Holidays in St. Moritz

Spend three nights in the resort town of St. Moritz, right in the heart of the breathtaking Engadine countryside. With your guest card from the Hotel Monopol, you'll enjoy unlimited access to the region’s mountain transport, making it easy to explore all that this stunning alpine destination has to offer.

Included in your holiday is one of Switzerland’s most iconic scenic train journeys on the Bernina Express. This spectacular day trip takes you from St. Moritz to the charming Italian town of Tirano. Travel in style with a first-class seat on the outbound journey, passing glaciers, alpine valleys, and viaducts, before enjoying some free time in Tirano to relax with a coffee, ice cream, or snack. Your return trip brings you back through the same awe-inspiring landscapes in second class - an unforgettable way to experience the magic of the Swiss Alps.

Back in St. Moritz, each day is filled with unforgettable outdoor opportunities. Hike to Corvatsch or Corviglia for breathtaking 360° views along panoramic trails, or take a stroll around the lake, pausing to enjoy a lakeside coffee. When it’s time to cool off, dive into one of the region's sparkling mountain lakes or enjoy the calm of the water by renting a stand-up paddleboard, kayak, or canoe. If the wind picks up, the lake becomes a playground for windsurfing and sailing enthusiasts.

As evening falls, unwind in true alpine style. Head to the rooftop spa at Hotel Monopol or enjoy a relaxing drink at the St. Moritz Sky Bar, where sweeping views of the lakes and mountains provide the perfect backdrop for some well-deserved R&R.

Find out more about our Swiss Classic Tour multi-centre holiday here.

St. Moritz is a name that’s long been associated with luxury and style, but in the summer months, this famous resort offers a more laid-back, outdoorsy side. It swaps ski jackets for hiking boots, welcoming walkers, cyclists and sun-seekers to its mountain trails, lakes and sun-soaked terraces.

You’ll find over 580km of hiking paths ranging from gentle lakeside strolls to challenging summit routes, plus a huge network of mountain biking trails and cable cars to help you reach the higher viewpoints with ease. On quieter days, stroll through the stylish town centre, where boutique shops, cafés and art galleries sit side by side. For a cultural fix, visit the museums and explore the local heritage. There’s also a busy calendar of summer events, from sailing regattas on Lake St. Moritz to classical concerts and gourmet festivals. 

Dining here is as much a highlight as the views - think sunny terraces serving everything from traditional Swiss dishes to high-end international cuisine. Be sure to try regional specialities like capuns or Bündner Nusstorte (a delicious nut-filled pastry).

St. Moritz is well‑served by a network of cable cars, funiculars and mountain railways during the summer season, making it easy and fun to reach high‑alpine viewpoints, trailheads and panoramic restaurant stops. The Hotel Monopol includes an inclusive guest card with cable cars and mountain railways Included, so you can use most of the lifts free of charge in summer. 

Mountain Railways & Cable Cars

The main ones are:

• Bad-Signalbahn gondola (normally open beginning of Jun - mid Oct)
• Chantarella-Corviglia funicular railway - from the heart of St. Moritz up to the summit of the resort’s home mountain (normally open end of Jun - mid Oct) 
• Piz Nair cable car - links you from the town, climb via several stages, and reach high viewing spots with alpine restaurants (normally open end of Jun - mid Oct) 

A full list of available mountain railways and cable cars can be found here on the St. Moritz tourism website, along with the timings.

Public Transport

The region is served by Engadin Bus, Rhaetian Railway and SSB, and the famous panorama trains of Bernina Express and Glacier Express. Many bus lines are timed to connect with mountain lifts/cable cars, making it easier to reach trailheads or mountain stations. Bikes are allowed on many PostBus routes (with racks) during the summertime. 

Check schedules for Sommerfahrplan (summer timetable) for the Engadin Bus. These often start in early June and run through mid‑October and can be found on the website here. 

The Swiss transport network is an excellent combination of trains, mountain railways, cable-cars, boats and buses that make it a pleasure to get around and explore at your own pace. 

The Swiss Half Fare Card is included in the price of your holiday and is sent to you as part of your rail transfer tickets. This card can be used around Switzerland for up to 50% discount on various modes of transport - so make sure you keep it with you. It also gives free travel to children from 6 to 15 years old, when accompanied by a parent with the Family Card.

5 days within 14 days, at CHF137 (2nd class) or 2 days out of 7 at CHF90 (2nd class), and can be bought at the train station. 

This pass gives you 5 days of unlimited travel on regional trains and buses, a great value way to explore further afield. 

You can find out more information here. 

Onward travel from Basel: the transfer from Basel to Lucerne will be by train. The journey will take around one hour. There are some direct trains from Basel to Lucerne. If you're not on a direct train your journey will have one change of trains.

On arrival into Lucerne station, the Hotel Waldstätterhof, where you'll be staying, is close enough to walk to. It is 160 metres from the station and takes approx. 2 mins.

From Lucerne, you will travel to St. Moritz by train. The journey will take around four to five hours. On arrival into St. Moritz station, there will be a hotel shuttle or taxi to take you to Hotel Monopol, where you'll be staying.

From St. Moritz, you will travel to Zermatt by the Glacier Express panoramic train. The journey will take approx. eight hours. On arrival into Zermatt, there will be a hotel shuttle or taxi to take you to your hotel. The train transfer between St Moritz to Zermatt will be on the Glacier Express with a seat reservation (we cannot guarantee seats together), and lunch or a lunch box included. Some Glacier Express services start in Chur so the first part of your journey may be by standard train, followed by the Glacier Express from Chur to Zermatt.

For your return journey, you will travel back to Basel by train and will take approx. three hours 45 minutes. The journey will involve one or more changes of train.