The nearby national park covers an area of 172 km² and is Switzerland’s largest nature conservation area and only national park, as well as being the oldest national park in central Europe.

It is known for its wealth of Alpine fauna and flora in a virtually untouched natural environment. It belongs to the exclusive group of "strict nature preserves". This habitat leaves nature to its own devices. Humans stand back and witness the dynamic processes that lend this landscape its unforgettable character.

Highlights:

• Guided tours with wildlife watching
• Exhibitions in the National Park Centre
• GPS tours with wildlife spotting

One of the highlights of a stay in Pontresina is a ride with a horse-drawn carriage (summer) or horse-drawn sleigh (winter) to the wildly romantic Roseg Valley. The route leads from Pontresina railway station through a nature preserve for Alpine flora and fauna.

The 7-km-long carriage ride takes around 1 hour. Enjoy a meal in the cosy Restaurant Roseg Gletscher. A footpath leads from the restaurant to the Roseg glacier.

Additional excursions can be booked on request, such as to Morteratsch or to the Stazer forest.

There is a scheduled horse-drawn omnibus service from Pontresina railway station to Roseg Valley. Group and private trips are also available on request.

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Fully qualified mountain guides accompany you on a hike from Diavolezza through the fantastic mountain landscape over the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers to Morteratsch past gigantic chunks of broken ice and moulins.

A unique experience with thrilling moments and magnificent views of the imposing mountain ranges.

From glaciers to vineyards: within a short period of time, you can travel by the ‘trenino rosso’ from the Alpine Engadin over the Bernina Pass to the warm South, to Veltlin and Tirano.

This is the place for indulgence! How about a glass of local Valtellina or an espresso on the piazza in the Mediterranean climate of Veltlin? Guests can also experience the hustle and bustle of an Italian market, where plenty of local culture and delicious specialities can be enjoyed.

Highlights:

• Bernina Express terminus
• Market every Thursday
• Wines and local specialities

Soglio is a picturesque Bergell village with approximately 300 inhabitants. The village is located on a high mountain plateau. The Roman road Septima runs past it. This road was an extremely important route through the Alps. That’s just one of the reasons why Graubünden’s smallest southern valley makes visitors feel as if they have been transported back to an earlier era. An excursion to this picturesque village is truly worthwhile.

Highlights:

• Chestnut nature trail
• Castelmur Castle
• Ciäsa Granda (Giacometti Museum)
• Beauty & healthcare products from Soglio
• Sentiero storico (Roman road)

Glacier milk, an abundance of flowers, and a bird’s-eye view. Rest and chill out against the majestic backdrop of the Palü glacier and enjoy the wonderful panorama of Alpe Palü and Puschlav with its dark-green lake and Italian flair.

Highlights:

• Green electricity trail with tunnel railway trip
• Restaurant Sassal Masone
• Restaurant Belvedere
• Ideal for walking and hiking

To reach the Puschlav Valley, you have to travel over the Bernina Pass. It doesn’t matter whether you travel by bus or the Rhaetian Railway as both routes offer very diverse scenery. There is plenty to discover in the village and around Poschiavo Lake once you have arrived in this area to the south of Pontresina.

Highlights:

• The moulin of Cavaglia
• Splendid patrician houses
• Poschiavo Lake
• Museum

At the edge of the National Park in the Lower Engadin, there are over 20 thermal springs in the vicinity of the ‘queen of alpine health resorts’. The mineral water is very suitable for both drinking and taking carbonated mineral baths. A stay at the thermal baths is Scuol is pure recuperation and total relaxation.

Highlights:

• Nairs pump room
• Tarasp Castle
• Engiadina Bad Scuol spa

Val Müstair has a particularly mild climate due to its south-facing location between the national park and the Vingschgau.

The internationally renowned monastery church of St. Johann with its early mediaeval Carolingian and Romanesque frescoes is an especially mystical place. The church has UNESCO World Heritage status.

Highlights:

• St. Johann monastery church
• Hiking and cycling paradise