Abstract: In a method according to the invention for controlling slip form pavers, it is intended to determine the positions of two reflectors arranged on the longitudinal beams of a machine frame by measuring means for position determination, in particular tacheometers, which are arranged at defined points in a reference terrain. From the position information and the measurement by means of two tilt sensors arranged on the machine frame, the positions of four points on the slip form paver or on the slip form paver screed are determined in the reference terrain. On the basis of a comparison of the determined actual positions of the four points with the required positions thereof, the slip form paver, and hence the installation height and position of the screed having a defined relationship with said slip form paver, are automatically controlled.