Residenza Soliva App. Genziana

Residenz Soliva means wonderful contrasts between old and new, between inside and outside, between light and shadow. The almost 100-year-old Engadin farmhouse was completely renovated in 1999 and now combines seven individually designed holiday apartments under one roof. Il Residence Soliva is located between Sils Baslegia and Sils-Maria in a quiet and excellent location with a view of the Val Fex and the magical lake of Sils. The tastefully and functionally furnished apartments offer space to linger, the practically furnished kitchens awaken the desire for culinary creations and those who are looking for variety are welcome at the Hotel Chesa Randolina. In the well-kept garden with old trees you have a well-kept lawn. They were all inspired by the fantastic expanse and the magical light of Sils: writers like Nietzsche, Dürrenmatt and Kästner, artists like Beuys or Chagall and musicians like Strauss, Honegger and David Bowie. In doing so, they made a significant contribution to the fact that Sils is now known worldwide as the cultural center of the Engadine. With just 750 inhabitants, Sils is contemplative, familiar, and welcoming. The guests appreciate the relaxed tranquility in a wonderful landscape, which offers an enriching control over everyday life, as well as the calm style of Sils hotels, guest houses and holiday apartments. And they automatically become part of a tradition that is not only celebrated here, but also lived and contributes a lot to the authentic holiday feeling. If you look at the seemingly limitless expanse of the Sils valley and the deep blue lake, you will understand Hermann Hesse, who once referred to the area as a "paradise of dreams". The village is idyllically situated between Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana and is at the entrance to Val Fex, dotted with meadows of flowers and becomes a magically romantic experience in a carriage ride. Strollers will be happy in the vastness of this sunny landscape, which is said to have merry powers. Those who are even higher will find varied and promising routes for hikes and mountain tours on the Furtschellas. The mountain landscape can also be admired in an impressive way during the trip with Europe's highest ocean liner on Lake Sils.

Other leisure facilities: Nordic Walking Park with three marked Nordic walking trails

Excursion possibilities:

What mountains. What lakes. What light! Whether on the 580km (360 miles) of hiking paths strewn over all the mountains or by mountain bike along 400km (250 miles) of fabulous trails: the Upper Engadin offers a superb network of paths and trails amidst an unspoilt Alpine landscape and the inspiring lake plateau. Four flow trails on the Corviglia guarantee a perfect flow. Equally popular among sports enthusiasts are the Upper Engadin lakes; kiting, sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddling – the possibilities are virtually endless. The expanse of the inspiring high-lying valley can be experienced in a particularly striking way on the two 18-hole golf courses in Samedan and Zuoz. And besides the wide range of sporting options, visitors can take advantage of the first-class cultural activities on offer, such as a visit to a museum or to one of the numerous art galleries in the various villages.  


In winter, the ski areas of Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza and family friendly Zuoz invite ski and snowboard enthusiasts to revel in 350 kilometres (218 miles) of the finest powder snow. Cross-country skiers will find over 220km (137 miles) of perfectly groomed trails in the Upper Engadin and the side valleys. The winter hiking paths and cross-country ski trails on the frozen Upper Engadin lakes are characterised by their light, sunshine and space amidst inspiring Alpine scenery. Those who would like to enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the snow-covered forests can explore the side valleys of Val Roseg, Val Fex or Val Bever on 150 kilometres (90 miles) of winter hiking paths. Visitors who prefer to have everything in view, meanwhile, will delight in the breathtaking vistas on the panorama hiking trails high above the lakes on Muottas Muragl.  


Families can bask in the Engadin sun during a ride in a horse-drawn carriage into the Val Roseg or Val Fex, or race down the mountainside into the valley on the winding, 4.2km (2.6 mile) long toboggan run on Muottas Muragl. 


 


Welcome to the Engadin. 


Other living room features (Living room1): Cosy, very tasteful and bright living room with fabulous views of the mountains

Other bedroom furniture (Bedroom1): Very well maintained comfortable double bed with built-in pine wardrobes.

Other kitchen equipment (Kitchen1): Bright well-maintained well furnished kitchen

Nearby sports facilities: Basketball, Mountain climbing, Football area, Ice skating, Golf course, Hunting facilities, Canoeing, Climbing, Mountainbiking, Paragliding, Bike tours, Toboggen, Rowing, Skiing (alpin), Cross-country skiing, Sport center, Squash, Surfing, Diving, Tennis, Sailing

Location description: Sils – an enrichment for the body, mind and soul
Sils is a place overflowing with life energy; this can actually be scientifically measured. But why bother when you are anyway guaranteed to fall under the spell of the landscape at first sight?
Writers such as Nietzsche, artists like Beuys, and musicians such as David Bowie drew inspiration from the wonderful open spaces and the magical light here, and each played a considerable role in establishing Sils as the cultural centre of the Engadin. These days – with good reason and not without a sense of pride – both local inhabitants and guests from all over the world describe Sils as a place abounding in life force and natural earth energy. For particularly high values on the Bovis scale – the life force index – have been measured here. Nestling idyllically between Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana, the village lies at the gateway to the romantic Fex Valley and is the perfect starting point for walks through this wide open, light-flooded valley. In winter, the best way to explore the valley is by taking a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh.
Those for whom the sky’s the limit will find a variety of routes for hiking and mountain-biking tours on Sil’s home mountain, the Furtschellas. Moreover, a trip on Lake Sils on board Europe’s highest-altitude scheduled cruise boat provides particularly spectacular views of the beautiful Alpine scenery.
However, Sils is also the perfect departure point for winter hikes and cross-country ski tours through the wide expanse of the frozen lakes, which trustingly huddle around the Furtschellas. From the Furtschellas, you can get higher still in no time at all – on the Corvatsch, home to the highest summit station in the Eastern Alps (3303m/10,836ft). And from here, 120 kilometres (75 miles) of challenging pistes lead back down into the valley.

Type of property:

- is located in: Residence
- Pets allowed: 1
- allowed size of dogs: small (up to 30 cm)
- number of living rooms: 1
- Owner lives on the property

- sofa bed for 1 person

- bath tub with shower
- daylight

kitchen:

- stove: electric stove, stove
- dishtowels
- coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, coffee machine

Further facilities:

- Internet: Complete WiFi coverage
- Music: CD player, radio
- TV: TV, satellite TV
- washing machine: For communal use in the building
- Clothes dryer: For communal use in the building
- heating: In part

outside area:

- completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge)
- garden: For communal use
- outdoor furniture
- Total of private car parking spaces: 1

Surroundings:

- Boat hire: boat
- view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn, valley
- mountain rail: 3,0 km