Disentis

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Disentis/Mustér is a nice Swiss town in the Surselva, Graubunden, on the banks of the river Rhine. Amidst the most touristic cantons of Switzerland the town of Disentis remains unspoilt. It truly is a hidden pearl. You can spend wonderful vacations in Disentis with your family and friends.

This site gives you a impression on things to do and discover in Disentis. Enjoy this site, enjoy Disentis.

Why would you go to Switzerland on holiday? Low-cost airplane companies barely fly to Switzerland. It is hard to find a bargain deal on high street on a vacation to Switzerland. And when you are there you do not see large crowds. Many call such a vacation dull but some know better and appreciate this marvelous country.

In the early days of tourism Switzerland was one of the most beloved destinations. Alpinism, Skiing, Snow, Sun, Mountain Trains and Steam Boats on the Lakes attracted the adventurous ones. But all this was only within reach of wealthy  people. Today Switzerland is not as expensive anymore as many people think it is. Price levels in Disentis are normal.

Disentis has a very long history. It became a very important town after the Monastery (Mustér) was built. The monastery controlled two mountain passes: The Oberalp mountain Pass and the once very important Lukmanierpass, also called the Lucomagno pass. The Lukmanier was the main road between Italy and the North. After the so called Devil’s bridge was built over a very steep cliff in Andermatt, one valley to the west, the Gotthardpass took over the main traffic and the valley of Disentis became quiet and peaceful. The ideal spot for a nice vacation.

Reto-Romanic is the language the people speak in the Surselva. The people of Disentis all speak German and those who work in Tourism also speak English.
Say hello in Reto-romanic? Just say ‘Bon di’.