Why Silvaplana?
- Surlej as a micro-location on Lake Silvaplana
- The Maloja Pass and the gateway to the Bregaglia
- Switzerland's kitesurfing mecca (a wind spot)
- Graubuenden lump-sum taxation
- Lex Koller resort status
Market data Silvaplana (Q1 2026)
The property market in Silvaplana shows a rising trend, with prices up 6.5% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 25'000/m², apartments at CHF 21'000/m².
Taxes in Silvaplana
Municipal tax rate: 88%
Property transfer tax (buyer): 2.0%
Imputed rental value factor: 70% of market rental value
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Location & infrastructure
- Public transport: PostBus to St. Moritz (12 min.), Rhaetian Railway connection
- Distance to lake: 100m
- Schools: Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, Hochalpines Institut Ftan
Micro-locations in Silvaplana
Silvaplana is divided into several neighbourhoods and districts with distinct characteristics:
Maloja
Maloja, at the southern end of the Engadin, is the gateway to the Bregaglia, with historic resort hotels and premium chalets.
Features: Maloja Pass location · Historic hotels · Gateway to the Bregaglia
Premium price range: CHF 22'000–32'000/m²
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Frequently asked questions about Silvaplana
- What is the tax rate in Silvaplana?
- The municipal tax rate is 88%. Graubuenden lump-sum taxation is possible.
- What do chalets cost in Silvaplana?
- Chalets sit at a median of CHF 25,000/m2 - higher than Pontresina owing to the smaller municipality and its exclusive resort character. The Maloja micro-location is CHF 22-32k/m2.
- Can foreign nationals buy in Silvaplana?
- Silvaplana has Lex Koller resort status. Quotas are very tight - off-market brokerage is essential.
- How good are Silvaplana's connections?
- PostBus to St. Moritz in 12 minutes. Rhaetian Railway connection via St. Moritz. Engadin Airport Samedan in 15 minutes.
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Discreet consultationSource: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.