Poschiavo
Poschiavo is a small town in an Italian-speaking valley of Graubünden, just north of the Italian border. The Bernina railway runs through its streets. It has an old square, a Spanish quarter of grand houses, and a lake.
The town is quiet and well kept. It is a place for slow stays and train rides.
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När du ska besöka
May to October is the best time for walks, the lake and the train. Summer is warm in the valley. Winter is cool and calm, and the pass above can have deep snow. Autumn is good for chestnut and for quiet walks.
Främsta sevärdheter
- Rhaetian Railway includes the Bernina line, which crosses the Alps from Chur to Tirano.
- Berninapass is a high pass above the valley.
- Alp Grüm is a rail stop with views of a glacier.
- Lago di Poschiavo is a lake south of the town.
- Chiesa San Francesco is a church in the old centre.
- Museo Poschiavino is a local museum in the old town.
- Museo Casa Console is a house museum with local life.
- San Romerio is a small chapel on a hill above the lake.
Utvalda listor
Upplevelser att prova
- Ride the Bernina train from Poschiavo to the Alp Grüm viewpoint.
- Walk through the old town and the Spanish quarter.
- Walk or cycle along the lake.
- Visit one of the small museums.
- Try local organic produce and herb teas.
Turer och aktiviteter
Poschiavo – Karta
Dagsutflykter
- Pontresina is up the Bernina line, about 1 hour away.
- St. Moritz is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by train and bus.
- Tirano in Italy is about 1 hour away by the Bernina train.
Områden att utforska
- Pontresina is the nearest village in the same region.
Resa dit
- By air: Zurich and Milan are the nearest large airports.
- By train: Poschiavo is on the Bernina line between St. Moritz and Tirano. Check times on SBB.
- By bus: a postal bus runs from the Engadin in some seasons.
Ta sig runt
- The old town is small and easy to walk.
- The Bernina train stops in the town.
- Local buses serve the valley villages.
Bilkörning
- A car is not needed in the town.
- The Bernina pass road can close in winter.
- Parking is easy near the centre.
Mat och dryck
People cook in the Italian style. Try pizzoccheri, which is buckwheat pasta with cheese and cabbage, and local rye bread. Many farms are organic.
People speak Italian with a local dialect. English is understood in hotels.
Säkerhet och hälsa
- Poschiavo is very safe.
- The pass above can have snow and fog.
- Tap water is safe to drink.
- Stay on marked trails in the mountains.
Historia
Poschiavo has been a market town on the route between Italy and the Engadin for centuries. In the 19th century many emigrants returned rich and built grand houses, known as the Spanish quarter.
The Bernina railway opened in 1910.
Landsfakta
Quick practical facts for Switzerland at a glance:
- Valuta
- schweizisk franc CHF CHF · Kortbetalning · Allmänt accepterat
- Nödnummer
- 112
- Elektricitet
- 230 V · 50 HzTyp C / Typ J
- Språk
- tyska, franska, italienska, rätoromanska
- Kranvatten
- Drickbart
- Körsida
- Höger
- Landskod
- +41
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