1 Day at the Convent of St. John in Müstair: Families

Immerse yourself in the World Heritage: a one-day programme awaits you to spend with family or friends in the world of the Convent of St. John!

Programme suggestion to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Benedictine Convent of St John in Müstair" in one day.

11:00 - 14:00 Llama trekking around the World Heritage

Explore the Val Müstair with Isidor Sepp's llamas from the Puntetta organic farm and hike together with the animals for two hours through the region. Llamas are quite calm in character, can be guided well and are pleasant hiking partners. The tours start directly at the Puntetta farm and are offered every Wednesday from July to October at 10 am and every Wednesday in February at 1 pm (minimum number of participants: two people). Registration by 5 pm the evening before at the farm shop or the contact form on the homepage of the Puntetta organic farm.

14:00 - 16:00 Guided tour of the Convent St. John in Müstair

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage property on a guided tour of the church, Holy Cross Chapel and monastery museum, or explore the area with all its nooks and crannies for yourself. The guided tour will open up the 1200-year-old world of images in the monastery church and give you an insight into the history and art treasures of the Benedictine nuns of Müstair. The monastery church contains the largest and best-preserved mural painting cycle from the early Middle Ages.

16:00 Stay in a World Heritage property with a view!

Spend the night in the Chasa Chavalaina in Müstair! The almost 770-year-old hotel on the Ofen Pass connecting Graubünden and South Tyrol has made history. The guest room made of Swiss stone pine shines in all its old splendour. The tables and chairs in the restaurant are the same as before, even the traditional kitchen is unchanged and offers space for eight guests. Every move, every renovation in the hotel was made with feeling and care and in close consultation with experts and local craftsmen.The spacious garden behind the house is enchanting, with its summer flowers and the tranquillity of the place, a welcome retreat for city dwellers and those seeking peace and quiet!

Another option is to stay directly in the World Heritage property: the Convent St. John in Müstair has a cosy guest house.