Showing posts with label Switzerland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Switzerland. Show all posts
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026
What Does Switzerland's Neutrality Vote Mean for NATO and Russia? | DW News
Sep 27, 2026 | Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to impose stricter rules on the country’s neutrality. The initiative would have curtailed cooperation with military alliances such as NATO and limited Switzerland’s ability to impose sanctions on countries at war. Switzerland adopted many EU sanctions against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
So what does the result tell us about Swiss attitudes to neutrality, and how much freedom does the government now have to respond to future conflicts? DW speaks to political scientist Oliver Strijbis of Franklin University Switzerland.
Various links in French and German on this issue here »
So what does the result tell us about Swiss attitudes to neutrality, and how much freedom does the government now have to respond to future conflicts? DW speaks to political scientist Oliver Strijbis of Franklin University Switzerland.
Various links in French and German on this issue here »
Thursday, September 17, 2026
British Millionaire Killed in Swiss Alps Plane Crash
THE TELEGRAPH: Light aircraft crashed into mountainside near resort town on Wednesday afternoon
A millionaire British businessman has been named as one of three people killed in a plane crash in the Swiss Alps.
Owain Davies, 55, from west Wales, was on board the Cirrus SR22T with two friends when it crashed in the southern canton of Valais near the town of Leukerbad on Wednesday morning.
Formal identification of the other two victims is under way, including another Briton who is yet to be named.
Paying tribute to Mr Davies, his engineering firm Amcanu said the father-of-two was an “unstoppable force” and a “very good friend”.
The firm was founded by his father, Spencer Davies OBE, in Burry Port in 1975 and he took over the business in 2000. » | Abbir Dib. Samuel Montgomery News Reporter | Thursday, September 17, 2026
A millionaire British businessman has been named as one of three people killed in a plane crash in the Swiss Alps.
Owain Davies, 55, from west Wales, was on board the Cirrus SR22T with two friends when it crashed in the southern canton of Valais near the town of Leukerbad on Wednesday morning.
Formal identification of the other two victims is under way, including another Briton who is yet to be named.
Paying tribute to Mr Davies, his engineering firm Amcanu said the father-of-two was an “unstoppable force” and a “very good friend”.
The firm was founded by his father, Spencer Davies OBE, in Burry Port in 1975 and he took over the business in 2000. » | Abbir Dib. Samuel Montgomery News Reporter | Thursday, September 17, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
These Are the 10 Richest People in Switzerland
BLUE NEWS: The "Bilanz" shows in its new richest list: Switzerland's super-rich have once again increased their wealth - to a total of 851.5 billion Swiss francs, more than ever before. Only those who own at least around 15 billion francs make it into the top ten.
Switzerland will continue to be a magnet for great fortunes in 2025. The new "Bilanz" rich list shows: The total wealth of the 300 richest people has never been as high as it is today. If you want to make it to the top, you need sums that command respect even among billionaires.
The entry threshold for the top ten is around CHF 15 billion. And at the top are entrepreneurial dynasties that dominate very different sectors of the economy - from luxury cosmetics to container shipping. » | Blue News | Undated
Switzerland will continue to be a magnet for great fortunes in 2025. The new "Bilanz" rich list shows: The total wealth of the 300 richest people has never been as high as it is today. If you want to make it to the top, you need sums that command respect even among billionaires.
The entry threshold for the top ten is around CHF 15 billion. And at the top are entrepreneurial dynasties that dominate very different sectors of the economy - from luxury cosmetics to container shipping. » | Blue News | Undated
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Germany’s Second Richest Man Died – What Happens to the Money? | DW News
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Geneva Super-rich Rocked by Luxury Home Burglary Spree
SWI: The Lake Geneva region is fighting a growing number of violent home robberies of its wealthiest residents, which threaten the area’s reputation as a haven for the ultra-rich and have inflamed suspicions across the border with France.
Swiss authorities are turning to video footage, number-plate recognition and tougher border policing as they try to crack down on the “homejackings”, which have shocked the normally peaceful area.
The attacks typically involve intruders breaking into occupied homes and threatening residents – sometimes at gunpoint – before escaping with watches, jewellery and other valuables across the border to France.
Private bankers, commodities traders and other wealthy executives are among those who have been targeted, fuelling concern in a region that is home to some of the world’s biggest banks and trading houses. Companies including Pictet and Trafigura have raised concerns about the attacks with authorities, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The extreme violence of the attacks has prompted some politicians to call for targeted checks at the French border and prompted many wealthy communities to hire private security.
“This trend has recently become much more organised, targeted and common,” said Florence Bettschart-Narbel, a member of the legislature in the canton of Vaud, on the north side of Lake Geneva. “We are concerned about the impact on Switzerland’s attractiveness to foreigners and companies.” » | Mercedes Ruehl, Financial Times | Monday, August 17, 2026
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Switzerland’s super-rich: essential contributors or a social threat?: Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. However, its wealth is distributed very unevenly: the richest 1% own 45% of total assets. At the same time, this elite group contributes a significant share of the country’s tax revenue. Swiss public broadcaster, SRF, takes a closer look. »
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A Taste of Swiss Carrot Country: Rüeblitorte & Rösti | At Our Neighbour’s Table
July 26, 2026 | In Switzerland’s canton of Aargau, affectionately known as Rüebliland - carrot country - the humble carrot takes center stage in both sweet and savory cooking.
This episode explores the region’s deep connection to carrots, from the famous Aargauer Rüeblitorte, a moist carrot cake decorated with marzipan carrots, to creative farm-kitchen dishes that use every part of the vegetable.
At Haldenhof farm, organic farmer Kurt Brunner brings carrots into a Swiss classic by mixing them into golden, crispy rösti, while his daughter Carla turns carrot greens into a vibrant pesto served with grilled carrots. She also prepares a colorful carrot Wähe, a Swiss-style flat cake, and a fragrant carrot salad seasoned with cardamom.
Alongside these inspiring recipes, the episode offers a glimpse into the challenges of organic carrot farming in Aargau, where too much rain can make a successful harvest uncertain. A celebration of seasonal cooking, Swiss tradition, and root-to-leaf creativity, this is a delicious journey for anyone who loves simple ingredients transformed with care and imagination.
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Carrots are the 10p vegetable that could save your life: Your grandparents weren’t wrong about the eye health benefits, but how else can this secret superfood boost your wellbeing? »
This episode explores the region’s deep connection to carrots, from the famous Aargauer Rüeblitorte, a moist carrot cake decorated with marzipan carrots, to creative farm-kitchen dishes that use every part of the vegetable.
At Haldenhof farm, organic farmer Kurt Brunner brings carrots into a Swiss classic by mixing them into golden, crispy rösti, while his daughter Carla turns carrot greens into a vibrant pesto served with grilled carrots. She also prepares a colorful carrot Wähe, a Swiss-style flat cake, and a fragrant carrot salad seasoned with cardamom.
Alongside these inspiring recipes, the episode offers a glimpse into the challenges of organic carrot farming in Aargau, where too much rain can make a successful harvest uncertain. A celebration of seasonal cooking, Swiss tradition, and root-to-leaf creativity, this is a delicious journey for anyone who loves simple ingredients transformed with care and imagination.
ALSO READ:
Carrots are the 10p vegetable that could save your life: Your grandparents weren’t wrong about the eye health benefits, but how else can this secret superfood boost your wellbeing? »
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Swiss Divided over Restricting Real Estate Market for Foreigners
SWISSINFO.CH: The consultation on the planned tightening of the Lex Koller law has revealed a deep divide between the political camps. Whilst business organisations and estate agents warn of serious disadvantages, political parties on both the left and right welcome the proposal.
The Swiss government intends to respond to the tight situation on the housing market by tightening the rules. In future, people living abroad will no longer be allowed to buy shares in listed residential property companies. The consultation on the plans ended on Wednesday.
The left-wing Social Democrat Party and right-wing Swiss People’s Party supported the proposal. They argued that foreign capital was driving up property prices. » | SWI | Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Swiss government to tighten foreign property ownership »
The Swiss government intends to respond to the tight situation on the housing market by tightening the rules. In future, people living abroad will no longer be allowed to buy shares in listed residential property companies. The consultation on the plans ended on Wednesday.
The left-wing Social Democrat Party and right-wing Swiss People’s Party supported the proposal. They argued that foreign capital was driving up property prices. » | SWI | Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Swiss government to tighten foreign property ownership »
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
‘Swiss Elon Musk’ Jailed for Fraud
SWI: Swiss businessman Pascal Jaussi has been jailed for five and a half years after being found guilty of embezzlement, fraud, forgery and arson.
The Freiburg Commercial Criminal Court handed down the sentence on Jaussi, who was once hailed as the “Swiss Elon Musk” after founding Swiss Space Systems (S3) and promising to revolutionise access to space.
Jaussi raised large sums of money with a plan to send mini-satellites into space and offer ‘zero-gravity’ flights. » | SWI | Tuesday, June 30, 2026
he space shuttle made in Switzerland: A company led by Swiss engineer Pascal Jaussi is building a space shuttle by combining technologies from all over the world. »
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
[Swiss] Govt Looks to Ban Nazi Symbols
WRS/SWISS RADIO IN ENGLISH: The government wants to ban the public display of Nazi symbols, including swastikas, Hitler salutes and SS insignia.
Under the proposals, offenders would face an on-the-spot fine of CHF 200, even if the symbols are displayed without any propaganda intent.
The Federal Council says current laws leave a gap by only punishing such symbols when used for propaganda. » | WRS | Monday, June 22, 2026
Under the proposals, offenders would face an on-the-spot fine of CHF 200, even if the symbols are displayed without any propaganda intent.
The Federal Council says current laws leave a gap by only punishing such symbols when used for propaganda. » | WRS | Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026
Swiss Ski Resort Closes because of Climate Change
SWISSINFO.CH: The Glarus mountain village of Braunwald needs to reinvent itself: skiing operations are being discontinued owing to climate change. A forward-looking initiative is now set to create new opportunities for tourism.
The Glarus mountain village of Braunwald needs to reinvent itself: skiing operations are being discontinued owing to climate change. A forward-looking initiative is now set to create new opportunities for tourism.
Sportbahnen Braunwald is adapting its services to changing climatic and economic conditions, the company announced on Friday in conjunction with Visit Glarnerland and other stakeholders. High costs and changing demand patterns had rendered the previous business model unsustainable.
The decision was preceded by a comprehensive review. The conclusion was clear: continuing “as before” was no longer possible. The key element of the strategic reorientation is the discontinuation of traditional ski operations from the 2026/27 winter season onwards. » | Keystone-SDA | Friday, June 19, 2026
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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Great Progress' at US-Iran Says US Vice-President JD Vance | BBC News
Jun 21, 2026 | Switzerland has hosted a first round of talks on a long-term peace deal between the United States and Iran.
The US Vice President, JD Vance, called them 'historic' and said that great progress had been made.
Iranian media are reporting that the delegation from Tehran refused to share a photo opportunity ahead of the negotiations, and they've been angered by renewed threats from President Trump to bomb Iran if it fails to rein in Hezbollah, its proxy in Lebanon.
Israel is insisting its troops will continue to occupy southern Lebanon to protect northern Israel from Hezbollah attack.
When it comes to peace deals, the Trump regime seem to be such amateurs. — © Mark Alexander
The US Vice President, JD Vance, called them 'historic' and said that great progress had been made.
Iranian media are reporting that the delegation from Tehran refused to share a photo opportunity ahead of the negotiations, and they've been angered by renewed threats from President Trump to bomb Iran if it fails to rein in Hezbollah, its proxy in Lebanon.
Israel is insisting its troops will continue to occupy southern Lebanon to protect northern Israel from Hezbollah attack.
When it comes to peace deals, the Trump regime seem to be such amateurs. — © Mark Alexander
Friday, June 19, 2026
Swiss Officials Say Iran Talks Are Off, for Now
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The announcement raised immediate questions over the fate of the agreement President Trump signed this week, with key details left to be worked out.
Officials in Switzerland said on Friday morning that the next stage of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, focused on issues including Iran’s nuclear program and meant to begin on the shores of Lake Lucerne, had been postponed.
The announcement did not include any information about when the negotiations might now begin, raising immediate questions about the memorandum of understanding that President Trump and Iran’s president had signed earlier this week. That agreement left crucial terms unsettled and called for an immediate 60-day negotiating window to hash them out.
Vice President JD Vance had been scheduled to fly to Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, about an hour outside of Zurich, for a meeting on Friday that was originally meant to be a signing ceremony. He abruptly canceled his trip late Thursday night, in Washington. » | Jim Tankersley | Reporting from Zurich | Friday, June 19, 2026
Officials in Switzerland said on Friday morning that the next stage of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, focused on issues including Iran’s nuclear program and meant to begin on the shores of Lake Lucerne, had been postponed.
The announcement did not include any information about when the negotiations might now begin, raising immediate questions about the memorandum of understanding that President Trump and Iran’s president had signed earlier this week. That agreement left crucial terms unsettled and called for an immediate 60-day negotiating window to hash them out.
Vice President JD Vance had been scheduled to fly to Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, about an hour outside of Zurich, for a meeting on Friday that was originally meant to be a signing ceremony. He abruptly canceled his trip late Thursday night, in Washington. » | Jim Tankersley | Reporting from Zurich | Friday, June 19, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Almost 55% Oppose Proposal to Limit Swiss Population to 10 Million | DW News
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones.
This screenshot is from this NYT article. | Campaign posters ahead of the population cap vote. President Trump’s face is on a no poster, with the slogan, “Now, of all times, a break with Europe?” The yes slogan shown is “Protect Switzerland.” | Sebastien Bozon/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
For 50 years, Walter Nef has carved toys and cheese boards from maple trees that grow near his quiet village outside Zurich, which seems louder to him by the day. There are more cars, more construction cranes, more people, and not just in this valley. Switzerland, Mr. Nef says, seems just about full.
That is why Mr. Nef says he supports a nationwide initiative, in an election this Sunday, to cap the resident population at 10 million. The measure aims to drastically reduce immigration as the country approaches that level, which it could reach in the next decade. But Mr. Nef, like many supporters, describes the measure less in terms of migrants than in terms of infrastructure, ecology and density.
“It is simply not good when an organism grows so fast,” Mr. Nef, 79, told me at his workshop this week.
The election on Sunday is a product of Switzerland’s form of direct democracy, which allows groups that can gather 100,000 signatures to send major policy questions to voters with relative ease, in a way that echoes states like California. Polls suggest a tight contest that could go either way.
It is the latest chapter in Europe’s backlash against migration, which has helped right-wing parties surge across the continent, including in Switzerland, a country with four official languages that has been shaped by migrants for nearly two and a half centuries.
But this chapter comes with several twists, starting with its sales pitch.
The measure was put to voters by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, which has sent other anti-migration measures to the ballot in the past, including a successful effort to ban the construction of mosque minarets. This time, it has spent much of the campaign appealing to centrist voters’ concerns about traffic jams, crowded trains and high housing costs. It calls the measure a “sustainability initiative.” » | Jim Tankersley | Reporting from Zurich, Bern, Basel and Bauma, Switzerland | Saturday, June 13, 2026
How Capping Its Population at 10 Million Could Reshape Switzerland »
Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million: The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 »
LESEN SIE AUCH:
Macht die Schweiz den Deckel zu?: Die Abstimmung über eine Obergrenze der Bevölkerung von zehn Millionen lässt die Schweizer Wirtschaft zittern. Sie ist auf Arbeitskräfte aus dem Ausland angewiesen und fürchtet um den Zugang zum europäischen Binnenmarkt. » [€]
À LIRE AUSSI :
« Pas de Suisse à 10 millions d’habitants » : avant le référendum sur l’immigration, que disent les sondages ? : Attachés à la démocratie directe, les Suisses sont appelés aux urnes pour se prononcer sur une initiative visant à limiter l’expansion de la population. La démographie helvète a été bouleversée par l’immigration depuis 2002. »
For 50 years, Walter Nef has carved toys and cheese boards from maple trees that grow near his quiet village outside Zurich, which seems louder to him by the day. There are more cars, more construction cranes, more people, and not just in this valley. Switzerland, Mr. Nef says, seems just about full.
That is why Mr. Nef says he supports a nationwide initiative, in an election this Sunday, to cap the resident population at 10 million. The measure aims to drastically reduce immigration as the country approaches that level, which it could reach in the next decade. But Mr. Nef, like many supporters, describes the measure less in terms of migrants than in terms of infrastructure, ecology and density.
“It is simply not good when an organism grows so fast,” Mr. Nef, 79, told me at his workshop this week.
The election on Sunday is a product of Switzerland’s form of direct democracy, which allows groups that can gather 100,000 signatures to send major policy questions to voters with relative ease, in a way that echoes states like California. Polls suggest a tight contest that could go either way.
It is the latest chapter in Europe’s backlash against migration, which has helped right-wing parties surge across the continent, including in Switzerland, a country with four official languages that has been shaped by migrants for nearly two and a half centuries.
But this chapter comes with several twists, starting with its sales pitch.
The measure was put to voters by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, which has sent other anti-migration measures to the ballot in the past, including a successful effort to ban the construction of mosque minarets. This time, it has spent much of the campaign appealing to centrist voters’ concerns about traffic jams, crowded trains and high housing costs. It calls the measure a “sustainability initiative.” » | Jim Tankersley | Reporting from Zurich, Bern, Basel and Bauma, Switzerland | Saturday, June 13, 2026
How Capping Its Population at 10 Million Could Reshape Switzerland »
Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million: The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 »
LESEN SIE AUCH:
Macht die Schweiz den Deckel zu?: Die Abstimmung über eine Obergrenze der Bevölkerung von zehn Millionen lässt die Schweizer Wirtschaft zittern. Sie ist auf Arbeitskräfte aus dem Ausland angewiesen und fürchtet um den Zugang zum europäischen Binnenmarkt. » [€]
À LIRE AUSSI :
« Pas de Suisse à 10 millions d’habitants » : avant le référendum sur l’immigration, que disent les sondages ? : Attachés à la démocratie directe, les Suisses sont appelés aux urnes pour se prononcer sur une initiative visant à limiter l’expansion de la population. La démographie helvète a été bouleversée par l’immigration depuis 2002. »
Friday, June 12, 2026
Switzerland in Summer
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Crans-Montana Fire Bereaved Ask for Murder Charges against Bar Owners
THE GUARDIAN: Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire risk
Lawyers for victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have formally asked prosecutors to upgrade the charges against the bar’s owners after text messages emerged discussing the danger.
Forty-one people were killed and 115 injured in the blaze at Le Constellation bar, which investigators believe started in the basement when sparklers attached to champagne bottles were held too close to sound-insulating foam on the ceiling.
The bar’s owners, Jessica and Jacques Moretti, face charges including manslaughter by negligence and arson by negligence over the blaze. Another 12 suspects, including several current and former local officials, are under criminal investigation.
Lawyers for some of the victims, most of whom were teenagers, told the Swiss public broadcaster RTS on Wednesday they had asked investigators to upgrade the charges against the Morettis from manslaughter by negligence to murder with possible intent. » | Jon Henley | Europe correspondent | Thursday, June 11, 2026
Lawyers for victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have formally asked prosecutors to upgrade the charges against the bar’s owners after text messages emerged discussing the danger.
Forty-one people were killed and 115 injured in the blaze at Le Constellation bar, which investigators believe started in the basement when sparklers attached to champagne bottles were held too close to sound-insulating foam on the ceiling.
The bar’s owners, Jessica and Jacques Moretti, face charges including manslaughter by negligence and arson by negligence over the blaze. Another 12 suspects, including several current and former local officials, are under criminal investigation.
Lawyers for some of the victims, most of whom were teenagers, told the Swiss public broadcaster RTS on Wednesday they had asked investigators to upgrade the charges against the Morettis from manslaughter by negligence to murder with possible intent. » | Jon Henley | Europe correspondent | Thursday, June 11, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Four Stabbed ‘by Man Shouting Allahu Akbar’ at Swiss Station
THE TELEGRAPH: 31-year-old arrested after three people taken to hospital in Winterthur, near Zurich
Several people have been stabbed by a man wielding a knife at a Swiss railway station.
Police arrested the suspected attacker, a 31-year-old Swiss national, outside the station in Winterthur, about 12 miles from Zurich.
At least four people were stabbed by the man. Witnesses said he was shouting “Allahu Akbar”, according to local reports.
Three people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries and two with moderate injuries. One man waiting for a train was stabbed in the thigh, the Swiss SRF news agency reported. » | Robert White | Thursday, May 28, 2026
Several people have been stabbed by a man wielding a knife at a Swiss railway station.
Police arrested the suspected attacker, a 31-year-old Swiss national, outside the station in Winterthur, about 12 miles from Zurich.
At least four people were stabbed by the man. Witnesses said he was shouting “Allahu Akbar”, according to local reports.
Three people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries and two with moderate injuries. One man waiting for a train was stabbed in the thigh, the Swiss SRF news agency reported. » | Robert White | Thursday, May 28, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
The Lure of St. Moritz - From Sleepy Mountain Village to Luxury Resort | DW Documentary
May 9, 2026 | St. Moritz is the birthplace of alpine winter tourism, as well of many winter sports. The village, with its magnificent location in the Swiss Engadin mountains, was already attracting celebrities in the last century.
St. Moritz is one of the most exclusive winter sports resorts in the world, with a burnished history. Located in the picturesque Swiss Engadin mountains, the village attracted many celebrities in the last century: including Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Gunter Sachs, Andy Warhol and Herbert von Karajan. Coco Chanel sought refuge here, during the war. Alfred Hitchcock was inspired to write his first classic in one of St. Moritz’s grand hotels, and returned many times over the decades. The Shah of Persia temporarily ruled his empire from a chalet on the Suvretta slope.
Just 150 years ago, St. Moritz was still a simple mountain village. Then, adventurous Englishmen arrived, invented new winter sports and laid the foundation for the town's fame.
Five-star hotels sprang up in the village of 5,000 inhabitants, which suddenly became a winter hotspot for the rich and famous.
Numerous winter sports originated here, some of which are unique to this location: in Cresta, participants race headfirst down into the valley on low sleds - on the longest natural ice track in the world. The Cresta Club, founded over 100 years ago by Englishmen, is still one of the most exclusive clubs in the world.
In skijoring, skiers are pulled across the frozen Lake St. Moritz by horses. Winter sports, tradition and sophisticated lifestyle, luxury and cosmopolitanism characterize the history of St. Moritz.
St. Moritz is one of the most exclusive winter sports resorts in the world, with a burnished history. Located in the picturesque Swiss Engadin mountains, the village attracted many celebrities in the last century: including Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Gunter Sachs, Andy Warhol and Herbert von Karajan. Coco Chanel sought refuge here, during the war. Alfred Hitchcock was inspired to write his first classic in one of St. Moritz’s grand hotels, and returned many times over the decades. The Shah of Persia temporarily ruled his empire from a chalet on the Suvretta slope.
Just 150 years ago, St. Moritz was still a simple mountain village. Then, adventurous Englishmen arrived, invented new winter sports and laid the foundation for the town's fame.
Five-star hotels sprang up in the village of 5,000 inhabitants, which suddenly became a winter hotspot for the rich and famous.
Numerous winter sports originated here, some of which are unique to this location: in Cresta, participants race headfirst down into the valley on low sleds - on the longest natural ice track in the world. The Cresta Club, founded over 100 years ago by Englishmen, is still one of the most exclusive clubs in the world.
In skijoring, skiers are pulled across the frozen Lake St. Moritz by horses. Winter sports, tradition and sophisticated lifestyle, luxury and cosmopolitanism characterize the history of St. Moritz.
Monday, March 23, 2026
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