Engadinwind 2026 - wind sports on Lake Silvaplana
From 17 to 28 August 2026, Engadinwind turns Lake Silvaplana into the centre of the wind-sports world, ten minutes from Hotel Schweizerhof in Sils Maria.
The event
The lake's famous Maloja wind rises almost every summer afternoon, which is why windsurfers, kiters and wingfoilers have raced here for close to fifty years. The 2026 edition hosts the Wingfoil Open Masters World Championships and the 49th Engadin Surf Marathon, the historic long-distance race across the lake, alongside slalom, foil and youth competitions. Between races, the Mulets sports centre in Silvaplana runs as a festival village with athletes from more than 15 nations, music and lakeside energy.
Where to watch from Hotel Schweizerhof
The competition area sits on the northern shore of Lake Silvaplana, one lake over from Sils. By bike, the lakeside path from Sils Maria reaches Silvaplana in around 20 minutes; the Engadin Bus and the car both take about ten. On strong wind days you can already watch the sails from the Sils side of the lake, then wander over to the festival grounds for the finals.
Practical information
Dates: 17 to 28 August 2026
Location: Mulets sports centre, Silvaplana, on Lake Silvaplana
Highlights: Wingfoil Open Masters World Championships, 49th Engadin Surf Marathon
Spectating: free along the shore
Programme: engadinwind.com
Plan your stay
Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, gives you the quiet side of the lakes during the loudest weeks of the summer. Watch world-class racing in the afternoon, then come back to Sils Maria for dinner and a still evening by the water.
Image copyright Sailing Energy / Engadinwind
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Engadinwind?
Engadinwind is the wind-sports event that turns Lake Silvaplana into the centre of the windsurfing, kiting and wingfoiling world. The 2026 edition hosts the Wingfoil Open Masters World Championships and the 49th Engadin Surf Marathon, the historic long-distance race across the lake. Slalom, foil and youth competitions run alongside, with athletes from more than 15 nations.
When does Engadinwind 2026 take place, and when is the best action?
The event runs from 17 to 28 August 2026. The lake's famous Maloja wind rises almost every summer afternoon, which is why racers have come here for close to fifty years. Afternoons on strong wind days are when the sails fill the lake.
Does it cost anything to watch Engadinwind?
Spectating is free along the shore of Lake Silvaplana. The competition area sits on the northern shore, and the Mulets sports centre runs as a festival village with music and lakeside energy between races. The full programme is published on the official Engadinwind website.
How do I get from Sils Maria to the event, and where should I watch?
The Engadin Bus and the car both take about ten minutes from Sils Maria to Silvaplana. By bike, the lakeside path reaches Silvaplana in around 20 minutes. On strong wind days you can already watch the sails from the Sils side of the lake, then wander over to the festival grounds for the finals.
Why stay at Hotel Schweizerhof during Engadinwind?
The hotel gives you the quiet side of the lakes during the loudest weeks of the summer. You can watch world-class racing in the afternoon, then return to Sils Maria for dinner at the Arvenstube or Restaurant Vuolp d'Or and a still evening by the water. As a certified Swiss Bike Hotel with e-bike rental, it makes the lakeside ride to Silvaplana easy.