| Sankt Moritz | ||
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| State | Switzerland | |
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| Region | Canton of Grisons | |
| Altitude | 1,822 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 26.69 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 5.149 (2013) | |
| POSTAL CODE | 7500 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Sankt Moritz is a country of Canton of Grisons, in Swiss Confederation.
To know
The locality is included in the Association Best of The Alps.
Geographical notes
St. Moritz is located in Alta Engadine, on the left bank of the Inn, overlooking the lake of the same name. It is 49 km from Chiavenna, 57 km from Tirano, 77 km from Chur and 124 km from Lugano.
Background
The city was the seat of the II Winter Olympic Games (1928) and dei V Winter Olympic Games (1948), as well as ai Alpine World Ski Championships of 1934, 1974 and 2003. In 2017 it will host the sporting event again.
How to orient yourself
Sankt Moritz: full screen map.How to get
By plane
There is a small airport at Samedan (airport site), which is about 5 km / 20 minutes from Sankt Moritz. The airport has connections with the international airports of Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Milan is Munich.
By car
If you arrive by car from the Switzerland the only pass that is open even in winter is the Julius Pass. If you come from Davos or Klosters you can take the train with the possibility of loading cars that passes on the Flüela Pass.
FromItaly there are three options:
- Bernina Pass (2,330 m asl): crossing of the state border a Tirano.
- Pass of the Maloja (1,820 m a.s.l.): crossing of the state border a Chiavenna.
- Forcola Pass (2,315 m a.s.l.): crossing of the state border a Forcola of Livigno.
On the train
If you arrive at the international airport of Zurich take the train of SBB for Chur and from here the train Rhb (Rhaetian Railway) passing on the famous Albula Pass for Sankt Moritz. Trains from Chur to St. Moritz leave approximately every hour. The last train from St. Moritz to Chur leaves at 21.
FromItaly you can reach Sankt Moritz by train from Tirano (Lombardy) with the Bernina railway, declared byUNESCO world Heritage. The service is quite expensive, but the landscapes that can be admired are breathtaking.
Furthermore, St. Moritz is the starting point for the famous Glacier Express is Palm Express.
By bus
Sankt Moritz is served by the postal buses of the Post Bus. Buses depart from Chur is Lugano. Reservation may be required. The last postal bus from St. Moritz to Chur leaves at 10pm, after which time there are no bus or train connections to Chur. On this route you can admire numerous Swiss villages and spectacular mountain views.
How to get around
There is an excellent public transport system around the town. Cycling is also an excellent solution, although Sankt Moritz is a bit steep. In the winter period there are few public parking lots.
What see
- 1 Church of San Maurizio.
- Church of San Carlo. Catholic church decorated with stained glass windows by Enrico Leone Donati
- Regina Paci Chapel.
- 2 Segantini Museum, Via Somplaz 30, ☎ 41 81 833 44 54, @[email protected].
10 CHF (2016). 
Open from 20 May to 20 October and from 10 December to 20 April from Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00. Closed on major holidays (January 1st, Good Friday, Easter, Christmas). Founded in 1908, about 50 works by the painter are exhibited here Giovanni Segantini. Among the works exhibited deserve a note To mass before, Hail Mary in transit, Midday in the Alps is The nature. At the entrance to the museum is exhibited the statue of Leonardo Bistolfi from 1904 with the dedication Beauty freed from matter - to the painter Giovanni Segantini. - 3 Engadine Museum.
- Berry Museum, Via Arona 32, ☎ 41 81 833 30 18, @[email protected]. Housed in the ancient Villa Arona, the Berry Museum is dedicated to the doctor and painter Peter Robert Berry (1864–1942). Inspired by internationally renowned artists such as Giovanni Segantini and Giovanni Giacometti, Berry studied art in Paris is Munich and once back in his hometown he captured the beauty of the Engadine landscape on canvas.
10 CHF (2016). 
Open from 20 May to 20 October and from 10 December to 20 April from Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00. Closed on major holidays (January 1st, Good Friday, Easter, Christmas). Founded in 1908, about 50 works by the painter are exhibited here Giovanni Segantini. Among the works exhibited deserve a note To mass before, Hail Mary in transit, Midday in the Alps is The nature. At the entrance to the museum is exhibited the statue of Leonardo Bistolfi from 1904 with the dedication Beauty freed from matter - to the painter Giovanni Segantini.Events and parties
Numerous events are organized every year in the Engadine town, both in summer and in winter. The events are very varied such as the golf tournament on the snow, horse riding tournaments (also on the snow), gastronomic festivals, ski and snow board competitions, cricket matches. on ice and numerous concerts.
What to do
- Skiing and snowboarding. There are four ski areas in and around Sankt Moritz: Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza is Zuoz. They offer around 350 km of slopes and 34 cozy restaurants. There are also numerous ski schools.
- Ice skating in the summer. There is an ice skating rink open from mid-July to mid-April. In the structure you can obviously skate, but also play curling.
- Walking and hiking url =. Hiking around the country is always a spectacular experience. There are more than 580 km of marked trails. Excellent starting point for scenic hikes are the famous Corviglia mountains and Muottas Muragl. Some paths are also suitable for people with reduced mobility: 8 paths are in fact accessible with wheelchairs. For children there is the 1.5 km long "Schellenursli" trail.
- Mountain biking. A true paradise for cyclists exists among the highest peaks of the Eastern Alps. There are routes for a total of more than 400 km with different difficulties: everyone can find the one suitable for themselves.
Shopping
- 1 Via Serlas. Highest shopping street inEurope with stores of the most prestigious brands such as Armani, Louis Vuitton, Bulgarians, Gucci, but also chocolatiers and souvenir shops.
How to have fun
Where to eat
High prices
- 1 Engiadina restaurant, Street Dimlej 1 (50 meters behind the train station), ☎ 41 81 833 30 00, @[email protected].
Where stay
Sleep
The inhabitants of Sankt Moritz are very hospitable and the hotels in the town are among the best in the world. Here you can find all kinds of accommodations: from luxury hotels to apartments, campsites and youth hostels. The most renowned hotels are the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, the Badrutt's Palace and the Kulm Hotel.
Moderate prices
- 1 St. Moritz youth hostel, Via Surpunt 60, ☎ 41 81 836 61.
- 2 Franco's house, Via Sela 11 (quite far from the center: minutes by bus and about 10 minutes by bus and 30 on foot.), ☎ 41 81 838 59 59, @[email protected]. Double room from 140 CHF, Triple room from 195 CHF. Budget hotel - by town standards - simple and clean and with an excellent breakfast included.
Average prices
- 3 Chesa Rosatsch, Celerina (located 3.4 km from the town center and 1 from Celerina station), fax: 41 81 837-0100, @[email protected]. Single room from 180 CHF, double room from 250 CHF - summer 2016. Member of the Swiss Quality Hotels International.
- 4 Hauser, Via Traunter plazzas 7 (500 m from the railway station, directly in the town center), fax: 41 81 837-5055, @[email protected]. Single room from 143 CHF, double room from 285 CHF (April 2009). Member of the Swiss Quality Hotels International.
- 5 Maloja Palace, Maloja (15 km from the center of Sankt Mortitz), ☎ 41 81 838-2030, @[email protected]. € 110-150 / night. Opened in 1884, it was the largest and most modern hotel in the Alpie the first to use the name Palace. Every winter, the Engadin Skimarathon takes place on the lower Sunday of March, the largest ski event in the Alps that attracts 11-13 thousand participants every year. The competition starts at the entrance of the hotel. The Piz Aela ski slopes are within walking distance.
- 6 La Margna, Via Serlas 5 (200 m from the train station and the center,), fax: 41 81 836-6601, @[email protected]. Single room from 230 CHF, double room from 420 CHF (April 2009). Member of the Swiss Quality Hotels International. Parking available.
- 7 Quadratscha, Samedan (7km from the center and 250m from Samedan train station), fax: 41 81 851-1516, @[email protected]. Single room from 175 CHF, double room from 218 CHF (April 2009). Member of the Swiss Quality Hotels International.
High prices
- 8 Badrutt's Palace, Via Serlas 27, ☎ 41 81 837 10 00.
- 9 Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, Via Mezdi 27, ☎ 41 81 838 38 38.
- 10 Kulm Hotel, Via Veglia 18, ☎ 41 81 836 80 00.
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