Explore the cultural & energy centre of Sils
Sils - a place of culture and power on Lake Sils in the Engadin
Nature, tradition and a deep peace that can only be found in a few places. In perfect harmony and embedded in the majestic landscape of the Upper Engadine, Sils has always been a retreat for great artists and thinkers. Here, nature and culture merge in an impressive way. Friedrich Nietzsche, who wrote his most famous works here, and the painter Giovanni Segantini, who immortalized the alpine landscape in his paintings - just two of the great names that are closely associated with Sils. But Sils is a work of art in itself. Whether you want to explore the clear mountain lakes and picturesque hiking trails or enjoy the perfectly groomed slopes and cross-country trails in winter - Sils offers a special experience in every season.
Sils Top Events
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17. September 2026
zeit:fluss cultural festival for Sils and the Engadin
Second edition of the new cultural festival on the theme "becoming - being - passing away"
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20. September 2026
Sils Choir Weeks 2026
There is no better place to recharge your batteries and give space to your own voice through singing in a choir.
17. September 2026
Guided tour of Sils village in summer
Traditional village tour through the districts of Sils Baselgia and Sils Maria
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24. September 2026
Sils Nietzsche Colloquium 2026 "Politics and Religion"
The colloquium on the topic "Politics and Religion – Nietzsche's 'Antichrist' (1888) and the new fundamentalisms" is open to the public.
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16. October 2026
Stubete am See Sils 2026: Meeting place for new Swiss folk music
Musical enjoyment meets Engadine hospitality. Festival for New Swiss Folk Music in Sils.
19. October 2026
Eivna da lingua e cultura a Segl | Language and Culture Week in Sils
Romansh language course for beginners and advanced learners with complementary cultural program
20. December 2026
Sils Christmas Market - Marcho da Nadel
On Sunday, December 20th, we cordially invite you to the traditional Christmas market from 2 pm to 7 pm around the village square.
29. December 2026
Sinfonia Engiadina 2026 in Sils
The highest concert enjoyment and musical winter magic in the Engadine – the traditional SINFONIA concerts at the end of the year with top musicians and world-class soloists have been delighting audiences for over 40 years.
30. December 2026
Showcase in Sils
Immerse yourself in a magical winter world on the ice!
01. January 2027
Sils - «Bun di, bun an»
SuperShow will bring light to the winter twilight on New Year's Day 2027: LED juggling, a light show in the snow and tightrope walking artistry by Cirque du Soleil professional Chris Pettersen – right in the middle of the Sils sports field.
09. January 2027
74th Giandaplatta Curling Tournament
Experience the fascination of a leisure activity that combines sporting activity and social enjoyment in a congenial way.
17. January 2027
12th Sils Nostalgia Ski Race
Fun race in historic ski equipment
19. January 2027
StradivariFest in Sils
At the beginning of the year, Maja Weber and the Stradivari Ensemble meet in Sils and present three evenings on the theme of "Winter Fairy Tale".
26. February 2027
Chalandamarz in the valley of Fex
At the end of February, the children parade through the Val Fex with bells, driving away winter with singing, whip cracking and bell ringing.
01. March 2027
Chalandamarz in Sils
On 1 March, the children parade through the village with bells and drive away winter with singing, cracking whips and ringing bells.
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06. March 2027
Engadin Marathon Week 2027
The Engadin Ski Marathon is the largest mass sports event in Switzerland and the second largest cross-country skiing event in the world.
11. March 2027
Engadin Marathon Week: 8th Engadin Night Run Sils - Pontresina
The fourth part of the marathon week's program takes place in a romantic atmosphere.
14. March 2027
Engadin Marathon Week: 57th Engadin Skimarathon and 18th Halfmarathon
The Engadin Skimarathon is the largest mass sports event in Switzerland and the second largest cross-country skiing event in the world and will start in Maloja.
14. March 2027
Fan zone Sils am Engadin Ski Marathon
Experience the fascination of the Engadin Ski Marathon up close in Sils!
22. August 2027
St. Moritz Running Festival - Engadine Summer Run 2027
A classic and a bestseller in one. 22.9 km through the diverse landscape of the Engadine. Starting in Sils Maria.
Stories & Inspiration
Dino Vedovati and the Fexer plates
When Dino Vedovati thinks of the Fex Valley in winter, he doesn't think of cross-country ski trails and carriage rides, but rather the bitterly cold nights in the crew hut of the "La Ganda" quarry.
Sils and his soulmates
In Sils, soulmates meet. This led to a dialogue between the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach.
It doesn’t just have to be beautiful – it has to be good.
You don’t have to be a painter or poet to capture the uniqueness of Val Fex. Blacksmith Roger Rominger does it with hammer and anvil. Each of his Damascus knives is a work of art – and each has a Fex soul.
Two families, one passion
How it came about that the two Sils residents Gian Reto Clalüna and Adriano Coretti became passionate coachmen and hauliers.
In the paradise of mountain flowers
Protected since 1954 and always a special jewel. The Fexer Alpine flora and where you can best admire it.
In the third generation - family holidays in Sils
Sils connects generations. When regulars talk about Sils, the story often begins with their parents. Because they were usually the ones who laid the foundation for a very special family tradition.
SUP on Lake Sils
SUP in the Engadin? If so, then on the largest and most beautiful of the Engadin lakes.
Current Hiking Tips
Easy
Sils – Chastè Peninsula – Sils
Walk in the footsteps of Nietzsche amidst the unique Upper Engadine lake landscape
4.36 km
1:12 h
49 hm
49 hm
Easy
Val Fedoz
Trailrunning in a not very well known side valley.
18.70 km
2:30 h
329 hm
329 hm
Easy
Sils-Val Fex-Plaun Vadret - Sils (E-Mountainbike)
Excursion to one of the most beautiful side valleys of the Engadin, to Val Fex.
15.60 km
1:25 h
270 hm
270 hm