Taxi & bus transfer to Samnaun

Shopping in Samnaun means saving with every purchase. Due to the duty-free status, no VAT has to be paid. All products are therefore basically sold at reduced prices. However, the tax saving is particularly noticeable in the following product groups:

• Fuel
• Watches & jewelery
• Perfumes
• Alcohol & tobacco

Samnaun’s duty-free status is closely linked to its history. Until 1912, Samnaun could only be reached via Austria. With the introduction of the customs system, Samnaun would have economically struggled. The Swiss Federal Council therefore decided to grant Samnaun duty-free status. The small mountain village was thus able to continue trading with neighboring Tyrol without having to declare all products.

More information on all shops in Samnaun, customs regulations and the history of the duty-free zone can be found at: samnaun.ch

Skiing

Samnaun offers you a huge ski area with the Silvretta Skiarena together with Ischgl. Here are the headline numbers:

• 239 kilometers of pistes
• 45 lifts
• 2,872m highest point

The ski area offers not only black and red pistes but also many blue pistes, which are ideal for beginners. At an altitude of 1,800m above sea level, the ski area guarantees snow from the end of November to the beginning of May. In addition, Samnaun is also known as a freeride paradise due to the large amount of snow. Professional sports shops and ski schools complete the skiing experience in Samnaun.

More information about the ski area 

Alternatives

But you can also be active away from the ski slopes in Samnaun in winter. Here are a few suggestions:

• Winterhikes
• Ice sports: Ice skating, ice hockey & Bavarian curling
• Sledging
• Cross-country skiing
• Alpenquell Erlebnisbad

Samnaun has numerous accommodations. You can best inquire about offers directly at the tourist office website. Here are the links to accommodation overviews:

• To the hotels
• To the holiday apartments
• To the campsite