St. Moritz is one of the most famous holiday resorts in the world, has hosted two Winter Olympics and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its name is protected as a quality brand and stands for style, elegance and class worldwide.
Thanks to the Romansh language, the proximity to Italy and the predominantly German-speaking local population, three cultural areas come together in St. Moritz. The town owes its importance originally to its healing springs, which have been known for almost 3,500 years and were first mentioned in history in 1466 BC. St. Moritz was already visited by bathers during the summer in the Middle Ages. And yet: in 1830, only 200 residents lived in the town.
In addition to its beautiful location above and next to the lake, St. Moritz offers an attractive mix of nature, culture, sport, activity and peace. The pleasant harmony of the Upper Engadin landscape with around 90 mountain lakes, the famous "champagne climate" and the strong Engadin sun are what make the place so attractive.
The summer season may be a little less glamorous, but it attracts even more visitors from all over the world than the winter. All year round, St. Moritz is a guarantee of exceptional leisure and sports activities, cultural highlights, varied shopping opportunities and world-class events. There are also top-class hotels and excellent restaurants.
Together with the Upper Engadin lake landscape and valley culture, these elements form the framework of a range of activities that is unique in terms of quality and variety: Alpine and Nordic skiing, Cresta Run, Bob Run, horse racing and ice skating on the frozen lake, polo, cricket, golf and curling tournaments and gourmet festivals in winter. Mountain biking, hiking, windsurfing, music festivals, ice skating, golf, tennis, sailing, classic cars, opera, art and culture, national park in summer - all within a few minutes' radius.
The sun-drenched Alpine metropolis on the southern slope of the Alps has its own airport, Engadin Airport, and is the starting and destination point for the classic Glacier and Bernina Express trains. Thanks to the UNESCO-awarded Albula and Bernina routes of the Rhaetian Railway, St. Moritz is the only travel destination in the world that combines the two labels of Olympic Games and UNESCO.
Further information: www.stmoritz.com
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