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- The Segantini Museum is small (three rooms) but contains high-quality original artwork; audio-guides provide excellent contextual information in multiple languages
- The Museum Engiadinais offers private guided tours that provide deeper insight into why it's more than just a museum; advance booking recommended
- St. Moritz has a rich artistic heritage as home to the Giacometti family and inspired by painters like Giovanni Segantini, Nietzsche, and Thomas Mann; contemporary galleries like Hauser & Wirth sit alongside historic institutions
- The Leaning Tower is one of St. Moritz's most iconic landmarks and most photographed spots—arrive early in peak season to avoid crowds
- Sgraffiti decorations adorning historic houses throughout the town provide an artistic touch and are worth noting while walking the streets
- Multiple festivals throughout the year (Art Masters in summer, Film Festival in fall, Snow and Symphony in spring) offer cultural experiences beyond visual arts
- For panoramic views, the Muottas Muragl funicular from Punt Muragl offers exceptional vistas especially at sunset, with hiking trails and dining available at the summit
- The Bernina Express train journey is a must-do scenic experience, departing directly from St. Moritz to Tirano with UNESCO World Heritage recognition
- Day trips to nearby Bergell Valley and Sils Maria extend the cultural and natural experience beyond St. Moritz proper
Galleries
Hauser & Wirth
- Focus
- Contemporary art with international prominence
- Location
- St. Moritz center
- Current Exhibition
- Alberto Giacometti: Faces and Landscapes of Home (Dec 13, 2025 – Mar 28, 2026)
Opel Gallery
- Focus
- Contemporary art, focal point for local artistic creations and expressionist paintings
- Location
- St. Moritz center
Tony Kelly World
- Focus
- Fine art photography
- Location
- Heart of St. Moritz
Central Art Gallery
- Focus
- Expressive works reflecting the beauty of the Engadin
L'Atelier
- Focus
- Fine art photography (Engadin and Bergell)
- Artist
- Gian Giovanoli
Major Museums
Segantini Museum
- Location
- St. Moritz town center, with views of Lake St. Moritz
- Highlights
- Striking stone rotunda building designed as a memorial, three exhibition rooms with original artworks, audio-guide available in multiple languages
- Note
- Approximately 25,000 visitors annually. Building designed by Engadine architect Nicolaus Hartmann, opened 1908
- Description
- Dedicated to renowned Italian painter Giovanni Segantini, houses the world's most comprehensive collection of his works including his iconic Alpine landscapes and the monumental triptych 'Life – Nature – Death'
Museum Engiadinais (Engadiner Museum)
- Location
- St. Moritz Dorf (village center)
- Highlights
- Preserved parlours from 15th-19th centuries, state rooms, historic kitchen and bedchamber, authentic glimpse into alpine dweller traditions
- Note
- Founded 1906, designed by architect Nicolaus Hartmann
- Description
- Traditional Engadine-style museum showcasing centuries-old local interiors and cultural heritage, featuring original rooms with Swiss stone pine (Arvenholz) paneling
Berry Museum
- Location
- Behind Hotel Schweizerhof in St. Moritz Dorf
- Highlights
- Delicate and powerful landscapes, portraits, collection of local art and historical items
- Note
- Family-run museum, currently directed by the artist's grandson Dr Peter Robert Berry IV
- Description
- Housed in century-old Villa Arona, celebrates the life and work of Peter Robert Berry II (1864–1942), a painter and spa physician
Historic Sites
Leaning Tower (St. Mauritius Church Tower)
- Height
- 33 meters
- Note
- One of the most photographed spots in St. Moritz; tilts more severely than the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to shifting foundations
- Description
- 12th-century stone tower, sole surviving remnant of demolished St. Mauritius Church
Chesa Veglia
- Location
- St. Moritz Dorf
- Description
- One of the oldest Engadine farmhouses
Sgraffiti Decorations
- Note
- Artistic touch showcasing the town's creative heritage and cultural richness
- Description
- Distinctive decorative artwork adorning many historic houses throughout St. Moritz
Cultural Venues
Forum Paracelsus
- Location
- St. Moritz
- Note
- Testament to the holistic heritage integral to St. Moritz's identity
- Description
- Centre for health, culture and research honoring the Swiss physician, alchemist and philosopher Paracelsus
Architectural Highlights
Via Serlas
- Claim
- Highest luxury shopping avenue in the world
- Description
- Exclusive shopping avenue in St. Moritz Dorf known for luxury designer boutiques and elegant architecture
Viewpoints And Landmarks
Piz Nair
- Views
- Panoramic views of St. Moritz town, lake, and surrounding mountains
- Highlight
- Bronze statue of 'Guardiaun Grischun' (Guardian of Grisons), an ibex symbol iconic to the region
- Description
- Local mountain accessible via funicular from Corviglia
Muottas Muragl
- Highlights
- Sweeping vistas of Engadin Valley and surrounding peaks, especially magical at sunset; scenic trails for winter and summer activities; mountaintop Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl
- Description
- Mountain viewpoint reached via funicular from Punt Muragl
Lake St. Moritz
- Note
- Calm and scenic, especially in winter
- Description
- Beautiful Alpine lake in the city center
Festivals And Cultural Events
Art Masters Festival
- Season
- Summer
- Description
- Celebration of contemporary art featuring exhibitions, performances, and installations by established and emerging artists
Festival Da Jazz
- Season
- Summer
Snow and Symphony
- Season
- Spring
St. Moritz Film Festival
- Season
- Fall
Schlitteda Festival of Youth
- Season
- Traditional
- Description
- Celebration of the region's youthful energy
Chalandamarz
- Season
- Spring
- Description
- Traditional festival bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring
Day Trips And Nearby Attractions
Muzeum Susch
- Focus
- Thought-provoking exhibitions exploring themes of identity, gender, and society
- Location
- Nearby village of Susch (short drive from St. Moritz)
- Description
- Contemporary art museum housed in historic monastery
Bergell Valley (Bregaglia)
- Highlights
- Ciäsa Granda valley museum, St. Lorenzo church, Castasegna chestnut forest; villages: Maloja, Soglio, Castasegna
- Accessibility
- Easily accessible from St. Moritz via Post Bus over Maloja Pass
- Description
- Birthplace of artist Alberto Giacometti and inspiration for Giovanni Segantini
Bernina Express
- Route
- Over Bernina Pass to heights of 2,256 m (7,403 ft), final destination Tirano, Italy
- Heritage Status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (accredited July 2008)
- Note
- Operates between Chur and Tirano via St. Moritz
- Description
- UNESCO Heritage scenic train route departing directly from St. Moritz
Sils Maria
- Activities
- Walking, lake boating, hiking
- Description
- Serene village historically favored by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche
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