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
Lido & bathing spot
Corvatsch
Corvatsch
Mountain summit
KurBad at Kurhaus Bergün
KurBad at Kurhaus Bergün
Lido & bathing spot
Viamala gorge
Viamala gorge
Gorge
Bogn Engiadina
Bogn Engiadina
Lido & bathing spot
Inn
Inn
Rivers
Kirchner Museum
Kirchner Museum
Museum
St. Moritzersee
St. Moritzersee
Lake · St. Moritz
Lej da Gravatscha
Lej da Gravatscha
Lake · Samedan
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 £78
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 £152
5.0(2)
Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Chur
from £42
4.7(3)
Train ticket between Chur and Arosa
Train ticket between Chur and Arosa
Chur
from £16
Train ticket between Chur and Davos via Filisur
Train ticket between Chur and Davos via Filisur
Chur
from £33
Graubünden Pass (all regions)
Graubünden Pass (all regions)
Davos
from £119
Graubünden Pass Zone North
Graubünden Pass Zone North
Chur
from £78
City Pass St. Gallen
City Pass St. Gallen
St. Gallen
from £7
Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Locarno
from £30
4.3(9)

Events in Pontresina

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

Golden Larch Trees in the Engadin: A Day of Photo Hiking with Whatever You Have With YouBahnhof SBB · 10:00–18:00 · CHF 240

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

Bernina railway ticket route
Bernina railway ticket route
St. Moritz · In demand
from £32
4.5(48)
Pool and slides ticket to Splash and Spa
Pool and slides ticket to Splash and Spa
Rivera
from £38
4.9(22)
Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt
Locarno
from £19
City tour around Vaduz on the Citytrain
City tour around Vaduz on the Citytrain
Vaduz
from £12
4.5(2)
Monte Lema Mountain Bike Ticket
Monte Lema Mountain Bike Ticket
Miglieglia
from £25
Splügenpass Quad Tour full day from Splügen
Splügenpass Quad Tour full day from Splügen
Splügen
from £728
Monte Lema ticket for paragliders
Monte Lema ticket for paragliders
Miglieglia
from £20
Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Riviera
from £85
Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio
Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio
Gordevio
from £228

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 - Chna. Segantini
Unterer Schafberg → Chna. Segantini · 2.4 km · 1 h 58 min
Mountain hiking trail
Unterer Schafberg - Bergstation Alp Languard
Unterer Schafberg → Bergstation Alp Languard · 2.3 km · 48 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
Samedan – Muottas Muragl
Samedan → Muottas Muragl · 5.1 km · 3 h 11 min
Mountain hiking trail
Cristolais - Samedan
Cristolais → Samedan · 2.1 km · 43 min
Mountain hiking trail
Cristolais – Marguns
Cristolais → Marguns · 3.1 km · 1 h 41 min
Celerina – Punt Muragl
Celerina → Punt Muragl · 2.2 km · 37 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 £785
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
ViaValtellina, Stage 5/8
ViaValtellina, Stage 5/8
Bergwanderweg · Pontresina → Ospizio Bernina · 17 km · 5 h 41 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
Aussichtsweg Morteratschgletscher
Aussichtsweg Morteratschgletscher
Bergwanderweg · Pontresina (Morteratsch Bahnhof) · 6.0 km · 2 h 8 min
Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 8/10
Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 8/10
Bergwanderweg · Ospizio Bernina → Cavaglia · 9.0 km · 3 h 32 min
ViaValtellina, Stage 6/8
ViaValtellina, Stage 6/8
Bergwanderweg · Ospizio Bernina → Poschiavo · 15 km · 5 h 18 min
Puntraschigna - Roseg
Puntraschigna - Roseg
Bergwanderweg · Puntraschigna → Roseg · 6.8 km · 2 h 5 min
Pontresina – Punt Muragl
Pontresina – Punt Muragl
Wanderweg · Pontresina → Punt Muragl · 4.1 km · 1 h 13 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 £387
Bernina Express
Bernina Express
Mountain bike routes · Samedan → Poschiavo · 38 km
Padella-Corviglia-Panoramatour
Padella-Corviglia-Panoramatour
Mountain bike routes · Celerina · 40 km
Suvretta Loop
Suvretta Loop
Mountain bike routes · Celerina · 34 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
Inn-Radweg
Cycling routes · Maloja → Martina(–Innsbruck–Passau) · 115 km
Inn-Radweg, Stage 1/3
Inn-Radweg, Stage 1/3
Cycling routes · Maloja → La Punt · 33 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
Alta Tensione Trail
Alta Tensione Trail
Mountain bike routes · Poschiavo · 13 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 26
from £96
Bernina Bergell Scenic Flight from Samedan
Bernina Bergell Scenic Flight from Samedan
Samedan · Also available Oct 26
from £305
Bernina Standard Helicopter Scenic Flight from Samedan
Bernina Standard Helicopter Scenic Flight from Samedan
Samedan · Also available Oct 26
from £219
Paragliding private pilot half day in the Engadin
Paragliding private pilot half day in the Engadin
St. Moritz
from £751
Engadin paragliding with great extras
Engadin paragliding with great extras
Silvaplana · Also available Oct 26
from £305

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 £86
Guided tour alpine dried meat craft incl. tasting
Guided tour alpine dried meat craft incl. tasting
Scuol
from £15
4.7(3)
Self-guided enjoyment hike Dreibündenstein from Chur incl. picnic
Self-guided enjoyment hike Dreibündenstein from Chur incl. picnic
Chur
from £108
Gut Molinära
Gut Molinära
Vineyard · Trimmis
Nigg Weinbau
Nigg Weinbau
Vineyard · Maienfeld
Biohof Clavadetscher
Biohof Clavadetscher
Vineyard · 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
Weingut Pola Maienfeld
Weingut Pola Maienfeld
Vineyard · Maienfeld
Weingut Markus & Sonja Lampert
Weingut Markus & Sonja Lampert
Vineyard · Maienfeld
Niederer Wii Maienfeld
Niederer Wii Maienfeld
Vineyard · Maienfeld

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 30 min drive

Museum Alpin
Museum Alpin
Museum · Pontresina
Museum Engiadinais / Engadiner Museum
Museum Engiadinais / Engadiner Museum
Museum · St. Moritz
Mili Weber Museum
Mili Weber 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
Swiss Realists, Idealists, Symbolists
Swiss Realists, Idealists, Symbolists
Exhibition · Poschiavo
Mostra collettiva di fine anno
Mostra collettiva di fine anno
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
Kinderparadies La Nars
Kinderparadies La Nars
Playground · Savognin
Alpleben - Der aussichtsreiche Themenweg
Alpleben - Der aussichtsreiche Themenweg
Playground · Savognin
Snowgarden Bolgen
Snowgarden Bolgen
Playground · Davos
Playground Sils i. D.
Playground Sils i. D.
Playground · Sils im Domleschg
Playground Cazis Oberdorf
Playground Cazis Oberdorf
Playground · Cazis
Playground Schulhaus Quadra Cazis
Playground Schulhaus Quadra Cazis
Playground · Cazis
Scharans playground
Scharans playground
Playground · Scharans
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 · Chur
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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