Sightseeing in Sankt Moritz - what to see. Complete travel guide

St. Moritz is a paradise for lovers of snow-capped mountains and cross country ski. This place will be also good for snowboarders, lovers of ice skating and just winter walks. St. Moritz is one of the oldest resorts in the world. It is located in a small picturesque lake near the Engadine Valley. This town is a popular ski resort, which attracts tourists not only because here have taken place two Winter Olympic games, but also because the resort consists of a number of small and five large beautiful skiing areas of different levels of complexity.

St. Moritz traditionally attracts lovers of luxury, comfort and leisure. Life here is full of activities, fun and plenty of places you can visit. Lovers of walking and night life will find many museums, galleries, boutiques and shops, night clubs, discos, restaurants, cafes and bars in St. Moritz. Sporting opportunities of the region for sports enthusiasts include competitions in curling, fitness facilities, horse racing on ice, winter golf, bobsleigh, cricket, snowboarding, horseback riding and riding in horse-drawn sleds.

While visiting a number of city museums, you can get acquainted with its historical past. The Engadine Museum exhibits a collection of the folk art and traditions, Segantini Museum is devoted to art and life of the Italian artist Giovanni Segantini, Virgil Cesana - a former farmhouse which has been turned into a restaurant. In the center of St. Moritz is located the so called "Slash Tower" built in the XII century. The tower, which height is 33m, is 5.5 degrees tilted. Another landmark of the city is the Abbey, on the territory of which are located numerous churches, church treasures and relics. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Admirers of Friedrich Nietzsche's work should definitely visit the suburban area of Sils-Maria. Here is the summer house of the great philosopher, where the thematic museum is now open. In this house, Nietzsche wrote his legendary work Thus Spake Zarathustra. You can see his personal belongings and manuscripts. The summer house is located in a picturesque area. A wander around will give you plenty of impressions, as well.

The private house of the famous artist Peter Robert Berry has also been preserved in the city. It is now converted into his museum. A collection of beautiful paintings is available to its visitors. The old house itself is of great historical value.

In St. Moritz there are few historical buildings, so each of them is considered an important tourist attraction. Many outstanding historical houses include prestigious hotels nowadays. An excellent example is Badrutt's Palace hotel. The former palace is believed to be the most luxurious in the resort. Its main decoration is the sculpture of the Sistine Madonna. It is incredibly beautiful and is covered with exciting legends. The author of this sculpture is unknown for certain. According to some data, it is the creation of Raphael.

In addition to the first-class ski slopes and excellent conditions for winter sports, St. Moritz is famous for its healing thermal springs. For the first time, they were used several hundred years ago. Their water is enriched with rare minerals and has really useful properties. A first-class wellness center is formed around the springs. You can relax all day long, enjoying water and wellness procedures. The center is very popular with holidaymakers with children.

Polar Express sightseeing train is a special sight. Its route passes through the most beautiful mountain regions. The average duration of the journey by train takes about 8 hours. During the trip, you can admire the most beautiful natural scenery, see miniature mountain villages, and overcome more than ten tunnels. In each season, these excursions have their own attractive features.