St. Moritz travel guide

Switzerland

The birthplace of Alpine winter tourism, glittering above the Engadine valley.

St. Moritz is one of the most luxurious ski resorts in Switzerland, its dining scene ranging from La Coupole's Matsuhisa, helmed by star chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa serving imaginative Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, to Da Vittorio's two-Michelin-starred Italian cooking within the Carlton

St. Moritz — TL;DR

St. Moritz is one of the most luxurious ski resorts in Switzerland, its dining scene ranging from La Coupole's Matsuhisa, helmed by star chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa serving imaginative Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, to Da Vittorio's two-Michelin-starred Italian cooking within the Carlton

St. Moritz at a glance

• What are the best things to do in St. Moritz? Balance one or two headline sights with unhurried time in the neighbourhoods highlighted in this guide — that mix is what makes a St.
• How many days do you need in St. Moritz? Three to four full days is the sweet spot for a first visit to St.
• When is the best time to visit St. Moritz? December to March for winter sports and the classic Alpine season, or July to September for hiking and lake activities.
• Where should I stay in St. Moritz for the first time? First-time visitors do best in one of the walkable central neighbourhoods covered in the Where to Stay section of this guide — the ones that put you within a short walk of dinner and public transport.
• How do you get around St. Moritz? St.

St. Moritz overview

• December to March for winter sports and the classic Alpine season, or July to September for hiking and lake activities.
• St. Moritz's village centre is compact and walkable, with funiculars and cable cars connecting to the surrounding ski slopes.
• Swiss Franc (CHF)
• French, German or Italian depending on the canton. English is widely spoken.
• CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
• St. Moritz's dining scene continues pushing beyond classic Alpine cuisine, with Neora bringing the first modern Greek restaurant to the Engadine and King's Social House, the oldest nightclub in Switzerland, reopened by Jason Atherton as a sophisticated restaurant, bar, and nightclub concept.

Where to eat, drink & do in St. Moritz

St. Moritz neighborhoods

• Village centre The heart of St. Moritz, home to Badrutt's Palace and the main shopping district.
• Corviglia ski resort area The mountainside ski resort area above the village.
• Lake St. Moritz shore The lakeside area, home to serene dining settings.

Practical info for St. Moritz

• Getting around in St. Moritz? St. Moritz's village centre is compact and walkable, with funiculars and cable cars connecting to the surrounding ski slopes.
• When to go in St. Moritz? December to March for winter sports and the classic Alpine season, or July to September for hiking and lake activities.
• What's changing now in St. Moritz? St. Moritz's dining scene continues pushing beyond classic Alpine cuisine, with Neora bringing the first modern Greek restaurant to the Engadine and King's Social House, the oldest nightclub in Switzerland, reopened by Jason Atherton as a s
• Seek out Trutz slopeside restaurant in St. Moritz? Serves authentic Swiss food including Grison barley soup and local streusel cake on the slopes, away from the village's grand hotel dining rooms.
• Base yourself in Village centre in St. Moritz? The heart of St. Moritz, home to Badrutt's Palace and the main shopping district. Known for luxury shopping, grand hotels.

Frequently asked questions about St. Moritz

• What are the best things to do in St. Moritz? Balance one or two headline sights with unhurried time in the neighbourhoods highlighted in this guide — that mix is what makes a St. Moritz trip feel like more than a checklist. Book any high-demand entries in advance, keep evenings loose for a proper dinner, and leave at least one afternoon completely unplanned for the small discoveries St. Moritz tends to reward.
• How many days do you need in St. Moritz? Three to four full days is the sweet spot for a first visit to St. Moritz — enough to cover the main neighbourhoods on foot, sit down for two or three proper meals, and still keep a day for a nearby day-trip or a slow morning. Extend to five or six days if you plan to combine the city with the surrounding region.
• When is the best time to visit St. Moritz? December to March for winter sports and the classic Alpine season, or July to September for hiking and lake activities.
• Where should I stay in St. Moritz for the first time? First-time visitors do best in one of the walkable central neighbourhoods covered in the Where to Stay section of this guide — the ones that put you within a short walk of dinner and public transport. Avoid staying next to the main transit hubs unless convenience trumps atmosphere for your trip.
• How do you get around St. Moritz? St. Moritz rewards visitors who mix walking with the local public transport network. Rideshare and taxis fill the gaps for late-night moves or trips outside the centre.

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