Things To Do

Though St. Moritz is more popularly known as one of the top destinations for skiing, there are a lot more exciting things to do in this luxury resort village. Looking back in history, St. Moritz has been very active with regards to sporting events:

  • 1880 – hosted the first ever curling tournament in the continent
  • 1882 – hosted the first European Ice-Skating Championships
  • 1889 – hosted the first golf tournament in the Alps
  • 1890 – hosted the first bob run and bob race
  • In 1928 and again in 1948, St. Moritz became the host for the Winter Olympic Games
  • St. Moritz has also hosted over 20 FIBT World Championships and 40 Engadin Skimarathons as well as 3 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships

No matter whether it’s the winter or summer season, St. Moritz offers activities that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Winter Activities

Aside from skiing, St. Moritz offers a wide selection of winter activities that you can choose from such as ice skating, ice polo, and the ever popular game of curling. The town is also the home for several spectator sports such as the Bob Run, which is the only natural ice bob run in the world and also the oldest bob run still in operation, the Cresta Run, which entails tobogganing headfirst down an icy tunnel for three-quarters of a mile, and the White Turf, which is a legendary annual horse racing event. Listed below are the available activities and sporting events during the winter season in St. Moritz:

  • Downhill Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Cresta Run
  • Bob Run
  • Curling
  • Ice Polo
  • Ice Skating
  • Cricket on snow
  • White Turf
  • Ski Jumping
  • Hangglider Rides

Summer Activities

St. Moritz may be famous for its winter activities but there are also a lot of options during the summer season.  During the summer, enjoy hiking in the mountains and stopping for picnics while taking in the wonderful scenery of the Upper Engadin region.  You can also enjoy a host of water sports on the St. Moritz lake such as sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.  For those who love playing golf, St. Moritz has several golf courses available for your golfing pleasure.  And for those who are more into the culture and arts, there is an opera festival being held annually along with other music festivals and concerts.  Listed below are the available activities and sporting events during the summer season in St. Moritz:

  • Hiking
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kitesurfing
  • Wild Water River Rafting
  • Inline Skating
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Horseback Riding
  • Bowling
  • Biking