Major city · Switzerland
St. MoritzSan Murezzan
Two nights is enough: one day for the lake and the leaning tower, one for a cable car up Corviglia or Muottas Muragl. Skip if you want cheap.
St. Moritz sits at 1,856 m in the Upper Engadin, a valley of lakes and larch woods reached by the Albula and Bernina railways. It is a resort town first: the skiing, the spa and the hotel bars carry it, and the village core is small. Two nights covers the walks, one mountain and the train rides; a third only pays if you ski or hike hard.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing
- avoid Nov (between seasons, lifts and many hotels shut); Easter week if you dislike crowds
- Airports
- SMV · ZRH · MXP
- Nights
- 2
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In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for St. Moritz117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about St. Moritz, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Switzerland-wide
- SIM or eSIMSwisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.Switzerland-wide
- Tap waterTap and fountain water is excellent.Switzerland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.Switzerland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Switzerland-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists; the real risks are altitude, ice on pavements and the cost of an unplanned hotel-bar evening.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 144 ambulance · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturday in small towns and all day Sunday, except stations and airports.Switzerland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSMV Engadin Airport, Samedan (About 5 km (3.1 mi) and 20 min from St.SMV Engadin Airport, Samedan (About 3.1 mi (5 km) and 20 min from St.
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable: Dorf to Bad is 15–20 min on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a village caféCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
- Beervillage bar / hotel barCHF 6–9 (≈ US$8–12)CHF 12–18 (≈ US$15–25)
- Metro or bus rideSingle ride, local busCHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekCHF 15–30 (≈ US$19–40)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personCHF 50 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomCHF 320 (≈ US$400)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomCHF 700 (≈ US$900)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 110 (≈ US$140) · Mid CHF 200 (≈ US$250) · High CHF 400 (≈ US$500)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SMV Engadin Airport, Samedan (About 5 km (3.1 mi) and 20 min from St. Moritz; small field, seasonal and weather-dependent, check the operator.) · ZRH Zurich Airport (Train via Chur to St. Moritz, roughly 3.5–4 h; hourly from Chur.) · MXP Milan Malpensa (Bus or train via Tirano and the Bernina line, about 4 h; check connections.)SMV Engadin Airport, Samedan (About 3.1 mi (5 km) and 20 min from St. Moritz; small field, seasonal and weather-dependent, check the operator.) · ZRH Zurich Airport (Train via Chur to St. Moritz, roughly 3.5–4 h; hourly from Chur.) · MXP Milan Malpensa (Bus or train via Tirano and the Bernina line, about 4 h; check connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
May
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Best*
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Jul–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
St. Moritz: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
7 rd
Apr
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
7 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable: Dorf to Bad is 15–20 min on foot. Local buses and the Rhaetian Railway link Dorf, Bad, Celerina and Samedan; a guest card from your hotel covers local buses, check the current terms. Cable cars run from Dorf (Corviglia) and Bad (Signal); Muottas Muragl and Corvatsch are reached by bus or train. Parking is scarce and expensive in winter: arrive by train.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Muottas Muragl
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or train to Punt Muragl, then the funicular
Sunset terrace over the valley; the panorama trail to Alp Languard is a 2 h walk, check lift times.
Pontresina
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Train or bus, 10–15 min
Quieter village with the Bernina valley and the Morteratsch glacier walk from the station.
Bernina Pass and Tirano
goDoor to door: 2–2.5 h to Tirano
Rhaetian Railway Bernina line, hourly
One of the great rail rides; sit on the right leaving St. Moritz. A full day if you return the same way.
Samedan
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Train, about 8 min
Small old town, the airport and cheaper beds; useful if St. Moritz is full.
Scuol
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Train via Samedan and Sagliains, about 1.5 h
Lower Engadin spa town with its own thermal baths; too far for a relaxed return day.
Samnaun
overnightDoor to door: 3 h+
Train to Scuol, then PostBus over the pass
Duty-free village and ski area; a separate trip, not a day out.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dorf (village centre)
Leaning tower, Via Serlas, Badrutt's Palace and the funicular to Corviglia; walk to everything, highest prices.
St. Moritz-Bad
Lake side, spa and the Signal cable car; 15–20 min walk or a short bus ride from Dorf, calmer and slightly cheaper.
Celerina and Samedan
One or two train stops down the valley; cheaper beds, own station, 10–15 min by train to St. Moritz.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CHF 90–140 (≈ US$120–180) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 150–260 (≈ US$190–350) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 300 (≈ US$400)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × CHF 320 | CHF 640 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CHF 200 | CHF 800 |
| Return train Chur–St. Moritz2 × CHF 100 | CHF 200 |
| Day pass, Engadin mountain railways2 × CHF 80 | CHF 160 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CHF 20 | CHF 40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 184 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 506 per person per day, bed included | CHF 2,024≈ US$3,000 |
2026 estimate in Swiss francs; travel to St. Moritz excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a village café | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Plate of Engadin nusstorte or a pastry | CHF 5–8 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Lunch, one course, village restaurant | CHF 20–35 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Beer: village bar / hotel bar | CHF 6–9 (≈ US$8–12) / CHF 12–18 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Single ride, local bus | CHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Cable car, single ascent | CHF 25–50 (≈ US$35–65) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | CHF 15–30 (≈ US$19–40) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude: 1,856 m in the village and over 3,000 m on the lifts. Take the first day easy, drink water, and know the signs of altitude sickness.
- Winter cold and ice: pavements freeze; boots with grip matter more than a coat.
- Seasonal closures: many hotels, restaurants and lifts shut in November and again in late spring. Check dates before booking.
- Prices: this is one of Switzerland's most expensive resorts. A coffee or a beer in a hotel bar can cost several times a village café price.
- Cresta Run and the Olympia Bob Run are spectator or booked-session only; you cannot simply turn up and slide.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
- Rega air rescue
- 1414
- European emergency
- 112
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St. MoritzSan Murezzan
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Emergency
- Police117
- Ambulance144
- Rega air rescue1414
- European emergency112
Embassy
No embassies in St. Moritz; embassies are in Bern and consulates-general in Zurich and Geneva. US citizens: register with the embassy in Bern.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Chur → St. Moritz: about CHF 50 (≈ US$65) one way, 2 h
- Local bus, single ride: CHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Funicular St. Moritz Dorf → Corviglia: about CHF 30–50 (≈ US$40–65) return
Say or show
- Allegra — Hello (allegra)
- Grazia fitg — Thank you (grat-zia fit)
- Per plaschair — Please (per pla-schair)
- Quant costa quai? — How much is it? (quant cos-ta kwai)
- Poss jau pajar cun la carta? — Can I pay by card? (poss yow pa-yar kun la car-ta)
- Nua è la staziun? — Where is the station? (noo-a e la sta-tsiun)
Romansh is the local language; German and English work everywhere in tourism.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for St. Moritz. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing · avoid Nov (between seasons, lifts and many hotels shut); Easter week if you dislike crowds · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for SMV and Zurich: last Rhaetian Railway departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Dorf, Bad and the lake, Celerina and Samedan, the Corviglia and Muottas Muragl lift bases.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Segantini Museum, Berry Museum, leaning tower, Olympia Bob Run) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal closure fixtures for November and late spring so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialSt. Moritz official tourism site
- officialEngadin tourism
- officialRhaetian Railway (RhB)
- officialSwiss Federal Railways (SBB)
- officialEngadin Airport, Samedan
- secondaryWikivoyage: St. Moritz, revision 5243604 (CC BY-SA 4.0)