a house on a lake surrounded by mountains

St Moritz

A resort town in the Upper Engadine valley of Graubünden, with ski lifts above town and the Bernina Express train to Tirano, Italy.

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St. Moritz is a resort town in the Upper Engadine valley, in the canton of Graubünden in southeastern Switzerland. It stands beside a lake, with mountain lifts a short way above the town. Corviglia and Muottas Muragl are two of the lift areas you can reach from town. The Bernina Express runs from St. Moritz to Tirano in Italy, so the rail line is a common trip for travelers heading south. The town hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948, which is one reason it is known as a winter sports resort.

The season decides what you do here. In winter, most visitors plan around the lifts and ski runs. In summer, the same mountains suit hiking, and the train ride over the Bernina pass becomes the highlight. Check each lift's operating dates before you travel, because they change by season.

St Moritz in five

Sleep two nights to unlock the lift offerEngadin Tourismus lists free use of up to 10 mountain railways in summer and autumn from the second night at participating hotels. Check that your hotel takes part before you book.
Reserve the Bernina Express panoramic carA seat reservation on the Bernina Express is mandatory on top of the ticket. St. Moritz to Tirano takes about 2 hours 15 minutes; the late-2026 diversion dates are on the Chur page.Chur and the Bernina Express
Take the regional train if you skip the panoramic carSeats on regional trains between St. Moritz and Tirano can be reserved for CHF 5 per person, and the Rhaetian Railway strongly recommends it. The ride covers the same UNESCO Bernina Line.
Check which lifts are runningThe Engadin lifts work as separate systems: Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Lagalb, and Muottas Muragl. On 3 October 2026 the tourist site showed only some lifts running, so check operating status.
Consider the Bernina Express Bus to LuganoThe Rhaetian Railway sells a Bernina Express Bus between Tirano and Lugano, so a rail trip can end in Ticino. Check the season and reservation rules on rhb.ch before you plan the link.Lugano

Things to do in St Moritz

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Landmark · St MoritzChesa Futura

Museum · St MoritzSegantini Museum

Museum · St MoritzEngadiner Museum

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Need to know

Altitude: 1,856 m, per St. Moritz Tourism
Getting there: Rail from Chur over the Albula line; Zurich (ZRH) is the main airport
Getting around: Local buses, mountain railways and the Rhaetian Railway
Best base: St. Moritz Dorf for lifts; Bad for the spa area
Time needed: 2–3 days; a week in ski season

Weather by month

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JanuarySnow13 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh-3°Low-12°Ski season
FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh-1°Low-10°Ski season
MarchSnow13 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh1°Low-8°Late ski season
AprilSnow13 rainy days5 snowy daysHigh4°Low-4°Between seasons
MayRain18 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh8°Low0°Thaw, quiet
JuneRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh15°Low5°Trails open
JulyRain17 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh17°Low6°Hiking
AugustRain16 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh17°Low6°Hiking, lifts
SeptemberRain13 rainy days1 snowy day1 day with stormsHigh13°Low2°Clear, calmer
OctoberRain11 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh8°Low-1°Autumn, larches
NovemberSnow14 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh1°Low-7°Quiet
DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh-2°Low-10°Ski season

Average daily high and low in St. Moritz, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Tue-2°-6°5%Tuesday: Cloudy. High -2°, Low -6°. Chance of rain 5%.
Wed-3°-6°11%Wednesday: Snow. High -3°, Low -6°. Chance of rain 11%.
Thu0°-7°4%Thursday: Fog. High 0°, Low -7°. Chance of rain 4%.
Fri1°-3°11%Friday: Fog. High 1°, Low -3°. Chance of rain 11%.
Sat-3°-5°13%Saturday: Snow. High -3°, Low -5°. Chance of rain 13%.
Sun-3°-6°32%Sunday: Snow. High -3°, Low -6°. Chance of rain 32%.

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Money

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What's on in St Moritz

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

Feb–MarRabadanTicino, a day trip
MarChalandamarzGraubünden, a day trip
Jun–JulAscona Jazz FestivalLocarno, a day trip

Day trips by train

Tiranoabout 2 hours 15 minutes by Bernina ExpressThe Italian terminus of the Bernina Line, with the Brusio Circular Viaduct and Palü Glacier on the way.
Churby Rhaetian RailwayThe Graubünden capital, where the Bernina Express begins; the line crosses the Landwasser Viaduct.Read the guide
Zermatt by Glacier Expressan eight-hour panoramic journeyThe train runs between Zermatt and the Engadin lakes near St. Moritz; treat it as a transfer, not a day trip.Read the guide

Before you go to St Moritz

Bernina and Glacier ExpressReservations are separate from passesRead the guide

Hotels with lift offersSecond-night mountain railwaysCheck availability

eSIM for the EngadinWebcams and lift status in the valleyRead the guide

Insurance for winter and hikingCover for ski injuries and altitudeRead the guide

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Rules for St Moritz, checked

Bernina Express: a seat reservation is mandatory in addition to the ticket, according to the Rhaetian Railway.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Engadin summer and autumn offer: free use of up to 10 mountain railways from the second night at participating hotels.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source

Plan around St Moritz

Chur

Where the Bernina Express starts

Read the guide Zermatt

The other end of the Glacier Express

Read the guide Lugano

Reached from Tirano on the Bernina Express Bus

Read the guide Northeastern Switzerland

St. Gallen and Appenzell, down the Rhine valley

Read the guide Zurich

The main airport and rail gateway

Read the guide Swiss Travel Pass

What it covers on panoramic trains

Read the guide All of Switzerland

Regions, rail passes, money and entry rules

Read the guide

St Moritz FAQ

Is St. Moritz worth visiting in summer?

Yes, for lakes, mountain railways and trails, and for the Bernina Line. A two-night stay can unlock free lifts at participating hotels, which changes the cost.

How long is the Bernina Express from St. Moritz?

About 2 hours 15 minutes to Tirano, according to the Rhaetian Railway, and a seat reservation is mandatory on the Bernina Express. The longer run from Chur, and the late-2026 diversion, are covered in the Chur guide.

Is the Glacier Express worth it?

For a slow, scenic transfer between Zermatt and the Engadin, yes. It is an eight-hour ride, so treat it as a travel day. A Swiss Travel Pass covers the journey but not the seat reservation, which is charged on top.

When is the best time to visit St. Moritz?

January and February for skiing, July to September for hiking and lifts. Spring and late autumn are between seasons, when some lifts are closed.

Can you reach Lugano from St. Moritz?

Yes, by the Bernina Express to Tirano and then the Bernina Express Bus to Lugano. Check the bus season and reservation rules on the Rhaetian Railway site.