St. Moritz
Overview:
ST. MORITZ
Where Winter Was Born
St. Moritz isn’t just a resort, it’s a legend. Crystalline lakes, alpine glamour, and over a century of high-society heritage make it the world’s original luxury winter escape. Here, sunlit slopes meet champagne afternoons and fireside evenings.
With Watermark, St. Moritz becomes your personal playground of style and snow. Whether you arrive by private train, helicopter, or horse-drawn carriage, every moment is a study in exclusivity.
A DAY IN ST. MORITZ: THE WATERMARK WAY
Morning, Alpine Majesty
Begin with a private ski session or guided glacier walk before the lifts open. Your instructor tailors every run to your pace, with coffee waiting slope-side as the first light hits the peaks.
Midday, Gourmet at Altitude
Lunch in a panoramic mountaintop restaurant or a remote alpine hut accessible only by snowcat or helicopter. Local truffles, caviar, and fine Swiss wines redefine mountain dining.
Afternoon, Leisure and Luxury
Choose between private shopping in designer boutiques, curling lessons at the Olympic rink, or an appointment at a five-star spa with heated outdoor pools facing the Engadin.
Evening, Elegance After Dark
Arrive by horse-drawn carriage to a private fondue dinner on a frozen lake, or dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant followed by champagne at Badrutt’s Palace. Finish the evening beside the fire under the Engadin stars.
WATERMARK PRIVILEGES IN ST. MORITZ
Private Ski Instructor or Glacier Guide
Tailored early-access sessions with professional coaching and on-slope hospitality.
Helicopter Glacier Landing
Touch down on a remote summit for photography or a gourmet picnic.
Private Train Car on the Glacier Express
Luxury cabin exclusively reserved for Watermark guests, with wine service and panoramic dining.
Badrutt’s Palace or Kulm Hotel Private Dining
Customized tasting menu with sommelier pairings in an exclusive room.
Frozen Lake Dinner
Candlelit meal on the ice with heated lounge and live violinist.
Haute-Couture Shopping Concierge
Private access to boutiques and stylists in Via Serlas.
THE WATERMARK PROMISE
Every Watermark experience is handcrafted and subject to availability, permissions, and seasonal access. Our network opens doors not typically available to the public, and while exclusivity cannot always be guaranteed, elegance always is.
When to Visit:
ST. MORITZ AT ITS BEST
Autumn (September–November)
The Engadin valley glows like liquid gold. Larch forests flame against early snowcaps, and crystal-clear mornings mirror the sky in the lakes. It’s a quieter, rarer side of St. Moritz, a time for gallery weekends, crisp lake walks, and intimate chef’s tables. Harvest markets pop up in alpine villages, the air smells of pine and truffle, and every evening feels like the calm before the glittering season ahead.
Winter (December–February)
Then it happens: the snow arrives and St. Moritz transforms into the world’s most glamorous winter stage. The frozen lake becomes a playground for snow polo, racing thoroughbreds, and the world’s most exclusive car show on ice. Ski slopes sparkle with World Cup races by day, champagne dinners and candlelit soirées by night. It’s a season of speed, sparkle, and soft snow underfoot, the height of alpine elegance.
Spring (March–May)
Long bluebird days and an afterglow of celebration. March brings the great Engadin Skimarathon, music, and art-fair weekends that spill out of palace hotels. As the snow softens, terraces reappear, boutiques reopen with summer lines, and heli-skiing turns to heli-picnics. This is the Engadin in balance, still snowy at the peaks, already green in the valleys.
Summer (June–August)
When the lake melts, the party moves to water and meadow. Classic car rallies, jazz in intimate lounges, open-air concerts, and the grand Gourmet Festival’s new summer edition turn St. Moritz into an alpine Riviera. Sailboats and foils dance across Lake Silvaplana; evenings drift between art, cuisine, and long pink sunsets. Summer here is effortless luxury in motion.
Special Events and Festivals:
2025
Audi FIS Ski World Cup – Women’s Speed Weekend – December 2025
Downhill and super-G on Corviglia, grandstand viewing, champagne terraces, and exclusive athlete receptions.
2026
Snow Polo World Cup – January 2026
The original on-ice tournament: high goal, high society. VIP hospitality, black-tie gala, and front-row lake seating.The I.C.E. – International Concours of Elegance – January 2026
Rare classics sliding across the frozen lake. Private paddock tours, collector previews, and chauffeured transfers between events.White Turf – Horse Racing on the Lake – February 2026
Gallop, trotting, and the only skijoring race on earth. Champagne suites, terrace brunches, and a heated photo platform.NOMAD Design Fair – February 2026
Collectible design and contemporary art inside grand villas. Curator tours and after-hours salons.SunIce Festival – March 2026
Alpine electronic-music week with daytime mountain stages and velvet-rope nightlife.Engadin Skimarathon Week – March 2026
The world’s most scenic cross-country race. VIP hospitality tents, spa recovery, and finish-line celebrations.British Classic Car Meeting – July 2026
Rally, concours, and gala evenings for collectors and enthusiasts. We arrange balcony viewing and private garage access.Festival da Jazz – July 2026
Small rooms, world-class names, and secret midnight sessions. Perfectly intimate, purely St. Moritz.Engadinwind – Lake Silvaplana – August 2026
Wing- and windsurf elites, foiling championships, and freestyle spectacles. Private lake decks with catering and lounge service.St. Moritz Gourmet Festival – Summer Edition – August 2026
Michelin-starred collaborations, mountain-top lunches, and palace-hotel pop-ups celebrating global cuisine.Engadin Classical Festival – July to August 2026
Chamber music in churches and alpine halls. Prime-acoustics seats, artist introductions, and post-concert champagne.
THE WATERMARK TOUCH
Front-row everything: lake-ice lounges for polo, concours and races; private decks for jazz and gourmet nights.
Back-door access: designer previews, pit-lane walk-throughs, artist rehearsals, and chef meet-ups behind the curtain.
Culinary choreography: mountain-top lunches, progressive tastings through palace kitchens, and cellar dinners by candlelight.
Effortless flow: chauffeured transfers, timed entries, photography, spa bookings, and concierge care, from dawn on the slopes to champagne at midnight.
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Testimonials
Real journeys. Real stories. Real satisfaction.
"We just told Them what we liked, and somehow he built a trip better than anything we could’ve planned. Every hotel, every view, just spot on."
Caroline M.
"It didn’t feel like some cookie-cutter tour. I got to hike, eat like a king, and sleep in places I’d never find on my own. Totally worth it."
Marcus W.
"The heli ride was insane. I still can’t believe I did that. Jamal knew exactly where to push and where to chill. Legend."
