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St. Moritz

Grisons, Switzerland · Europe

About St. Moritz

St. Moritz works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pontresina, 9km from Julier Pass.

St. Moritz is a town located in Grisons, Switzerland. With a population of 4,952, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, St. Moritz sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add St. Moritz to your route.

About St. Moritz

St. Moritz is a high Alpine resort town in the Engadine in Switzerland, at an elevation of about 1,800 metres (5,910 ft) above sea level. It is Upper Engadine's major town and a municipality in the administrative region of Maloja in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. St. Moritz lies on the southern slopes of the Albula

Read more Alps below the Piz Nair (3,056 m or 10,026 ft) overlooking the flat and wide glaciated valley of the Upper Engadine and Lake St. Moritz. It hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948.

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Where is St. Moritz located?

St. Moritz is located in Grisons, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4994 latitude, 9.8433 longitude.

What is the population of St. Moritz?

St. Moritz has a population of approximately 4,952 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
4,952
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Grisons
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.4994, 9.8433

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from St. Moritz

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Muottas Muragl Panoramic Cafe

A mountain cafe above the Engadin Valley accessed via funicular, offering panoramic views of the lakes and peaks along one of Switzerland's finest driving regions.

8 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Julier Pass

An ancient Roman trade route over the Swiss Alps at 2,284 meters, one of few Alpine passes open year-round.

9 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Albula Pass

A beautiful Swiss pass at 2,312 meters alongside the UNESCO-listed Albula Railway with its famous spiral viaducts.

9 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Morteratsch Glacier

An accessible glacier near the Bernina pass, reached by an easy trail signposted with its dramatic retreat.

11 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Bernina Express Route

A UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Alps from Chur to Tirano, including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and Bernina Pass.

14 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Maloja Pass

Unique among Alpine passes for having hairpins on only one side, dropping dramatically from the Engadin plateau into the Val Bregaglia toward Italy.

16 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Bernina Pass

The highest Alpine crossing in eastern Switzerland at 2,328 meters with views of the Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina massif.

17 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Landwasser Viaduct

The Rhaetian Railway's 65 m six-arch curve dives straight into a cliff-face tunnel; signed viewpoints a short walk from Filisur catch the red Glacier and Bernina Express trains mid-crossing.

24 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near St. Moritz

  • Right hereJulier PassAn ancient Roman trade route over the Swiss Alps at 2,284 meters, one of few Alpine passes open year-round.
  • Right hereAlbula PassA beautiful Swiss pass at 2,312 meters alongside the UNESCO-listed Albula Railway with its famous spiral viaducts.
  • Right hereBernina Express RouteA UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Alps from Chur to Tirano, including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and Bernina Pass.
  • 16 kmMaloja PassUnique among Alpine passes for having hairpins on only one side, dropping dramatically from the Engadin plateau into the Val Bregaglia toward Italy.
  • 17 kmBernina PassThe highest Alpine crossing in eastern Switzerland at 2,328 meters with views of the Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina massif.
  • 28 kmPasso di FoscagnoA high 2,291 m pass on the only Italian road into duty-free Livigno, crossing bleak, beautiful high-alpine terrain near Bormio and the Stelvio; kept open year-round.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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