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Switzerland · Upper Engadin, Switzerland
St. Moritz
St. Moritz, where winter holidays began.
Six grand hotels in the high Engadin valley, at 1,856 metres. Most of them close between seasons, so the dates matter as much as the room.
St. Moritz sits at 1,856 metres in the Upper Engadin, a high valley of frozen lakes and larch forest. In 1856 Johannes Badrutt took over the guesthouse that became the Kulm, and in 1864 he persuaded four English summer guests to come back for the winter. The town has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in 1928 and 1948, and in winter the frozen lake holds polo and horse racing.
The grand hotels here are seasonal. Most open from early December to late March and again for a short summer, and each sets its own dates. Pontresina, about 7 kilometres away, is quieter and keeps longer seasons. We list every hotel's published season on its page.
6 hotels
Where to stay in St. Moritz.
Know the city
Where to base yourself.
St. Moritz Dorf
The village on the hill above the lake. Badrutt's Palace, the Kulm and the Carlton.
St. Moritz Bad
Down by the lake, at the foot of the Signal cable car. Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski.
Champfèr side
West of the village, at the foot of the Suvretta slope. Suvretta House.
Pontresina
A quieter village where the Val Roseg opens, about 7 kilometres away. The Kronenhof.
St. Moritz in pictures
Photos courtesy of the hotels.
When to go
St. Moritz through the year.
- Janbest
- Febbest
- Marbest
- Aprquiet
- Mayquiet
- Jungood
- Julgood
- Auggood
- Sepquiet
- Octquiet
- Novquiet
- Decbest
Best · Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
The winter season. Skiing on Corviglia and Corvatsch, polo and horse racing on the frozen lake. Most grand hotels open from early December to late March.
Good · Jun, Jul, Aug
The short summer season. Walking, sailing, golf and the mountain railways. Some hotels open from June to early September.
Quieter · Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Between seasons. Most of the grand hotels in St. Moritz are closed. The Kronenhof in Pontresina stays open through the autumn.
Getting there
Arriving in St. Moritz.
Each hotel page lists its address, check-in times and the hotel's own transfer times.
Good to know
- Each grand hotel sets its own season dates. They are on every hotel page, from the hotel's official website.
- The village sits at 1,856 metres. Bring sun cream in winter and take the first day slowly.
- The Snow Polo World Cup is held on the frozen lake in January, and the White Turf horse races on Sundays in February.
- The Bernina and Glacier Express trains run through the Engadin on the Rhaetian Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage line.
Practical
Before you go.
- Getting there
- Zurich and Milan are around three hours by car. The train from Zurich takes about three hours, and the Bernina Express arrives over the Bernina pass. Engadin Airport at Samedan takes private and charter flights.
- When to go
- December to March for skiing on Corviglia and Corvatsch. Christmas, New Year and February are the busiest weeks. June to early September for walking, sailing and golf.
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF).
- Our tip
- Check the season dates before you plan. Most of the grand hotels are closed from April to June and from September to December.
Questions
St. Moritz, answered.
When are the St. Moritz hotels open?
Most open for winter from early December to late March, and for a short summer from June to early September. Dates differ by hotel, so check each hotel page.
Which hotel is closest to the slopes?
Suvretta House faces the Suvretta slope and the Corviglia area. Badrutt's Palace, the Kulm and the Carlton are in the village, a short ride from the Corviglia funicular.
How do I get to St. Moritz?
By car or train from Zurich in about three hours, or from Milan by car in about three hours. Private and charter flights land at Engadin Airport in Samedan.
Is St. Moritz good in summer?
Yes, for walking, sailing and golf. Some of the grand hotels open again from June, but the summer season is shorter than the winter one.
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