St. Moritz

Travel Guide

Lake St. Moritz
Lake St. Moritz
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St. Moritz
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This chic mountain resort has miles of superb skiing and hiking trails, golf, thermal spas and luxury shopping encompassed by a backdrop of majestic Alpine scenery.

St. Moritz is famous for being one of the birthplaces of Alpine tourism in Switzerland. Its stunning lakeside setting and snow-capped mountains have been attracting the rich and famous since the 1860s. Ski, hike, bike, swim and play golf amid the area’s unspoiled nature. Dine at award-winning restaurants, visit stimulating museums and shop at luxury retail outlets.

St. Moritz’s town sits on the northern shores of the glistening Lake St. Moritz. Spot a mix of traditional Alpine-style houses and contemporary architecture such as the Chesa Futura. Browse the boutiques and high-end retailers on Via Serlas. Visit galleries and museums, including the Berry Museum, Engandiner Museum and Segantini Museum.

Walk around crystalline Lake St. Moritz and admire the town’s striking scenery. Go boating in summer and ice-skating in winter. Take a short hike through pine forests to Lake Staz, a great place to swim during warmer months.

Ride the cable cars and funiculars to mountain peaks, where endless miles of hiking and skiing trails await. Ski, snowboard, snowshoe and toboggan on the perfectly groomed pistes of Corviglia Ski Resort and Diavolezza Ski Resort. Feel on top of the world as you explore the panoramic trails around Muottas Muragl and Corvatsch Peak.

Golf enthusiasts have the chance to play at five courses in the Engadin Valley. Among these are Golf Engadin St. Moritz and the 9-hole Kulmpark St. Moritz. Rejuvenate the body at the therapeutic pools of St. Moritz Bäder.

Discover St. Moritz’s culinary scene. Try local dishes, including capuns (meat and dumplings wrapped in chard leaves) and Engadin nusstorte (nut cake), at restaurants featured in the Gault Millau guide. Sample whiskies from a collection of 2,500 varieties at Devil’s Place. Hike the Via Gastronomica, which combines food with unparalleled views.

St. Moritz is about a 3-hour drive from Zurich and getting here is a memorable experience. Catch the Bernina Express or the Glacier Express, two scenic train journeys that include traveling high on the mountainsides. Upon arrival, reach the town center via The St. Moritz Design Gallery, a pedestrianized exhibition space.

Hotel Piz

Hotel Piz

3 out of 5
Via Dal Bagn 6 St. Moritz GR
The price is ¥48,404 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
¥48,404
¥51,421 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this ski hotel in St. Moritz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and San Karl St. Moritz-Bad ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (311 reviews)
Nice place. Good breakfast!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Hotel Piz
Hotel Waldhaus am See

Hotel Waldhaus am See

3.5 out of 5
Via Dim Lej 6 St. Moritz GR
The price is ¥62,502 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
¥62,502
¥66,064 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in St. Moritz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
The best views and very close to the station.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Hotel Waldhaus am See
Hotel GRACE LA MARGNA ST MORITZ

Hotel GRACE LA MARGNA ST MORITZ

5 out of 5
5 Via Serlas St. Moritz GR
The price is ¥185,709 per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
¥185,709
¥194,698 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in St. Moritz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Beautiful place to stay & wonderful people that work there. Thank you, everyone!

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Hotel GRACE LA MARGNA ST MORITZ
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Silver Apartments St Moritz

Silver Apartments St Moritz

2 out of 5
6 Via dal Bagn St. Moritz GR
Stay at this aparthotel in St. Moritz. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and San ...
Silver Apartments St Moritz
Beautiful luxury apartment in the center of St. Moritz with private parking

Beautiful luxury apartment in the center of St. Moritz with private parking

St. Moritz Zh
Stay at this apartment in St. Moritz. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Great location in St Moritz
My wife and daughter stayed with me for a nice ski trip to St Moritz. The condo is very nice, new and modern. The only negatives were the property manager speaks very little English, so communication was tough and slow to respond. As in an earlier review we couldn't get the TV to work and the check ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Beautiful luxury apartment in the center of St. Moritz with private parking
Chalet 3bedr with parking in St Moritz

Chalet 3bedr with parking in St Moritz

Saint Moritz Grisons
Book a stay at this ski apartment in St. Moritz. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and Ovaverva ...
Chalet 3bedr with parking in St Moritz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of St. Moritz

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

nancyj

take the trip up to the panoramic restaurant .... you wont be disappointed! easy to get to by bus, then funicular.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 days in St. Moritz and enjoyed every things about it. However, Taxi fare is very expensive.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Would highly recommend to others.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Place where you would love to come back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is one of Earths Heavenly creations. Thank you Mother Nature!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The hike is amazing! Went to the Heidi Hutt and the Heidi trail and you can really get a feel of what Switzerland is like by walking around the area.

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