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St. Moritz
About St. Moritz
St. Moritz is a high Alpine resort in the Engadin valley of Graubünden, in south-eastern Switzerland, set beside a lake at around 1,800 metres. It developed as a spa and then as one of the birthplaces of winter tourism, and it hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948.
In winter, the Corviglia ski area, the frozen Lake St. Moritz, which hosts events such as horse racing on the ice, and the historic bobsleigh run attract visitors. In summer, the Engadin lakes, hiking trails and mountain railways such as the Muottas Muragl funicular and the cable cars at Diavolezza offer wide views of glaciers and peaks.
Two to three nights allows time for the village, a mountain excursion and a scenic rail journey. St. Moritz is a terminus of the Glacier Express to Zermatt, a journey of about eight hours, and lies on the route of the Bernina Express over the Bernina Pass to Tirano in Italy. Both routes use the Rhaetian Railway lines, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For Indian groups, a ride on the Bernina or Glacier Express is often a highlight of a Swiss itinerary.
Practical Information
Useful to know before your group arrives in St. Moritz.
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At high altitude, St. Moritz has cold winters with reliable snow and fresh, sunny summers. Temperatures can change quickly in the mountains.
- Winter (December–March): very cold, with highs around −2 to 2°C and nights often below −10°C.
- Spring (April–May): snow lingers into spring, and some facilities close between seasons.
- Summer (June–August): pleasant, with highs around 17–20°C and cool evenings.
- Autumn (September–November): crisp and often clear, turning cold by November.
Visit December to March for snow, or June to September for lakes and hiking. Pack thermals, gloves and a warm jacket in winter, layers year-round, plus sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Arriving: the usual gateway is Zurich Airport. St. Moritz is about three to three and a half hours by train, changing at Chur onto the Rhaetian Railway through the Albula valley.
- Scenic trains: the Glacier Express (to Zermatt) and Bernina Express (to Tirano) need seat reservations in addition to a ticket or Swiss Travel Pass, and book up early in peak season.
- Getting around: local buses connect St. Moritz with nearby villages and lift stations, and the village centre is walkable, though hilly.
- Groups: coaches reach St. Moritz over mountain passes, so allow extra time in winter, when snow can slow road travel.
Mobile data: for Indian travellers, an eSIM or a European data plan bought before travel usually costs much less than Indian international roaming packs. Switzerland is not in the EU, so an EU plan may not cover it; check that the eSIM includes Switzerland. Local prepaid SIMs are sold at shops and the airport; a passport is needed at purchase.
Wi-Fi: free Wi-Fi is common in hotels and cafés.
Power: 230 V with Type C and J sockets. Indian Type D plugs do not fit, so bring a universal adapter.
Indian restaurants in St. Moritz are very few, if any. The nearest wider choice is in Chur, and Zurich has the most options. Groups usually arrange Indian or Jain meals in advance through the DMC with hotels, and carrying packed snacks for train journeys is a good idea.
Vegetarian dishes are generally available in hotels and restaurants. Jain meals are usually possible only on request in advance. Halal food is very limited in the resort.
Local dishes that suit vegetarians include pizzoccheri (buckwheat pasta with potatoes, cabbage and cheese), cheese fondue, raclette and rösti, and the Engadin nut cake makes a good sweet. Migros and Coop supermarkets stock snacks, fruit, milk and bread.
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Itineraries in Switzerland
None of our set itineraries includes an overnight stay in St. Moritz yet. These Switzerland itineraries can be adapted to include it.
