Villas in Sta. Maria GR
Santa Maria Val Müstair is a small Romansh-speaking village in Graubünden, in the same valley as the Müstair convent. It suits quiet mountain stays and sightseeing built around the convent's frescoes. Journeys are long: Zurich airport is nearly three hours by car and about five and a half by train and bus.
- Villas
- 18
- From, per week
- £714
About Sta. Maria GR
Santa Maria Val Müstair is a village of a few hundred people at roughly 1,375 metres on the Umbrail pass road, in the Val Müstair valley that borders the Engadine. Most residents spoke Romansh at the 2000 census. It merged into the Val Müstair municipality in 2009 and was called Santa Maria im Münstertal until 1995. From Italy, the way in is through the Vinschgau. The homes sit in a loose cluster around the village. Müstair, the lowest and largest village in the valley and the easternmost in Switzerland, is the main sight, with a Carolingian convent whose frescoes date from around 800. Check what is open before you arrive.
Is Sta. Maria GR right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet mountain stays near Italy and the Müstair convent
- Not for you if
- You want a big ski area, a lively resort or a short journey from the airport.
Near Sta. Maria GR
Müstair
The valley's largest village and easternmost in Switzerland, with the UNESCO-listed St John convent and its frescoes from around 800.
Zernez
In the Engadine; the road from the rest of Switzerland reaches the valley from here over the Ofen Pass.
Reschensee
The lake beside the Reschen Pass, on the approach to Val Müstair from Austria.
Vinschgau
The valley that leads into Val Müstair from Italy, reached via Merano.
Getting to Sta. Maria GR
Zurich airport is the main gateway: about 2 hours 50 minutes by car, or about 5 hours 30 minutes by train to Landquart, Klosters and Zernez, then bus 811. A car is much easier, since Val Müstair is far from motorways and mainline stations.
When to go to Sta. Maria GR
Santa Maria lies at around 1,375 metres, so it is a mountain village. The valley is reached over the Ofen Pass from Zernez, or from Italy through the Vinschgau, so check road and bus conditions before travelling in the colder months. Opening times at the convent and local restaurants can vary by season, so check before you go.
Villas in Sta. Maria GR
5-star property
Chasa Jaro
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
3
1
0
GardenMicrowavePool+7 more
from£127
per night
Chasa Puntin EG, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£123
per night
Alphütte Val Vau, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
4
1
0
FridgeNon-Smoking
Mundaditschas, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£102
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Sta. Maria GR
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
4
2
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+8 more
Banca Veglia, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
2
1
0
MicrowaveFridgeInternet+3 more
from£139
per night
Chasa Sumovia, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
3
1
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
3-Bedroom Home, Sta. Maria GR
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
6
3
0
BBQWashing MachineFridge+4 more
from£236
per night
Agrotourismus Pütschai Josom, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
12
6
0
BBQDishwasherTerrace+3 more
Anita Spiess, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+5 more
3-Bedroom Home, Sta. Maria GR
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+9 more
1-Bedroom Home, Sta. Maria GR
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
6
1
0
BBQTerraceFridge+4 more
Alphütte Alp Marangun, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
6
1
0
FridgeNon-Smoking
La Rösa, (Sta. Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+4 more
Chaschatschas, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
2
1
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£150
per night
Chasa Curtins/Sulai, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
2
1
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+4 more
Via Paclera 23, (Sta. Maria - Santa Maria Val Müstair)
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
4
2
0
FridgeInternetBalcony
3-Bedroom Home, Sta. Maria GR
Sta. Maria GR, Engadine, Switzerland
6
3
0
FireplaceTerraceFridge+3 more
from£182
per nightSta. Maria GR villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Sta. Maria GR?
Sta. Maria is Santa Maria Val Müstair, a village in Val Müstair, Graubünden, not in the Engadine itself. The valley borders the Engadine, and the Swiss route in runs from Zernez over the Ofen Pass.
Which sights are near Sta. Maria GR?
The Benedictine convent of St John in Müstair is the main sight, listed by UNESCO, with Carolingian frescoes from around 800. The valley also gives access to Italy's Vinschgau and, via the Reschen Pass, to Austria.
How do you get to Sta. Maria GR from Zurich airport?
From Zurich airport, drive in around 2 hours 50 minutes, or take the train to Landquart, Klosters Platz and Zernez, then bus 811, in about 5 hours 30 minutes. There is no direct public transport.
Which language is spoken in Sta. Maria GR?
Mostly Romansh, with German second. In the 2000 census about 70 per cent of residents spoke Romansh and about 25 per cent German.
Is Sta. Maria GR quiet?
Yes. It is a village of a few hundred people at about 1,375 metres, so expect a small place. Plan meals and shopping ahead rather than relying on a busy centre.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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