Val Müstair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Val Müstair
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 Val Müstair
Location in Switzerland
Val Müstair
Location in Canton of Graubünden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair | |
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| • Total | 198.64 km2 (76.70 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,423 | |
| • Density | 7.1637/km2 (18.554/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7537
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| Surrounded by | Tschierv, Fuldera, Lü, Valchava, Santa Maria Val Müstair and Müstair. | |
Val Müstair (which means Münstertal in German) is a special area in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It became one big municipality on January 1, 2009. This happened when six smaller villages joined together: Tschierv, Fuldera, Lü, Valchava, Santa Maria Val Müstair and Müstair.
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About Val Müstair
Val Müstair is a beautiful mountain valley located in the Swiss Alps. It connects the Fuorn Pass (which is 2,149 meters high) with a part of Italy called South Tyrol. This valley is home to the famous Benedictine Convent of Saint John at Müstair. This old monastery is a World Heritage Site, meaning it's very important to the world's history and culture. People believe it was started by Charlemagne a very long time ago.
The main villages in Val Müstair are Tschierv, Valchava, Santa Maria, and Müstair. These are all in Switzerland. There's also Taufers im Münstertal in South Tyrol, Italy. A road over the Umbrail Pass connects to Santa Maria. The Rom flows through the valley.
How the Valley is Named
In Val Müstair, people have a special way of talking about the valley. Instead of saying "upper valley" and "lower valley," they say "inner" and "outer." This helps them describe different parts of the valley.
The valley is split into three main parts:
- Terzal d'Aint (the inner part) includes Tschierv, Fuldera, and Lü.
- Terzal d'Immez (the middle part) includes Valchava and Santa Maria.
- Terzal d'Oura (the outer part) includes Müstair.
These names also match the three flat areas you find in the Swiss part of the valley.
People and Languages
Val Müstair has a population of about 1,600 people. Most people in Val Müstair speak Romansh. This is a very old language spoken only in parts of Switzerland. There are also many people who speak German. Over the years, more people have started speaking German in the valley.
Important Historical Sites
The Benedictine Convent of Saint John in Müstair is a very special place. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's recognized globally for its unique history and importance.
Weather in the Valley
The weather in Val Müstair changes throughout the year. The village of Müstair usually has rain on about 87 days each year. August is often the wettest month, with the most rain. February is usually the driest month.
The village of Santa Maria Val Müstair, which is higher up, gets a bit more rain. It has rain on about 95 days a year. Like Müstair, August is the wettest month there, and February is the driest.
Fun Things to Do
Val Müstair is a great place for visitors! You can find parking for your car and start many hiking trails from the villages.
If you love winter sports, there's a small ski resort called Minschuns above Tschierv.
In 2009, a new public observatory called Alpine Astrovillage Lü-Stailas opened. It has special telescopes that can take amazing pictures of space. You can even learn how to use them for astrophotography. It's located high up, at about 1,950 meters.
Sports in Val Müstair
Val Müstair is known for its cross-country skiing. It has even hosted parts of the Tour de Ski, which is a big international cross-country skiing event.
Famous People
The American crime novelist Donna Leon lives in Val Müstair.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Val Müstair in 1954
See also
In Spanish: Val Müstair para niños
