The route from Munich to St. Moritz is one of the most elegant short journeys in Europe. In one week it moves from the Bavarian capital to Germany's highest mountain, across Tyrol and the Arlberg, through Davos and finally into the Engadine. For UK and US guests, it offers three Alpine cultures without the pressure of changing airports or unpacking every night.
Grand Europa plans the journey as a private chauffeur itinerary, typically in a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class for couples or a Mercedes V-Class VIP for families. The timing, hotels, restaurant reservations and specialist guides are adjusted around your pace.
Day 0 — Arrival in Munich
Begin with a private airport reception and transfer to the Bayerischer Hof, Mandarin Oriental Munich or Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski. This first night is intentionally quiet: suite check-in, a measured dinner, and a route briefing with your Grand Europa contact.
For guests with an interest in Alpine culture, the Alpine Museum on Praterinsel is a refined prelude. Operated by the German Alpine Club, it presents mountaineering history in Munich itself, including the permanent exhibition around why mountains matter.
Day 1 — Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The first driving day is deliberately unrushed. Rather than treating Garmisch as a transfer, the route can move through castle country, a private lunch setting and the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Schloss Elmau or the Sonnenalp Resort make strong bases depending on the season and room category required.
Day 2 — Zugspitze and the Bavarian Alps
The Zugspitze rises to 2,962 metres and gives this itinerary its first high-Alpine day. Grand Europa can arrange a private mountain guide, priority timing for the ascent, lunch above the clouds and a softer afternoon at Eibsee or the Partnach Gorge.
Day 3 — Garmisch to Innsbruck
The route crosses into Tyrol with an optional stop in Mittenwald, known for its violin-making tradition and painted facades. Innsbruck rewards a compact, expert-led afternoon: the Golden Roof, Hofkirche, a private museum visit or dinner with mountain views. Hotel selection is checked at booking stage because several historic properties in Innsbruck have changed status in recent years.
Day 4 — Tyrolean Heart
This is the flexible Alpine day. Families may prefer the Stubai Valley and a gentle glacier programme; drivers and Bond enthusiasts may choose Soelden and the 007 Elements museum. The evening can return to Innsbruck or move to Seefeld for a quieter resort atmosphere.
Day 5 — Innsbruck to Davos
Travel west through the Arlberg region with lunch in Lech am Arlberg before entering Switzerland. Davos works well as a composed intermediate night before the Engadine. The Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvedere, subject to availability, gives the stop a proper grand-hotel character.
Day 6 — Davos and the Engadine Approach
The final approach can be shaped two ways. One is a scenic chauffeur route via the Fluela Pass when weather and road conditions allow. The other is a rail interlude on the Rhaetian Railway's Bernina route, whose Albula and Bernina lines are part of the UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Arrival in St. Moritz is timed for a relaxed check-in at Badrutt's Palace or Suvretta House.
Day 7 — St. Moritz
The last day is designed around the guest rather than the vehicle. Options include a helicopter flight over the Bernina massif, spa time above the lake, private shopping, a gallery visit, or dinner at Da Vittorio St. Moritz. In winter the programme can shift toward Corviglia and private ski support.
Logistics at a Glance
- Recommended vehicles: Mercedes-Maybach S-Class for couples, Mercedes V-Class VIP for families or luggage-heavy travel.
- Best travel windows: June to September for summer passes and lakes; December to March for a winter and ski-focused version.
- Documents: valid passport, Schengen entry conditions for UK/US visitors, Swiss motorway vignette where required and any hotel registration details.
- Grand Europa handles: route design, hotel reservations, restaurant bookings, local guides, helicopter charter requests, transfer timing and documentation briefings.
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