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Oct 24, 2014 · The concept of international winter tourism, so the story goes, started with a bet. By the mid-19th century, the Swiss Alps were a popular summer destination for aristocratic visitors in search...
Jan 19, 2020 · Word spread about St. Moritz and more families escaped Britain's bleak weather, launching the opening of the first tourist office in Switzerland and the start of winter tourism in the Alps.
Sep 26, 2014 · St. Moritz as the birthplace of winter tourism is celebrating its pioneering role and long-standing tradition as a tourist destination with all kinds of festivities.In light of the occasion, Engadin St Moritz put together this video to take us through their history and formation. In 1864 a Swiss bet a Brit that he’d discover Magic. He won the bet.
Feb 19, 2023 · Did you know that the heart of European winter tourism can be found in St. Moritz? Accompany DW Travel Guide Lukas Stege to the chic spa and winter sports resort in Switzerland. There, he...
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When a shrewd hotelier brought winter tourism to St. Moritz more than 150 years ago, the Corviglia entered the spotlight and over the following decades grew to be one of the most renowned winter sports mountains worldwide.
Dec 30, 2014 · The Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz claims to have invented winter tourism. According to legend, it all started with a strange bet between a hotel owner and his guests 150 years ago.
Oct 16, 2022 · More about it here. WINTER TOURISM IN ST. MORITZ. In 1865, winter tourism was born. And the birthplace was…you guessed it, St. Moritz! After sports like ice skating, curling, and sledding, skiing soon came to the Engadine – the Chantarella cable car was built from St. Moritz up the mountain in 1913.
