St. Moritz is one of the most famous European mountain resorts and the place where the idea of winter recreation was born. It has twice hosted the Winter Olympics, and the local ski resort has approx. 350 km of slopes and excellent infrastructure.
The area of St. Moritz today was known in Roman times for its mineral springs. From the 18th century numerous patients came here looking for mountain air and the possibility of using mineral waters. However, a real breakthrough in the history of the town and world tourism was the year 1864, when Johannes Badrutt built the first hotel here and began to promote it as a winter holiday destination.
Thanks to its location, St. Moritz boasts an average of 300 days of sunny weather a year. This creates perfect conditions for both summer and winter tourism. The resort has a well-deserved reputation of being exclusive and luxurious. Both in winter and summer, stars of world cinema and music, as well as politicians and the financial cream come here to relax. In winter, 350 km of ski slopes on 3 glaciers and excellent apres-ski facilities are available.
In summer, the surroundings of St. Moritz turn into a hiking and cycling center. Numerous trails allow you to reach the scenic peaks and mountain ridges as well as the surrounding lakes. The observation deck is eagerly visited, and climbers can enjoy climbing routes of varying difficulty. Communication with the higher points is provided by numerous mountain and cable cars, such as the St. Moritz-Chantarella or the Corviglia Piz Nair railway. The summer attractions of St. Moritz also include a lake with a water equipment rental, tennis courts, a golf course, horse riding centers, a year-round ice hall and horse-drawn carriages around the lake.
