The "White Turf" in St. Moritz - an event of superlatives in winter 2023
St. Moritz, the renowned holiday town in the heart of the Swiss Alps, is known for its luxurious hotels, exclusive boutiques, and unique winter sports facilities.
But there is one event that makes St. Moritz the most popular destination for jet setters and sports enthusiasts every year: the "White Turf".
The "White Turf" is an exclusive horse race that takes place every year on the frozen Lake St. Moritz. It is the oldest horse race on snow and ice and is considered one of the most prestigious events on the equestrian calendar. This year it will be held from February 6th to 21st and visitors will have an unforgettable experience.
The race itself is a real highlight,
where horses and riders compete at breathtaking speeds on the frozen lake. The race track is 1.8 kilometers long and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps. The horses race in the freezing cold and in often snowy weather, which gives the race a very special atmosphere.
But the " White Turf" is much more than just a horse race.
It is a cultural event that attracts visitors from all over the world. In the exclusive atmosphere of St. Moritz, people from politics, business and society meet here for an unforgettable experience.
Guests enjoy the flair of the winter wonderland of St. Moritz, the wonderful view of the Alps and the elegant ambience on the lake.
Another highlight of the "White Turf" is the supporting program. In addition to the races, there are also concerts, fashion shows and gala dinners. Here visitors can spend an unforgettable evening with top-class artists and trendy fashion designers.
A special highlight of "White Turf" 2023 are the Family Days. Here visitors, especially families with children, can enjoy the race and the supporting program in a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Family Days offer a variety of activities for children, including horseback riding, food stands and games. It's a great opportunity to introduce the youngest visitors to the fascination of equestrian sport while spending time with family. In addition, the Family Days also offer parents the opportunity to relax with a drink or a warm meal while their children are occupied in a safe environment.
The "White Turf" is an event for the whole family and the Family Days underline this again. They offer a unique opportunity to spend an unforgettable time with the family in the wonderful landscape of St. Moritz and to be part of a traditional equestrian event.
In summary, White Turf 2023 will be an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. With its unique race, the extensive supporting program and the Family Days, it offers an incomparable combination of sport, culture and entertainment. Anyone who has experienced the "White Turf" will not forget it and will certainly want to come back.
Experience report from the 2nd race weekend at White Turf in St. Moritz:
An enthusiastic applause for the racing club, because the Sunday experience was simply fantastic!
The elegant VIP tent offered a cozy atmosphere, the excellent food spoiled all the senses and the lake, despite mild temperatures, was frozen and withstood the hustle and bustle.
Around 10,000 enthusiastic people
experienced unforgettable moments with champagne, oysters and bratwurst. The bright St. Moritz sun spoiled us with its light, it was very warm at around 9 degrees, but everyone was happy about the warmth of the sun, so that some coats could be left in the cloakroom.
As always, the emotionally moving award ceremony was accompanied by charming words from the President and the sponsors, and the exciting final raffle for the 3 main prizes from the lots in the program led to happy winners. Thanks to the wonderful weather, numerous enthusiastic spectators enjoyed the spectacular race happening and unforgettable fun on the lake at the horse races all Sunday.
Overall it was an unforgettable experience where horse racing, food and sun harmonized perfectly.
We are already looking forward to the upcoming race weekend at White Turf in St. Moritz! on 18/19.2.2023
With the third race Sunday on February 19, 2023, the White Turf in St. Moritz was expanded to include another chapter of luxurious and exclusive experiences.
Despite the mild weather and the associated challenges, the ice held and the mood was more than satisfactory. Visitors crowded to the railing and enjoyed the unforgettable atmosphere as the grandstands were unfortunately closed due to safety concerns.
The absolute event of superlatives left nothing to be desired and the warm sunny weather prompted visitors to linger their time on the lake to fully enjoy the impressive horse race. The crowning glory of this successful season was undoubtedly the big raffle at the end, in which the prizes went exclusively to well-known faces from St. Moritz.
I too had the pleasure of having fun with my family at the numerous amusements on the lake and met some prominent personalities. It was a successful Sunday and we will remember White Turf 2023 for a long time. The success of the event was also felt by the visitors and sponsors, who were overjoyed that the weather cooperated and thus guaranteed a unique experience.
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