Mountain town in Graubünden, Switzerland
St. Moritz for solo travelers
Is St. Moritz good for solo travel?
Glamorous Engadin resort at 1,822 m with ski slopes, lake views and Glacier Express rail routes. Spectacular scenery; extremely expensive, seasonal and quiet, best for skiers, hikers and rail fans.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 3/5 · Good, with some effort |
|---|---|
| Locals | Polite but reserved |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Solo women | Comfortable alone, including in the evening. |
How to meet people in St. Moritz
Hostel dorms, ski school lessons and guided hikes are the easiest ways to meet people; the resort scene is mostly couples and groups.
Good things to do alone
- Ride the Glacier Express or Bernina Express
- Hike Corviglia and Piz Nair in summer
- Walk around Lake St. Moritz
- Ski Corviglia's long red runs
- Visit Segantini Museum
Where to stay in St. Moritz
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| St. Moritz Dorf | Shops, hotels and the main lifts; the classic, pricey base |
| St. Moritz Bad | Lakeside, spas and slightly lower prices; lifts to Corviglia |
| Celerina and Pontresina | Cheaper, quieter Engadin villages within 10 min by train |
Solo travel across Switzerland
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Geneva | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Lucerne | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Interlaken | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Basel | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Lausanne | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Lugano | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Grindelwald | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Zermatt | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Bern | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| St. Moritz | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Montreux | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
Quick answers
Is St. Moritz good for solo travelers?
Good, with some effort (3/5). Glamorous Engadin resort at 1,822 m with ski slopes, lake views and Glacier Express rail routes.
How do you meet people in St. Moritz?
Hostel dorms, ski school lessons and guided hikes are the easiest ways to meet people; the resort scene is mostly couples and groups. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in St. Moritz?
Widely spoken.
Is St. Moritz safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable alone, including in the evening.
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