POLO ON SNOW IN ST. MORITZ

POLO ON SNOW AT THE ST. MORITZ'S FROZEN LAKE

The world´s most prestigious polo tournament, started in 1985, on the frozen lake of St. Moritz. Four teams of world class players offer a unique display on the frozen lake of St. Moritz.

While culinary delights for all palates, entertainment and sports are all available on site.

If you have never been to this event in St. Moritz before, you may not appreciate it as much as you should, unless you are passionate about the sport already.

But the truth of the matter is that the Snow Polo at St. Moritz is a unique event, one of the top events of the year in Engadin and the only trophy in world of its kind, played on a frozen lake.

St. Moritz lake, in fact, is transformed in a gigantic arena held in the arms of snow covered mountains and woods with a fable-like feel. Here, everything including; the playground, the stand, the tents, restaurant, bars, entertainment, music and car park, are all built on ice.

This magical location, with its exclusive service, attention to detail and pure luxury transforms the Snow Polo event into a glamorous meeting place for the privileged.

Access to the Polo village and standing place to see the races is completely free, so you are practically obliged to go in and have a quick look, even if you’re are not into the sport.

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WHAT TO DO IN ST. MORITZ AND IN THE NEARBY REGION

IN THE VILLAGE

1. Shopping in the luxury Via Serlas.

2. Ski fun on the slopes of the Corviglia ski area.

3. Winter Bob rides for visitors. An adrenaline experience on the oldest bobsleigh run in the world.

4. Save the date of the Snow Polo world cup on the frozen lake of St. Moritz.

5. Enjoy a romantic ride in a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage one the frozen lakes.

6. Visit the Segantini Museum of the important artist of Realistic Symbolism Giovanni Segantini.

7. Relax in the new and modern St. Moritz Swimming pool and Spa or in the smaller and cosy wellness centers of Samedan and Pontresina.

IN THE NEARBY REGION

1. Engadin ski pass - a unique ski pass to use pubblic trasport and to ski on the diffrents slopes areas of the valley, Corviglia, Diavolezza, Corvatsch and more.

2. Save the date of the country Ski Marathon one the frozen lakes of Engadin.

3. Reach Muottas Muragl the best panoramic point of St. Moritz and the Engadin.

4. Book a ticket of the Glacier express or the Bernina Express.

5. Friday night skiing on the slopes of the Corvatsch ski area.

6. Ski trail, Freeride, MTB and Trekking around Engadin.

WHERE TO SLEEP IN ST. MORITZ - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS

St. Moritz is a mountain luxury resort and offers a lot of hotels and holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation also in others villages of Engadin.

Thanks to pictures, facilities informations and reviews, You can check easly the availability of Hotels, B&B and Holiday Houses in St. Moritz and Engadin and book the best solution for You, using this link:

BOOKING - HOTELS B&B HOLIDAY HOUSES IN ST. MORITZ

HOW TO GET TO ST. MORITZ AND POLO ON SNOW

Located in Switzerland the center of Engadin valley, St. Moritz is reachble by car and is connected by pubblic busses. It is possible to reach St. Moritz also by train from Thusis with the Glacier Express, or from Tirano (IT) with the Bernina Express.

White Turf is usually in Febraury and is located on the frozen lake of St. Moritz.

The Snow Polo is usually at the end of Febraury on St. Moritz frozen lake. From the centre of town, we suggest you take the moving stairway next to Badrutt's Palace that will bring you directly down to the lake.

There may be a lot of traffic and parking difficult to find especially on a Sunday. We advise you to arrive early and maybe park in St. Moritz Bad, then travel either on foot or by bus.

Access to the Polo village and standing place to see the races is completely free, so you are practically obliged to go in and have a quick look, even if you’re are not into the sport.

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS: Check here for your flight on:

ZHR - Zurich airport 3,00h

MXP - Milan Malpensa airport 3,00h

LIN - Milan Linate airport 2,45h

St. Moritz Engadin has a small airport located in Samedan available for private jets only.

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