St Moritz, Switzerland » City Info » Geography

St. Moritz is geographically located in the Upper Engadine valley on the Lake of St. Moritz in Switzerland. It is part of the Southern Alps and situated at 5624 ft (1856 m) above sea level. St. Moritz is a popular tourist destination for its exploration of wonderful countrysides & lakes of the Engadin. The city is surrounded by magnificent peaks and has long-frequented mineral springs. It covers the area around 28.69 km² with an elevation of 1822 m.
The geographic coordinates of St. Moritz are 46 °30'N, 9 °50'E.
Climate:
The nickname of St. Moritz is 'The Top of the World'. As the city is on the southern slopes of the Swiss Alps, St. Moritz is influenced by a Mediterranean climate. The Engadine valley, St. Moritz and the surrounding area have a reputation of consistent but moderate levels of snow. The city experiences lots of sun shine, light champagne snow and mild winter temperatures. It is famous for its sparkling, dry "Champagne Climate" and the famous sun of the city shines approximately 322 days of the year.
Culture:
The area of St. Moritz is full of picturesque landscapes, lakes, forests, mountains and glaciers. The city has the fascinating combination of natural environment, cultural activities, sports, attractive facilities, great shopping and a relaxing atmosphere. Tourists that visit the city come from many different regions of the world and share the enthusiasm of exploring St. Moritz's cosmopolitan culture with a mixture of the west and east.
