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Badrutts Palace Hotel
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The famous Badrutts Palace Hotel occupies a central but quiet location in 23000 sq.m., 6 acres...
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St. Moritz
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St. Moritz is one of the most renowned holiday resorts of the world. Chic, elegant and exclusive with a pronouncedly cosmopolitan ambiance it is situated at 5,624 ft (1,856 m) above sea level, in the middle of the lake dotted landscape of the Upper Engadine. The "dry, sparkling champagne climate" has become legendary and the famous sun of St. Moritz shines on an average of 322 days a year.
Our spa resort is located on the mountain side of the Engadine facing south (at an altitude of 5,624 ft). With its Romansh heritage, its proximity to Italy and mostly German speaking population St. Moritz is characterized by the influences from three different cultures. It originally gained its significance from its mineral springs, which had been known for their curative effects for some 3,000 years already. Next to its picture book location along and above the lake, St. Moritz offers an attractive blend of nature, culture, sports, activity and quiet.
St. Moritz is the cradle of alpine winter tourism (1864) and sports (1884). It set the stage for three Olympic Winter Games and a great number of ski and bob championships.
The sun of St. Moritz is more intense (southern exposure!), the "champagne climate" dryer and the snow much more likely to hold than anywhere else. These components, along with the lakescape and valley groove of the Upper Engadine, provide the background for a host of attractions which are unique with regard to quality and diversity: alpine and nordic cross-country skiing (marathon!), Cresta Run, Bob Run, horse and greyhound races on the frozen lake, cricket, polo and golf tournaments, olympic ski jump, Gourmet Festival, Snow & Symphony (the music festival of St. Moritz) and many more in winter, whereas in summer it is mountainbiking, inline skating, hiking, wind surfing, Ice skating, golfing, tennis, sailing, the National Park - all of which is within easy reach.
St. Moritz - Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza are synonymous with breathtaking and unforgettable skiing experiences. 60 modern transportation facilities open up on 350 km of snow covered runs at altitudes from 1800 to 3,300 meters above sea level. You, too, are bound to find your favourite mountain here! From the well known skiing areas, offering close to everything, to the smaller family ski lifts.
The Engadine is the dream of every snowboarder: perfectly prepared runs, unlimited free-ride areas, a permanent halfpipe, excursions and guided variations available from November through April cater to the boarders' every desire. Our valley of the mountains with St. Moritz at its center retains its fascination with its high and snow covered peaks.
Located 206 km from Zurich St. Moritz can easily be reached using either a car or public transportation. Swiss federal railway will take you to St. Moritz via Chur in 3 hours 20 minutes. If you decide to come by car you need to get towards Chur taking the expressway and then St. Moritz where you should arrive after a journey of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
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