Pontresina, Alpine municipality in Engadine Valley, Switzerland
Pontresina stands at 1,805 meters elevation in the Maloja Region, surrounded by mountains including Piz Bernina, Piz Zupò, and Piz Palü.
The settlement first appeared in medieval Latin documents as ad Pontem Sarisinam in 1137, derived from the Latin word for bridge and the name Saracenus.
The Church of S. Maria holds national significance with its 12th-century sections, notable paintings, and wooden interior displaying regional architectural elements.
The Bernina Railway station connects Pontresina to St. Moritz and Tirano, while extensive hiking trails link to neighboring mountain destinations throughout the year.
The municipality maintains protected status for its architectural heritage, featuring grand hotels and traditional houses that exemplify local building techniques.
Location: Maloja Region
Elevation above the sea: 2,446 m
Shares border with: Madulain, Poschiavo, Samedan, La Punt Chamues-ch, Zuoz, Lanzada, Livigno, Celerina/Schlarigna
Address: 7504 Pontresina, Switzerland 7504 Pontresina
Website: https://gemeinde-pontresina.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.49972,9.89972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
Bernina railway line
13.7 km
Albula Railway
13.7 km
Morteratsch Glacier
10.3 km
Lago Bianco
12.8 km
Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes
13.7 km
La Spedla
13.2 km
Piz Roseg
14.1 km
Piz Morteratsch
10.8 km
Piz Tschierva
9.5 km
Bellavista
14.2 km
Grand Hotel Kronenhof
692 m
Piz Languard
4.5 km
Piz Lagalb
12.2 km
Piz Scerscen
13.5 km
Tschierva Glacier
11 km
Cambrena Glacier
14 km
Pers Glacier
11.5 km
Palü Glacier
15.9 km
Hotel Saratz
740 m
Schafberg
1.3 km
Munt Pers 3207 m
9.6 km
Spaniola Castle
1.4 km
St. Maria, Pontresina
1.3 km
Sperrstelle Berninahäuser
7 km
South dam of Lago Bianco
15.6 km
Crast' Agüzza
14.5 km
Piz Bianco
12.9 km
Piz Cambrena
13.9 kmReviews
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