{"id":4253,"date":"2024-02-24T03:12:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T08:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveling-cook.com\/?p=4253"},"modified":"2024-02-24T13:50:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T18:50:43","slug":"meadows-snow-and-mountains-in-saint-moritz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveling-cook.com\/meadows-snow-and-mountains-in-saint-moritz\/","title":{"rendered":"Meadows, Snow and Mountains in Saint Moritz – Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Saint Moritz – Switzerland:\u00a0Meadows, Snow and Mountains<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Saint Moritz<\/strong> (Sank Moritz) , located in the south-east of Switzerland,<\/strong><\/a> in the region known as Upper Engadine ,. The site is known worldwide for the celebration here of two winter games<\/strong>: 1928 and 1948. Switzerland has amazing train journeys. Another tourist train is the Glacier Express<\/strong><\/a> that connects the towns of Zermat, in the western Alps, and St. Moritz, in the eastern ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sankt Moritz (St. Moritz) was mentioned for the first time in the 12th century. It was a village that was formed around springs, which according to beliefs of the time had healing powers.<\/a> The village is named after Saint Maurice<\/strong>, who according to legend was a martyred Christian<\/strong> in Roman Switzerland.<\/span><\/p>\n

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History of Saint Moritz<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Caspar Badrutt<\/strong>, born in Samedan in 1819, emigrated as a child to Saint Moritz<\/a> with his family and in 1858 he founded a hotel<\/strong>, antecedent of the current Hotel Kulm<\/strong>. In 1864 according to oral legends, he invited a group of Englishmen<\/a> to his hotel with the condition that if they did not enjoy it, I would reimburse them for travel expenses. The visitors arrived and stayed more than six months.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A city with two dominant colors<\/strong>.\u00a0White<\/strong>\u00a0in winter and green<\/strong> in summer. Wet and slippery streets in winter, but with a lot of style and charm. . Impressive landscapes in summer with trails for trekking or excursions. We tell you how to enjoy the Meadows, Snow and Mountains in Saint Moritz<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Sports: Summers & Winters<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

In summer the Saint Moritz lake<\/strong> is full of water and sports activities.<\/strong> The lake it freezes<\/strong> and is also the scene of recreational activities. In 1907 a horse race was run on the frozen lake. They also practice other sports on ice such as polo (on the frozen lake), cricket, hockey and cross-country skiing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The lower part of the city concentrates the more than 5000 inhabitants<\/strong> of the city. We found the El Badrutt’s Palace, it is a hotel managed by five generations. The hotel opened its doors in 1896 and its creator, was one of the sons of Caspar Badrutt<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Walking Saint Moritz<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

You can visit the town on foot in two hours. We start with Via Maistra<\/strong>, pedestrian in its first part. In this street there is a leaning tower that dates from 1570, although it is only 12 feet high and a slope of about four degrees. It was part of the old church of San Mauricio<\/strong>, destroyed in 1890. In the surroundings there are still some tombs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nearby is the monument to the “crest corridor”, the local sport<\/strong>. It is practiced on a natural snow track that has its starting point where this bronze image is located. The event is held annually every winter since 1885<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The track is built new, every January, is almost one mile long and a slope between 1 and almost 10 degrees and a difference between origin and arrival of 2 yards<\/span><\/p>\n

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Walking along the Via del Bagn you reach the Engadiner Museum<\/strong>, which allows you to get to know the life of the city in different periods. It is approximately one hour of travel. Price 20 dollars (13 Swiss Francs)<\/strong> and children under 16 years are free. Tuesday closed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Funicular: Meadows, Snow and Mountains in Saint Moritz<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

On the way to the mountain you can use the funicular railway linking Saint Moritz with the Corviglia<\/strong> ski center. The price is about US $ 60 per person per day. The snow pits of Corviglia<\/strong> are considered one of the most important in Europe<\/strong>. It has options for all levels including children. The Alpina H\u00fctte center, close to the funicular station, closes from April to June.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On the way back, at the Chantarella transfer station, there is one last attraction. Half a mile away from the station is Heidi’s cabin. Here the film of this child character was filmed. Access is free and the walk to the place does not take more than 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Bernina Express: Panoranic Railway<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Another way to enjoy the meadows, snow and mountains in Saint Moritz: Next to the lake Saint Moritz is the railway station<\/strong>. There is the terminal of two panoramic trains<\/strong>. Glacier Express and Bernina Express.<\/strong> Today we are going to talk about the latter because it is what we take to get to sank motitz. We did it from the station of Tirano (Italy).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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After a journey of more than two hours through amazing landscapes, precipices, tunnels, bridges, lakes and snow,<\/strong> you will reach Saint Moritz. It is advisable to do it as much as if you are passing through or hiking<\/strong>. here the pictures of the train trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to get there and where to stay<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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