Guide · Choosing a resort
Lech or St. Moritz?
Two great winter names and two very different weeks: the skiing, the setting, the journey and where to stay.
Switzerland / 46.49°N, 9.84°E
St. Moritz
The sunny high valley of the Engadin, host of two Winter Olympics.
In short
St. Moritz at a glance.
St. Moritz lies at about 1,800 m in the Upper Engadin, with Corviglia above the village and a frozen lake below it in deep winter.
- Region
- Graubünden, Switzerland
- Winter Olympics
- 1928 and 1948
- Nearest airports
- Zurich (about 3 hours); Engadin Airport in Samedan for private flights
- Best for
- Skiing with style, winter events on the lake
Who St. Moritz is for
Guests who want classic grand hotels, sunny pistes and a winter calendar full of events.
When to go to St. Moritz
Winter for skiing and the events on the frozen lake; summer for hiking, biking and the Engadin lakes.
How to get to St. Moritz
About three hours from Zurich by car or train. Private flights land at Engadin Airport in Samedan, a few minutes away.
Where to stay
Where to stay in St. Moritz.
We arrange hotels and chalets in St. Moritz on request. Tell us what you need and we suggest the right one for your group.
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