Since 2017, Val Müstair, the municipality of Scuol and the Swiss National Park officially form the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Biosfera Engiadina Val Müstair. The basic idea of the biosphere reserve is sustainable interaction of man with nature. As model regions, biosphere reserves are intended to show that sustainable management pays off.
The Swiss National Park extends across the areas of two tourist destinations:
- The Holiday region Engadin Scuol Zernez encompasses the regional tourism organisation for the Lower Engadine, with the three regions of Engadin Scuol Zernez, Samnaun and Val Müstair.
- Engadin Tourismus AG is the regional tourism organisation for the Upper Engadine, from S-chanf to Maloja.
Engadin Scuol Zernez operates a guest information desk in the National Park Centre in Zernez. Thanks to this cooperation, the National Park Centre is open all year round.
The canton of the Grisons is home to the greatest number of parks in all of Switzerland. The parks in the Grisons feature valuable landscapes, rich biodiversity and a diverse culture. They stand for high-quality agricultural and artisanal products, for genuine experiences and a high quality of life. The Grisons parks are guided in their activities by the principles of sustainability and promote an environment-friendly economic and social development. They were created on account of the initiative of the local population.
In addition to the Swiss National Park, there are four regional nature parks as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Grisons. The different categories of parks have divergent goals and objectives.
The Swiss Parks Network represents the interests of 20 Swiss Parks, including those of the Swiss National Park and of 17 Regional Nature Parks.
Throughout the Alps, we have 14 national parks and numerous other protected areas. ALPARC, the Network of Protected Alpine Areas, promotes the exchange of knowledge, experiences and methods among the administrations of all the large protected areas in the Alps. The Swiss National Park has been involved in various ALPARC projects since 1996.
ALPARC carries out its actions under three main topics: Biodiversity and Ecological Connectivity, Regional Development and Quality of Life, and Education for Sustainable Development in the Alps.
