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Sport · St. Moritz, Grisões
Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina
Natural-ice bobsleigh track of 1,722 m between St. Moritz and Celerina, rebuilt each winter. It hosted the Olympic events in 1928 and 1948 and offers rides with a pilot.
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About Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina
The Olympia Bob Run links St. Moritz to Celerina over 1.722 m of track, with 130 m of vertical drop and curves named Snake and Horse Shoe. It opened in 1904 and hosted the bobsleigh events at the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympic Games.
The track is entirely natural ice. Every winter a team rebuilds it in about three weeks, using snow and water, on the same layout. That means the season depends on cold weather and usually runs from late December to early March.
Visitors can ride down as passengers in a four-person bob driven by a pilot — the bob taxi — by reservation. Those who don't want to descend can watch training sessions and races along the track.
Nearby is the Cresta Run, a natural-ice track of about 1.2 km created at the end of the 19th century, where riders go headfirst on a skeleton-type sled. It is run by a private club, the St. Moritz Tobogganing Club.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Allow half a day for the bob taxi descent, including instruction, waiting time, and transfer.
Best time
At the height of winter, from January to February, when the ice is usually at its firmest. The season typically runs from late December to early March, depending on the cold.
How to get there
The start is on the northern side of St. Moritz Dorf, about a 15-minute walk from the center. The finish is in Celerina, which has a train station; a return transfer to the start is provided for those who take the bob taxi.
Tip
Bob taxi spots are limited: book as soon as the season opens. Check passenger requirements when making your reservation.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina
Can a tourist go down the St. Moritz bobsled track?
Yes, as a passenger in a bob-taxi driven by a pilot, by reservation, during the winter season.
When is the bobsled track in operation?
In winter, generally from late December to early March. Being natural ice, it depends on the cold.
What is the Cresta Run?
A neighboring natural ice track where riders go headfirst on a skeleton-type sled. It is run by a private club.
Can you watch without going down?
Yes. Trainings and races can be watched from viewing points along the track.