Flights to St Moritz
St Moritz is the ultimate ski resort.Ski enthusiasts flood the place in great droves to experience one the worlds most exclusive resorts. There are a vast number of airlines that come here from the UK and Ireland approximately 200-300, although Swiss International Airlines offers the most pocket friendly air fares. Lufthansa offers higher prices for their tickets. Travellers from England can take flights from London, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and Gatwick airports. Those in Scotland can use the Glasgow airport.
International Travelers travel to St. Moritz via Zurich, which is located about 150 miles from the resort. From there, catch a train from the airport to Church and then transfer for train to St. Moritz. Those, who have money to spare, can chose to take a plane from Zurich to Samden, a local airport near St. Moritz.
From November through April, St. Moritz is one of the best times for skiing. This place is considered the best in winter resorts in the world. Youll find the best snow around Christmas, but even better, the sun shines on St. Moritz all year, making for a more pleasant winter holiday. St. Moritz has also been known as a traditional spa town since the Middle Ages.
St. Moritz has 80 kilometers of piste length, or 88 slopes, for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. About 40 percent of the slopes are categorized for advanced skiers. The remaining slopes are for beginners and intermediates. St. Moritz is linked to two other ski areas in the region, so it has access to an additional 270 kilometers of slope area outside the resort area. The slopes are all connected by 56 lifts. In addition to the slopes, youll find cross-country routes and a snowboard park. There is also the Crest Run, a sled racing run more than 1,200 meters long
Mountain climbing, paragliding, bob sledding, horse races and snow cricket are some of the additional outdoor alternatives. You can also ice skate on the resort lake.
Venture indoors to select from casinos, high end restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and concert spaces. The chic boutiques offer shopping adventures, or explore the art and folklore museums for a taste of culture. A train ride on the high end Glacier Express or Berninina Express allows you to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Tom Martens is the content coordinator for bestukflights.co.uk the UK’s premier flight and travel comparison portal which includes a detailed section on Travel to Switzerland and Flights to St Moritz.
