Straight-line distance from hotel: 17 km directParc Ela
Parc Ela is a regional nature park and protected area designated as a nature reserve. It is accessible and known under the same name in multiple languages, including English and German.
Hotel Nira Alpina
Silvaplana, Switzerland
A Swiss spruce design hotel at the Corvatsch cable car in Silvaplana, with ski-in ski-out access and panoramic views across Engadin lakes and peaks.
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Uniqueness
Hotel Nira Alpina sits at the base of the Corvatsch cable car in Silvaplana. The building is clad in natural Swiss spruce. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Upper Engadin lake plateau and snow-capped peaks beyond. The interiors are clean-lined, warm, and quiet. Step outside and the mountains feel close enough to touch.
The hotel calls it purity, and the word fits. Everything here serves one purpose: keeping guests close to the landscape with as little friction as possible. Ski-in ski-out access in winter. Trails from the door in summer. Swisstainable Level 2 certification runs through daily operations. This is an uncomplicated stay, built around altitude, light, and open views.
activities at hotel nira alpina (coming under new management, check status)
The Corvatsch cable car connects directly to the hotel. In winter, ski-in ski-out access puts guests on the slopes within minutes. Cross-country ski trails wind along the frozen Engadin lakes below.
Summer shifts the mountain into a different gear. High-altitude hiking routes climb from the Corvatsch mid-station toward glacial viewpoints. Mountain biking trails descend through larch forest to Silvaplana. The lake itself draws windsurfers and kitesurfers when the Maloja wind picks up. Paddleboarding works on calmer days.
Alpine Skiing
Hiking
Mountainbiking
Surfing
Paddleboarding
Nordic Skiing
Walking
Activities Nearby
Explore additional experiences in the surrounding area.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 17 km direct
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.3km linearDifficulty: MediumLinear routeTalabfahrt
Talabfahrt is an intermediate downhill piste equipped with classic grooming. It is lit for night skiing, enhancing visibility during evening hours.
Area sceneryStraight-line distance from hotel: 5.9 km directMuottas da Schlarigna
Muottas da Schlarigna is a natural peak with an elevation of 2306 meters. It is marked as a viewpoint, offering scenic views from its high altitude.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.5km linearEstimated time: 7minLinear routeVia Maroz
Via Maroz is a grass-surfaced track with the highest difficulty of grade 5, suitable for advanced cyclists and hikers. The track is also designated for forestry vehicle use and is unlit.
Route length: 1km linearEstimated time: 5minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeVia da l'Alp
Via da l'Alp is a highway track graded as grade 2 with a sac_scale for hiking, indicating moderate difficulty. It has a track type of grade 2 and allows for both hiking and cycling.
Route length: 1km linearEstimated time: 5minDifficulty: MediumLinear route2 Foppetas Trail
2 Foppetas Trail is a one-way designated dirt cycleway with a downward incline. The trail is not lit and pedestrians are not allowed. It has a mountain bike scale of 1, making it suitable for easy mountain biking.
Route length: 33km routeEstimated time: 2.5hInn-Radweg
Inn-Radweg is a 33 km long cycling route from Maloja to La Punt. It is part of the regional cycling network (rcn) and operated by Veloland Schweiz.
Route length: 1.6km linearEstimated time: 7minDifficulty: MediumLinear routeWM Trail
WM Trail is a one-way downhill dirt cycleway designated for cycling and BMX sport. The trail is not lit and disallows horses. Mountain bike difficulty scales range from 1 to 2 on the IMBA scale.
Route length: 4.3km linearEstimated time: 20minDifficulty: HardLinear routeOlympia Flow Trail
Olympia Flow Trail is a downhill designated cycling trail with one-way traffic. The surface is dirt and it supports BMX sport with a mountain bike scale of 2. The trail is not lit and pedestrians are not allowed.
Route length: 0km loopLoop routeOlympia Bobrun St. Moritz–Celerina
Olympia Bobrun St. Moritz–Celerina is an ice surface piste used for bobsleigh sport. It is a named piste type dedicated to sleigh activities.
Gastronomy
Stars Restaurant sits high enough for the name to feel literal. Large windows face the Engadin peaks. Executive Chef Dariusz builds menus around regional products from the Graubunden valleys, balanced with international technique.
Expect Alpine ingredients treated with precision rather than fuss. The kitchen favours clean flavours and seasonal shifts. Mornings start with local dairy and fresh bread. Evenings bring dishes that match the mountain air outside, substantial and honest.
Local Cuisine
Seasonal
Atmosphere & Setting
Chef-centric
Wellness
Shanti Spa by Pure Altitude occupies the top floor. A Finnish sauna and steam room face panoramic views over the Engadin mountains. The whirlpool looks out across the same peaks.
A relaxation room offers silence after heat. The gym stays open around the clock for early risers or restless evenings. Treatments use Pure Altitude products. The spa is small and unhurried, designed for guests who want to wind down after a day on the mountain.
Finnish Sauna
Hot Tub
Views
Relaxation
Wellness
Sustainability at Hotel Nira Alpina (coming under new management, check status)
Hotel Nira Alpina holds Swisstainable Level 2 certification through Switzerland Tourism. The hotel frames sustainability as an attitude, not a checklist, guided by five pillars: environment, mobility, social responsibility, regionality, and management.
Electric car charging stations stand in the car park. Motion-sensor lighting reduces energy use throughout the building. Glass bottles and refillable dispensers replace single-use plastic. The kitchen sources regional products from Graubunden suppliers. Waste separation runs through every department.
Sustainability
Waste
Water
Rooms
Hotel Nira Alpina (coming under new management, check status) offers 4 accommodation types.
Garden Room
Bright, spacious and welcoming.
Corvatsch Room
Pure Intimacy.
Comfort Room
Alpine Junior Suite
Room to roam.
Reserve
Wake up to Engadin peaks and step onto the Corvatsch cable car. An uncomplicated stay in the Swiss Alps.
www.niraalpina.com
Via dal Corvatsch 76, 7513 Silvaplana, Switzerland
info@niraalpina.com
+41 81 838 69 69
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