Kulm Hotel
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Kulm Hotel is a historic five-star hotel on elevated ground in central St. Moritz, in the Engadin valley. Its public rooms feature high ceilings, marble pillars, chandeliers and red velvet furnishings.
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Why go
- A birthplace of Alpine winter tourism.
- A complimentary Ski & Mountain Pass for as many days as you book nights.
- An alpine spa expanded to 2,000 square metres in 2012.
- Kulm Park hosted Winter Olympic ceremonies and sporting events in 1928 and 1948.
- A nine-hole golf course dating to 1896.
Good to know
Mountain viewBridal suiteNon-smoking roomsSuitesFamily roomsHOTEL CLASS5 of 5 starsGreat ViewCharmingAllergy-free roomBlackout curtainsAir conditioningDeskDining areaCoffee / tea makerCable / satellite TVBidetEnglish, French, German, ItalianElectric vehicle charging stationFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Fitness Center with Gym / Workout RoomPoolFree breakfastBicycle rentalGame roomBabysitting
Good for
- Families Family rooms and organised activities for children.
- Couples Bridal suites, an alpine spa and lake-and-mountain views.
Rooms
- Rooms
- 164 rooms and suites, including mountain-view rooms, bridal suites and family rooms; non-smoking and allergy-free rooms are available.
- Room features
- Room features include blackout curtains, air conditioning, a desk, dining area, coffee and tea maker, cable or satellite TV, and bidet.
- Renovations
- Forty rooms and suites redesigned by Pierre-Yves Rochon were completed in January 2019; by 2024, almost all rooms had been renovated. Historic rooms retain features such as pine-panelled ceilings.
Amenities
- Pool
- Fitness centre
- Electric vehicle charging
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Complimentary breakfast
- Bicycle rental
- Games room
Restaurants and bars on site
- Kulm Country Club is a restaurant and bar in a historic building dating to 1905. Its 2017 refurbishment also created a public event venue with a new stage.
- Sunny Bar has been a gathering place for Cresta riders since 1884.
- Amaru joined the dining lineup in summer 2024.
- The K by Tim Raue received a Michelin star in January 2019.
Location
- Near Lake St. Moritz, the Cresta Run and the St. Moritz–Corviglia funicular.
- The location offers views of the Albula Alps and access to hiking trails, including the Via Alpina.
What you see
- The hotel overlooks Lake St. Moritz and the Albula Alps.
With kids
- The Wunderwald Kids Club has dollhouses, dress-up, table football and gaming.
- Children can take free group skiing and snowboarding lessons with St. Moritz Ski School – The Red Legends; registration is required.
- At the hotel ice rink, children can practise skating with an instructor or try hockey.
- Every hotel restaurant has a children’s menu with healthy options.
- Supervised children’s dinner is offered at Salon d’Or at 18:30 when the Kids’ Club operates with supervision.
- The hotel can arrange an experienced babysitter for guests’ children.
Interesting facts3
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1879
On 18 July 1879, Johannes Badrutt switched on Switzerland’s first electric lighting in the hotel’s large dining room, powered by his hydroelectric plant.
Kulm Hotel St. Moritz - Wikipedia -
24 local
Switzerland’s first public telephone network was installed at the hotel, with 24 local connections.
Exploring the Enchanting Winter Idyll of St. Moritz at Kulm - Kulm Hotel St. Moritz in the Engadine – 5-star superior, wellness, restaurants, winter dream -
The west wing introduced the hotel lobby concept and added toilets, hydraulic lifts, heating and electric ventilation.
Exploring the Enchanting Winter Idyll of St. Moritz at Kulm - Kulm Hotel St. Moritz in the Engadine – 5-star superior, wellness, restaurants, winter dream
History
The hotel began as the Pension Faller and grew into a winter destination under Johannes Badrutt. Its grounds later became associated with winter sports and Olympic events.
- 1856Johannes Badrutt founded the hotel, which began as the twelve-room Pension Faller rented by Badrutt and Maria Berry.
- 1858Badrutt bought the hotel and named it Engadiner Kulm.
- 1864It became the first hotel in St. Moritz to open in winter; following Badrutt’s bet, four English summer guests stayed until Easter.
- 1884The hotel helped build the Cresta Run for winter sports.
- 1904The natural-ice Olympia Bobrun opened on the grounds, running from St. Moritz to Celerina.
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- 1960sThe Niarchos family acquired the hotel.
Shorts
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How to get there
- On footThe St. Moritz–Corviglia funicular is nearby.
Hidden gems nearby
Sources: Kulm Hotel St. Moritz - Wikipedia · Kulm Hotel St. Moritz in the Engadine – 5-star … · Exploring the Enchanting Winter Idyll of St. Mo… · Kulm Hotel St. Moritz - Wikipedia · Hôtel Kulm - Wikipedia · Hotel Kulm - Wikipedia · Kulm Hotel St. Moritz: Luxury and Family-Friend… · checked 26 Sep 2026
Where
Via Veglia 18, St. Moritz, 7500
- Website
- kulm.com/
- Phone
- +41-818368000
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Questions and answers
What does “Kulm” mean?
It comes from the Latin “culmen,” meaning “hill.”
Which languages are spoken at Kulm Hotel?
English, French, German and Italian.
What events has Kulm Hotel hosted?
The hotel accommodated delegations participating in the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics.
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