Snapshot: New Year's Eve with Alfred Hitchcock

At the New Year’s Eve celebration in the Chesa Veglia in St. Moritz on December 31, 1966, Alfred Hitchcock raised his hat in greeting – a moment captured in a famous photo taken on January 1, 1967.

Hitchcock’s connection to St. Moritz and Badrutt's Palace goes back much further: He first visited the family-run five-star hotel in 1924 while working as an assistant director on The Prude's Fall. St. Moritz and Badrutt's Palace left such a strong impression on the young filmmaker that he returned two years later for his honeymoon with Alma Reville. The couple stayed in Suite 501, which soon became a central part of their visits.

Over the years, Hitchcock returned to the same suite 36 more times. He spent Christmases, birthdays, and anniversaries there with his family. Remarkably, Hitchcock wrote the screenplay for his iconic film The Birds in Suite 501. It’s said that the Alpine choughs frequently seen flying over St. Moritz inspired him to adapt Daphne du Maurier’s story for the screen.

Suite 501, now known as the Hitchcock Suite, is a true highlight for fans of the legendary director. Not only is it available to book, but it also still features the original furniture used by Hitchcock and his family. The suite offers an authentic journey into the life of one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century.