Zernez is a major node in the regional road network, with roads leading into the Upper Engadine and towards Italy, the Lower Engadine and towards Austria, over the
Fuorn Pass 
into the Val Mustair and over the
Flüela Pass 
. Zernez is the center for visitors of the
Swiss National Park 
(Romansh: Parc Naziunal).
History
Zernez is first mentioned in 1131 as Gumpo de Ernece. In 1161-64 it was mentioned as Zarnetz though both references are found in a copy of the document from 1365.