Cresta & Bob Museum St. Moritz

Cresta & Bob Museum is one of St. Moritz’s most unusual and exhilarating cultural stops, celebrating the daring winter sports that helped shape the town’s international identity. Located near the legendary Cresta Run, the museum traces more than a century of high‑speed tradition, from early wooden sleds to today’s streamlined racing machines. It feels part archive, part adrenaline capsule. Inside, visitors can explore original skeleton sleds, vintage bobsleighs, and racing gear worn by athletes who braved the icy track at speeds that once seemed impossible. One of the most interesting facts is that the Cresta Run has remained almost unchanged since 1885, still operated by the St. Moritz Tobogganing Club with strict rules and rituals that give the sport its distinctive character. The museum highlights these traditions, including the famous “headfirst” riding style and the unique starting techniques used on the run’s steep drop. Historic photographs and films show how the sport evolved from aristocratic pastime to a symbol of winter courage. Personal stories, medals, and club memorabilia add a human touch, revealing the camaraderie and eccentricity that define Cresta culture.