Waldhaus Sils

Waldhaus among the larches, with the lake and mountains at sunset.

After a walk between the lakes, I would return to Waldhaus and keep the evening for its lounges. The hotel stands on a hill, so I would use the courtesy van for trips to and from the village.

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Is it for you?

For 2, I would alternate a spa dip with the dance course, building the weekend around something to do together.

I’d ask for
The 3-night package on 11–14 December 2026.
Worth knowing
From CHF 2,067 per double room for 2, with half board and the course; it requires sufficient demand, and previous dance experience is recommended.
The spa pool under overhead natural light

Like a regular

9 min readHow we write the guide

  1. Morning laps

    For swimming, I would choose the indoor pool, 20 metres long and 8 wide, open 7am–8pm. The water is warm and the windows face the larches; there is also an outdoor whirlpool.

  2. Breakfast without an alarm

    The breakfast buffet opens 7am–11am. Half-board dinner runs 6.30pm–9.30pm, leaving some flexibility around the rest of the day.

  3. The old bakery

    I would join a hotel tour: it includes the small museum in the former bakery, redesigned by artist Giuseppe Reichmuth.

What Waldhaus Sils is

A 140-room grand hotel in Sils Maria, in the Upper Engadine. Rooms vary between traditional and contemporary interiors, with connecting combinations also available. The main dining room, smaller restaurants and generous shared spaces suit several days without making every evening follow the same pattern.12

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Lumina Guide 2027

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How we choose the hotels

The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Waldhaus Sils’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest praises the lake view and the location for walks towards the Fex glacier.

  2. Room

    One guest describes well-equipped rooms and impeccable room service.

  3. Staff and service

    A family returning each year praises the friendliness of the owners and staff.

  4. Breakfast

    One guest recalls a wide buffet selection and hot dishes served at the table.

  5. Price

    One guest felt service and attention to detail fell short of the price bracket.

How we count
Waldhaus Sils in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.72592%
Room7.41275%
Staff and service8.55789%
Breakfast7.7786%
Price–50%

72 guests said so on Google, from 3 November 2024 to 25 October 2026. 72 written reviews; 38 text-free ratings also retained. Alternatives are in St Moritz, not Sils. The other hotels are assessed on the same 5 themes. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in the Upper Engadine, between Sils and St Moritz:

Price: for 2, the night of 14 December 2026, from 458 CHF on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

Waldhaus in motion

2 details from the official 2014 film: woods around the façade and a window towards the peaks. Interiors reflect the time of filming.

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Where to pause

Dining-room tables beneath the chandeliers

Dinner beneath the chandeliers

Half board can be added when you book. Each evening the 3 menus — classic, vegetarian and Chef’s Choices — can be combined: I would start with whatever interests you, without committing to a fixed sequence.1

The indoor pool and its windows onto the woods

The forest enters the spa

Miller & Maranta’s design, opened in 2016, spreads the spa over 3 levels and 1,500 m². Tall windows, overhead light and changing materials give each room a different feel; I would walk through the whole space before booking a treatment.1

Good to know before you book

  • The winter season runs 11 December 2026–4 April 2027. The hotel closes in summer 2027 to replace its lifts and rework part of the entrance; the announced reopening is 15 October 2027, with that season ending 18 April 2028.1

  • Outside peak periods, cancellation is free until 5 days before arrival; during peak periods, until 10 days. Penalties apply afterwards, while Christmas and New Year have separate conditions. I would check the precise rate before confirming.1

  • Dogs are welcome for a nightly supplement, excluding food, but cannot enter the dining room. I would ask for the charge when booking.1

  • Winter offers include 3–5-night treatment stays: Feel-Good Package, Anti-Stress Days, Detox Days, Focus on Your Skin and From Head to Toe. Available windows vary across December, January and late February–early April; yoga and cross-country retreats run 31 January–4 February and 24–28 February 2027.1

  • Spa access is free for hotel guests; the spa and gym are for ages 14 and above. Non-residents can purchase admission to the pool with outdoor whirlpool or to the full spa, excluding the gym. Advance reservation is required for the spa.12

  • Waldhaus hosts weddings and celebrations. Larger groups can use the 90 m² Sunny Corner or the Wedding Room; the planning service provides contacts for flowers, music, photography and the wedding cake.1

Choose your room

1908 Suite at Waldhaus Sils1908 Suite95 m²A living room, bedroom and 2 bathrooms; original 1908 furnishings in the lounge, bedroom and one bathroom. East-facing, with large windows or a small balcony.View the room Twin or Double Room Best at Waldhaus SilsTwin or Double Room Best36–44 m²A double bed or 2 beds together, minibar, desk and armchairs. A tub and separate shower; south- or west-facing rooms carry a supplement.View the room Twin or Double Room Standard at Waldhaus SilsTwin or Double Room Standard27–31 m²A double bed, minibar and desk. Bathrooms have a tub, some also a separate shower; styles range from historic to contemporary.View the room Family Combination Best at Waldhaus SilsFamily Combination Best70–95 m²Combines 2 double rooms, one with a tub and separate shower. Photographs are examples: I would confirm the exact arrangement before booking.View the room Family Combination Budget at Waldhaus SilsFamily Combination Budget43–47 m²Combines 2 Small rooms, in some cases with a double bed. The catalogue’s most compact family combination; measurements include the entrance and bathroom.View the room Family Combination Comfort at Waldhaus SilsFamily Combination Comfort58–66 m²A larger and a smaller double room, each with a bathroom; the larger room has a tub and separate shower.View the room Family Combination Standard at Waldhaus SilsFamily Combination Standard50–57 m²A Standard and a Small room, in some cases with a double bed. Agree the specific configuration rather than assuming every combination is identical.View the room Junior Suite at Waldhaus SilsJunior Suite40–50 m²A double bed or beds together, armchairs and a desk. A tub and separate shower; south- or west-facing views carry a supplement.View the room Regular Suite at Waldhaus SilsRegular Suite60–80 m²A bedroom and separate living room, with 2 bathrooms. One has both a tub and shower; traditional, nostalgic and modern styles are available.View the room Single Room Best at Waldhaus SilsSingle Room Best21–25 m²A double bed, minibar and desk, with a tub or shower. Some have a balcony; the standard orientation is north or east.View the room Single Room Small at Waldhaus SilsSingle Room Small14–16 m²A 90 cm-wide bed, desk, minibar and bathroom with shower. Traditional rooms facing north or east, without a balcony.View the room Single Room Standard at Waldhaus SilsSingle Room Standard18–21 m²A 120 cm-wide bed, desk, minibar and a bathroom with a tub or shower. Interiors and the presence of a balcony vary between rooms.View the room Tower Suite at Waldhaus SilsTower Suite70–90 m²A high corner position, separate living room and 2 bathrooms. Some span 2 floors, with the bedroom above and lounge below; south- or west-facing options are available.View the room Twin or Double Room Small at Waldhaus SilsTwin or Double Room Small19–23 m²A double or twin bed, 160–180 cm wide overall, minibar and desk. A bathroom with a tub or shower; some rooms have a balcony.View the room

Getting here

AddressVia da Fex 3, 7514 Sils im Engadin

If arriving by train, tell the driver your St Moritz arrival time: the station transfer is free by arrangement. There are eCarUp charging points for electric cars; check the charging tariff before plugging in.12

Your day

After a walk

Water and warmth

The sauna circuit includes a 90°C Finnish sauna, a 60°C bio sauna and 2 steam baths at 45°C and 42°C. A 12°C plunge pool provides cooling; I would ask the team how to alternate the stops.

In the afternoon

Children’s cinema

I would suggest the daily children’s film to younger guests. The annex also has table tennis, billiards, table football and a Wii station: options for those returning early from an outing.

In the evening

A drink at the bar

The bar opens from 10am and also serves snacks. After dinner, I would browse the spirits and cigar lists before choosing a drink.

Before heading out

A yoga class

Yoga classes for all levels take place 4 times a week, free for guests by reservation. I would ask for the timetable on arrival, along with aqua-jogging and sound-meditation sessions.

For a different dinner

Fondue and raclette at GIGERs

At GIGERs I would alternate seasonal dishes with fondue or raclette. Winter opening is Wednesday to Sunday; lunch depends on the period, with opening hours of 12pm–10.15pm on 1 March–3 April 2027. It is closed for dinner on 25 December 2026.

Reviews of Waldhaus Sils

72 written reviews published between 29 October 2024 and 29 October 2026; 38 ratings without text are retained separately. These are publication dates, not stay dates.

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Guest voices

Before you travel

Who owns Waldhaus Sils?

It remains entirely a family business, without outside partners or managers. The fifth generation took over management in 2010.1

How much is a room at Waldhaus Sils?

One night for 2 adults: 11 December 2026, CHF 469; 12 January 2027, CHF 466; 1 March 2027, CHF 460. Room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.1

What music can you hear at Waldhaus Sils?

The Waldhaus Trio plays in the great lounge 4pm–6pm, except Mondays, and from 9pm in the hall or bar. Guest readings and concerts follow the cultural calendar; check the dates for your stay.12

When did Waldhaus Sils open?

It opened on 15 June 1908, founded by Josef and Amalia Giger-Nigg. They had already managed other grand hotels before opening their own.1

Where can you dine at Waldhaus Sils?

Alongside the dining room, Arvenstube opens 6.30pm–9.30pm: designed for the 1928 SAFFA exhibition, it moved here in 1929.12

Is the Waldhaus spa included in a stay?

The wellness area is free for resident guests aged 14+, daily 10.30am–8pm. Massages and treatments are booked separately. The swimming-pool area also has a paddling pool for younger children, separate from the sauna area.12

Still choosing

The Splendide Royal façade on the lakefront

Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano

The pale façade and blue awnings face Lugano’s lakefront.

The illuminated Kulm Country Club, with the hotel and snowy mountains

Kulm Hotel St. Moritz

The illuminated Kulm Country Club, with the hotel and snowy mountains.

The lake at sunset from the MET Rooftop seating

Hôtel Métropole Genève

From the MET Rooftop seating, look out over the lake at sunset.

Castello del Sole between fields, park and lake

Castello del Sole

A private beach and parkland on Lake Maggiore.

The long white façade of the hotel with the Davos mountains behind

Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère

The grand hotel’s white façade runs balcony after balcony, with the Davos mountains behind.

The Dolder Grand from the air at sunset: the turreted 1899 building between its two curved modern wings, on the wooded hillside above Zurich

The Dolder Grand

Curhaus towers above Zurich, art in the corridors and warm water facing the city.

The Belle Époque façade on Rue du Grand-Chêne: red awnings, wrought-iron balconies and the carved gable above the columned entrance porch lettered “Lausanne-Palace”, with flags; the brasserie’s green awning on the left

Lausanne Palace

Lausanne climbs behind the palace; from the right rooms, the lake appears beyond the rooftops.

Steam rising in the morning from the outdoor sports pool, with frost on the shrubs and the garden, the chalet wings with their wooden balconies on the right and rocky peaks against a clear sky on the left

ERMITAGE Wellness- & Spa-Hotel

At Ermitage, the afternoon means cake at Bärgblick.

The palace lit up at blue hour in winter, its towers above the snow-covered chalet roofs of Gstaad, with ski slopes on the mountain behind

Gstaad Palace

The palace Gstaad looks up to, from fondue in an old vault to music at GreenGo.

The Alpine Spa’s outdoor infinity pool at dusk: two bathers at the edge, a lit fountain bowl, and the lake and its shores under a pink and violet sky

Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa

From boat to ridge, Lake Lucerne returns in the view from the warm pool.

The view over the hotel’s roofs in summer: flags over the park, the Schanzengraben canal lined with boats, and Lake Zurich with the Alps on the horizon

Baur au Lac

Johannes Baur opened the hotel in 1844.

The tower and green roofs of Badrutt’s Palace under a pale pink sky, with a Swiss flag and the snow-covered Engadin mountains behind.

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel

163 rooms and suites in the Badrutt family’s towered grand hotel of 1896, with 11 restaurants, 2 pools and Via Serlas at the door; open in winter and summer

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The hotel among larches with the lake and mountains at sunset
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Dining-room tables beneath the chandeliers
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The indoor pool and its windows onto the woods
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1908 Suite at Waldhaus Sils
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Twin or Double Room Best at Waldhaus Sils
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Twin or Double Room Standard at Waldhaus Sils
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Family Combination Best at Waldhaus Sils
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Family Combination Budget at Waldhaus Sils
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Family Combination Comfort at Waldhaus Sils
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Family Combination Standard at Waldhaus Sils
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Junior Suite at Waldhaus Sils
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Regular Suite at Waldhaus Sils
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Single Room Best at Waldhaus Sils
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Single Room Small at Waldhaus Sils
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Single Room Standard at Waldhaus Sils
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Tower Suite at Waldhaus Sils
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Twin or Double Room Small at Waldhaus Sils
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The spa pool under overhead natural light
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The playroom with its theatre and children’s tables
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GIGERs tables among timber beams and round lamps
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Seating and a portrait in the wood-panelled bar
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