For generations jet-setters have headed to the world-famous ski resort for Christmas holidays and to experience probably the highest density of sheer wealth and luxury you can find in one place. Aside from worldly appeals, the scenery of the Engadine valley with its frozen lakes and imposing Alps is stunning. It's an ideal setting to pursue one of many sporting activities, to recharge or simply enjoy the the stimulating nightlife.
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Essentials
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Before you arrive, be sure to book a table and take in the scene at Hanselmann's. |
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Order your bedlinen in advance from Ebneter & Biel. |
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For a movie with an oldfashioned boozy interval, book a seat at La Scala. |
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Work up an appetite with a walk to Pontresina; it should take about 90 minutes. |
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The first night in town wouldn't be the same without pulling up a plush chair under one of the stag's heads and sipping a glass of champagne in the Badrutt's Palace bar. |
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Make your descent from the mountain early and take a spin on the ice before people-spotting with a coffee at the Kulm ice rink. |
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Feeling the chill? Wander down the aisles of Globus and warm yourself among the Russian furs. |
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If you've forgotten your Dr Hauschka Zaubernuss, pop into Drogerie Beyeler. |
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The only real way to limber up before a day on the Cresta is with a run around the lake. |
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There's really no need to warm up the Benz, St Moritz taxi drivers are expert snowmobilers. |
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Hotels
One independent and easy
Hotel Hauser
7 Via Traunter Plazzas
+ 41 81 837 50 50
hotelhauser.ch
One dependable chain
Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains
27 Via Mezdi
+ 41 81 838 38 38
kempinski-stmoritz.com
One premium
Suvretta House
1 Via Chasellas
+ 41 81 836 36 36
suvrettahouse.ch
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Dining
Fast breakfast
Hanselmann
8 Via Maistra
+ 41 81 833 38 64
hanselmann.ch
Leisurely breakfast
Buffet at the Suvretta or the Carlton
11 Via J Badrutt
+ 41 81 836 70 00
carlton-stmoritz.ch
Lunch with friends
Gasthaus & Restaurant zum
Weissen Kreuz
Samedan
+ 41 81 852 53 53
crocesamedan.ch
Picnic supplies
Hatecke
16 Via Maistra
hatecke.ch
Lunch on the piste
Paradiso Hütte
+ 41 81 833 40 02
el-paradiso.ch
Sunset cocktail
Post Haus Restaurant & Bar Lounge
3 Via dal Vout
+ 41 81 833 80 80
post-haus.ch
Dinner for two
Hotel Bellavista
Silvaplana-Surlej
+ 41 81 838 60 50
bellavista.ch
Dinner with friends
Dolce Vita Ristorante Bar
Au Réduit
+ 41 81 833 17 49
dolcevita-stmoritz.ch
Best dinner on piste
Restaurant Salastrains
+ 41 81 833 38 67
salastrains.ch
Big dinner with friends
Restaurant Chasellas
+ 41 81 833 38 54
suvrettahouse.ch
Late drinks
Cascade, Restaurant - Bar
6 Via Somplaz
+ 41 81 833 33 44
cascade-stmoritz.ch
Drink after dinner
Piano Bar
Hotel Schweizerhof, Dorf
+ 41 81 837 07 07
schweizerhofstmoritz.ch
Late bite
Di e Not
2 Via Maistra
+ 41 81 833 38 90
On the tiles
King's Club
+ 41 81 837 10 00
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Reading
Newsstand
Kiosk Calèche
2 Plazza dal Mulin
Equipment
Skiservice Corvatsch
+ 41 81 838 77 86
skiservice-corvatsch.com
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Shopping
Something you can't get anywhere else
Engadiner Nusstorte from Confiserie Hauser
7 Via Traunter Plazzas
+ 41 81 837 50 50
Lost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
Coop
20 Via dal Bagn
+ 41 81 837 56 60
coop.ch
Something for the kids
Jet Set Kids
28 Via Maistra
+ 41 81 839 81 73
Something for someone you love
Knitwear from Ebneter & Biel SA
6/8 Plazza da Scoula
+ 41 81 833 40 27
Something for yourself
Cigars from Peter Gautschi
Tabakfabrikate en Gros
17 Via Maistra
+ 41 81 833 31 58
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Two hour tour
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Visit to the cresta run, maybe a test ride?
cresta-run.com |
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Segantini Museum
Via Somplaz 30
+ 41 81 833 44 54
segantini-museum.ch |
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Tour around Zuoz to see its original Engadine architecture
Tourismus-Info Zuoz
Via Maistra
+ 41 848 986 946
topengadin.ch |
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Limousine/car
Taxizentrale St Moritz
+ 41 81 833 11 12
taxi-stmoritz.ch
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Transport
Ski pass
One-day pass: CHF71 (€43)
Seven-day pass: CHF384 (€231)
Local bus service included in the ski pass.
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Fitness
Good Gym
High Alpine Spa at Kempinski
Grand Hotel des Bains
27 Via Mezdi
+ 41 81 838 38 38
kempinski-stmoritz.com
Good running route
Around the lake, approximately 4km
Alternative diversion
Kino Scala St. Moritz
29 Via Maistra
+ 41 81 833 31 55
kinoscala.ch