Day 2

St. Moritz

St. Moritz, at 1'865 meters above sea level, is located in the middle of the lake dotted landscape of the Upper Engadine. Its "dry, sparkling champagne climate" has become legendary. The sun shines an average of 322 days a year - a Swiss record! In the summer, the world-famous holiday destination offers an attractive mixture of nature, culture, sport and calm. The diverse offering of sport and cultural events, in this beautiful mountain area, leaves you with a difficult decision. St.Moritz hosted the Olympic Winter Games in 1928 and 1948, and the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2003.

Links St. Moritz >> Homepage St. Moritz >> Webcam St. Moritz >> Summer Activities

Orienteering

Stage 1: National O event in the forest of staz Attractive O-Competition in the high Alpine larch forest. One could believe they are in Scandinavia rather than at 1800 above sea level in the Alpine scenery.

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Excursion with travel guide

Day Trip Bernina-Poschiavo 40 minutes train ride over the Berninapass (2253 m.), the highest train crossing in the alps. There is the possibility to hike in wonderful alpine nature. Individual lunch (not included). Visit to Poschiavo -a small town with a southern influence. With the train (Bernina express / 90 min.) return to St.Moritz

Price (St. Moritz <=> Poschiavo) 2. Kl. approx. Fr. 30,00 (Halbtax-Abo) 1. Kl. approx. Fr. 40,00 (Halbtax-Abo) Links >> Bernina Express

Excursion / individual athletic activity

Corviglia / Piz Nair (3057 m) Direct from St.Moritz with cable railway to Corviglia and futher to the Piz Nair. The mountain panorama invites you to linger.	Links >> Webcam Piz Nair >> Corviglia-Marguns mountain railways
Corvatsch (3305 m) Near Sivaplana (10 min bus ride) is the start of the cable car to the highest mountain station in the Engadin. The view behind the Bernina Range (4049 m.), the Roseg Glacier to the foot of the 3 Upper Engadin Lakes is breathtaking.	Links >> Corvatsch mountain railways
Muottas Muragl (2448 m) The valley station Punt Muragl is about 30 minutes walk from the orienteering finish-area. Travel with the cable car to the viewing point - Muottas Muragl. Beautiful view toware the Upper Engadin Lakes and mountains.	Links >> Muottas Muragl mountain railways
Val Roseg A 10 minute train ride from Pontresina. A comfortable horse and carriage ride into Roseg Valley (1 hour)	Links >> Horse-Drawn Carriages ride
Morteratsch Glacier 30 minutes with the train to the stop Morteratsch. A well developed, flat foot path leads to the base of the (45 min) of the massive Morteratsch Glacier.
Diavolezza (3000 m) Only 10 train minutes past Morteratsch is the cable car to Diavolleza. A 10 minute ride brings you to the 3000 meter high summer ski area.	Links >> Diavolezza-Lagalb mountain railways >> Bernina-Diavolezza
Thermal Roman bathes in Scuol With the train in Lower Engadin to Scuol (80 min.), possibility to visit the thermal Roman bathes (suitable for childern).	Links >> Engadin Bad Scuol
Hiking and mountain bike routes Innumerable hiking and mountain bike routes from St. Moritz.	Links >> Hiking >> Mountain bike

Museums / Highlights

Stroll through St. Moritz worth seeing are the Leaning Tower, the Chesa Veglia (typical farmhouse of the region circa 1658), Mauritius Fountain, Chesa Futura (futuristic apartment constructed by Sir Norman Forster), innumberable boutiques, and the world's largest whiskey bar (Hotel Waldhaus).	Links >> Highlights St. Moritz
Engadine Museum (with guide possible) The museum gives an insight into the ealier lifestyle of the people of the Engadin.	Links >> Engadine Museum
Segantini Museum in St. Moritz (with guide possible): The museum, constructed in 1908, is dedicated to painter Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899), who lived and painted in the Engadin during the 5 years before his death.	Links >> Segantini Museum

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Posted: 2003-04-12 09:02:05