The winter wonderland that House of Gucci showcased might have you thinking about booking your next trip to St. Mortiz. But you don't have to pack a parka to visit the Swiss Alps—St. Moritz is brimming with snow-free fun during spring and summer.
Although St. Mortiz is now nearly synonymous with skiing, the town was originally a summer holiday retreat. Winter tourism there only began in 1864; before that, it was a popular retreat for the British during summer. Now, although summer is considered off-season at the swanky chalets in the Swiss Alps, the warmer weather brings picturesque hiking, refreshing dips in the namesake lake, and fewer crowds, resulting in a tranquil summer escape.
