The epicenter of the rich and famous

This place is not just a destination, St. Moritz is a myth. Probably the most famous winter sports destination in the world, it not only had electric light as early as 1878 and Switzerland's first ski lift (1935), but was also always a glamorous stage for the international jet set, which celebrated legendary parties in Saint-Tropez in summer and played polo on the frozen lake in St. Moritz in winter. They knew each other, were a closed, exclusive circle, a world apart - at the center was the German-Swiss playboy and industrialist heir Gunter Sachs, who provided the paparazzi with plenty of material; the bon vivant brought stars and starlets to the Swiss mountains.

Where to go

Suvretta House

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The "Suvretta House" is enthroned in the winter landscape like a fairytale castle. A private ski lift takes guests directly to the extensive Corviglia ski area and the hotel's own mountain restaurant, Trutz. While you are up there enjoying the view over the lakes, you can mentally prepare yourself for one of the exclusive wellness treatments that give your body the relaxation it deserves at the end of the day.

Suvretta House
Via Chasellas 1, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Tel.:  +41 81 836 36 36
Web: suvrettahouse.ch
Price: doubles including breakfast from €430

Badrutt's Palace

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The mix of traditional elegance and contemporary luxury make the hotel on the shores of Lake St. Moritz one of the best in the area. With no less than ten restaurants, some of which have won awards, the hotel is considered a culinary hotspot. The wellness area with breathtaking scenery promises calm moments. 

Badrutt's Palace
Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 81 837 10 00
Web: badruttspalace.com
Price: doubles from €760 

Kulm Hotel

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It is said that it was the founding of the "Kulm Hotel" in 1856 that laid the foundation for winter sports in St. Moritz. Here, guests can use the hotel's own ice and curling rink and hit balls on the golf course during summer. Each of the rooms offers a dream setting with a view of the lake or Piz Nair. 

Kulm Hotel
Via Veglia 18, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Tel.:  +41 81 836 80 00
Web: kulm.com.
Price: doubles incl. half board from €1274

Where to eat

Restaurant Ecco

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The "Ecco" in the "Hotel Giardino Mountain" is considered one of the best gourmet restaurants in St. Moritz - not only because of its two Michelin stars, which the team around Rolf Fliegauf brings to the plates in a perfectly coordinated fine dining concept. The aroma cuisine combines seasonal ingredients and translates them into quite uncomplicated, yet unexpected menus, available in four to seven courses; including an excellent wine accompaniment. 

Restaurant Ecco
Via Maistra 3
Tel.: +41 81 836 63 00
Web: giardinohotels.ch
Price: Four-course menu from €230

Dal Mulin

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Behind the doors of the restaurant in the center of town are rustic seating areas and Alpine-inspired cuisine. Homemade ravioli with knuckle of veal alongside an excellent wine list. 

Dal Mulin
Plazza dal Mulin 4, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 81 833 33 66
Web: dalmulin.ch

El Paradiso

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You can eat and celebrate at 2181 meters in the "El Paradiso". On the mountain terrace you can relax with lounge music, snacks and rosé.

El Paradiso
Via Engiadina 3, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Tel.:  +41 81 833 40 02
Web: paradiso-stmoritz.com

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