Holiday in St. Moritz

What makes St. Moritz special as a destination?

St. Moritz is the epitome of luxury winter sports and is considered the birthplace of alpine winter tourism. Since 1864, when hotelier Johannes Badrutt persuaded English summer guests to stay in winter with a bet, this Engadin mountain village at 1,822 meters has developed into the most glamorous winter destination in the world. The Olympic Winter Games were held here twice (1928 and 1948), and the name St. Moritz is now a globally protected brand that stands for exclusivity, snow, and a champagne atmosphere. The Corviglia-Marguns-Piz Nair ski area offers 155 kilometers of slopes with perfectly groomed runs and a panorama that stretches from the Bernina group to the Engadin lakes. The "Corvatsch Freeride" slope and the Diavolezza area attract freeriders with powder slopes and glacier descents. But St. Moritz is much more than just skiing: Polo on the frozen lake, horse racing on ice (White Turf), bobsled runs on the only natural bobsled track in the world (Olympia Bob Run), and cricket tournaments in the snow make winter a major social event. In summer, St. Moritz transforms into a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, and water sports enthusiasts. The famous Maloja wind makes Lake Silvaplana the highest kite spot in Europe. The Segantini hut, the Muottas Muragl high-altitude hike, and the Philosopher's Path at Lake Sils offer alpine experiences without the crowds. The Rhaetian Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, spectacularly connects St. Moritz with Ticino over the Bernina Pass. The segment Hotel Badrutt’s Palace, Kulm Hotel, and Suvretta House are among the most legendary establishments in the hospitality industry. St. Moritz is not an ordinary ski destination — it is a way of life at 1,822 meters.