Location & arrival
Sils is situated in the Southern Alps in Engadin, 1803 m.a.s.l., in the triangle formed by Zurich, Milan, and Munich. The valley is accessible via the Maloja, Julier, Albula, Flüela, Ofen, and Bernina passes, as well as by the Rhaetian Railway, bus, or air.
Arrival by car
By car, Sils is within easy reach from northern Switzerland, Ticino, Italy, and Austria, on safe, well-maintained alpine roads. Distances and approximate journey times for e.g.:
Zurich – Sils Maria: 202 km, ca. 3 hours
Milano – Sils Maria: 160 km, ca. 3 hours
Munich – Sils Maria: 290 km, ca. 4 hours
Crossing the passes in drifting snow is only permitted if using snow chains or driving a 4×4 vehicle.
Arrival by train
The journey by Rhaetian Railway (RhB) via Tiefencastel into the Upper Engadin passes through loop tunnels and over dizzying viaducts and is one of the most picturesque and interesting journeys in the whole of Europe.
Besides, there is also the possibility of traveling via Klosters and the Vereina-Tunnel to the Upper Engadin. Travel time from Zurich to Sils: 3 hours 52 min.