St. Moritz — Where to Stay, Eat & Explore
St. Moritz invented the alpine luxury holiday in 1864 and has never relinquished its crown.
The birthplace of winter tourism
St. Moritz invented the alpine luxury holiday in 1864 and has never relinquished its crown. Badrutt's Palace, Suvretta House, and the Carlton — perched above a frozen lake at 1,800 meters — offer a winter experience that Courchevel and Aspen aspire to but never quite match.
St. Moritz at a glance
- Region: Swiss Alps
- Best time to visit: December–March for skiing; January–February for frozen lake events; July–August for summer hiking
- Climate: Alpine, -15–20°C depending on season
- Currency: Swiss Franc
Why St. Moritz earns its reputation
- Badrutt's Palace — the legendary hotel where winter tourism was literally invented on a bet
- 300 days of sunshine per year — the Engadin valley is Switzerland's sunniest alpine region
- Polo on frozen lake, Cresta Run bobsled, and White Turf horse racing on ice
- Suvretta House — old-money discretion in a family-run mountain palace
Defining experiences in St. Moritz
Cresta Run
The world's oldest toboggan run — an invitation-only thrill since 1885.
Snow Polo World Cup
VIP hospitality at the world's premier snow polo tournament on a frozen lake.
Helicopter Skiing
Drop into untouched powder on private runs accessible only by helicopter.
Bernina Express
UNESCO-listed rail journey through glaciers and Alpine passes to Tirano.
Gourmet Mountain Dining
Lunch at Muottas Muragl — Michelin-quality cuisine at 2,456 meters.
A sample St. Moritz itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Badrutt's Palace, afternoon skiing Corviglia, fondue dinner
- Day 2: Heli-skiing morning, spa afternoon, palace dinner
- Day 3: Frozen lake activities (polo/skating), Bernina Express excursion
- Day 4: Cross-country skiing, mountain restaurant lunch, evening at King's Club
- Day 5: Final morning on slopes, departure
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