The resort’s story began in 1865, when legendary Swiss hotelier Caspar Badrutt famously invited summer guests to return during the winter months, promising them sunshine and spectacular alpine scenery. That invitation effectively created the concept of the modern winter holiday, transforming St Moritz into one of the first luxury ski resorts in the world.
Today, St Moritz remains synonymous with exclusive alpine living. The town sits beside the shimmering waters of Lake St Moritz, surrounded by forests, glaciers and towering peaks of the Bernina Range, including Piz Nair and the majestic Piz Bernina, the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps. Traditional Engadin houses, elegant boutiques and historic grand hotels line the streets above the lake, creating one of the most recognisable alpine landscapes in Europe.
Skiing is at the heart of St Moritz’s international reputation. The resort forms part of the vast Engadin ski region, offering approximately 350 kilometres of pistes across multiple ski areas including Corviglia, Corvatsch and Diavolezza. With slopes reaching elevations of over 3,000 metres, the area provides excellent snow conditions and spectacular panoramic views across the surrounding Alpine peaks. St Moritz has also hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice, reinforcing its position as one of the most important winter sports destinations in the world.
Beyond skiing, St Moritz is renowned for its luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants and exclusive events. The town hosts prestigious winter competitions such as snow polo tournaments, horse racing on the frozen lake and international ski championships, attracting a global crowd each season. Historic hotels like Badrutt’s Palace and Kulm Hotel continue to define the high-end alpine lifestyle that made the resort famous.
During the warmer months, St Moritz transforms into one of Europe’s most beautiful summer alpine destinations. The Engadin Valley becomes a landscape of alpine meadows, glacier-fed lakes and mountain trails, drawing visitors for hiking, cycling, sailing and golf. Hundreds of kilometres of scenic routes stretch through the surrounding mountains, while waterfalls, forests and wildflower meadows create one of Switzerland’s most spectacular summer landscapes.
For private aviation travellers, St Moritz is typically accessed via nearby alpine airports serving the Engadin region, allowing visitors to arrive quickly before continuing to the resort by private transfer or helicopter. During the winter ski season, private jet traffic into the surrounding airports increases significantly as travellers from London, Paris, Milan, Dubai and New York arrive for the Alpine ski season.
Whether visiting for world-class skiing, international events or the breathtaking landscapes of the Engadin Valley, private jet charter flights to and from St Moritz provide one of the most exclusive ways to experience the Swiss Alps.
