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National Park Centre (Center dal Parc Naziunal)

The National Park Centre in Zernez in the Engadin (canton of Grisons, Switzerland) is the visitor centre of the Swiss National Park. The permanent exhibition 'Wilderness at the Centre' lets visitors experience the park's nature up close and shows the protected natural processes at interactive stations. The centre provides information on hikes, guided excursions and the condition of the hiking trails and also houses the Zernez guest information. Changing special exhibitions are shown.

Families and Kids

The National Park Centre offers an audio play with the nutcracker siblings Furbina and Ratsch for children aged about 5 to 12 as well as play stations for younger children. The exhibition is designed with interactive stations where children can become researchers themselves. There are also special family and children's offers and discovery trails in the national park.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Nature and environment
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area

Opening hours

Open daily from 8.30 to 18.00 during the summer season (mid-May to end of October); reduced opening hours apply in the intermediate seasons and in winter.
Monday
08:30-18:00 (Summer 2026 (14 May to 25 October))
Tuesday
08:30-18:00 (Summer 2026 (14 May to 25 October))
Wednesday
08:30-18:00 (Summer 2026 (14 May to 25 October))
Thursday
08:30-18:00 (Summer 2026 (14 May to 25 October))
Friday
08:30-18:00 (Summer 2026 (14 May to 25 October))
Saturday
08:30-18:00 (Summer 2026 (14 May to 25 October))
Sunday
08:30-18:00 (Summer 2026 (14 May to 25 October))

Admission fees

9 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Children (6 to 16 years)
20 CHF
Families (parents and children)
8 CHF
Groups of 10 or more, per adult
0 CHF
Children under 6 years are free

Contact

Webpage
nationalpark.ch
Email
info@nationalpark.ch
Address
Urtatsch 2, 7530 Zernez

Access

Nearby stops

  • Zernez, scoula100 meters walking distance
  • Zernez, staziun500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Chur
1h 31m
Zürich HB
2h 24m
St. Gallen
2h 37m
Zug
3h 1m
Olten
3h 11m

FAQ

  • Is the information area of the National Park Centre accessible without admission?
    Yes, the information area of the visitor centre is accessible without admission. Visiting the exhibition rooms is subject to a fee.
  • Are dogs allowed in the National Park Centre?
    No, dogs are not allowed in the exhibition rooms of the National Park Centre. Dogs are generally prohibited throughout the entire national park area.
  • Can you rent binoculars at the National Park Centre?
    Yes, at the information desk of the National Park Centre you can rent binoculars and book excursions.
  • Is the National Park Centre accessible for people with disabilities?
    Yes, according to Procap Switzerland the visitor centre is very well accessible. Information is available for people with visual, mobility and hearing impairments.
  • Is there free Wi-Fi in the National Park Centre?
    Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the National Park Centre.

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