Travel Guide: Pontresina

The mildest average temperatures and longest sunshine totals occur from June through August, making this the most comfortable period for exploring Pontresina’s mountain surroundings. Conditions are colder from late autumn through spring, while rainfall is comparatively higher in May and October.

Around Pontresina

• Diavolezza
  a high mountain viewpoint overlooking a spectacular glacial landscape and several major peaks of the Bernina range. Visitors typically enjoy the panorama, take short walks, and use the area as a starting point for more demanding alpine outings. It suits sightseers, photographers, and visitors who want dramatic high-altitude scenery.
• Morteratsch Glacier
  The glacier is a major natural attraction in the Bernina area, surrounded by dramatic peaks and a broad alpine valley. Visitors typically follow marked walking routes toward viewpoints and interpret the changing landscape along the way. It suits nature lovers, photographers, and travelers interested in experiencing a glacier without undertaking a technical mountain excursion.
• Muottas Muragl
  This elevated viewpoint offers broad views across the Upper Engadine lakes, valleys, and surrounding peaks. Visitors typically come for scenic walks, photography, and relaxed mountain sightseeing, with several paths in the surrounding landscape. It suits travelers seeking accessible panoramas, families, and anyone wanting a memorable introduction to the region’s alpine scenery.
• Piz Bernina
  the region’s most prominent high mountain and a defining feature of the surrounding alpine panorama. Visitors generally experience it from viewpoints, valleys, and established mountain routes rather than attempting the summit itself. It suits experienced mountaineers as well as travelers who want to appreciate exceptional glacial and peak scenery from safer locations.
• Segantini Museum
  The museum presents the work and artistic legacy of Giovanni Segantini, whose paintings are strongly associated with alpine landscapes and light. Visitors typically explore the exhibitions and use the museum to add cultural context to the surrounding scenery. It suits art enthusiasts, history-minded travelers, and visitors looking for an indoor attraction in St. Moritz.
• Swiss National Park
  Switzerland’s national park preserves a large alpine landscape of forests, valleys, meadows, and mountain terrain. Visitors typically follow designated trails, observe wildlife from a respectful distance, and experience relatively undisturbed nature. It suits hikers, photographers, families with older children, and travelers interested in conservation and traditional alpine ecosystems.