Tourism started around 1870 and today Disentis is a resort offering of hiking trails in summer and of cross country tracks in winter.
The Basilica of S. Gada, Disentis Abbey, the Chapel of S. Luzi in Disla, the Chapel of S. Maria in Acletta and the Punt Russein bridge (shared with Sumvitg) are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance [REF].