St. Moritz Travel Guide

Tourist 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 Reine Victoria
Hotel Reine Victoria
4 out of 5
Via Rosatsch 18, St. Moritz, GR
The price is AU$590 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$590
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in St. Moritz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and Ovaverva Pool and ...
"The hotel is amazing, pretty, good location and most of the staff very friendly and helpful. Would be nice to have better pillows."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Hotel Reine Victoria
Hotel Arte
Hotel Arte
3 out of 5
Via Tinus 7, St. Moritz, GR
The price is AU$462 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$462
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Moritz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (433 reviews)
"Hotel arte was good location for skiing and renting equipment. Dining options were plentiful. Breakfast included and had many options. Room was super comfortable. Loved our stay."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Hotel Arte
Languard
Languard
3 out of 5
Via Veglia 14, St. Moritz, GR
The price is AU$309 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$309
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in St. Moritz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (435 reviews)
"Beautiful view of the lake!"

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

Languard
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.
Townhouse N.9
Townhouse N.9
3 out of 5
9a Via Grevas, St. Moritz, GR
Stay at this 3-star apartment in St. Moritz. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and San Karl St. Moritz-Bad Church are located nearby.
4/10 (1 review)
Below average place
"This place is about 20 minutes from city center, not far from the lake. There is a Lidi supermarket at the ground floor. Watch out - the room lacks some of the basic necessities, not even a box of tissues. The electric stove does not work in the room, so we just eat out. We have been to a few different ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sep. 2024

Townhouse N.9
Townhouse N.26
Townhouse N.26
3 out of 5
26 Via Surpunt, St. Moritz, GR
Stay at this 3-star apartment in St. Moritz. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and San Karl St. Moritz-Bad Church are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (11 reviews)
Wouldn't recommend
"On the positive the room was clean, the bed comfortable, nice bathroom and came with a kitchen. It's situated directly across the lake from the train station with great walks starting just along the street. It wasn't so good on the little things that you would normally expect; no hand soap, face ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2024

Townhouse N.26
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
Stay at this apartment in St. Moritz. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and ...
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 13 Mar. 2025

Beautiful luxury apartment in the center of St. Moritz with private parking
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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

One of the most beautiful places I have ever had the pleasure of visiting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely village with excellent shopping