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Sils panoramic map

Tip 1

Shooting Star: None is reflected as beautifully in Lake Sils as the Piz da la Margna, especially in the morning. Therefore, it is one of the most popular photo subjects. Ideal photo location: Parking Sils Baselgia.

Tip 2

Ocean voyage: Europe's highest scheduled boat line operates on Lake Sils. At the wheel: Captain Franco Giani. Board the Sils course boat with stops in Sils Maria, Chastè, Plaun da Lej, Isola, Maloja. Timetable Boat service Sils

Tip 3

Lateral jump: The Val Fex, which has very little traffic, is one of the most beautiful side valleys of the Engadine. A paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. Special bijou: the over 500 years old mountain church Fex Crasta. Learn more about Val Fex

Tip 4

Horsepower: Enjoy a carriage ride in the summer Fex Valley: either with a private carriage or together with the horse-drawn bus. The latter runs according to the timetable from Sils Maria and stops in Fex Platta, Fex Crasta and at the Hotel Fex. Information about the Val Fex and the horse carriages

Tip 5

Elder life: Fancy a visit to the alps? On the Alp da Segl and the Alp Muot Selvas at the back of the Val Fex you can switch off and enjoy. Let us spoil you.

Tip 6

Vision: The most beautiful balcony of Sils, the local mountain Furtschellas, offers unforgettable views. Children's playground included. Hiking tip: from the Furtschellas mountain station along the waterway to the six Lejins - with a refreshing swim in the lakes. Waterway Furtschellas

Tip 7

Palate pleasers: Appetite for our Via Gastronomica? From the mountain station Furtschellas to Marmorè and at the end down to Val Fex: Hiking, feasting and enjoying the splendor of flowers.

Tip 8

Peace of mind: Walking on the Chastè peninsula. Marvel at the play of light on the water. Pause at the Nietzsche memorial stone. Courage for a jump into the cool lake? Or grill a sausage once again? Chastè can do magic

Tip 9

Eye candy: You don't want to get up from this bench. The panoramic view is breathtaking: the Fex Valley, the Piz da la Margna, Lake Sils, Sils Baselgia ... you can't get enough of it. Hiking on the Via Engiadina

Tip 10

Hiking pleasure: a special section of the Via Engiadina. In Grevasalvas, treat yourself to a sip of water fresh from the fountain before continuing to Blaunca and Maloja. The light moods on the water surface are unique. Sils and its hamlets

Tip 11

Cultural asset: Learn many interesting facts about the history of the Fexerplatten at the Alp da Segl. Round off your excursion with a visit to the «Cheva Plattas da Fex» quarry.

Tip 12

Cultural venue: The Nietzsche-Haus, where the philosopher spent seven summers, is as much a memorial as it is a museum, library, artists' boarding house and event venue.

Tip 13

Inspiration: The museum «Sils Museum, Stiftung Andrea Robbi», our art galleries as well as the public Biblioteca Engiadinaisa with its unique reading room are places of peace and inspiration - not only in bad weather.

Tip 14

Village stories: Immerse yourself in our village life and learn interesting, astonishing and unheard-of facts about Sils and its surroundings. Our entertaining village tours take place every Monday at 3:00 pm. Meeting point is in front of the reformed church San Lurench in Sils Baselgia.

Tip 15

Sound experience: Our classical Sunday concerts in Sils are a special experience. Every Sunday in the season (June to September) at 4:30 p.m. at the Fex concert site, at the entrance to the Fexerschlucht gorge. By the way: Would you have guessed that Sils is the secret cultural stronghold of the Engadine? 

Tip 16

Watermark: Be a guest at one of our three Sils watermark concerts on Lake Sils. The floating concert stage can be reached after a 40-minute walk from the village square. 

Tip 17

High emotions: Mountain biking for athletes and connoisseurs. Sils is the ideal starting point for short training and day tours. Special bike highlight: Tour Sils Maria - Vaüglia - Val Fedoz -Ca d'Starnam - Maloja and back. Impressions of the bikeroute

Tip 18

Beach atmosphere: The sports ground Beach Club Sils on the northern shore of Lake Silvaplana is a meeting point for water sports and also the seat of the windsurfing school Silvaplana. Moreover: Beach volleyball court, restaurant with sunny terrace for pizzas, grilled specialties, ice cream and more.

Tip 19

Sports Center: The spacious and versatile Muot Marias offers tennis courts in the middle of the village as well as a soccer, floorball and basketball field and a restaurant. Big playground for the little ones.

Tip 20

Splendor of colors: Autumn in the Upper Engadine is spectacular: Golden forests are reflected in the deep blue lakes. The colors and the light moods are unique. With a little luck you will find a real Sils ball. Book your hotel or a holiday apartment and visit us in October.

Tip 21

Vacation extension: Bring a piece of Sils home with you. You are sure to find something beautiful and authentic to keep your vacation memories alive on your leisurely shopping trip through Sils. Shopping in Sils

Tip 22

«Senda da Gianna»: Silser fairy tale path. An entertaining experience for children aged 5 and up. Gianna, the brave little goatherd, searches in the forest for the injured Karl. Will she find him? The Silser Märchenweg with its artistic wooden sculptures is full of surprises and adventures

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