Kulm Hotel St. Moritz: The Birthplace of Alpine Winter Tourism

The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz is where Alpine winter tourism, and the resort of St. Moritz itself, was born, when in 1864 the hotelier Johannes Badrutt wagered his summer guests that they would love the Engadine in winter. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader set in its own park above the lake, it remains steeped in Olympic and bobsleigh heritage.

The dining is remarkable in its range. The Kulm Country Club is a fire-driven restaurant by Michelin-starred Mauro Colagreco; Amaru brings Peruvian cuisine by chef Claudia Canessa; the Sunny Bar & Grill is overseen by London chef Tom Booton; and the Grand Restaurant, a pizzeria, Chesa al Parc and the historic Altitude Bar complete a generous spread.

For a storied, festive St. Moritz stay, the Kulm is a benchmark.

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