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26 to 27 January 2019 Engadin Snow Golf Cup by Maserati, Silvaplana No greens or white balls at this golf tournament: instead, “whites” and colourful balls, not to mention snow and wind, all feature in the beautiful wintry setting of Silvaplana. 1 to 3 February 2019 Engadinsnow, Silvaplana Top freeskiers and snowboarders promise a sensational display of freeriding on the notorious north face of the Corvatsch. 1 to 2 March 2019 FIS Freeski World Cup Corvatsch, Silvaplana About 130 athletes from all over the world ride, leap and slide down the spectacular slopestyle course. The world’s finest freeskiers promise an exciting show with dazzling acrobatic tricks. 3 to 10 March 2019 Engadin Marathon Week Ladies first: the Engadin Marathon Week launches with the “Frauenlauf” women’s race on Sunday, 3 March 2019. This cross-country ski contest leads for 17 km (10.5 miles) from Samedan to S-chanf. Moonlight, torches and candles create a magical atmosphere at the 3rd edition of the Engadin Night Race from Sils to Pontresina on Thursday, 7 March 2019. The 39th Night Sprint leads straight through the Marathon Village in St. Moritz Bad on Friday, 8 March 2019 from 6pm. This thrilling race attracts top-level competitors and provides the perfect prelude to the climax of the week on Sunday. The Engadin Ski Marathon on 10 March 2019 (51st edition) is the highlight of the Marathon Week. This hugely popular open cross-country ski race takes place over the classic marathon distance of 42 km (26 miles) from Maloja to S-chanf. Entrants can also choose to compete in just a half marathon of 21 km (13 miles) along the original route from Maloja as far as Pontresina.
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Cultural trip into the past The Engadin is home to an impressive number of museums that explore the region’s histor y and follow the trail of famous writers and artists – such as the Nietzsche House in Sils Maria and the Segantini Museum in St. Moritz. Also worth visiting are the Engadin Museum and the Berr y Museum in St. Moritz, the Museum Alpin in Pontresina, the Andrea Robbi Museum in Sils Maria, the Caferama Coffee Museum in Zuoz and the Mili Weber House. www.engadin.stmoritz.ch / museums
An insight into Engadin life The valley’s charming villages, each with a heart of historical houses built in traditional Engadin st yle, are well worth exploring. Join a guided tour to discover the local histor y, traditions and customs, and to find out about the local Romansh language. www.engadin.stmoritz.ch /culture
Chalandamarz, an Engadin tradition – on 1 March ever y year