Zurich

St. Moritz & Davos Alpine Experience

Explore the Alpine destinations of St. Moritz and Davos while discovering mountain scenery, lakes, and Swiss heritage.

Full Day
CHF 100

Highlights

  • -Explore St. Moritz, one of Switzerland's most renowned Alpine resorts.
  • -Admire views over Lake St. Moritz and the Upper Engadin Valley.
  • -Discover Davos, Europe's highest town with a permanent population.
  • -Learn how both destinations shaped Swiss tourism and mountain culture.

Gallery

Aerial view of St Moritz Switzerland in winter with frozen lake and snow covered Alps
Snow covered alpine village near St Moritz Switzerland with church tower and mountain backdrop
St. Moritz
Davos surrounded by snow-covered mountains
Lake St. Moritz Autumn Panorama
Landwasser Viaduct Winter Crossing
Davos Alpine Valley Panorama

About this experience

Your guide will greet you at the meeting point before accompanying you on a journey into the heart of the Swiss Alps, visiting two mountain destinations that have played an important role in the country's tourism history.

The day begins in St. Moritz, a mountain town best known for its clear skies, lakeside setting, and longstanding reputation as one of Switzerland's most renowned Alpine resorts. Surrounded by the wide landscapes of the Upper Engadin Valley, St. Moritz offers a distinctive combination of natural beauty and mountain culture. As you stroll through the town, your guide will explain how a small Alpine settlement became a destination that helped establish winter tourism in Switzerland. Along the way, admire the views over Lake St. Moritz and learn about the traditions, architecture, and regional identity that continue to shape life in the Engadin.

Beyond its international reputation, St. Moritz is also closely connected to the Romansh-speaking culture of southeastern Switzerland. The surrounding valley remains one of the country's most important linguistic and cultural regions, preserving traditions that have endured for centuries.

From St. Moritz, continue to Davos, the highest town in Europe with a permanent population. Located within a broad Alpine valley, Davos presents a different character from many traditional mountain villages. Your guide will explain how the town first gained prominence in the nineteenth century as a health resort, attracting visitors seeking the benefits of the clean mountain air.

As the town developed, Davos became an important centre for winter sports and later gained worldwide recognition through the annual World Economic Forum. Despite its international profile, it remains closely connected to the surrounding mountain environment. Walking through the town, you'll encounter a blend of historic sanatorium buildings, modern facilities, and traditional Alpine architecture that reflects its unique development over time.

Throughout the day, you'll see how two of Switzerland's most famous mountain destinations evolved in different ways while remaining shaped by the landscapes that surround them. From the lakes and peaks of the Engadin to the broad valley of Davos, the experience offers a wider perspective on life in the Swiss Alps.

Your visit concludes in Davos before returning with your guide to the original meeting point, bringing an end to a day spent exploring two of Switzerland's most distinctive Alpine destinations.

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Alpine Rails

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