Chesa Planta Samedan
Manor house of the von Salis and von Planta families in Samedan, with a residential museum on noble Engadine domestic culture and a Romansh library.
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About the museum
The Chesa Planta is one of the largest manor houses in the Engadine, and its park-like garden shapes the Plazzet in the center of Samedan. The northern part dates from the late 16th century; the southern part was added in the 18th century. For more than 200 years the house belonged to the von Salis family, who had the late-Baroque living rooms and corridors in which the museum is now located fitted out between 1775 and 1780.
In 1817 the property passed by marriage to the von Planta family, who lived here year-round until around 1900. At the request of four female descendants, the house with its contents was transferred in 1943 to the public-law foundation Fundaziun de Planta and opened to the public in 1946. The foundation's purpose is to operate a public Romansh library and to foster the Romansh language and culture.
The residential museum shows noble life in the Engadine over several centuries and reflects the lifestyle of the European nobility. As far as is known, the furniture and objects on display were used by the residents themselves. Since the 1980s, cultural events and special exhibitions have complemented the program; in summer, Romansh courses are also held. Today the Chesa Planta sees itself as a center of expertise for Romansh language and culture in the Upper Engadine.
Highlights
- Late-Baroque living rooms from 1775 to 1780
- Original furniture of the von Salis and von Planta families
- Romansh library since 1946
- Historic garden in the village center
- Weekly guided tours in the summer season
Permanent exhibition
- Wohnmuseum – Late-Baroque living rooms with the original furniture and household objects of the von Salis and von Planta families offer insight into noble domestic culture in the Engadine.
- Founded
- 1946
- Operated by
- Fundaziun de Planta
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 10 |
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| Reduced | CHF 5students up to age 25 with ID |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 16 · Children and young people up to age 16 free |
| Students & apprentices | CHF 5up to age 25 with ID |
| Guided tour of the residential museum, adults | CHF 15Students up to age 25 CHF 8, children and young people up to age 16 free |
Prices for the 2026 summer season. Press with valid ID admitted free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Samedan, Chesa Planta
Bus to the Samedan, Chesa Planta stop.
By car
Parking available
Bellevue parking garage within a short walk.
Chesa Planta is in the village center of Samedan on the Plazzet, next to the town hall.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The house contains the public Romansh library, which has its own opening hours.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | In summer a guided tour of the residential museum takes place every Wednesday at 16:00. In addition, the foundation runs a cultural program with theater, exhibitions and readings, as well as language and culture weeks for Romansh. |
