The webcam in Pontresina offers you breathtaking views of the impressive Swiss mountains, characterized by peaks such as Piz Bernina and Muottas Muragl. Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of the Engadine, the charming municipality combines natural beauty, sporting activities and cultural highlights. The Livecam in Pontresina captures the many facets of this unique mountain region for you.
Pontresina is a picturesque municipality in the Engadin, in the Maloja region of the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. The municipality lies sunny and sheltered from the wind at 1,805 m in the Val Bernina, a side valley of the Engadine, not far from the luxurious ski resorts of St. Moritz and Samedan. Nestled in the Bernina Pass, the mountaineering village of Pontresina is very close to the massif of the same name with the famous peaks of the Engadin: Piz Palü, Muottas Muragl, Corvatsch, Morteratsch and Piz Bernina, the highest peak in the Eastern Alps. With the webcam in Pontresina, you can look out over these peaks and enjoy the impressive mountain scenery.
Pontresina is known for its mix of traditional Engadine houses with sgraffito decorations and elegant Belle Époque-style hotels. The region offers numerous leisure activities, including hiking, mountaineering, skiing and cross-country skiing. Thanks to its proximity to the Morteratsch and Roseg glaciers and the Diavolezza and Lagalb ski areas, Pontresina is a popular destination for nature lovers and active vacationers.
Pontresina's high alpine locationoffers plenty of fun and exciting adventures: ice climbing along meter-long cones, snowkiting on the frozen Lago Bianco or a ride on the Bernina Express, which stops in Pontresina and offers a spectacular experience of nature between the peaks and glaciers of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Winter sports fans will get their money's worth on the 350 km of pistes with around 60 ski lifts - from carving on freshly groomed pistes to freeriding in the deep snow areas of Diavolezza and Lagalb. Fancy 100% untracked powder? The chance to experience a total powder rush away from the piste markings is particularly good here. In addition to the slopes, ski huts, panoramic restaurants and après-ski bars round off the alpine experience perfectly. Plan your activities according to the weather and check the current snow depths on site with the webcam in Pontresina.
Pontresina also offers numerous activities in the warmer months of the year: Hiking and biking along striking glacier ranges and romantic mountain lakes, the 580 km network of hiking trails is one of the most popular in Switzerland. Highlights include hikes through the wild and romantic Roseg Valley or up Muottas Muragl with a fantastic panorama of the Upper Engadin lake landscape and Piz Bernina. You can also observe this unique mountain world with the Livecam in Pontresina.
Pontresina also has plenty of culture to offer: in summer, the legendary spa concerts of the Camerata Pontresina can be heard in good weather. Not far away is St. Moritz, the world's most dazzling winter sports resort, which is also well worth a visit.
The climate in Pontresina is cold and temperate, with high rainfall even during the dry summer months. The recognized climatic health resort is characterized by cool, dry and pure air as well as numerous hours of sunshine every day, which ensures pure relaxation. The fresh air and healthy climate also make Pontresina and its surroundings a popular altitude training location for many top athletes. Use the weather camera in Pontresina, which not only shows you the current weather conditions, but also allows you to experience the impressive Alpine landscape in all its facets.
