Badrutt’s Palace Welcomes Back Guests From 25th June

This summer, Badrutt’s Palace – right in the heart of St. Moritz – is opening its doors to luxury lovers of nature, wine, and mountain exploration in the fresh air and freedom of the Engadin Valley. With recent research from Destination Analysts demonstrating that nearly a third of those travelling in 2021 plan to visit outdoor-oriented destinations where social distancing is built into the experience, a spoiling summer escape to Badrutt’s Palace will ensure guests reap the benefits of being in the mountains and re-connecting with loved ones in peaceful privacy. 

Experience legendary service and an enchanting atmosphere in the heart of St Moritz. Unrivalled and unexpected eating and drinking meet a unique sense of belonging in a historic and iconic mountain resort. A celebration of style, sports, culinary and wellness adventures 6,000 feet up in the Swiss Alps. In winter, the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is the perfect starting point to explore one of the world’s most exciting ski regions. In summer, alpine and spa activities abound in the sun-soaked Engadin Valley. This summer season Badrutt’s Palace Hotel will be open from 25 June to 6 September 2021. 

Nurtured in nature

The “nurtured in nature” experience will see guests clear their minds and enhance their fitness as they hike, bike and sail through a series of outdoor mountain pursuits, alongside balancing wellness experiences such as forest bathing in nearby Lake Lej de Staz.  The perfect antidote to post-lockdown fog, the energising programme will also serve nourishing meals using fresh alpine ingredients at La Diala or can be packed up for a picnic by Lake St. Moritz. To relieve aching muscles and soothe the soul, guests can indulge in a relaxation massage at Palace Wellness. 

Pricing: Nurtured in nature starts from CHF 1,007 per night, including luxury accommodation, a picnic excursion and a relaxation massage at Palace Wellness.

Grape escape

Switzerland is known for its cheese and chocolate, but it also has spectacular vineyards which guests will be able to uncover with the Badrutt’s Palace head-sommelier, Daniel Kis. On the first day of the new “grape escape” experience, guests will depart by helicopter and soar over the rugged Alpine range to a wine-growing region called Bündner Herrschaft in the northern most corner of Graubünden. Known as the home of Heidi the children’s book character, the region produces over 50 types of wine. Guests will explore the local vineyards and wineries with a private guide, before enjoying a wine tasting and pairing.

The next day, guests will be driven an hour and a half along the beautiful Bernina Pass to Valtellina in northern Italy. The region is best known for its cherry-scented bottles that come from the Nebbiolo grape. Guests will explore the winery and indulge in a picnic spread of local produce paired with homegrown wine. Back at the Palace, guests can explore the distinguished wine cellar with more than 30,000 bottles of champagne and wines from all over the world and have a sip or two in the cosy ‘Krug Stübli’ chalet. 

Pricing: The Grape Escape starts from CHF 8,500 including lunch and wine tasting for two, a helicopter transfer, Rolls Royce transfer and all vineyard tours.

Automotive alpine adventure

From lush forests to alpine peaks, turquoise lakes and storybook towns, St. Moritz is the perfect starting point for a summer road trip. Guests of Badrutt’s Palace can hire a Land Rover Defender with e-bikes and a picnic lunch packed for two to take to the winding alpine roads for special scenic discovery.  Recommended stop offs include the Morteratsch Glacier (the largest glacier in the eastern Alps) followed by brunch at the nearby dairy factory and an energising walk along the Morteratsch towards the Bernina Pass. Wild swimmers will love the crystal clear, glacier water pools along the driving route. Guests will also have the option to be accompanied by a local photographer who will capture memories along the way. 

Pricing: The automotive alpine adventure starts from CHF 2’250 including two nights luxury accommodation, picnic basket, Land Rover Defender hire and two e-bikes. Prices are for two guests and do not include the brunch at the dairy factory.