Switzerland · Graubünden
St Moritz and the Engadine travel guide
Glamour, frozen lakes and the Bernina Express
St Moritz and its lake. Photo: Travelleronthego49, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
St Moritz is the original winter resort, a glamorous town on a lake in the Engadine valley, with sunny skiing, horse racing on the frozen lake and the Cresta Run toboggan.
In summer the valley's lakes and larch forests are perfect for hiking, and the Bernina Express and Glacier Express railways start here.
What St Moritz is known for
- Sunny skiing
Famously bright winters.
- Bernina Express
Over the Alps to Italy.
- Frozen lake
Polo and horse racing on ice.
- Glamour
The original winter resort.
Top things to do in St Moritz and the Engadine
Where to stay in St Moritz and the Engadine
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Best time to visit St Moritz and the Engadine
Best value: Apr, Jun, Sep. December to March for skiing; July to September for hiking and lakes.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 1h 45m from London to ZRH, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?
Trains from Zurich take about 3.5 hours. Buses link the valley villages.
Good to know
- Hotel guests often get a free lift pass in summer.
- Book Glacier Express seats ahead.
- Bring sunglasses: the light is strong.
St Moritz and the Engadine FAQ
Is St Moritz only for the rich?
No: Pontresina and trains make it more affordable.
Bernina or Glacier Express?
Bernina for drama in a few hours, Glacier for a full day.
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