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Pontresina Travel Guide: 34 reviews and 135 photos

Pontresina or Puntraschigna in Romansh language was first mentioned in 1137 as "Pontem Sarasinam" and later in 1303 as "Ponte Sarracino". Today less than 10% of the inhabitants speak the local language Romansh. The town is spread out and therefore lies between 1777 and 1860 meters above sea level.

In the middle ages the town was more famous than St. Moritz. Not many old buildings still exist as their was a big fire at the beginning of the 18th century.

Pontresina is a crossroad and is situated just north of Bernina pass.

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In a nutshell:A good base for exploring the region.

Last visit to Pontresina: Dec 2006
Intro Updated Jan 6, 2007
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Reviews (4)

By train Transportation (1)

Pontresina is a crossroad for trains. There are trains to St. Moritz, to Samaden and from there to Chur or Scuol-Tarasp... more travel advice

Take a ride Things to Do (2)

In winter you can take a ride in the horse drawn sledge to Rosegg valley. You will be warmly wrapped up. Starting point... more travel advice

Take a walk Things to Do (2)

You can easily explore Pontresina on foot but you sometimes have to walk uphill. One of the very old buildings left from... more travel advice

Ideal for crosscountry skiers Hotels (1)

I once stayed here for a few days some years ago. I was in a dormitory and I remember that they were mixed and the rooms... more travel advice

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MalenaN Oct 14, 2011 at 4:20 AM

Sounds nice to take a ride in the horse drawn sldge on a cold winter's day if you are warmly wrapped up.
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amsor Aug 5, 2010 at 5:55 PM

nice page !
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Cristian_Uluru Sep 10, 2007 at 2:12 PM

WOW!!! I must try the horse with sledge!!!! It must be very fun!!!
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german_eagle Apr 18, 2007 at 12:32 PM

Just back from there as you maybe already know ;-) Love that place.
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Jan 11, 2007 at 11:58 PM

In Russian Pontresina sounds very amasing, because we had two words: pont and resina with another meaning. May be you know them. Thanks, Sonja!
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globetrott Jan 6, 2007 at 1:36 PM

ah, a horse drawn sledge is certainly a lot of fun. Pontresina and the eastern part of Switzerland is still missing on my map ;~(((
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HORSCHECK Jan 6, 2007 at 11:39 AM

Another great little page with loads of train info ... :o)
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sue_stone Jan 6, 2007 at 11:38 AM

Love your opening photo!
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Mariajoy Jan 6, 2007 at 10:18 AM

Oh! I'd love to ride in a one horse open sledge! :))