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Before you go

Your trip to St. Moritz.

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How to get there

  • Aeroporto de Zurique (ZRH) Zurique · 200 km
  • St. Moritz 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

St. Moritz station, on the lakeshore below Dorf, is the terminus of the Albula and Bernina lines. From Chur the train takes about 2 h; from Zurich about 3 h 20 min, with a change in Chur. By car, the road from Chur climbs via the Passo do Julier. The most used airport is Zurich (ZRH), about 200 km away. Confirm before buying.

How many days

One day is enough for Dorf, the leaning tower, the Segantini Museum and a walk around the lake. Two days add Piz Nair or Muottas Muragl. With three days you can take the Bernina Express to Tirano (round trip), or go to Diavolezza with the Morteratsch trail.

When to go

From June to September the summer cable cars and hiking trails operate, with cool nights. From December to March the town lives off skiing, bobsledding and events on the frozen lake, with below-freezing temperatures and short days. April, May and November are quiet and many services are closed.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. Dorf, Bad and the lakeside walk are done on foot, and local buses connect the two parts. Trains go to Pontresina, Morteratsch, Diavolezza and Bergün, and buses to Silvaplana, Sils and Maloja.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in St. Moritz
  1. Morning
    Dorf and the leaning tower

    Walk through the center of St. Moritz Dorf to the Schiefer Turm on Via Brattas, and look at the lake from there.

  2. Afternoon
    Segantini Museum and Museum Engiadinais

    Walk down the slope to the Segantini Museum and continue to the Museum Engiadinais, a few minutes away.

  3. Late afternoon
    Walk around the lake

    Circle the St. Moritzersee via the lakeside path, passing the station and St. Moritz Bad.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in Dorf

    Have dinner in St. Moritz Dorf.

2 days in St. Moritz

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Piz Nair

    Take the funicular to Corviglia and the cable car to Piz Nair, at 3,057 m.

  2. Afternoon
    Hike down and leaning tower

    Hike down to Salastrains and St. Moritz Dorf and pass by the leaning tower.

  3. Late afternoon
    Segantini Museum

    Visit the Segantini Museum and walk along the lakeshore.

  4. Evening
    Dorf center

    Dinner in the center of St. Moritz Dorf.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Morteratsch

    Take the train to Morteratsch and hike to near the glacier tongue.

  2. Afternoon
    Pontresina

    Return by train to Pontresina and walk along Via Maistra to the church of Santa Maria.

  3. Late afternoon
    Muottas Muragl

    Go to Punt Muragl and take the funicular up to Muottas Muragl to see the valley at the end of the day.

  4. Evening
    Dinner up high

    Have dinner at Muottas Muragl and descend by funicular at night, in summer.

3 days in St. Moritz

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Center and tower

    Center of St. Moritz Dorf, Schiefer Turm and descent to the lakeshore.

  2. Afternoon
    Museums

    Segantini Museum and Museum Engiadinais, or the Mili Weber Museum by appointment.

  3. Late afternoon
    Lake and Lej da Staz

    Walk along the shore of the St. Moritzersee to the Lej da Staz.

  4. Evening
    Dorf

    Dinner in St. Moritz Dorf.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Bernina Express

    Board the Bernina Express in St. Moritz heading to Tirano, passing Ospizio Bernina and Alp Grüm.

  2. Afternoon
    Tirano and return

    Have lunch in Tirano, already in Italy, and return by train on the Bernina line, with a stop at Alp Grüm if time allows.

  3. Late afternoon
    Arrival in St. Moritz

    Disembark in St. Moritz and rest from the trip at the lakeshore.

  4. Evening
    Dinner

    Dinner in St. Moritz Bad or in Dorf.

Day 3

  1. Morning
    Diavolezza

    Take the train to Bernina Diavolezza and go up by cable car to 2,978 m; do the Glacier Experience trail.

  2. Afternoon
    Sils

    Return to St. Moritz and take the bus to Sils Maria, with the Nietzsche-Haus and the Chastè peninsula.

  3. Late afternoon
    Silsersee

    In summer, take the boat to Maloja and return by bus.

  4. Evening
    Last night

    Dinner in St. Moritz Dorf.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where to stay in St. Moritz: Dorf or Bad?

Dorf, on the slope, has the center, shops, restaurants and the funicular to Corviglia, close to the station. Bad, by the lake, is quieter and hosts the base of the Signal cable car. The two parts are a short walk from each other.

Is St. Moritz very cold?

The town is at 1,822 m. In the European winter, from December to February, temperatures often stay below zero. In summer days are mild and nights cool; bring warm clothing at any time of year.

What to do in St. Moritz on a rainy day?

Visit the Segantini Museum, the Museum Engiadinais and the Mili Weber Museum, or take a train trip on the Bernina or Albula line.

Can you go from St. Moritz to Tirano and return the same day?

Yes. The train on the Bernina line takes about 2 h 30 min each way, leaving time for lunch in Tirano. Bring your passport.

What language is spoken in St. Moritz?

Mainly German, with the Swiss-German dialect. Italian is also widely heard, and Romansh appears in place names. In tourism, English is common.

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