Things to Do in St. Moritz

1. Enjoy a morning visit to Lake Staz: Lake Staz is one of the best places in St Moritz for swimming. A morning dip in the Lake is one of the most relaxing things to do in St Moritz in June. During summers the water in the lake is a comfortable 20°C and perfect for an early morning swim.

The area around the lake is simply spectacular in the mornings where you can enjoy a relaxing workout or some quiet time. You can also indulge in various water sports activities that are offered here.

Location: Engadin valley, Grisons, Switzerland

Timings: Open 24 hours

2. Ride the funicular to the top of Muottas Muragl: There are some things to do in St Moritz that makes your trip truly memorable and one such example is taking in the view from the summit of the Muottas Muragl. The way to get to Muottas Muragl is equally exciting as you will be boarding the funicular railway to the top.

Take in the magnificent surrounding views while enjoying the ride to the summit. Once you reach the top, you are treated to a breathtaking view of the wonderful landscape of St Moritz and Upper Engadin lakes and the countryside.

Location: Graubünden, Switzerland

Price:
- Adults 18+ INR 2700
- Teens (13 - 17) INR 1804
- Children (6 -12) INR 920

Timings: December to April and June to October, 7:45 am-11:00 pm, every 30 minutes

3. Explore the architectural splendor of St Moritz: St Moritz is not only about the scenery and landscape. Take some time from your trip to enjoy the various architectural wonders that this resort town has developed over the years. They range from rustic charm to cosmopolitan chic.

Some of the finest examples are Suvretta House, Badrutt's Palace Hotel with its tower, the Chesa Futura, Kulm Country Club, The Murezzan, Quattro Bar a mountain-top bar, Parkhaus Serletta, St Moritz Design Gallery, Alp Serlas, The Leaning Tower, Church of Santa Maria and many more. Going on a tour of this quaint town will surely be a delight. Taking a leisurely walk across town is one of the most interesting things to do in St Moritz in June.

Location: St Moritz, Switzerland.

4. Drive a classic car as you cross the Resort town of St Moritz: If you love vintage cars then this is one of the most fascinating things to do in St Moritz Switzerland in October. You can take your pick of a vintage classic car and drive down the Alpine Pass. Some of the most prestigious car brands are available for renting here, such as Audi, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, Range Rover, Bentley, BMW and Rolls Royce.

Location: St Moritz, Switzerland

Price: Starting at INR 12500 per day

5. Visit the St Moritz casino: Visiting the highest casino in Switzerland which is located at 1850 meters above sea level should definitely be in your bucket list of things to do in St Moritz. The St Moritz Casino is directly connected to the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains. You can gamble your night away, trying your luck at American Roulette, Texas Poker, Black Jack, slot machines and many others.

Location: Via Mezdi 29, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland

Timings: 8 pm to 4 am

6. Indulge in a luxurious high tea at Badrutt's Palace Hotel: St Moritz observes the age-old British tradition of high tea very passionately and you can savour the best of this tradition at the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel. A selection of the finest teas is served along with some exquisite guilty pleasures such as the Engadin walnut tart, biscuits, scones with jam and cream, cupcakes, finger sandwiches and lots more. Moreover, the ambiance adds a royal touch to the whole experience making this activity one of the most enchanting things to do in St Moritz.

Location: Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland

Price: Starting at INR 3000 per person

Timings: 3 pm to 6 pm

7. Visit the famous Segantini Museum: The Segantini Museum was built in honour of the famous Swiss artist Giovanni Segantini. The Museum houses the largest collection of some of the finest works by the artist and is well worth the visit, especially if you are an art connoisseur.

Location: Via Somplaz 30, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland

Prices: INR 800

Timings: 10 am to 6 pm

8. Take a hike to a glacier- Morteratsch glacier
This is one of the best things to do in St Moritz in June. The hike will take you to Morteratsch on the wide dirt trail with gravel and gentle slopes. It is ideal for all age groups, even children as the trail itself are only about 5 km one way. The route is a picturesque one with mountain streams, wildflowers, and amazing views.

Location:Morteratsch, 7504 Pontresina, Switzerland

9. Ride the Bernina Express: The Bernina Express runs from Chur to Tirano and you can board it from St Moritz to travel on either side while enjoying the panoramic views of the Bernina range. In order to enjoy the scenic views book one of the panoramic carriages with wide screens. A train ride with spectacular scenery is one of the best things to do in St Moritz Switzerland in October.

Price: INR 800 in winter and INR 1000 in Summer

10. Go Bobsledding: Experience bobsledding in St Moritz’s oldest track at the St. Moritz-Celerina Olympic Bobrun. The track is about 1.7 km long and it is the only naturally refrigerated bob-run in the world. This is one of the most exciting things to do in St Moritz to truly experience the Winter Olympics experience first hand.

Location: Plaza Gunter Sachs, Via Maistra 54, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland

Timing: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

1. Hiking in Hahnensee: The Corvatsch Hahnensee trail is an easy path along a beautiful forest stretch. The hike takes about an hour and a half of total blissful scenery. You can choose between the two routes - one from Quellenberg which is about 1920 meters and another from Johannisberg which is about 2002 meters. You can get to witness the mesmerizing views of the magnanimous peaks from here.

2. Skiing: Skiing is one of the most popular and exciting things to do in St Moritz Switzerland in October. As St. Moritz offers one of the best terrains for skiing with long runs, numerous skiers and adventure lovers visit the village. You may be a beginner or an expert, there are numerous opportunities for all. Visit the Corviglia Snow Park which offers numerous thrilling slopes of all difficulty levels for skiing

3. Visit Corviglia: One of the popular things to do in St. Moritz is to visit Corviglia. Located at a distance of 2 kilometres from St. Moritz Dorf, Corviglia has sweeping alpine views that leave people mesmerized. Take in the magnificent view of the heavenly terrain here by riding a cabin cable car which is one of the most popular things to do in St Moritz in June.

4. Glacier Express: Another popular thing to do in St. Moritz is riding the Glacier Express that travels from St. Moritz to Zermatt. It passes through magnificent landscapes, valleys, 91 tunnels, and numerous bridges.

There are numerous things to do in St. Moritz at night for the tourists who love to explore the nightlife.

1. Go skiing under the moonlight: Every Friday night, during winters, when the skiing time is high, the runs are open to all at 7 pm at Corvatsch, an 111,000 feet peak. The place looks mesmerizing and dream-like under the glittering lights of the moonlight. You can ski or just enjoy the scenic beauty.

2. Go dancing at the famous Dracula Club: The Dracula Club is one of the most exclusive clubs in St Moritz frequented by the rich and famous from all over the world. If you are visiting St Moritz in summer then do not miss out on the Festival Da Jazz which is held in this Club.

3. Indulge in some of the finest whiskeys at Devil’s Place: If you are looking forward to savoring some of the finest drinks here, then you must visit The Devil’s Place. It has the world’s largest collection of Whiskey with more than 2,500 varieties to choose from.

4. Go ice skating at the Kulm Country Club: Designed by Norman Foster, the Kulm Country Club is one of the major attractions of St. Moritz that you can visit at night. It has a restaurant on its terrace, delicious food, a lounge, and an ice skating rink.

5. Enjoy a nighttime visit to the Segantini Museum: If you have an eye for art then you must visit the Segantini Museum. It has many paintings by Giovanni Segantini who is considered to be one of the excellent artists from the 19th century.

Host to many high delegates and tourists from all over the world, St. Moritz is home to numerous luxury hotels.

1. Suvretta House
Considered to be one of the posh hotels in St. Moritz, Suvretta House is located amidst the Alpine mountains and has a spectacular view of the Upper Engadine. It has its private ski centre, luxury boutiques, pools, saunas, and spas as well. With wonderful taste in furniture, beddings and decor, the Suvretta House is one of the best stay options during your holiday.

2. Badrutt’s Palace
Located on the banks of Lake St. Moritz, Badrutt’s Palace is one of the most eloquent hotels in Europe. With beautiful scenic beauty and fine taste in upholstery, Badrutt’s Palace is truly glamorous. It has exquisite rooms with an artistic ambience accompanied by a spa, pools, restaurants, and bars.

3. Carlton Hotel
With accommodation in 60 suites and penthouses, the Carlton Hotel is one of the deluxe luxury hotels in St. Moritz. Its interiors were designed by Carlo Rampazzi, one of the eminent interior designers.

It is one of the largest hotels in the town that offers the views of St. Moritz Lake from all of its rooms. With all modern technologies and marble baths, it is surely the best stay option to consider.

Although famous for its ski resorts, there are numerous things to do in St. Moritz other than skiing.

1. Winter Polo: Winter Polo is one of the iconic games that you can take part in at St. Moritz. During winters, St. Moritz Lake gets all frozen up and the thick sheet of ice is used to play polo on. It is also one of the popular things to do in St. Moritz Switzerland in October.

2. Hiking: With numerous mountain peaks and cliffs that offer a magnificent view of the Alps, St. Moritz is famous for its Hiking trails as well. Corviglia and Piz Nair are some of the popular hiking spots in St. Moritz.

3. Horse Racing: If you are interested in watching horse racing and have always wanted to bet on them, you can do that in St. Moritz. The White Turf Racing Association offers one of the largest horse racing courts and is a renowned event among the visitors.

4. Segantini Museum: You can visit the renowned Segantini Museum to witness the great artworks by the italian painter, Giovanni Segantini.

5. Ice Run: Ice Run is one of the most popular things to do in St. Moritz. Cresta Run is an ice skeleton racing track in St. Moritz and you can indulge in an adrenaline pumping sledge race here along with skeleton bobsledding.

Shopping is one of the most fascinating thing to do in St Moritz and here is a list of some of the best buys from this resort town

1. Swiss Chocolates: A trip to any destination in Switzerland is never complete without buying the famous rich and creamy Swiss Chocolates. The best places to buy them are Läderach, Hauser and Bäckerei & Confiserie Hanselmann in Via Serlas and Via Maistra.

2. Swiss watches: The Swiss are famous worldwide for their watches and some of the best places to buy these from is Bijouterie Scherbel in Via Maistra. They showcase a massive collection of high-end watches such as Omega, Tissot, Longines and other brands.

3. Trinkets and souvenirs: Via Brattas is one of the best places in St Moritz to go shopping for souvenirs, trinkets, metal rings, cosmetics, perfumes, jewellery and winter wear.

4. Designer items: Via Serlas and Via Maistra are some of the best places in St Moritz to go shopping for designer clothes, bags and other luxury items. Renowned brands such as Ralph Lauren, Chanel’s, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, Lamm Cashmere and other luxury brands have their exclusive stores along these streets.

5. Swiss Knives: A Swiss army knife has always been a fascinating item that everyone wants to own. The best places to buy these from in St Moritz are the general stores or departmental stores such as Coop Supermarkets. They have these knives in all forms and sizes.

You can reach St. Moritz by air. The nearest airport from the town is Milan Bergamo Airport located at a distance of 93 kilometres away. You can also board the Glacier Express that travels through the cantons of Valais, Uri and Graubunden which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-covered mountains.

The best time to plan a visit to St Moritz is from December to April. The landscape during this time is absolutely stunning with the whole terrain covered in fluffy white snow. However, St. Moritz is equally worth visiting in both summer and winter months. There are numerous things to do in St. Moritz Switzerland in October and the following winter months.