St. Moritz

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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 $364 per night from May 25 to May 26
$364
includes taxes & fees
$343 per night
May 25 - May 26
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (425 reviews)
"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 Feb 9, 2025

Hotel Reine Victoria
Hotel Arte
Hotel Arte
3 out of 5
Via Tinus 7, St. Moritz, GR
The price is $296 per night from May 13 to May 14
$296
includes taxes & fees
$285 per night
May 13 - May 14
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 Mar 22, 2025

Hotel Arte
Languard
Languard
3 out of 5
Via Veglia 14, St. Moritz, GR
The price is $213 per night from May 9 to May 10
$213
includes taxes & fees
$198 per night
May 9 - May 10
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 Apr 27, 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 Sep 25, 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 Sep 8, 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 ...
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
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
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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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