Make your holiday gold-plated

Let our gold panning professionals introduce you to the craft and take home your very own souvenir after a successful search

With the help of the professionals

Fancy trying your luck yourself and panning for gold in the young Rhine? Then there are a few things to bear in mind:

• Gold panning is only permitted during certain periods and in certain zones. Please refer to the gold panning map for Tujetsch and Disentis.

• In Tujetsch, you also need a gold panning licence, which you can obtain from the municipal administration, from our guest information office in Sedrun or online here. Find out more about the various patents and their prices.

• The law on blasting and gold panning must be observed. Please read the gold panning guidelines of the municipalities of Tujetsch and Disentis in advance.

Find your own rock crystal treasure

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of crystal hunting and discover the hidden treasures of the Alps. With experienced experts, you will learn where and how to search for the coveted rock crystals. The search for these sparkling gemstones will make your stay in Disentis Sedrun unforgettable. The search for crystals has a centuries-old tradition in the valley. Pader Placidus a Spescha, a Benedictine priest, was already searching for treasures in the mountains of Disentis at the end of the 17th century.

Learn from the experts

Do you want to search for sparkling rock crystals yourself and discover the treasures of the Alps? Then there are a few important rules to follow:

• A paid permit is required for crystal hunting, which you can obtain from the municipal administrations as well as from our guest information offices. In Tujetsch, permits can also be ordered online in advance.

• The crystal hunting and gold panning regulations of the municipalities of Tujetsch and Disentis must be strictly followed. In both municipalities, crystal hunting is not allowed on Sundays and public holidays.