Sils and Fex Valley by german_eagle
Sils is one of my favourite villages in the Engadine. Its location is extremely beautiful: between two lakes, right on the entrance of the marvellous Fex valley. Sils is probably the "cultural centre" of the Engadine. Famous writers, musicians, artists etc. used to stay there (Nietzsche, Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse, Marcel Proust to name a few). Every year many cultural events take place there to keep this spirit alive. Don't miss the Nietzsche museum!Also, the Fex valley is a must see. A lush, green valley, walled by huge mountains (P. Tremoggia 3441 m) and glaciers, famous for its alpine flowers and with picturesque hamlets. It is a paradise for hiking, mountainbiking, rides with the horse drawn carriages and for cross-country skiing in winter. Have a look at the frescos in the little chapel Fex-Crasta and enjoy a blueberry cake in the cosy restaurant/pension Cresta nearby.