Every winter, St. Moritz transforms its frozen lake into a fairy-tale playground where snow meets elegance and gallop centre stage. White Turf Family Days is the event you cannot miss if you have children and love fresh air, festive spirit and a dash of winter magic.
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Every year, we book two weekends and visit both a race day and a family day in St. Moritz. This is an incredible winter tradition for us, part snowy spectacle, part family adventure. This year, for the first time, our children plan to take part in the race and the kids’ ski challenge.
But the fun goes far beyond racing. There are pony rides, delicious food stalls, mascot parades, and a lively festival atmosphere where families can stroll on the ice and make wonderful memories.
The White Turf Family Days take place on Saturdays in February – 14th, and 21st February from 10:30 to 16:00 on the frozen St. Moritz Lake. Admission to the grounds and grandstands is free for everyone.
Stay tuned, I will be sharing my impression about White Turf on my IG @maximamuse. Below, you will find more information about White Turf Family Days 2026.
Program White Turf Family Days in St. Moritz 14 & 21 February 2026
14 February 2026
GUESTS OF HONOR: Pablo Werder, Swiss Champion Jockey 2025; Elin Wolf, Young Presenter
11:00 Ice Princesses – Ice Field
11:15 Mascot Presentation
11:30 Welcome and instruction for Kids Skikjöring by the mentors (active skikjöring riders) – Parade Ring
11:45 Start numbers / horse draw – Parade Ring
12:00 Mounted UBS KIDS SKIKJÖRING Category ages 9 to 12 – Racetrack
12:30 PONY POWER ON ICE Pony Gallop Race – Racetrack
12:50 Mascot Parade
13:00 MASCOT POWER ON ICE
13:30 Welcome and instruction for Kids Skikjöring by the mentors (active skikjöring riders) – Parade Ring
13:45 Start numbers / horse draw – Parade Ring
14:00 Mounted UBS KIDS SKIKJORING Category ages 13 to 17 – Racetrack
14:30 Pony Gallop Race – Racetrac15:00 UBS Skikjoring Taxi Rides for children aged 4 and up
15:30 Closing of the WHITE TURF FAMILY DAY
21 February 2026
10:30 EHC St. Moritz vs. GAMMETER MEDIA – Mini match by the youth hockey players – Ice Field
11:00 PRIZE OF THE ST. MORITZ RACING ASSOCIATION – Engadin Nordic Sprint Relay Race – Racetrack
11:30 FCC Football Club Celerina – Mini match with football darts – Racetrack
12:00 FRESK Slopestyle Show – Racetrack
12:30 Welcome and instruction for Kids Skikjöring by the mentors (active skikjöring riders) – Parade Ring
12:45 Start numbers / horse draw – Parade Ring
13:00 Mounted UBS KIDS SKIKJÖRING Category ages 9 to 12 – Racetrack
13:15 PRIZE OF THE ST. MORITZ RACING ASSOCIATION – “Home of Triathlon” Duathlon – Racetrack
13:30 Musical show act “Las Filomelas da Samedan” – Winner Circle
13:45 Presentation of mini hockey clubs and associations – Winner Circle
14:15 Welcome and instruction for Kids Skikjöring by the mentors (active skikjöring riders) – Parade Ring
14:30 Start numbers / horse draw – Parade Ring
14:45 Mounted UBS KIDS SKIKJÖRING Category ages 13 to 17 – Racetrack
15:30 UBS Skikjöring Taxi Rides for children aged 4 and up
15:45 UBS Skikjöring Taxi Record Attempt (2025 record: 37 children)
16:00 Closing of the WHITE TURF FAMILY DAY
Prize Giving
Takes place immediately after each race at the awards platform (Winner Circle).
Honorary Prizes
Honorary prizes have been donated by UBS and ENDER SPORT TREND FASHION AG.
UBS Skikjöring Rides
14 February at 15:00 and 21 February at 15:30
Open to all children aged 4 and over.
Requirement: safe braking ability and own ski equipment including a helmet (mandatory).
Registration directly on the lake at the info stand / race office.
Pony Riding for All Children
From 10:30 to 14:30 next to the ice field.
Advance Ticket Sales – White Turf Racing Days (08 / 15 / 22 February 2026)
Tickets for the White Turf Racing Days are available:
• Online in advance via ticketcorner.ch
• Saturday at the info stand / race office on the lake
• Sunday at the box office
Admission Prices – White Turf Racing Days
Grandstand Category A1 and A2: CHF 99 / CHF 88
Grandstand Category B: CHF 55
Standing area: CHF 29
Inner oval: CHF 55
Youth up to age 16: Free admission
Important Instructions
Crossing the racetrack and entering the inner area is prohibited, including for SPV pass holders and officials without special accreditation. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. The venue closes at approximately 16:00.
More information about White Turf Family Days in St. Moritz 2026 can be found at https://www.whiteturf.ch/en/family-days/
*Ad / This article was a collaboration with White Turf / Images ©Family First & Elena Habicher.
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