St. Moritz combines cultural history with the landscape around Lake St. Moritz and activities in the mountains. The Forum Paracelsus explores the mineral springs, while Corviglia can be reached directly from the village by the Chantarella funicular. If you are looking for a hotel, it helps to decide first whether museums, a walk by the lake or the mountain area will shape your plans.
Lakeside path, mountain panorama and hikes
St. Moritz is surrounded by high mountains and deep mountain lakes. A path around Lake St. Moritz is about five kilometres long and takes approximately one hour. The distance and duration give you a practical guide for planning a walk alongside other activities.
The wider area is also worth considering if you want a greater choice of mountain hikes: Engadin St. Moritz has more than 580 kilometres of hiking trails, suitable for mountain hikers with different levels of experience. This figure refers to the Engadin St. Moritz area, not just the town. This makes it possible to distinguish the lakeside path as one option in St. Moritz from the hiking trails across the wider area.
Corviglia offers mountain panoramas, hiking trails and ski slopes. From the village of St. Moritz, the ski area is directly accessible by the Chantarella funicular. A cable car runs from Corviglia to Piz Nair, at 3,057 metres above sea level. Mountain railway timetables vary by season and may change due to maintenance work. Check operating times for your travel dates if you plan to use these connections.
Mineral springs and local history
The Forum Paracelsus in St. Moritz Bad is dedicated to the history of St. Moritz's mineral springs. The Mauritius spring outlet from the Bronze Age is on display there. Touchscreens and audio stations present the history of the springs and bathing culture in ten languages. The visit thus combines a look at a specific archaeological artefact with information about the springs' long-standing importance to the town.
The museums also focus on different subjects. The Museum Engiadinais has 21 exhibition rooms featuring historic interiors from five centuries. It also has a permanent exhibition on the Romansh language. The rooms thus bring together domestic culture from different centuries and a subject that is important to the region's linguistic and cultural history.
The Berry Museum was founded by Peter Robert Berry IV in 2004 and opened in Villa Arona. It presents documents and objects relating to the more recent history of St. Moritz, including old ski equipment and sledges. It also displays oil paintings, pastels and drawings by Peter Robert Berry II, created over a period of forty years. The collection ranges from everyday and sporting history to works by a single artist.
Opened in 1908, the Segantini Museum was built by Engadine architect Nicolaus Hartmann as a memorial to the painter Giovanni Segantini. Visitors interested in art and architecture can consider this historical background alongside the local-history and language themes of the other museums.
Sports history and guided discoveries
The Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina has been in operation since 1904 and is considered the oldest bobsleigh track in the world still in use. The Walk of Fame also runs along the Olympia Bob Run: it begins at the Info Point at the start, and large-format panels and QR codes provide historical and interactive information. Check the access conditions for the Walk of Fame before your trip.
A guided village tour of St. Moritz lasting around two hours presents local history and Engadine traditions. Schedules and availability may change, so check the dates if you would like to include the tour in your plans. On Lake St. Moritz, the St. Moritz Sailing Club offers sailing courses for beginners and advanced sailors. This offering may also change, so it is a good idea to check availability in advance.
The approximate durations help you plan different activities: the lakeside path takes about one hour, and the village tour around two hours. For mountain connections and activities that vary by season, it is also worth checking timetables and dates.
Discover more destinations: La Punt-Chamues-ch, Sils in the Engadin, Sils/Segl Baselgia, Castasegna, Bever, S-chanf, Bondo Gr, Stampa.
For the overarching travel overview: Maloja.
