Graubünden region

Pontresina

Pontresina is the northern valley town of the Bernina Pass at the entrance to the Val Bernina. The highest side valley of the Engadine is sunny and sheltered from the wind. The village is surrounded by mountain peaks that reach heights of over 4000 meters. For this reason Pontresina has been a special attraction for mountaineers and recreation seekers alike since the 19th century. 850 km of hiking trails and 400 km of bike trails await active visitors. The Piz Bernina is particularly impressive, but Las Sours, Piz Alv and Piz Languard are also well-known destinations. From Pontresina, quad tours to the Bernina Pass are popular. In winter, ice climbers get their money's worth. Nordic skiing is regularly held in Pontresina in cups and world cups.

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Sights nearby

Cresta Palace Celerina
Cresta Palace Celerina
Pool & Bathing Spot
Corvatsch
Corvatsch
Mountain Summit
KurBad at Kurhaus Bergün
KurBad at Kurhaus Bergün
Pool & Bathing Spot
Viamala gorge
Viamala gorge
Gorge
Bogn Engiadina
Bogn Engiadina
Pool & Bathing Spot
Inn
Inn
Rivers
Kirchner Museum
Kirchner Museum
Museum
Lej da Gravatscha
Lej da Gravatscha
Lake · Samedan
St. Moritzersee
St. Moritzersee
Lake · St. Moritz
Lake Silvaplana
Lake Silvaplana
Lake · Silvaplana
Guardaval castle ruins
Guardaval castle ruins
Castle & Ruin · Madulain
Planta Tower
Planta Tower
Castle & Ruin · Zuoz

Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Graubünden Pass Zone South (Engadine)
Graubünden Pass Zone South (Engadine)
St. Moritz
from CHF 82
5.0(3)
Glacier Express Ticket from St. Moritz or Zermatt (without reservation)
Glacier Express Ticket from St. Moritz or Zermatt (without reservation)
St. Moritz
from CHF 159
5.0(2)
Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Chur
from CHF 44
4.7(3)
Train ticket between Chur and Arosa
Train ticket between Chur and Arosa
Chur
from CHF 16
Train ticket between Chur and Davos via Filisur
Train ticket between Chur and Davos via Filisur
Chur
from CHF 34
Graubünden Pass (all regions)
Graubünden Pass (all regions)
Davos
from CHF 125
Graubünden Pass Zone North
Graubünden Pass Zone North
Chur
from CHF 82
City Pass St. Gallen
City Pass St. Gallen
St. Gallen
from CHF 6.60
Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Locarno
from CHF 31
4.3(9)

Events in Pontresina

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Golden Larch Trees in the Engadin: A Day of Photo Hiking with Whatever You Have With YouBahnhof SBB · 10:00–19:00 · CHF 240

Gospel service with Frank Tender and Pastor Christoph ZinggEvang.-ref. Dorfkirche St. Moritz Dorf · 09:30

Evening service with Pastor Stefan Hügli, Monika Bryner on the organEvang.-ref. Kirche San Niculo · 17:00

Lunch for seniors in CelerinaHotel Saluver · 12:00 · CHF 20 p. P. 3-Gangmenu exkl. Getränke

Trending in Pontresina

City tour Chur old town
City tour Chur old town
Chur
from CHF 18
4.8(35)
Bernina railway ticket route
Bernina railway ticket route
St. Moritz · In demand
from CHF 33
4.5(48)
Splügenpass Quad Tour full day from Splügen
Splügenpass Quad Tour full day from Splügen
Splügen
from CHF 765
Private course on photographing ibex in the Engadin
Private course on photographing ibex in the Engadin
Samedan
from CHF 150
Guided tour Cathedral Treasury Museum Chur public
Guided tour Cathedral Treasury Museum Chur public
Chur
from CHF 22
Foxtrail GO Chur Digital Treasure Hunt
Foxtrail GO Chur Digital Treasure Hunt
Chur
from CHF 19
Self-guided pleasure hike from Brambrüesch to Pradaschier
Self-guided pleasure hike from Brambrüesch to Pradaschier
Chur
from CHF 144
5.0(5)
Paragliding private pilot half day in the Engadin
Paragliding private pilot half day in the Engadin
St. Moritz
from CHF 790
Ticket Bogn Engiadina in Scuol
Ticket Bogn Engiadina in Scuol
Scuol
from CHF 26
4.5(6)
Day Spa for 2 at Hotel Lenzerhorn in Lenzerheide
Day Spa for 2 at Hotel Lenzerhorn in Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide
from CHF 125

From travellers like you

“The stunning nature of the Swiss mountains and the excellent service on board the Glacier Express.”

Frank

on Glacier Express Ticket from St. Moritz or Zermatt (without reservation)

“Stunning landscapes, clean train, and the ability to open the windows is a big plus.”

Martine

on Bernina railway ticket route

Hiking routes

Mountain hiking trail
Unterer Schafberg - Bergstation Alp Languard
Unterer Schafberg → Bergstation Alp Languard · 2.3 km · 48 min
Mountain hiking trail
Unterer Schafberg - Chna. Segantini
Unterer Schafberg → Chna. Segantini · 2.4 km · 1 h 58 min
Mountain hiking trail
Punt Muragl – Laj da Staz
Punt Muragl → Laj da Staz · 2.3 km · 45 min
Mountain hiking trail
Punt Muragl – Marguns
Punt Muragl → Marguns · 3.6 km · 2 h 28 min
Mountain hiking trail
Morteratsch-chamanna da Boval
5.0 km · 2 h 38 min
Mountain hiking trail
Morteratsch-Vadret da Morteratsch
2.9 km · 57 min
Mountain hiking trail
Samedan – Muottas Muragl
Samedan → Muottas Muragl · 5.1 km · 3 h 11 min
Mountain hiking trail
Cristolais – Marguns
Cristolais → Marguns · 3.1 km · 1 h 41 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 20 min drive

Private day hike along the Bernina line from St. Moritz
Private day hike along the Bernina line from St. Moritz
St. Moritz
from CHF 825
ViaValtellina, Stage 5/8
ViaValtellina, Stage 5/8
Bergwanderweg · Pontresina → Ospizio Bernina · 17 km · 5 h 41 min
Senda Muottas da Schlarigna
Senda Muottas da Schlarigna
Bergwanderweg · Pontresina → St. Moritz (Bad) · 8.0 km · 3 h 59 min
Flaz Uferweg
Flaz Uferweg
Bergwanderweg · Pontresina → Bever · 10 km · 2 h 43 min
Aussichtsweg Morteratschgletscher
Aussichtsweg Morteratschgletscher
Bergwanderweg · Pontresina (Morteratsch Bahnhof) · 6.0 km · 2 h 8 min
Senda Val Champagna
Senda Val Champagna
Bergwanderweg · Samedan · 18 km · 8 h 39 min
Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 7/10
Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 7/10
Bergwanderweg · St. Moritz → Ospizio Bernina · 24 km · 7 h 46 min
Senda Segantini, Stage 4/4
Senda Segantini, Stage 4/4
Bergwanderweg · Pontresina → Samedan · 15 km · 6 h 55 min
Pontresina – Punt Muragl
Pontresina – Punt Muragl
Wanderweg · Pontresina → Punt Muragl · 4.1 km · 1 h 13 min
Puntraschigna - Roseg
Puntraschigna - Roseg
Bergwanderweg · Puntraschigna → Roseg · 6.8 km · 2 h 5 min
ViaValtellina, Stage 6/8
ViaValtellina, Stage 6/8
Bergwanderweg · Ospizio Bernina → Poschiavo · 15 km · 5 h 18 min
Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 8/10
Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 8/10
Bergwanderweg · Ospizio Bernina → Cavaglia · 9.0 km · 3 h 32 min

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Sunrise Bike Tour at Piz Nair from St. Moritz
Sunrise Bike Tour at Piz Nair from St. Moritz
St. Moritz
from CHF 407
Bernina Express
Bernina Express
Mountain bike routes · Samedan → Poschiavo · 38 km
Suvretta Loop
Suvretta Loop
Mountain bike routes · Celerina · 34 km
Padella-Corviglia-Panoramatour
Padella-Corviglia-Panoramatour
Mountain bike routes · Celerina · 40 km
Inn-Radweg, Stage 2/3
Inn-Radweg, Stage 2/3
Cycling routes · La Punt → Guarda · 38 km
Alpine Bike, Stage 4/16
Alpine Bike, Stage 4/16
Mountain bike routes · St. Moritz → Bivio · 39 km
Inn-Radweg, Stage 1/3
Inn-Radweg, Stage 1/3
Cycling routes · Maloja → La Punt · 33 km
Inn-Radweg
Inn-Radweg
Cycling routes · Maloja → Martina(–Innsbruck–Passau) · 115 km
Maloja Express
Maloja Express
Mountain bike routes · Maloja → Castasegna · 26 km
Alpine Bike, Stage 5/16
Alpine Bike, Stage 5/16
Mountain bike routes · Bivio → Tiefencastel · 33 km
Poschiavo–San Romerio
Poschiavo–San Romerio
Mountain bike routes · Poschiavo · 36 km
Granpanoramica Poschiavina
Granpanoramica Poschiavina
Mountain bike routes · Poschiavo · 28 km

New on Swiss Activities

Private Spa Suite – Indulgent Moments for Two in Celerina
Private Spa Suite – Indulgent Moments for Two in Celerina
Celerina Schlarigna · Also available Oct 25
from CHF 100
Bernina Bergell Scenic Flight from Samedan
Bernina Bergell Scenic Flight from Samedan
Samedan · Also available Oct 25
from CHF 320
Bernina Standard Helicopter Scenic Flight from Samedan
Bernina Standard Helicopter Scenic Flight from Samedan
Samedan · Also available Oct 25
from CHF 230
Private Course: Photographing Larch Magic in the Engadin
Private Course: Photographing Larch Magic in the Engadin
Samedan · Also available Oct 25
from CHF 150
Private Photography Course in Engadin
Private Photography Course in Engadin
Samedan · Also available Oct 25
from CHF 120
Paragliding private pilot full day in the Engadin
Paragliding private pilot full day in the Engadin
St. Moritz · Also available Oct 25
from CHF 1'390

Food & drink nearby

Everything within a 80 min drive

Breakfast and spa at Cresta Palace in Celerina
Breakfast and spa at Cresta Palace in Celerina
Celerina Schlarigna
from CHF 90
Guided tour alpine dried meat craft incl. tasting
Guided tour alpine dried meat craft incl. tasting
Scuol
from CHF 15
4.7(3)
Self-guided enjoyment hike Dreibündenstein from Chur incl. picnic
Self-guided enjoyment hike Dreibündenstein from Chur incl. picnic
Chur
from CHF 113
Gut Molinära
Gut Molinära
Winery · Trimmis
Nigg Weinbau
Nigg Weinbau
Winery · Maienfeld
Biohof Clavadetscher
Biohof Clavadetscher
Winery · Malans
Thusis Riding Stable
Thusis Riding Stable
Farm shops · Thusis
Hertihof Hofladen
Hertihof Hofladen
Farm shops · Untervaz
Box im Schopf
Box im Schopf
Farm shops · Zizers
Niederer Wii Maienfeld
Niederer Wii Maienfeld
Winery · Maienfeld
Weingut Pola Maienfeld
Weingut Pola Maienfeld
Winery · Maienfeld
Weingut Markus & Sonja Lampert
Weingut Markus & Sonja Lampert
Winery · Maienfeld

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 30 min drive

Museum Alpin
Museum Alpin
Museum · Pontresina
Mili Weber Museum
Mili Weber Museum
Museum · St. Moritz
Museum Engiadinais / Engadiner Museum
Museum Engiadinais / Engadiner Museum
Museum · St. Moritz
Vernissage PELZ - A material polarizes, Thu 25 June 2026 from 5 pm
Vernissage PELZ - A material polarizes, Thu 25 June 2026 from 5 pm
Exhibition · Samedan
Segantini Museum
Segantini Museum
Museum · St. Moritz
Berry Museum
Berry Museum
Museum · St. Moritz
Chesa Planta Samedan
Chesa Planta Samedan
Museum · Samedan
Caferama
Caferama
Museum · Zuoz
La Tuor
La Tuor
Museum · Samedan
Mili Weber
Mili Weber
Museum · St. Moritz
Valposchiavo pastry chefs in Europe
Valposchiavo pastry chefs in Europe
Exhibition · Poschiavo
Swiss Realists, Idealists, Symbolists
Swiss Realists, Idealists, Symbolists
Exhibition · Poschiavo

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 25 min drive

Georgy's Hütte
Georgy's Hütte
Mountain Huts · Pontresina
Alp Muntatsch
Alp Muntatsch
Mountain Restaurant · Samedan
Julier Hospiz
Julier Hospiz
Mountain Restaurant · Surses
Chadafö Marguns
Chadafö Marguns
Mountain Restaurant · Celerina/Schlarigna
Berghaus Diavolezza
Berghaus Diavolezza
Mountain Restaurant · Pontresina

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 60 min drive

The ibex paradise
The ibex paradise
Playground · Pontresina
Snowliland
Snowliland
Playground · Zuoz
Alpleben - Der aussichtsreiche Themenweg
Alpleben - Der aussichtsreiche Themenweg
Playground · Savognin
Kinderparadies La Nars
Kinderparadies La Nars
Playground · Savognin
Snowgarden Bolgen
Snowgarden Bolgen
Playground · Davos
Playground Sils i. D.
Playground Sils i. D.
Playground · Sils im Domleschg
Scharans playground
Scharans playground
Playground · Scharans
Playground Schulhaus Quadra Cazis
Playground Schulhaus Quadra Cazis
Playground · Cazis
Playground Cazis Oberdorf
Playground Cazis Oberdorf
Playground · Cazis
Rodels playground
Rodels playground
Playground · Domleschg

Zoos & theme parks

Everything within a 55 min drive

Marmot and ibex excursion
Marmot and ibex excursion
Zoo & Animal Park · Pontresina
Deer arena of the Alps
Deer arena of the Alps
Zoo & Animal Park · Zernez
Visiting Geissenpeter and his many goats
Visiting Geissenpeter and his many goats
Zoo & Animal Park · Savognin
Adventure Park Färich
Adventure Park Färich
Theme & amusement parks · Davos

Mountain railways & scenic rides

Everything within a 100 min drive

Rhätische Bahn
Rhätische Bahn
Panoramic Transport · Samedan
Landwasserviadukt
Landwasserviadukt
Panoramic Transport · Bergün / Bravuogn
Bernina Express
Bernina Express
Panoramic Transport · Chur
Arosalinie
Arosalinie
Panoramic Transport · Chur
Langwies Viaduct – The art of railway engineers
Langwies Viaduct – The art of railway engineers
Panoramic Transport · Arosa
Walensee Schifffahrt
Walensee Schifffahrt
Panoramic Transport · Unterterzen

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