Your holiday at Hotel Fex begins in the picturesque village of Sils-Maria – a place so enchanting that even Friedrich Nietzsche was captivated by it. Since private cars aren’t allowed up to the hotel, you’ll be picked up by someone from the hotel and taken into the mountains. Some guests opt for a traditional horse-drawn carriage – a scenic ride of about 50 minutes. We highly recommend it!
As you pass a small cluster of houses, you’ll notice a sign for the “Fex Gallery.” A quick glance inside reveals an array of beautiful paintings – a delightful surprise that already earns the valley some extra brownie points, even before you’ve reached the hotel.
Hotel Fex itself sits peacefully on a plateau, right next to a farm run by Hans-Ueli and his wife Sara. The farm and hotel go hand in hand, which is why you might spot alpacas grazing in the meadow out front, curiously watching guests on the terrace.
The hotel
But still: The hotel is the real “star” of this valley. It was built as early as about 1850, but at the time was located in the town of St. Moritz, about 25 kilometres further south. In the year 1900 it was completely dismantled, packed up and was transported up to the valley of Fex via horse and cart, where it was rebuilt. Nowadays, a family from Zurich owns it and they are taken great care with the renovation, turning it into a very “natural” holiday resort – with beautiful and simple furnished rooms and a very organic, biological kitchen.
When we visited, the sun was rising early in the morning and we took a morning walk up to one of the little huts – just amazing.
The Rooms
The Fex hotel is very straightforward. It has only 16 rooms. Some of the historic rooms are freshly renovated. And all of them have a wonderful view to the Engadiner mountain range. Because of its history hotel Fex also offers single rooms.
Cuisine
In the mornings a wonderful, biological breakfast is served in the hotel’s divine restaurant on the first floor. At lunchtime you can order home-made dishes, or take a short trip to the neighbouring huts. In the evening there is a dinner-menu, which is all quite classy. And the “Stüva” on the ground floor is reserved for external guests.
Ideal for
One week mountain hiking right in the middle of the majestic backdrop of the “Oberengadin”, with healthy food and homely parlours. Or you can simply relax by reading, savouring the impressions, or just meeting like-minded people.
Special
At different times of the year Hotel Fex offers yoga workshops, writing seminars, herb-rambling and even tango courses. All you need to do is ask.
Prices
Double room with breakfast and evening meal from 135 Swiss francs per person. Single rooms from 145 Swiss francs.
Booking & contact
Hotel Fex
Via da Fex 73
7514 Fex, Switzerland
+41 81 832 60 00
