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Silvaplana

Graubünden · 1'124 inhabitants

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Location profile

Key location factors for Silvaplana at a glance.

Costs

Tax burden

14.3 %

↓ Low

Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 21,403 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 6 of 100 municipalities in Graubünden.

CH median 19.8 %

8 % 16.5 % 25 %

Single, without church tax · FTA 2025

Health insurance

CHF 411

≈ CH median

Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 411 / month.

CH median ca. CHF 450

CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600

ChildCHF 111 Young adultCHF 289

FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Buy (apartment)

Very high

More expensive than 99 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 98 % in GR.

Typical range CHF 14–22k per m² · median

Buy (house)

Very high

More expensive than 99 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 94 % in GR.

Typical range CHF 13–20k per m² · median

House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: third-party market data · July 2026

Vacant homes

0.7 %

Tight market

0.7 % of all homes are vacant — 17 units, as of 1 June 2025. Below 1 % the market counts as tight, from 2 % as loose.

0 %1.5 %3 %

Source: FSO, vacant dwelling count

Commutes

Public Transport

Regional

ChurGR158 min

SargansSG177 min

Buchs (SG)SG195 min

Major cities

Zürich ZH 241 min

St. Gallen SG 249 min

Winterthur ZH 265 min

NPVM 2023 · ARE

Car commute

Regional

ChurGR89 min

SargansSG99 min

Buchs (SG)SG108 min

Major cities

Zürich ZH 158 min

St. Gallen SG 141 min

Winterthur ZH 179 min

Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use

15.5 %

15.5 % forest, 2.2 % built-up area, 16.8 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 728 metres away.

Source: FSO, land use statistics

Safety

47.2 ‰

Average

47.2 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (under 5,000, median 37.8) — not the national average.

Median of size class

Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025

Education

39 %

≈ Average

Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %

Tertiary level

39 %

Upper secondary

47 %

Compulsory

14 %

FSO Structural Survey 2023

Demographics

1'124 inhabitants

Children

11.7 %

Seniors 65+

27.9 %

Foreign nat.

32.7 %

Growth 5yr

-0.7 %

STATPOP 2024 · FSO

Second homes

73.8 %

⚠ Law applies

Very strongly touristic

Share of second homes in housing stock (2,515 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.

20 % threshold

0 % 30 % 60 %

Primary residence share 26.16 % · ARE 2025

Building structure

Single-family house

24 %

Building with 2 units

6 %

Multi-family house

65 %

2008 Median build year 12 % of which pre-1980 2.9 Avg. rooms 81 m² Avg. floor area

Silvaplana has an urban character: 65 % of residential buildings are multi-family houses, 24 % single-family homes.

The median build year 2008 is above the Swiss average (1991). 12 % of buildings date from before 1980.

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of – serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Silvaplana. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Silvaplana — quick answers

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Silvaplana cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Silvaplana is typically in the range CHF 17'100-19'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Silvaplana cost?

The m² price for houses in Silvaplana is typically in the range CHF 13'900-17'800 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.

How high is the tax burden in Silvaplana?

The effective tax burden in Silvaplana is 14.3 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 21,403 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Silvaplana is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Silvaplana?

Yes — in Silvaplana the share of second homes is 73.8 %, above the 20 % threshold. The second-home law applies and construction of new second homes is restricted (primary-residence obligation for new builds, exceptions for legacy dwellings). Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Silvaplana?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Silvaplana the median is around CHF 18'082 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. How the price compares with other municipalities is shown by the Immoskop municipality comparison: all 2’110 municipalities by housing costs, taxes and health insurance premiums — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.