Johannes Badrutt

Johannes Badrutt
Badrutt about 1885
Born
Johannes Badrutt

(1819-04-02)2 April 1819
Samedan, Grisons, Switzerland
Died1 November 1889(1889-11-01) (aged 70)
St. Moritz, Grisons, Switzerland
NationalitySwiss
Occupation(s)Businessman, hotelier and restaurateur
Known forFounding and leading Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
Spouse
Maria Berry
(m. 1843; died 1877)
Children11, including Caspar

Johannes Badrutt (2 April 1819 – 1 November 1889) was a Swiss businessman, hotelier and restaurateur. He was primarily known for bringing the first English tourists to St. Moritz during the 19th century. He was the founder of Kulm Hotel St. Moritz in 1855. Badrutt's second eldest son was Caspar Badrutt. He is the patriarch of the Badrutt family.