St Moritz

St. Moritz is the birthplace of winter sports – but before that could happen, they first had to invent the winter holiday. And for that we can thank St. Moritz' hotel pioneer Johannes Badrutt. Around 150 years ago, he made a bet with his English summer guests: if they weren’t able to sit out on the terrace without wearing their coat at least once during their winter stay, he would pay for their return tickets. And so, the English guests came for the sunny Engadin winter and noticed that, sure enough, the weather at 1,800 metres above sea level was gloriously restorative even in the coldest part of the year – not at all like the wet, grey London winter.

For over 30 years, St Moritz has played host to the Cricket on Ice Trophy.

With the support of St Moritz Tourismus we are able to offer players & spectators and wonderful & unique winter experience.