With fresh ideas and impulses, the new generation in St. Moritz ensures that the Alpine city continues to develop and expand its offerings.
Two sporting anniversaries and the return of an icon
After extensive renovation work, the legendary Scala cinema will open its doors in the 2022/23 winter season at Via Maistra 29 and will show blockbusters, classics and art house works. A special place in the winter programme is occupied by the Saint Moritz Bobsleigh Club, which celebrates its 125th anniversary. Also 125 years ago, the Jackson Cup was held in St. Moritz for the first time. This marks the first important curling tournament of the St. Moritz Curling Club, founded in 1894, which is considered the oldest curling club in Europe.
THE REBIRTH OF LA MARGNA
The Grand Hotels in St. Moritz will be joined this winter by another exclusive accommodation in the form of the Grace La Margna Hotel. The opening marks the rebirth of La Margna, an Art Nouveau hotel from the early 20th century. The stylish lifestyle and boutique hotel at Via Serlas 5 will be open 365 days a year – the first five-star hotel in the region. A new gastronomic experience can be found in the Corviglia ski area from this winter season: an offshoot of the Italian noble fish restaurant chain Langosteria is moving into the former CheCha mountain restaurant.
UNIQUE EVENTS IN A SPECIAL SETTING
As usual, the St. Moritz event calendar is packed to the brim over the winter months: St. Moritz is moving into the focus of the sports world with the FIS Para Ski World Cup (8. until December 11, 2022), the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Women (December 16 to 18, 2022) and the IBSF Bobsleigh, Skeleton & Para Sport World Championships (January 22 to February 5, 2023). The frozen lakes in the surrounding area will once again be filled with activities, attractions and food stalls: The outdoor event series Ice Skating Lej da Staz on the Lej da Staz will last from 12 December 2022 to 15 January 2023, while the Amusements on the Lake will return to Lake St. Moritz from mid-January to mid-February 2023. Also on the frozen Lake St. Moritz, the two prestigious mega events Snow Polo World Cup (27 to 29 January 2023) and White Turf (5, 12 and 19 February 2023) present action-packed equestrian sports in a unique setting, and the Snow Golf Days (8 to 10 February 2023) also take place on the lake.
Traditional events such as the Gourmet Festival (20 to 28 January 2023), the world’s only winter classic car show The ICE St. Moritz – International Concours of Elegance (24 to 20 January 2023). until 25 February 2023) and the alpine art travelling fair NOMAD St. Moritz (23 February 2023). until 26 February 2023) make a pilgrimage to St. Moritz every year for connoisseurs, collectors and artists from all over the world. At the end of the winter season, two big parties are on the program: After the successful premiere in 2022, the SunIce Festival (March 30 to April 2, 2023) returns with world-renowned DJs from the techno and EDM scene, while the cult surfover event at the Alpina Hut at 2,550 m above sea level will take place. M on April 8, 2023, focuses on surfing skills, creativity and 90s sound.
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