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About this place
Galerie Tschudi in Zuoz is a contemporary art gallery in the Upper Engadine, in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It occupies Chesa Madalena, a medieval house on the village's historic main square (Somvih 4, 7524 Zuoz), and is one of the leading venues for international art in the Swiss Alps.
What is the gallery?
Ruedi Tschudi and Elsbeth Bisig founded it in Glarus in 1985. The Zuoz space opened in December 2002 and became the main gallery in 2005. A second address followed in Zurich in September 2022, on Rämistrasse, yet Zuoz remains the headquarters. The Swiss architect Hans-Jörg Ruch led the modernisation of the old house, so the historic shell now holds clean, modern exhibition rooms.
What will you see?
The programme mixes international and Swiss contemporary artists, with a strong line in Minimal art, Land Art and Arte Povera. Names linked to the gallery include Richard Long, Hamish Fulton, Carl Andre, Alan Charlton, Mario Merz and Bethan Huws. Shows change several times a year; summer 2026 featured Kemang Wa Lehulere alongside the group exhibition "House".
When can you visit?
Exhibitions are normally free to enter, and the gallery runs in both summer and winter seasons. During open periods it keeps Tuesday to Saturday hours, typically 3 to 6.30 pm. It closes between seasons, for example from 20 September to 31 October 2026. Check galerie-tschudi.ch for the current programme before you go.
How do you get to Zuoz?
Zuoz lies in the Inn valley, some kilometres east of St. Moritz. Reach it by Rhaetian Railway through the Engadine or by car along the main valley road. The gallery stands on the central square, a few minutes' walk from anywhere in the village.
What else is nearby?
Zuoz is known for its preserved Engadine architecture: thick-walled houses with deep window recesses and decorative sgraffito. A stroll through the lanes pairs well with a gallery visit. Hiking and cycling routes start close by, and cross-country trails open in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Galerie Tschudi? In Zuoz, on the main square, in the Chesa Madalena building at Somvih 4.
What kind of art does it show? Contemporary art, chiefly Minimal, Land Art and Arte Povera, plus Swiss artists.
Is it open in winter? Yes, it operates in both seasons but pauses between exhibition periods. Check the website for hours.
Does the gallery have other locations? Yes, in Zurich since 2022, on Rämistrasse. Zuoz is the main seat.
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