St. Moritz: Alpine scenery, sporting history and culture

St. Moritz is surrounded by high mountains and deep mountain lakes. Corviglia combines panoramic mountain views with hiking trails and ski slopes; at the same time, museums, historic sporting venues and the history of its mineral springs give the town further dimensions. If you are looking for hotels in St. Moritz, you can consider whether you would like to focus your trip on mountain activities, local history or both. The places and activities below show the different ways these interests can be explored here.

Mountains, trails and activities

From the village of St. Moritz, you can reach the Corviglia ski area directly via the Chantarella funicular. From Corviglia, a cable car continues to Piz Nair at 3,057 m above sea level. Operating hours for these mountain railways vary by season and may change due to maintenance work; therefore, check the timetable before your trip. At Corviglia, ski slopes and hiking trails meet against a backdrop of mountain scenery. Both activities are available in the same area, so you do not have to limit your trip to a single season.

For a shorter waterside outing, a path circles Lake St. Moritz. It is about 5 km long and takes approximately one hour. That is a different time commitment from a roughly two-hour guided village tour, which introduces the history of St. Moritz and Engadine traditions. Tour dates and availability may change; check the latest information if you would like to include it in your plans.

There is also a seasonal activity to add to your list of interests on the lake: the St. Moritz Sailing Club offers sailing courses for beginners and advanced sailors. The offer may change, so it is advisable to check the latest course information before your trip. The options at Lake St. Moritz are quite different: the circular path is an approximately one-hour walk, while sailing courses are a supervised activity on the water.

Sporting history at the Olympia Bobrun

The Olympia Bobrun St. Moritz–Celerina has been in operation since 1904 and is the oldest bobsleigh track in the world still in use. The Walk of Fame also runs along the bob run: it starts at the Info Point at the start and features large-format panels and QR codes with historical and interactive information. If you plan to visit this route, check access conditions before you arrive. In this way, the route connects a specific sporting venue with information about its history.

Mineral springs and museums

The history of the mineral springs takes center stage at the Forum Paracelsus in St. Moritz Bad. The Mauritius spring source dating from the Bronze Age is on display there. Touchscreens and audio stations present the history of the springs and bathing culture in ten languages. A visit thus offers insight into both the archaeological past and the later traditions associated with the water.

The Berry Museum was founded by Peter Robert Berry IV in 2004 and opened in Villa Arona. Its documents and objects cover the more recent history of St. Moritz, including old ski equipment and sledges. The museum also displays oil paintings, pastels and drawings by Peter Robert Berry II, created over a period of forty years. Local history and an art collection built up over decades come together here.

Opened in 1908, the Segantini Museum was built by Engadine architect Nicolaus Hartmann as a memorial to the painter Giovanni Segantini. The Museum Engiadinais has a different focus: its 21 exhibition rooms feature historic interiors from five centuries, and a permanent exhibition is devoted to the Romansh language. Together with the Forum Paracelsus and the Berry Museum, these institutions offer different perspectives on art, everyday history, language and the springs of St. Moritz.

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