Pontresina

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Breathe in the fresh mountain air of the Alps in this picture-perfect traditional Engadine village surrounded by the awe-inspiring Bernina Range and glacier valleys.

Discover one of the most popular hiking destinations in Switzerland by heading to Pontresina. Located in the Engadine region, this cute mountain village is your stepping stone to glaciers, high-altitude lakes, conifer forests and ibex colonies.

Join a village tour from the Tourist Information Center, on Wednesday afternoons, from June to October. Hear the stories behind the village’s “Sgraffito” murals in the Engadine style and the 12th-century frescoes in the Santa Maria Burial Church.

The village’s mountain and valley trails suit just about everyone. In spring, take a guided tour into the Val Languard to spot ibex, marmots and deer in the wild. Alternatively, take the chairlift up Alp Languard at 7,650feet (2,332 meters) and visit the Ibex Gallery on the summit, then follow the trail down to look for mountain mammals independently.

Hike through the Roseg Valley and up Muottas Muragl for stunning views of the Upper Engadine lakes and Piz Bernina. Experienced climbers can scale the 13,284-feet (4,049-meter) high Piz Bernina peak.

The first snowfall is the signal for a range of new thrilling options. Rent a fatbike, go cross-country skiing or grab your skis or snowboard to rush down the slopes of the Diavolezza, Corviglia, and Corvatsch ski resorts. See the Roseg, Tschierva, Sella and Pers Glaciers and don’t miss the Morteratsch, the third-longest glacier in the eastern Alps.

Pontresina itself is known for its highly traditional festivals. Cheer on local couples in decorated horse-drawn sleighs during the “Schlitteda" on the second Sunday in January. On March 1, witness the colorful “Chalandamarz” tradition whereby local boys dressed in blue-and-red outfits walk from their houses with cowbells and cracking whips to chase out the winter spirits. At Easter, roll boiled eggs down the Crast’Ota hill for a fun custom called “eiertrölen.”

Getting to Pontresina is easy because the Samedan Airport and St. Moritz are just a short drive away. If you come here just for the day, consider taking the train, because various hiking trails start from the railway station. In winter, arrange for a traditional sled to await you for a tour of Stazerwald and the Roseg Valley. A Swiss experience simply doesn’t get more romantic than that.

Schloss Hotel & Spa Pontresina
Schloss Hotel & Spa Pontresina
4 out of 5
Via Maistra 94, Pontresina, GR
The price is NT$6,587 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
NT$6,587
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Pontresina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and Val Roseg are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (187 reviews)
"View from our room was amazing. Interestingly, we were on floor -1 and it seemed like an unwanted stepchild of floors. All the lights in our hallway turned on only when you entered it. The overhead lights, paint and carpet were all old school--real old school. It was a bit of a "Shining" moment each ..."

Reviewed on 2024/3/22

Schloss Hotel & Spa Pontresina
Schweizerhof Pontresina
Schweizerhof Pontresina
3 out of 5
Via Maistra 175, Pontresina, GR
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Pontresina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free train station pick-up. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and Bellavita Pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (376 reviews)
"An excellent property in a great location. Staff extremely friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 2023/10/11

Schweizerhof Pontresina
Hotel Rosatsch
Hotel Rosatsch
3 out of 5
Via Maistra 157, Pontresina, GR
The price is NT$9,596 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
NT$9,596
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Pontresina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and Bellavita Pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
"Spacious room with fantastic alpine view. Nice accommodating service."

Reviewed on 2023/9/28

Hotel Rosatsch
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Aparthotel Muchetta
Aparthotel Muchetta
3 out of 5
Aussergasse 18, Davos, Graubünden
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Davos. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Landwasser Viaduct and Alteinsee are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
Not what we were expecting.
"Lot of construction on the way up the hill to the hotel. GPS got confused gping on the goat path, the only way we could get there. We new it would be somewhat isolated so we brought a few food items because the kitchen was advertised. Olny one pot. No frying pan. Very poorly equipped compaired to ..."

Reviewed on 2023/10/9

Aparthotel Muchetta
Italianway - San Pietro 8
Italianway - San Pietro 8
Via S. Pietro 8, San Pietro, Valdisotto, Provincia di Sondrio
Stay at this apartment in Valdisotto. Enjoy free WiFi, a TV, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer. Popular attractions Stelvio Pass and Ciuk-Laghetti Ski Lift ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Eccellente
"C’è poco da dire, è stato un soggiorno eccellente sotto ogni aspetto"

Reviewed on 2024/3/10

Italianway - San Pietro 8
Residence Biancaneve
Residence Biancaneve
3 out of 5
Via Italia 33, Aprica, so
Stay at this 3-star ski residence in Aprica. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an arcade/game room. Popular attractions Bernina Railway and Palabione Gondola ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
ood position worth money
"Friendly checkin, big room with residence formula, so you have a kitchen and dining table in the room as well. Clean and comfortable, even the position in Aprica"

Reviewed on 2020/7/27

Residence Biancaneve
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Jun 5, 2019

Do not go to St. Moritz/Pontresina in May, a lot of restaurants and activities are closed.

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