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St. Moritz is a world-class Alpine resort in Switzerland's Graubünden canton, famed for its luxury ski slopes and mineral-rich thermal springs. Host of two Winter Olympics, it boasts a unique champagne climate (dry and sunny). The Engadine Valley culture and five-star hospitality make it a haven for European aristocracy.
Visit the frozen Lake St. Moritz for winter skating or summer boating. Ride the UNESCO-listed Bernina Express through alpine passes. The Segantini Museum showcases mountain paintings, while Engadine dairy farms demonstrate traditional cheese-making. Don't miss jazz nights at Badrutt's Palace Hotel.
Try signature Engadine nut cake and air-dried beef (Bündnerfleisch). Pizzoccheri (buckwheat pasta) with melted cheese is a local staple. Upscale restaurants like Dal Mulin serve truffle ravioli, while Chesa Veglia offers authentic fondue. Sip the iconic St. Moritz mulled wine in winter.
Most town attractions are walkable, but mountain areas require PostBus (yellow buses). Trains connect to Zurich/Milan—book Bernina Express in advance. Taxis are expensive (base fare 12 CHF). Use SBB Mobile APP for schedules. Winter driving mandates snow chains; some roads are transit-only.
December-March is ski season (Christmas prices double), April offers quieter snowmelt period. Summer hiking peaks June-September, while October showcases golden larch trees. Note: High altitude (1,856m) causes 15°C daily temperature swings.
German/Romansh are official languages; English widely spoken. Free town-wide WiFi (network "St.Moritz"). Swiss Francs only; credit cards accepted but cash needed for markets. Emergency: dial 144; mountain rescue requires Rega membership (40 CHF/year). Pharmacies marked "Apotheke"; ski clinic on Via Maistra. Voltage 230V, Type J plugs.