St. Moritz — Cost

cost guide for St. Moritz luxury travel.

The honest answer to what a world-class St. Moritz experience costs — from ultra-luxury to accessible premium. We believe in transparency, because informed travelers make better decisions.

Pricing Breakdown

What to expect at every level of luxury, from premium to ultra-exclusive.

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 practical detail

• Region: Swiss Alps
• Typical spend in St. Moritz: $8,000–$45,000+ per couple per week
• 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

What sets St. Moritz apart

• 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

Cost & Pricing highlights 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.

How a St. Moritz trip is usually structured

• 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

Published by Peters Signature Travel.