Village centre
St. Moritz, Switzerland
The heart of St. Moritz, home to Badrutt's Palace and the main shopping district.
Places in Village centre
- Da Vittorio, Carlton Hotel A two-Michelin-starred restaurant known for simple yet masterfully prepared Italian dishes with a serene lakeside setting.
- La Coupole – Matsuhisa Helmed by star chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, offering imaginative Japanese-Peruvian cuisine alongside a cocktail and sushi bar.
- Hanselmann A St. Moritz institution since the late 19th century, loved for its chocolates, pralines, and traditional Engadine nut cake.
- King's Social House Famed as the oldest nightclub in Switzerland, reopened as a restaurant, bar and nightclub concept by Jason Atherton with roaming international DJs.
- Polo Bar, Chesa Veglia A popular gathering place with cozy ambiance and a well-curated drink menu.
Practical notes for St. Moritz
- Best time to visit
- December to March for winter sports and the classic Alpine season, or July to September for hiking and lake activities.
- Getting around
- St. Moritz's village centre is compact and walkable, with funiculars and cable cars connecting to the surrounding ski slopes.
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Language
- French, German or Italian depending on the canton. English is widely spoken.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- 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.
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