Pontresina: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Tourist attractions associated with Pontresina include chairlifts and cable cars to Alp Languard, Diavolezza and Piz Lagalb, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides into Val Roseg. You can rent a holiday apartment in Pontresina.

Nature

Spih dal Buoch, S-chela dal Paradis, Piz Vadret and Il Corn are located in the immediate vicinity of Pontresina.

A large ibex colony developed on Piz Albris from 1921 onwards.

The wider landscape of Pontresina also includes Val Roseg, which was designated a protected landscape zone in 1977.

Winter Sports

Pontresina has a long-standing tradition in Nordic skiing. World Cup events in cross-country skiing and biathlon, Continental Cups, FIS races, Swiss championships, junior world championships, as well as regional and youth races have been held in Pontresina.

Geographical Location

Pontresina lies at the northern end of the Bernina Pass in Val Bernina, a side valley of the Engadin.

Culture

Pontresina is home to the Rondo Congress, Information and Cultural Centre, which opened in 1997, as well as the Church of Sta. Maria and the Spaniola Tower, all of which are cultural landmarks of the village. This selection reflects an interest in the cultural aspects of Pontresina.

Other village pages at a glance: Bondo Gr, Madulain, Surlej, Samedan, Sils/Segl Baselgia, Silvaplana, Bregaglia, Celerina/Schlarigna.

For the overview of the higher-level destination: Maloja.