White Turf St. Moritz 2027 - horse racing on the frozen lake

On three Sundays in February, 7, 14 and 21 February 2027, White Turf races thoroughbred horses across the frozen Lake St. Moritz, about fifteen minutes from Hotel Schweizerhof in Sils Maria.

The event

White Turf is the winter's grand society meeting, run on the frozen lake since 1907 and now in its 120th year. Each of the three Sundays brings flat races, trotting and the spectacular skikjoring, where riders on skis are pulled behind galloping horses at up to 50 kilometres per hour, a discipline unique to St. Moritz. Around the track, a temporary village of hospitality tents, art stands and gourmet caterers turns race day into a full afternoon out. Family Days on the Fridays before each Sunday add a lower-key programme on the ice.

Where to watch from Hotel Schweizerhof

The racecourse is laid out on Lake St. Moritz, roughly 15 minutes from Sils Maria by car or Engadin Bus. General entry to the lake is free, with grandstand seats and hospitality for those who want a full race-day experience. With three Sundays to choose from, a February stay can take in a single meeting or follow the season across the month.

Practical information

Race days: Sundays 7, 14 and 21 February 2027
Family Days: Fridays 6, 13 and 20 February 2027
Highlights: flat racing, trotting and skikjoring
Location: frozen Lake St. Moritz, about 15 minutes from Sils Maria
Admission: free entry; grandstand and hospitality ticketed
Programme: whiteturf.ch

Plan your stay

Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, gives you the frozen lakes of the Engadin on both sides of the valley. Spend a Sunday at the races in St. Moritz, then walk the still shore of Lake Sils on the way home.

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