Skiers book flights to St Moritz in their thousands to experience the most traditional of all Swiss ski resorts. This is the place to come if glitz, tradition and glamour is as important as the skiing itself. St Moritz in an old-school ski resort, with arguably the best conditions and most eligible credentials to be found anywhere in Europe. Host of the Winter Olympics on two occasions and the location of the famous Cresta Run for tobogganing, St Moritz is also a traditional spa town dating from the Middle Ages. The architecture itself may be a bit ugly, but look to the mountains, sip from a hot chocolate and people-watch, rather than looking back to the resort.
The snow record here is good, but equally importantly, the sun shines year-round, which makes for a more relaxing winter holiday. Experienced skiers may need to travel a bit further to find some challenging runs. St Moritz can cater more for beginners and intermediates – or those who want to pose in their ski gear, rather than utilising it.
The local airport is Zurich. Trains from Zurich to St Moritz run at frequent intervals throughout the day.
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Travel by rail from the airport to Chur and then get a connecting train to St Moritz. The train journey takes between three-and-a-half and four hours. If your budget allows, you can fly from Zurich to Samedan, a local airport near St Moritz.
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- The famous Cresta Run is nearby, and Saint Moritz was on the alpine skiing map long before other countries had even thought of the sport. It is one of a few places that has hosted the winter Olympics twice.
- St Moritz was a favourite destination of Nietzsche and Thomas Mann, and stood for elegance and chic in the 1960s song “Where do you got to my lovely?”. The combination of beautiful scenery and an abundance of sun means it is a perfect destination.
- Take a luxury steam train ride on board the Glacier Express or the Bernina Express in a train reminiscent of the 1920s. The Rhaetian railway can fulfil your railway history dreams.
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