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.
Photo copyright White Turf St. Moritz
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Turf St. Moritz?
White Turf is thoroughbred horse racing on the frozen Lake St. Moritz, run on the lake since 1907 and now in its 120th year. Each race day brings flat races, trotting and skikjoring, in which riders on skis are pulled behind galloping horses at up to 50 kilometres per hour. Skikjoring is a discipline unique to St. Moritz.
On which dates does White Turf 2027 run?
Race days are the three Sundays of 7, 14 and 21 February 2027. Family Days on the Fridays before each Sunday, 6, 13 and 20 February, add a lower-key programme on the ice. With three meetings to choose from, a February stay can take in one Sunday or follow the season across the month.
How much does it cost to attend White Turf?
General entry to the lake is free. Grandstand seats and hospitality are ticketed for those who want a full race-day experience. The programme is published at whiteturf.ch.
What should I plan for on a White Turf race day?
The racecourse is laid out on Lake St. Moritz, roughly 15 minutes from Sils Maria by car or Engadin Bus, with the bus stopping 100 m from the hotel. Around the track, a temporary village of hospitality tents, art stands and gourmet caterers turns race day into a full afternoon out. Dress warmly for hours on the frozen lake in February.
Why is Hotel Schweizerhof a good base for White Turf?
Staying in Sils Maria 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 near the hotel on the way home. Back in the village centre, the Arvenstube and Restaurant Vuolp d'Or take care of dinner.