“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 new Museum
Since June 13, 2021, the Nietzsche House shows an extensively redesigned presentation of Friedrich Nietzsche’s life and work.

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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 2021 on the topic “Transvaluation or devaluation of values?” will take place from 30-9 to 3-10-2021. This year there is a registration requirement.

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Opening hours & Admission

Opening hours

• June 13 to October 24, 2021
• December 14, 2021, to April 19, 2022

Tuesday to Sunday 15.00 to 18.00. Closed Mondays.

During the 2021 summer season, only a maximum of 30 people may be in the museum at the same time. Waiting times may therefore occur. We ask for your understanding.

Guided tours: 

The guided tours in German will take place every Wednesday up to and including 6 October 2021, from 11.30 to 13.15 o’clock, in lecture form (with numerous pictures) in the Open Church of Sils. Exception: There will be no lecture on Wednesday, 15 September.

An individual entrance to the Nietzsche House (during opening hours) is included. Further information and registration at sils@engadin.ch, +41 81 838 5050.

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
 10.00
5.00

Prices guided tours in CHF

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

18.00
15.00
Special guided tour up to 12 people
– Guide
– Adults
– Students aged 12 and up

170.00
10.00
5.00
Special guided tour 13 persons and more
– Adults
– Students aged 12 and up

20.00
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