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Museum Schmelzra, S-charl

Museum Schmelzra, S-charl

A visit to the Schmelzra Museum provides an insight into Mot Madlain's historical mine. For 300 years, iron ore was extracted here and smelted to produce the much sought-after silver and lead deposits.

FamiliesGroupsCulture and enjoyment

Enjoy an exciting journey alongside the Swiss National Park from Scuol to the remote hamlet of S-charl. A visit to the child-friendly Schmelzra Museum offers an interesting insight into the life of the miners and invites visitors to follow the trail of the bears.

Schmelzra, S-charl

«Auf den Spuren der Bären» (On the trail of the bears) is the title of the Swiss National Park special exhibition in the Schmelzra. Switzerland's last brown bear was killed in S-charl in 1904. The exhibition demonstrates the significance attached to bears in the past and explores the return of the brown bear to Switzerland.
 

Special offer and travel information

  • PostBus ticket Scuol-S-charl return
  • Voucher for one admission to the Schmelzra mining museum in S-charl
Prices from Scuol Prices
Adults CHF 26.00
Adults with half-fare travel card CHF 15.00
Adults with general rail pass, Swiss Pass, one-day pass CHF 11.00
Children aged 6 - 16 CHF 13.00
Children aged 6 - 16 with a Junior Card CHF   2.00

For your information

  • S-charl can be reached by Postbus from 2 June to 1 November 2011.
  • The museum is located next to the «Schmelzra» PostBus stop.
  • Schmelzra Museum opening hours: Tuesday to Friday and Sunday from 2-5p.m., closed Monday and Saturday
  • The museum exhibition is vividly presented and is therefore an attractive experience, particularly for families with children.
  • Why not combine this trip with a walk through the ruggedly picturesque Swiss stone pine forests.

Travel dates/Validity

Route not open all year
Travel-date details/validity: view timetable/timetable information

Timetable information

 Timetable 90.913

Contact

PostBus Switzerland Ltd
Graubünden Region
Engadin Office
7550 Scuol

Tel.: +41 (0)58 453 28 28
Fax: +41 (0)58 667 63 94
E-mail:
Internet:  www.postbus.ch/graubuenden

Bicycle transport

Bicycle transport fixtures available in/on the vehicle

Wheelchair accessibilty

Limited wheelchair access to the postbus