Guided village tour of St. Moritz

St. Moritz - unique extravagance with a centuries-old tradition.

The history of this remarkable holiday resort began in the early 19th century as a popular summer destination, but St. Moritz owes its reputation as a dazzling winter paradise for the rich & beautiful, the famous & powerful to the hotelier Johannes Badrutt. In 1864, this resourceful Engadin made a legendary bet with English guests: he promised them that the winter in St. Moritz was in no way inferior to summer in terms of beauty. Let them come and see for themselves! If they failed to fulfil his promise, he would pay for all their travel expenses. But of course it didn't come to that. The enthusiastic English stayed for the whole winter until Easter - and winter tourism was born.

If we travel even further (much further!) back in time, we end up in the Bronze Age, when the healing springs in the lower ‘Bad’ part of the village were first tapped. They established the globally recognised St. Moritz spa and bathing tradition.

Find out more about the colourful history, Engadine traditions and exciting events on the two-hour guided tour of the village of St. Moritz.

Dates, times:
January - April
June - October

every Wednesday at 16:30

Further information on the guided tours can be found in the events calendar.

Duration: approx. 2 hours

Languages: German, English, Italian, French

Meeting point: St. Moritz Tourist Information

Costs: Free of charge

Guide: Susi Wiprächtiger

Registration and information:
Pre-registration required, by 12.00 noon on Wednesday

St. Moritz Tourist Information
+41 81 837 33 33
info@stmoritz.ch

Notes:
Please wear warm clothing and appropriate footwear.

The tour takes place in all weathers.