Tarasp is the only municipality in the Lower Engadine that is located on the southern (right) bank of the Inn river. It consists of a dozen hamlets spread over the plateau above the river and at the foot of the impressive mountains with Fontana being the main place and the castle Tarasp on a hill being the main tourist attraction (building wise) of the region. The place is also a good base for hiking and walking - hourly bus connections to the train station.
Tarasp stayed catholic when the rest of the valley introduced the reformation. Thus a small catholic church was built in Fontana in 1567. The present tower and sacristy (former choir) date from that time. The rest of the present church was built 1674-78.