Swiss hospitality is known worldwide as a great experience of friendliness, attention to detail and elegant simplicity. When you combine it with a five-star event such as the Snow Polo World Cup, the result is a series of fabulous parties and dinners held in some of Switzerland’s most exclusive locations.
Spectators and participants of the 2019 edition of the Snow Polo World Cup could enjoy not only three days of great games of polo on the frozen lake of Sankt Moritz, but also a series of parties and dinners that celebrated the event.
In the evenings of the Snow Polo World Cup, the fur coats were traded for designer suits, gorgeous gowns and diamonds, as the guests of the Cup enjoyed a series of parties, which were held mostly at the Badrutt’s Palace hotel. Glamour and style were the defining characteristics of these luxury-packed nights.
St. Moritz has been the go-to destination for billionaires and royalty since 1846 and has since become the gold standard for great hotels, restaurants and experiences.
With over 300 sunny days each year, Sankt Moritz is a resort known for being not only the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism, but also for being the highest expression of luxury tourism. In St. Moritz, you can find only the most exquisite of hotels, such as the Badrutt’s Palace and the Carlton hotels, fine restaurants and some of the world’s most glamorous shops.
Even though the resort is small, there is a lot to do here: if you want to take a romantic trip, you can take a train to Tirano, in Italy with the Bernina Express, a ride that takes you across the Bernina pass, past mountain peaks and impressive glaciers. Some trains on this route even have windows that go up to the rooftop of the carriage, thus allowing you to enjoy the beautiful Engadin valley in its entire splendor. Because of its uniqueness, the Rhätische Railway’s Bernina route was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008.
For those not wanting to get away too far from the resort, they can simply take a walk through St. Moritz, as the architecture is eclectic and offers a lot to see. The skyline is unusual, but unexpectedly cohesive and coherent. Architectural highlights include Norman Foster’s Chesa Futura and the leaning tower, but the hotels themselves are architectonic jewels in their own right as well.
Those who prefer to stay inside can enjoy a traditional Engadine walnut tart. This specialty is filled with cream, caramel and chunky walnuts and is a true delight which can be found in iconic cake shops such as the Hanselmann.
Over the years, Sankt Moritz has become associated with the caviar and champagne lifestyle and offers its visitors nothing less than top-notch experiences.
The Snow Polo World Cup is an event that essentializes the St. Moritz lifestyle, as it offers its guests a well-balanced experience, consisting of entertaining games, fun parties, great food and never-ending waves of champagne.
Fraquoh and Franchomme
Further reading:
The golden ticket: A look inside the 35th edition of the St. Moritz Snow Polo World Cup
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