# Samnaun

The former smugglers’ paradise of Samnaun located in the Swiss, Austrian and Italian triangle has developed into a holiday resort for hiking enthusiasts and mountain bike riders. In winter the cross-border winter sports region of Samnaun and Ischgl (Austria) caters for the most discerning of visitors. All year round shrewd shoppers reap the benefits of the only tax-free resort in Switzerland.
In addition to low-price shopping, the village of Samnaun and the Samnaun Valley offer unspoilt nature and a fantastic region for winter sports. Thanks to its situation, the area is ideal for excursions to the Lower Engadine and across the nearby borders.
A quick and easy route to the best views in the triangle where France, Germany and Switzerland meet. The Samnaun Twinliner was the world’s first double-decker cable car. Built in just five months, since 1995 the cable car has been carrying 180 people per trip from the Samnaun-Ravaisch valley station (1,778 metres above sea level) to Alp Trida Sattel (2,500 metres above sea level). It is also the gateway to the cross-border Silvretta Ski Arena, which connects Samnaun in Switzerland with Ischgl in Austria.

In summer, the arena is transformed into a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. The approximately 250 kilometres of hiking trails offer numerous views of the valleys and peaks of the Silvretta, along with insights into the area’s rich flora with over 900 plant species.

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