Why St. Moritz?
- An international premium resort in the Engadin
- A lump-sum taxation hotspot in Graubuenden
- Lex Koller resort status with quota
- White Turf polo and Kulm Hotel culture
- Micro-locations Suvretta and Champfer from CHF 30,000/m2
Market data St. Moritz (Q1 2026)
The property market in St. Moritz shows a rising trend, with prices up 6.2% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 35'000/m², apartments at CHF 28'000/m².
Taxes in St. Moritz
Municipal tax rate: 80%
Property transfer tax (buyer): 2.0%
Imputed rental value factor: 70% of market rental value
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Location & infrastructure
- Public transport: Glacier Express, Rhaetian Railway to Chur (2h), Albula line
- Distance to lake: 200m
- Schools: Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz nearby, Hochalpines Institut Ftan
Micro-locations in St. Moritz
St. Moritz is divided into several neighbourhoods and districts with distinct characteristics:
Suvretta
Suvretta is regarded as the most exclusive address in the Engadin, with private villas from CHF 15 million and a sunny hillside setting above St. Moritz.
Features: Top address in the Engadin · Suvretta House slope · Sun plateau · Polo views
Premium price range: CHF 35'000–60'000/m²
Champfèr
Champfer combines direct ski-slope access with a quiet village setting between St. Moritz and Silvaplana.
Features: Premium resort · Ski-slope access · Neighbourhood character
Premium price range: CHF 28'000–45'000/m²
St. Moritz Bad
St. Moritz Bad, in the lower part of the village, offers family resorts, sports infrastructure and the thermal spring.
Features: Close to the lake · Family resort · Spa tradition
Premium price range: CHF 22'000–35'000/m²
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Frequently asked questions about St. Moritz
- What is the tax rate in St. Moritz?
- The municipal tax rate is 80%. Graubuenden offers lump-sum taxation - one of the most attractive tax options for international HNWIs in Switzerland.
- What do villas cost in St. Moritz?
- Villa prices sit at a median of CHF 35,000/m2. Prime locations such as Suvretta reach CHF 35,000-60,000/m2. Premium apartments from CHF 28,000/m2.
- Can foreign nationals buy in St. Moritz?
- St. Moritz has Lex Koller resort status - nationals of third countries can buy holiday homes provided a cantonal quota is available. Quotas are limited; timely reservation is crucial.
- How good are St. Moritz's connections?
- Glacier Express and the Rhaetian Railway's Albula line to Chur (2h). Engadin Airport Samedan for private jets (10 km). Milan-Malpensa by car (3h), Zurich (3h).
- Is lump-sum taxation possible in St. Moritz?
- Yes; Graubuenden offers lump-sum taxation for non-gainfully-employed persons who elect residence here. The minimum tax base is typically CHF 400,000-800,000 per year and is individually negotiable.
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Discreet consultationSource: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.