Travel Guide

St. Moritz

Switzerland

Best time to go: December–March, July–September

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Sights

  • Lake St. Moritz – Frozen in winter and home to horse races on ice.
  • Muottas Muragl – A funicular to views over the Engadine lakes.
  • Corviglia – The ski area above town with sunny terraces.
  • Segantini Museum – Alpine paintings by Giovanni Segantini.
  • Diavolezza – Views of Piz Bernina and the Morteratsch Glacier.
  • Leaning Tower – The leaning church tower above the village.

Food & nightlife

  • Engadine nut tart – The speciality of Engadine pastry shops.
  • Pizzoccheri – Buckwheat pasta with cabbage and cheese.
  • Afternoon tea at a grand hotel – Tea and cake in a historic hotel.
  • Mountain restaurant with a view – Lunch on a terrace above the lakes.

Day trips

  • Bernina Express – Over the Bernina Pass to Tirano in Italy.
  • Sils and Val Fex – Lakeshores, the Nietzsche House and a car-free valley.
  • Morteratsch Glacier – A glacier trail with signs showing the ice's retreat.

Good to know

When to go
December–March, July–September
Getting around
Rhaetian Railway over the Albula line; buses and mountain railways in the Engadine.
Tipping
Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
Power
Plug type J/C, 230 V.
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)

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