In the Hotel Fex, guests enjoy a practically car-free, natural, alpine high valley without power lines and ski lifts. The surrounding mountains with their numerous glaciers and the magnificent view of the end of the valley are all the more perceptible.
The motto of the hotel is "Arrive, switch off and enjoy to the full". It is particularly important to the hosts Luzia Penner and Roland Usai with their friendly and motivated team to offer guests a simple but comfortable stay. It's all about rest and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The hotel was built in the 1850s, originally standing in the spa complex of St Moritz Bad. The building was dismantled into its individual parts around 1900 and taken to the Fex Valley on horse-drawn carriages to be rebuilt there. The (re)opening of the hotel took place in 1904. After 60 years in the same family, it was taken over by the Bär family in 2010.
The Engadin country house style and the elegant dining room from the Gründerzeit give the guests a special feeling - as if time stood still a hundred years ago. The 16 rooms are built in a classic style with lots of stone pine and offer a breathtaking view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. The simple furnishings do not distract from the essentials. Thirteen rooms have a private bath or shower.
Rooms + Rates
| Single room | from170 € |
| Double room | from250 € |
Sustainable
ArchitectureThe Fex is a country-style mountain hotel with a rich history. The building materials are locally sourced and only local companies have been employed for the various conversions. Old pieces of furniture were extensively renovated.
FoodOnly sustainable regional, seasonal and, where possible, dishes with organically grown ingredients are served in the hotel. The wine list mainly offers specialties from the region and the surrounding area, whenever possible organic or biodynamic wines. The food waste is further processed by a neighboring farm. The kitchen recommends: capuns, pizzoccheri, sliced veal from Fex with rösti or the glacier cheese fondue. The menu includes vegan and vegetarian dishes, and the kitchen caters flexibly to intolerances. In the dining room, guests are not only spoiled with a great view, but also with a lot of love for the culinary art. The dishes reflect the traditional from Graubünden, which is given a modern touch. A rich mountain breakfast is served in the morning. In the afternoon, coffee and tea are served with homemade cakes. Guests can also make themselves comfortable on the spacious terrace. No matter where or what time you dine, the kitchen serves food for the stomach and soul.
The hotel employees all come from the region. You enjoy reduced prices for overnight stays at the Fex and other partner hotels. The hosts are involved in a water treatment project in the Fex Valley. They also offer young authors from the Kein & Aber Verlag the opportunity to work in the hotel where their books are exhibited.
EnvironmentAlternative, ecological cleaning agents are used and strict waste separation is observed. The water comes straight from the mountain behind. The goal is to keep the Fex Valley as pristine and natural as possible. For this reason, the hosts recommend arriving on foot, by horse-drawn carriage or by collective transfer (from the train station in Sils Maria).
Characteristics
- Historic hotel with alpine farming in a side valley six kilometers long
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of car-free, untouched nature
- Vacation in "a jewel from the early days of alpine tourism"
- Enjoy regional cuisine in the in-house restaurant or the cozy Bünderstube
- Alpacas and yaks live on the premises
- Since 1954 there has been strict nature and landscape protection, which has contributed to the entire Fex Valley being preserved in its originality
- Numerous excursion possibilities in the area: Fextal, Upper Engadin lake plateau between Maloja and St. Moritz (four large lakes), Corvatsch, Swiss National Park Zernez, high alpine mountain landscape, and much more
- The Nietzsche House, Segantini Museum, Milli Weber House and the Engadine Museum are interesting destinations
- Lots of summer and winter activities possible in the area: nearby barefoot path with foot baths, hikes, forest bathing, cycling tours, windsurfing, sailing and paragliding - cross-country skiing and snowshoe tours in winter
Features
- 13 rooms with their own bathroom, the others with their own toilet and washbasin (shower in the corridor)
- "Alpine Rooms" with balcony
- There are no televisions, telephones or radios in the rooms
- Restaurant with a magnificent view and covered veranda and large terrace
- Rustic "Bündnerstube" with a cozy fireplace
- Salon to linger, read and entertain
- Bike rental through a partner
Testimonials
Ursprünglichkeit und Ruhe bietet auch das Val Fex. Im sechs Kilometer langen Seitental im Oberengadin gilt, ausser für die rund hundert Talbewohner, ein Fahrverbot. Zudem steht das Tal seit fast 70 Jahren unter Natur- und Landschaftsschutz. Strenge Bauvorschriften sorgen dafür, dass die Gegend nicht verschandelt wird. Mitten in dieser Idylle steht das Hotel Fex. Das kleine Haus im Stil eines Grand Hôtels wurde um 1850 in St. Moritz erbaut, später zerlegt und im Fextal wieder errichtet. «Im Fextal, dort herrschen Ruhe und Frieden, dort wird mir immer wieder der Sinn des Lebens bewusst», schrieb Claudio Abbado. Der berühmte italienische Dirigent, 2014 verstorben, ist auf dem Friedhof des 500-jähigen Bergkirchleins in Fex-Crasta beigesetzt.
Der berühmte Dichter und Philosoph Friedrich Nietzsche sagte einst über das Fextal: «Im Grunde gefällt mir’s nirgendwo so gut.» Womöglich war einer seiner Gründe für diese Aussage die absolute Ruhe, die sich hier hinten finden lässt. Ein Ort, wo Gedanken einfach Gedanken sein können. Oder auch das Panorama, das Majestätische der Berge, die einen umrahmen. Genau dort, im fast hintersten Ecken im sechs Kilometer langen Seitental, befindet sich das Hotel Fex mit seinen 16 einfachen, liebevollen Zimmern... Das Hotel liegt im Naturschutzgebiet, da ist es nur folgerichtig, dass auch die Küche regional und biologisch geprägt ist. Gekocht wird in der Stüva nach Bündner Tradition und mit Produkten aus der Umgebung des Engadins, Albulatals, Puschlavs und Bergell.
Eine Schweizer Bilderbuchlandschaft und ein Hauch von Nostalgie umgeben das geschichtsträchtige Berghotel im Fextal. Das verborgene Engadiner Seitental ist streng geschützt und beinahe autofrei: Nur die rund hundert Einwohner dürfen motorisiert unterwegs sein. Alle anderen nehmen den Kleinbus, die Kutsche oder gehen zu Fuß – das gilt auch für die Gäste des Hotels Fex.
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Rooms + Rates
| Single room | from170 € |
| Double room | from250 € |
Location + Directions
By car
It takes just under 3 hours (209 km) to get to the Fex Valley from Zurich. From Chur it is a good 1.5 hours (92 km), from Munich a good 4.5 hours (366 km), from Innsbruck about 3 hours (205 km) and from Milan it also takes about 3 hours (165 km ). The exact address can be found on the website.
With public transport
The nearest train station is in Sils Maria. From there there is a free hotel transfer (at fixed times) or you can be picked up by horse-drawn carriage.
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