History
A hotel with history
The Schweizerhaus actually has a history that goes back further than is usually the case with hotels. It originated from the former "Osteria vecchia", which was built as a hospice around 600 years ago. The "Osteria" was an inn, which was once a natural part of a pass, as after an arduous ascent from Bergell, men and horses or pack animals had to take a break and enjoy food and drink before continuing the long journey eastwards through the Engadin or after a few kilometers again over a pass, the Julier, to the north. A stop was also usually made before taking the steeply descending path into Bergell.
Chronicle Schweizerhaus
Maloja
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