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Hotel Waldhaus

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Hotel Waldhaus is a five-star hotel at Via da Fex 3 in Sils im Engadin/Segl, family-run since 1908 with largely original interiors.

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Hotel Waldhaus — Hotel Waldhaus across the lake with green mountains behind

Hotel Waldhaus — Hotel Waldhaus across the lake with green mountains behindHotel Waldhaus — The hotel rising above the lakeside treesHotel Waldhaus — Low angle view of the hotel's rounded white facadeHotel Waldhaus — Snowy inner courtyard surrounded by the hotel buildingsHotel Waldhaus — Hotel Waldhaus above a snow-covered chalet in winterHotel Waldhaus — Tall hotel wing seen from below in the snowHotel Waldhaus — Hotel facade with balconies framed by snowy treesHotel Waldhaus — Hotel buildings and a low pavilion across a snowy lawnHotel Waldhaus — Historic aerial view of the hotel in its wooded settingHotel Waldhaus — Hotel entrance beneath the white facadeHotel Waldhaus — Main entrance with the Waldhaus canopy and Swiss flag

Why go

  • The music room preserves its parquet, mahogany panelling and Art Nouveau chandeliers, alongside a working Welte-Mignon piano acquired in 1910.
  • ICOMOS Switzerland named the Waldhaus “historic hotel of the year” in 2005.
  • Guests have included Albert Einstein, David Bowie, Thomas Mann and Hermann Hesse.
  • Parts of Clouds of Sils Maria were filmed here in 2013.

Good to know

Mountain viewBridal suiteNon-smoking roomsSuitesFamily roomsHOTEL CLASS5 of 5 starsClassicHistoric HotelAllergy-free roomBlackout curtainsDeskHousekeepingInterconnected rooms availableMinibarCable / satellite TVComplimentary toiletriesEnglish, French, German, ItalianElectric vehicle charging stationFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Fitness Center with Gym / Workout RoomPoolFree breakfastBicycle rentalBoatingBabysitting

Good for

  • Families
  • Historic interiors

Rooms

Rooms
140 rooms; 22 have historic furniture
Room types
Suites, bridal suites and family rooms
Room options
Mountain-view and non-smoking rooms
Room features
Allergy-free rooms, blackout curtains, desks, minibars, cable or satellite TV, housekeeping and complimentary toiletries
Bathrooms
Three retain period fixtures

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi Free high-speed internet
  • Fitness centre / gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Boating
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Reading room Library and original 1908 reading desks; walnut panelling dates to 1929

Restaurants and bars on site

  • The Arvenstube restaurant occupies a 1929 extension. Karl Koller designed its interior for a 1928 exhibition before it was moved to the hotel.
  • The bar served as the reading room until 1929 and retains much of its original wood panelling and fittings.

With kids

  • Interconnected rooms are available.
  • Babysitting is available.

Interesting facts6

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  1. The hotel has eleven levels on its north side and seven on its south because of the slope.

    Hôtel Waldhaus (Sils) - Wikipedia
  2. 8 metres

    Metal beams embedded in the walls span more than 8 metres above the lounges and dining rooms.

    Hôtel Waldhaus (Sils) - Wikipedia
  3. 1,300 electric

    The building originally had 1,300 electric lamps.

    Hôtel Waldhaus (Sils) - Wikipedia
  4. 40 private

    The hotel originally had 40 private bathrooms, considered numerous for its time.

    Hôtel Waldhaus (Sils) - Wikipedia
  5. 2.2 million

    The hotel cost 2.2 million francs to build, including land and furnishings, against a budget of 1.6 million francs.

    Hôtel Waldhaus (Sils) - Wikipedia

  6. The hotel was built with local rubble stone and timber framing.

    Hôtel Waldhaus (Sils) - Wikipedia

History

Before commissioning the Waldhaus, Josef Giger and Amalie Nigg managed large hotels in Switzerland, Italy and Russia. Architect Karl Koller continued overseeing alterations for three decades.

  1. 1908Hotel Waldhaus opened on 15 June. Josef Giger and Amalie Nigg founded it, and Karl Koller designed it.
  2. 1924The hotel began offering winter seasons after operating only in summer.
  3. UndatedThe south wing was rebuilt after a fire.
  4. 1939Winter seasons stopped because of the war.
  5. 1963Full winter seasons resumed.
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  1. 1970An indoor swimming pool was added.
  2. 1995–2000Room restoration began in 1995, and new spaces were built on the south side in 2000.
  3. 2010Claudio and Patrick Dietrich took over the hotel.

Shorts

Hidden gems nearby

  • Villa Spitzer (Villa Laret)Villa Spitzer, also called Villa Laret, stands in the woods 200 metres behind the hotel. Anne Frank spent summer holidays there in 1935 and 1936; a privately initiated monument commemorates her stays.

Sources: Hôtel Waldhaus (Sils) - Wikipedia · Willkommen im Waldhaus | Hotel Waldhaus Sils-Ma… · Hotel Waldhaus (Sils) - Wikipedia · Hotel Waldhaus: description (its own site) · checked 1 Oct 2026

Where
Via da Fex 3, 7514, Sils im Engadin/Segl

Questions and answers

How can I enquire about room rates at Hotel Waldhaus?

Contact the hotel on +41 81 838 51 00 for rates for your dates.

Which languages do staff at Hotel Waldhaus speak?

English, French, German and Italian.

What historic features does the reading room at Hotel Waldhaus retain?

Original 1908 reading desks and the library have occupied the new reading room since 2000, alongside 1929 walnut panelling.

Does Hotel Waldhaus have a chapel?

A temporary Catholic chapel was established in 1908. It was redesigned and enlarged to 50–60 seats in 1986 and received a small organ.

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