Most Instagrammable Places in St. Moritz, Switzerland

First published in August 2019. Updated in November 2026 with dates for the 2026/27 winter season.

Few mountain towns carry a name quite like St. Moritz. Set at about 1,800 metres in the Engadin valley in south-eastern Switzerland, it hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948, and the town traces the start of Alpine winter tourism to a wager made by a local hotelier in 1864. Today it still draws travellers for its ski slopes, its frozen lake and its grand hotels.

For a visitor with a camera, it is generous. Sharp peaks, wide valleys and a lake that changes character with every season mean that almost every viewpoint makes a picture. Here are the places we would put at the top of the list, with what you need to know for the coming winter.

When to visit St. Moritz

The winter season is the main draw. The Corviglia ski area above the town is expected to open on 28 November 2026, with an early opening day for season-pass holders on 27 November. Snow conditions decide the final dates, so check before you book.

January and February are the months for the big events on the frozen lake, while March brings longer, sunnier days on the slopes. In summer, the same landscape turns green and the lake opens for sailing and paddling, which makes St. Moritz a year-round destination rather than just a ski resort.

The most Instagrammable places in St. Moritz

Sunrise on Piz Nair

Piz Nair rises to 3,056 metres above St. Moritz, and watching the first light reach the Engadin peaks from its summit is one of the region’s best-loved experiences. On a few Sundays each winter, the mountain railways run before opening hours for the Piz Nair Sunrise, which ends with a breakfast buffet at the summit restaurant before the slopes open.

For the 2026/27 season, the sunrise mornings are scheduled for 31 January, 28 February and 28 March 2027. The event costs CHF 45 for adults, plus a valid lift ticket, and must be booked in advance.

Lake St. Moritz

The lake below the town is St. Moritz’s signature. In deep winter it freezes hard enough to hold some of the most unusual sporting events in the world. The Snow Polo World Cup returns to the ice from 22 to 24 January 2027, and White Turf, a series of horse races on snow, follows in February, between 6 and 21 February 2027. In summer, the lake is a place for sailing, paddling and gentle walks along the shore, with the whole valley reflected in the water.

Piz Corvatsch

The cable car to Corvatsch climbs to a top station at 3,303 metres, the highest mountain station in Graubünden. From here, the view takes in the lakes of the Upper Engadin and the peaks of the Bernina range, a scene that photographs beautifully on a clear day. Restaurant 3303 at the top makes it easy to linger over the view with something warm to eat.

El Paradiso

El Paradiso has long been one of St. Moritz’s best-known mountain restaurants, loved for its terrace and its views across the valley. Today it appears as Paradiso Mountain Club & Restaurant among the venues of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, which describes it as a slope-side restaurant, bar and club. Access and reservations work differently from a regular restaurant, so contact the hotel before planning a visit.

Diavolezza

A short drive from St. Moritz, Diavolezza looks straight across to Piz Palü and Piz Bernina, the highest peak in the Eastern Alps. For skiers, the highlight is the glacier descent: a run of about 10 kilometres over the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers, described as the longest glacier run in Switzerland. It depends on snow conditions, so check before you go. Non-skiers can enjoy the same view from the terrace of the mountain restaurant at the top.

Getting to St. Moritz from India

The simplest route is to fly to Zurich and take the train to St. Moritz, usually changing at Chur. The journey from Zurich’s main station takes about three hours, and the last stretch follows the Albula line, part of a UNESCO World Heritage railway. For a slower arrival, the Glacier Express runs from Zermatt, and the Bernina Express connects St. Moritz with Tirano in Italy.

Know before you go

Altitude: About 1,800 metres in the town, and over 3,000 metres at the summits
Winter season 2026/27: Corviglia expected to open on 28 November 2026
Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
Good to know: Prices, event dates and lift schedules change from season to season, so confirm with the operators when you plan your trip.

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