Valposchiavo

Explore at leisure: A UNESCO World Heritage attraction, the Bernina line of the Rhaetian Railway winds its way gently through the winter scenery of Valposchiavo. The circular viaduct of Brusio is a must-see.

Try pizzocheri, the speciality pasta from Valposchiavo. The ingredients include buckwheat flour, cheese and sage – and it tastes as good as it sounds. Buon appetito!

The Cavaglia plateau – accessible only by train in winter – invites you to a relaxing snowshoe tour. An easy snowshoe hike in the footsteps of the pioneers of railway construction and electricity production.

Once the home of a noble family, then the centre of the Illuminati, since 1848 a hotel: the Hotel Albrici on the village square of Poschiavo delights guests with its magnificent halls and stately ambience.

At 2189 meters above sea level, restaurant Belvedere on the Grüm Alp features a wonderful view onto Valposchiavo and the Piz Palü. If you take the train, you should definitely stop off here.

Bluer than the sky: In the middle of the peaceful Val di Campo nature reserve lies Lagh da Saoseo, nestled in a hollow at the foot of the Scima de Saoseo. An ideal destination for hiking or mountain biking.

96 percent of agricultural land in Valposchiavo is farmed in a bio-certified way. They are continuously expanding their assortment, creating the base for regional specialities such as Pizzoccheri.

The Albula Bernina sections of the Rhaetian Railway have been UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. This was awarded because of the way the tracks were laid at the Bernina Pass.