ in how they relate to the river, the village and the mountainside. Seasonal trail conditions may affect your plans.
Winter trails, cross-country skiing and mountain biking
The Bever–Spinas cross-country ski trail follows the Beverin and passes through sections of Swiss stone pine and larch forest. From Bever, it climbs gently and ends at the Gasthaus Spinas by the southern portal of the tunnel. Check the latest winter and snow conditions before setting off. If you prefer to travel on foot, you can take the winter hiking trail from Bever station to Spinas, which runs through the forest alongside the Beverin. Snow cover and current conditions are relevant for both winter activities.
The Crasta Mora sledging run is one kilometre long and follows the lower section of the Via Engiadina. It is reached via an approximately 20-minute walk from the municipal building through snow-covered larch forest in the direction of Bever. As sledging depends on snow and the current trail status, check these conditions in advance.
Mountain bike tours also vary in their details. The Suvretta Loop is 34 kilometres long and involves 1,150 metres of climbing; in Val Bever, it follows a well-maintained gravel track. The Bever–Alp Suvretta mountain bike route is technically straightforward and suitable for less experienced mountain bikers too. Weather and trail conditions may change the riding conditions.
A horse-drawn omnibus runs once a day in Val Bever. The Rhaetian Railway offers connections to and from Bever, Spinas and nearby villages. Check the timetable for your specific journey. This makes it possible to coordinate your choice of village history, riverside trails and seasonal activities with the transport connections available locally.
Discover more destinations: Casaccia, Sils im Engadin, La Punt-Chamues-Ch, Sils/Segl Baselgia, Samaden, Madulain, St. Moritz, S-Chanf
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