St. Moritz, the capital of the Engadine, holds a unique status in winter sports history as one of three destinations to have hosted the Winter Olympics twice. As the 2026 Games quickly approach, travelers can immerse themselves in the region’s Olympic spirit to honor this momentous legacy. To elevate this experience, visitors can retreat to the luxurious, 5-star Carlton Hotel St. Moritz, a scenic 3-hour drive from the upcoming host city of Milan, where guests can engage in winter activities like skiing and horseback riding, while effortlessly exploring the nearby historic Olympic sites.
Here are a few Olympic sites travelers can visit when staying at the Carlton Hotel St. Moritz:
Lake St. Moritz:
Situated high above the lake, the Carlton Hotel St Moritz provides easy access to a venue with a storied past. This is where skijoring races of the 1928 Games took place, and continues to host events today, including the annual White Turf, a top-tier competition. Here, guests can embrace local traditions of ice bathing or skating on the frozen lake, while also enjoying exclusive, personalized adventures arranged by the hotel’s very own Outdoor Butler.
The Olympia Bob Run:
This legendary venue was once home to the four-man bob and two-man bob competitions, and has become renowned as the world’s only natural ice bobsleigh run. The site has been offering visitors exhilarating bobsleigh rides from St. Moritz to Celerina since the 1928 games, and after experiencing Olympic adrenaline firsthand, visitors can indulge in the hotel’s signature fondue gondolas to savor authentic Swiss cuisine.
Walk of Fame:
In the Upper Engadine, the all-natural ice rink and the birthplace of international bobsleigh races, has become a fascinating open-air museum. The Walk of Fame allows visitors to follow the entire 1,722-meter Olympic Bob Run, providing an up-close look at the track while delving into the history of bobsleigh and skeleton. This journey is accessible year-round, pausing only for a brief period of reconstruction and snowmelt.
Olympic Stadium:
Just a short distance from the property, guests can visit the iconic Olympic Stadium in St. Moritz, where the spirit of the 1928 and 1948 Winter Games lives on. Once the site of the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as ice hockey, speed skating, and figure skating, the arena held up to 4,000 spectators. Today, the former rink now doubles as a driving range and occasionally hosts charity cricket matches.
