Your property in St Moritz
Luxurious apartments complete with modern gadgets and facilities, or large chalets and villas with outside space are among the property in St Moritz.
On the outskirts of St Moritz and in nearby Suvretta, some of the most sought-after stately homes in Switzerland occasionally come onto the market.
Inside Saint Moritz
Glamorous St Moritz has been frequented by royals and celebrities for more than 150 years and its allure shows no sign of waning.
The resort town, which has twice hosted the Winter Olympics, boasts exceptional skiing and limitless hiking trails during the summer, and a calendar of truly remarkable events on its frozen lake, including horse racing and snow polo.
But St Moritz appeals to those who prefer a more leisurely pace of life too, with designer boutiques on Via Serlas for unrivalled retail therapy, its host of Michelin-starred restaurants – six in all – and, of course, its mineral springs and spas.
Landscape
Elevated St Moritz, more than 1,800 metres above sea-level, has an exceptionally dry and sunny micro-climate, with an estimated 322 days of sunshine per year.
The town is surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, including Corviglia and Piz Nair, pristine lakes, such as St Moritzersee, and dense forests.
Education
St Moritz is perfect for families relocating to the area thanks to its excellent international schools.
The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, near St Moritz, is an internationally renowned boarding school that offers the International Baccalaureate, while the Hochalpines Institut is an international secondary school and sports academy in Ftan (roughly 57 kilometres away).
For further education, the University of St Gallen is nearest to St Moritz, however, universities in Lugano, Bern and Zurich are within a 3-4 hour drive.
Activities and Entertainment
St Moritz has no shortage of activities but it is predominantly a town obsessed with skiing and winter sports, having hosted two Winter Olympics, five Alpine Ski World Championships, and laying claim to 87 pistes that conform to World Cup quality.
Besides all forms of snow-based activities, including its famous cross-country ski trail, the Engadin’s lakes are perfect in the summer for kitesurfing or simply a quick dip, while the resort’s three golf courses, including Kulm Golf St Moritz, one of Europe’s highest golf courses, are peerless.
The resort is famed for its mineral springs and spas, making health and wellness a major preoccupation for anyone in St Moritz, and its enviable array of high-end boutiques are known the world over.
Art and Culture
St Moritz is a major player in the art world, with the Segantini Museum – dedicated to the painter Giovanni Segantini – housed in a stunning stone building listed as a Swiss World Heritage site being a prime example.
The multitude of other galleries and exhibitions show how the resort has provided inspiration to countless artists and writers, while its exceptional architecture ranges from traditional buildings, such as the fairytale Sevretta House, through to the Lord Norman Foster-designed Chesa Futura, or ‘House of the Future’.
And few towns host such truly remarkable events, with the St Moritz International White Turf Horse Race, which takes place on its frozen lake, and the town’s equally jaw-dropping Snow Polo World Cup, captivating audiences every year.
Food and Drink
Gastronomy in St Moritz is never short of absolute perfection, with 13 of its restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide (six of which are Michelin-starred).
With exceptional local produce and cuisine, many of the restaurants focus on traditional Alpine, country and Swiss cooking but several of the international resort’s eateries, including those at 1,800 metres and the dizzying 2,400 metres, take inspiration from French, Asian and Mediterranean cooking.
St Moritz benefits from being in the Graubünden wine region, with red Pinot Noir and white Pinot Gris making up most of its production. The town has a cluster of enticing bars and clubs where the best local wines and international brands are readily enjoyed.
Accessibility
The country’s efficient and well-connected high-speed rail network provides excellent access across the Graubünden canton, while the Bernina Express provides a stunning Alpine rail journey to St Moritz from Chur.
The nearest international airport is in Zurich, while the private airfield of Samedan is 5 kilometres from St Moritz.