“Well, my dear old friend, I am once more in the Upper Engadine. This is my third visit to the place and once again I feel that my proper refuge and home is here and nowhere else.” (Friedrich Nietzsche to Carl von Gersdorff, Sils Maria, late June 1883)

The Museum
Besides a five-part permanent exhibit, the Nietzsche House also stages annual special exhibits of modern and contemporary art.

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Staying at the Nietzsche House
The Nietzsche House is also a guesthouse, study and research center. The Foundation provides scholars and other culturally interested parties an opportunity to stay and do research at the House for a maximum of three weeks.

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The in-house librar
The in-house library with a primary focus on Nietzsche has grown steadily since the Foundation was set up in the late 1950s and now contains more than 4,500 volumes.

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Events

The Nietzsche Colloquium 2020 on the topic “Transvaluation or devaluation of values?” must be postponed by one year (30-9 to 3-10-2021). For more information please visit the page: Exhibitions and Events → Nietzsche Colloquium.

All events during the summer 2020 are in german language.

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Opening hours & Admission

Opening hours
• June 12 to October 25, 2020
•  December 13, 2020 to April 11, 2021

Tuesday to Sunday 15.00 to 19.00. Closed Mondays.

During the 2020 summer season, only a maximum of 12 people may be in the museum at the same time. Waiting times may therefore occur. We ask for your understanding. Therefore the opening hours will be extended by one hour until 19.00 hrs.

Guided tours: The guided tours in German language will take place every Wednesday from 11.00 to 12.45 o’clock in lecture form (with numerous pictures) in the Open Church Sils. An individual entrance to the Nietzsche House (during opening hours) is included (read more). Further information and registration at info@kubus-sils.ch, +41 81 826 52 24.

Attention: The guided tour of Wednesday 8th July must be brought forward to Monday 6 th July (11.00-12.45 h).

Registrations for the guided tours on Wednesday the 15th and Wednesday the 22nd of July can be made exceptionally by calling +41 81 826 53 69 (please only between 15.00 and 19.00 hrs).

Extra tours for groups (in German, English, Italian) also follow special arrangements. Information: info@kubus-sils.ch, +41 81 826 52 24.

 

Single entry in CHF

Adults 
Students aged 12 and up
 8.00
4.00

Prices guided tours in CHF

Guided tours every Wednesday (in German)
– Adults
– Students aged 12 and up		  

15.00
12.00
Special guided tour up to 12 people
– Guide
– Adults
– Students aged 12 and up		  

150.00
6.00
3.00
Special guided tour 13 persons and more
– Adults
– Students aged 12 and up		  

18.00
15.00

 

Information and reservations: Dr. Mirella Carbone / Joachim Jung, Kulturbüro Sils KUBUS, info@kubus-sils.ch, +41 81 826 52 24 (please leave your message on tape, we will call you back as soon as possible!)

Contact

Nietzsche House in Sils Maria: Peter Villwock, PhD (Curator), Via da Marias 67 CH – 7514 Sils Maria
T: +41 81 826 53 69
M: nietzschehaus@gmail.com

How to find us: The Nietzsche House is located on the main street in Sils/Segl Maria (Via da Marias 67), a five minute walk from the town square and from the post office. Map

Nietzsche-House in Sils Maria – Dr. Peter Villwock (Curator), Via da Marias 67, CH – 7514 Sils Maria, +41 81 826 53 69, nietzschehaus@gmail.com