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Things to see in Pontresina (Switzerland): 98 places and when to go

Pontresina is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 98 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (58), Nature (54), Hiking (16). The best known are Piz Bernina, Morteratsch Glacier and Piz Palü. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Switzerland · 46.4566, 9.9024
Places
98 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Mountains (58) · Nature (54) · Hiking (16) · Temples (11) · History (6) · Snow (6)
Best time
July to September.
Also possible
October to June.
Nearest airport
LUG Agno, 91 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Piz Bernina, at 4,049 m.

What to see in Pontresina

The places in and around Pontresina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 74, by what you come to do:

When to go to Pontresina

The best time to visit Pontresina is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:47
  2. FebPossible10:05
  3. MarPossible11:36
  4. AprPossible13:20
  5. MayPossible14:48
  6. JunPossible15:36
  7. JulBest time15:16
  8. AugBest time14:00
  9. SepBest time12:19
  10. OctPossible10:38
  11. NovPossible9:09
  12. DecPossible8:24

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In July, 93 of the 98 places are at their best.

When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Pontresina

The nearest main airport is Lugano Airport (LUG, Agno), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Pontresina?

The best known: Piz Bernina, Morteratsch Glacier, Piz Palü, Bernina railway line, Piz Corvatsch. In all, 98 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Pontresina?

July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.

How do you get to Pontresina?

The nearest main airport is Lugano Airport (LUG), 91 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Pontresina as the destination and these 98 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.