St Moritz

Switzerland

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Switzerland, St Moritz, White Turf race meeting. A trotting race with jockeys driving horse-drawn sleighs on the frozen lake at St Moritz

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Overview

Switzerland's original winter wonderland and the cradle of Alpine tourism, St Moritz has been luring royals, celebrities and moneyed wannabes since 1864. With its shimmering aquamarine lake, emerald forests and aloof mountains, the town looks a million dollars.

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