St. Moritz & Region
The number one for vacations in the mountains
St. Moritz is one of the most renowned
holiday resorts of the world. Chic, elegant and exclusive with
a pronouncedly cosmopolitan ambiance it is situated at 5624
ft (1856 m) above sea level, in the middle of the lake dotted
landscape of the Upper Engadine. The "dry, sparkling champagne
climate" has become legendary and the famous sun of St.
Moritz shines on an average of 322 days a year.
Our spa resort is located on the mountain side of the Engadine
facing south (at an altitude of 5624 ft). With its Romansh
heritage, its proximity to Italy and mostly German speaking
population St. Moritz is characterized by the influences from
three different cultures. It originally gained its significance
from its mineral springs, which had been known for their curative
effects for some 3,000 years already. Next to its picture book
location along and above the lake, St. Moritz offers an attractive
blend of nature, culture, sports, activity and quiet.
St. Moritz is the cradle of alpine winter tourism (1864)
and sports (1884). It set the stage for two Olympic Winter
Games and a great number of ski and bob championships. It was
at the hub of winter sports competitions again in 2003 when
hosting the Alpine Ski World Championship.
The sun of St. Moritz is more intense (southern exposure!),
the "champagne climate" dryer and the snow much more
likely to hold than anywhere else. These components, along
with the lakescape and valley groove of the Upper Engadine,
provide the background for a host of attractions which are
unique with regard to quality and diversity: alpine and nordic
cross-country skiing (marathon!), Cresta Run, Bob Run, horse
and greyhound races on the frozen lake, cricket, polo and golf
tournaments, olympic ski jump, Gourmet Festival, Snow & Symphony
(the music festival of St. Moritz) and many more in winter,
whereas in summer it is mountainbiking, inline skating, hiking,
wind surfing, ice skating, golfing, tennis, sailing, the National
Park - all of which is within easy reach.
The name "St. Moritz" has become so popular, that
it ended up registered as a trademark and internationally copyright
protected.
