St. Moritz travel guide

St. Moritz Tourism | St. Moritz Guide

You're Going to Love St. Moritz

With a population of 4,952, St. Moritz is a must-see destination in Graubunden, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

Where to Eat in St. Moritz

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pizzeria Caruso - Hotel Laudinella (Via Tegiatscha 17) and Da Adriano (27 Via Mezdi) are great picks.

When to visit St. Moritz

St. Moritz in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Moritz in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
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How to Get to St. Moritz

Plane

Although St. Moritz doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lugano (LUG), which is located 90 km from St. Moritz. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to St. Moritz from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving St. Moritz, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from St. Moritz to Basel takes 1h 12m and costs around C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 3h 17m trip. The train station in St. Moritz is called St. Moritz, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Moritz is to pick up a car rental from Zurich, which is about 138 km from St. Moritz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Moritz, including FlixBus, Regiojet and STUDENT AGENCY. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to St. Moritz takes 330 km and will cost you around C$ 48. From Milan, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near St. Moritz

Airlines serving St. Moritz

Lufthansa
Good (2,572 reviews)
KLM
Good (398 reviews)
British Airways
Good (1,743 reviews)
SWISS
Good (535 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,372 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,506 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,036 reviews)
Air France
Good (496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (306 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,443 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,277 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,039 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (131 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (492 reviews)
Finnair
Good (780 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (478 reviews)
LOT
Good (401 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,397 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Moritz

From 5-star hotels such as the Giardino Mountain to great affordable options like the Hauser Hotel St. Moritz, St. Moritz offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 917 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Stille and Youth Hostel St. Moritz.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Moritz

Most booked hotels in St. Moritz

Grand Hotel Kronenhof
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 564+
Badrutt's Palace Hotel
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,540+
Grand Hotel Des Bains Kempinski
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 701+
Schweizerhof Swiss Quality Hotel
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 282+
Hotel Bernina 1865
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
Hotel Bernina Hospiz
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 68+
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Renting a car in St. Moritz

Expect to pay C$ 2.73 per litre in St. Moritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.70 and C$ 43.60. The most frequently booked car type in St. Moritz is Full-size (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.