Winter Wonderland

Entertainment programme

Just in time for the championship, which is from the 6th to the 9th of February, the 110 year old Kulm Club in Kulm Park has completed renovations and now stands magnificent. The opening ceremony of the ski championship and the medals awarding ceremony will both take place in the Kulm Park.

The Kulm Park Party, for this very occasion, which is from the 6th to the 18th, will include performances by many Swiss musicians and DJs. There are also events organised all around the Saint Moritz area to maintain that festive energy that a sport event of this magnitude brings.

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All live concerts, except for the opening ceremony itself, are free of charge. Entertainment for the games spreads from music to food and beverage. All in attendance can enjoy a feast. The Public village has been set up with that in mind.

Visitors will also have the pleasure of experiencing true, local artists of the Canton of Graubunden performing at Saint Moritz

Vibrant nightlife

Hotel Schweizerhof St. Moritz bring you the new QN Bar by Reto Kuhn, a real hotspot for the lovers of the night with their range of classic drinks and an exclusive collection of cigars.

Night clubs such as Suite, The Cava Bar, the Vivai Dance Club, and Pampa, have all come together to give all visiting an experience to remember at the opening of the winter championship.

The highlight for many will, of course, be the legendary King’s Club at the Badrutt’s Palace with its tremendous selection of unique signature drinks and urban street food.

Exclusive shopping

The highest shopping strip in all of Europe, at an altitude of 5,910 feet above sea level, has also been refurbished, shall we say, for this season. New pop-up stores of the Swiss ski and golf brand Kujs have been put in place at the Via Maistra 21.

The Swiss luxury watch manufacturers, IWC Schaffhausen, bring to watch aficionados and enthusiasts alike their most exquisite Haute Horlogerie creations. In the Pur Alps gourmet cuisine of the heart, true Alpine specialities, are prepared to titillate the taste buds, all that in the setting of a cosy bistro overlooking the magnificent snow all around.

Spremberg, a new jewellery store has opened as well in the heart of town. And fashion lovers will feel right at home at the new Y Plus Fashion boutique, which stands for quality, individuality and clear-cut lines. There is something for everyone, from the high end to everyday.

Cultural highlights

After two whole years of undergoing renovations, the Museum Engiadina is now sporting a most charming new look. The Kino Scala St. Moritz cinema has been relocated to the art nouveau-style auditorium of the Hotel Reine Victoria. In addition, the sculpture entitled “The Sky Over Nine Columns” by Heinz Mack, which is “on tour” at the moment, will be on display for all to admire on the shore of Lake St Moritz till the middle of March.

Graubünden artist Linard Nicolay will be exhibiting his sculptures at the Central Kunstgalerie in St. Moritz till the end of March. Meanwhile, the Cristal and Glam Gallery treats all to exquisite works of art. For the lovers of good old jazz: this year the Festival de Jazz celebrates its 10th anniversary and with its Pre Sound Night Extended programme is presenting a series of the best jazz performance from the 31st of March to the 2nd of April. Moreover they have for you the Passion Festival, under the direction of Origen founder Giovanni Netzer, which is to present a new interpretation of Bach’s St. John Passion on the 13th of April.

Culinary treats

This winter, the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz has brought its pop-up restaurant to the next level, the IGNIV by Andreas Caminada. This is the second time that the 3-michelin star, Swiss chef Andreas Caminada will be implementing his “fine dining sharing experience” concept.

The chic, new alpine Chalet Italia, situated in the park, in front of the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, invites guests to spend a few convivial hours together over a fondue and mulled wine. The Hotel Laudinella offers guests a range of original Italian dishes and live music in its après-ski hut, the rustic-style Grottino. And in front of the new iLounge St. Moritz is a brand new Tree Trunk Bar, offering a variety of drinks and cheese based dishes, which is the foundation of alpine cuisine, such as raclette.

The Engadin St. Moritz Tourism Organisation

A most spectacular location, the mountains, the air, the brilliance of snow and ice hit by the winter sun, and the frozen lake make the Engadin Saint Moritz region a true winter wonderland. Facilities for most winter sports are in place here with a large number of leisure activities made possible as well. Not to mention the fact that the display of ski talent this winter will be off the charts. This little haven has everything to offer from gourmet cuisine to world class music acts and so on.

Of course the unique and special charm of this region is its combination of Saint Moritz, a most scintillating mountain resort and the breathtaking Alpine Valley of the Engadin. The massive undertaking of marketing for this region and specifically the winter season/festival comes under the purview of the Engadin St. Moritz Tourism Organisation which has a staff of merely 60 people. A thanks to them for this spectacularly anticipated winter season.