St. Moritz is rightfully considered to be a true 'Mecca' of winter sports. It boasts unprecedented beauty and luxury, with champagne flowing and caviar being served every day. Simply put, it surpasses any holiday resort. We bring you 5 reasons why this place is held in such high regard and we'll also reveal who has fallen a victim to its charm.
1. Five-star luxury everywhere you look as well as royal visits
St. Moritz is a place of immense beauty and splendor. It boasts a variety of architectural gems in the form of hotels, resorts or challets, the most exclusive services, and last but not least, gourmet cuisine prepared by first-class chefs decorated with a Michelin star. You can find here five-star hotels, such as Suvretta House, Kulm Hotel or Badrutt's Palace, where Alfred Hitchcock spent his honeymoon. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is a proof that they really think of everything here: they pamper their guests by letting them ride in a luxury Bentley.
At the same time, however, the locality is slightly more discreet compared to places like Courchevel or Zermatt. That's why celebrities such as Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Liz Hurley and Robert De Niro also found liking in it. Even the royal family, Prince Edward and Countess Sophie of Wessex, spent their holiday here.
What definitely attracts interest are the sports activities. Nine ski resorts, interconnected by a ski bus, and 88 well maintained ski slopes guarantee the relax of your dreams. St. Moritz is also home to Cresta Run, a famous bobsled track, which is the only one in the world made from natural ice. In January and February, guests from all over the world come together to watch the phenomenal snow polo and horse racing.
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Snow Polo St. MoritzSource: pixabay.com
3. Luxury casino and whiskey belong together
Th stakes are high in the casino at the Kempinski Grand Hotel, and appropriate dress code is a must, too. The gentlemen who visit here wear neat, expensive jackets. The Waldhaus Hotel is popular with many people, because it boasts the world's largest whiskey bar. The impressive whiskey collection contains over 2,500 varieties.
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Casino St. Moritz Source: engadin.stmoritz.ch
4. Home of luxury brands
Fashion should never be forgotten. The biggest fashion brands such as Versace, Cartier, Louis Vuitton and Gucci are represented in St. Moritz. If you get tired of sports, why not take the time to check out the latest trends in the fashion world and let some air into your wallet?
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CartierSource: stmoritz.com
5. James Bond fell in love with it too
St. Moritz can proudly claim that several scenes from James Bond movies were filmed here. The first one was the cult movie The Spy Who Loved Me from 1977, after which came the movie A View to a Kill from 1985.
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