St. Moritz opens the season celebrating 150 years of winter tourism

150 years—that is how long St. Moritz has been a global leader in winter tourism. Today the Engadin valley and the ski resorts of St. Moritz are among the most renowned in the world, topping the list of European destinations and standing as a major competitor to overseas ski resorts.
Nearly 300 km of ski slopes and 2 glaciers where you can ski right from the first weeks of October, a wide and sunny valley where skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and sleddogging find their ideal environment, along with a vast array of accommodation facilities.
Over time, St. Moritz has continually improved its sports and tourism offering to reach the milestone of 150 years, an achievement envied by many other ski resorts.

To celebrate this fantastic anniversary, the tourism board has organized a series of additional events to complement those already held in past seasons: the St. Moritz City Race and a live concert by Trauffer on December 5, followed by the anniversary party presented by Bogner featuring a live concert by Xavier Naidoo on December 6.

Program

Friday, December 5

16.45
Entry fee payment and bib number assignment at the St. Moritz tourist office

afterwards
Course inspection

17.30
Start of the St. Moritz City Race

19.30-19.45
Mouvat Dance Show

19.45-21.00
Finals

21.00
St. Moritz City Race awards ceremony

21.30
OPEN AIR CONCERT Trauffer

The event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, December 6

18.00
Event opening

19.00 to 20.00
Anniversary Show “150 Years of Winter Tourism in St. Moritz” with Willy Bogner
Guests present the history of winter sports, fashion, and cinema

21.00
Xavier Naidoo Concert

throughout the evening
Light installations by Gerry Hofstetter projected onto buildings around the school courtyard.

The start of the season in St. Moritz begins above all on the ski slopes with the lift opening on Corvatsch and the gear test.
During the day, new ski and snowboard models can be tested on the slopes of Corvatsch (12 ski brands, 2 snowboard brands). Prices are around €8 for 1 day (excl. ski pass), and around €12 for both days (excl. ski pass). For further information, you can visit the 150 years of winter tourism website and the website featuring holiday offers for the 150th anniversary celebration.