2025 Plessur District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Switzerland is one of those rare places that looks exactly like the postcards — maybe even better. From snow-covered peaks to crystal-clear lakes, peaceful villages, and vibrant cities, this small country packs a huge visual punch.The Swiss Alps are simply breathtaking. Whether you're standing in front of the iconic Matterhorn, riding the panoramic Bernina Express through snowy valleys, or hiking in Lauterbrunnen surrounded by waterfalls, it’s hard to believe it’s real. Lakes like Geneva, Lucerne, and Brienz are so clear they reflect the sky like a mirror. Everywhere you turn, it’s peace, quiet, and fresh mountain air.

#springitinerary *Glaciers, palm trees, and UNESCO-listed railway thrills across the Swiss-Italian Alps* --- ### **🌞 DAY 1: Chur to St. Moritz (Swiss Precision & Glaciers)** **☕ 8:00 AM - Breakfast in Chur** • **Bündner Stube** for *capuns* (Swiss chard dumplings) + Alpine hot chocolate • Explore **Old Town Chur** (Switzerland’s oldest city) **🚂 10:32 AM - Board Bernina Express** • Grab **window seats on the right** (best views descending to Bergün) • Camera ready for: - **Landwasser Viaduct** (dramatic curved bridge) - **Morteratsch Glacier** (walking trail accessible from station) **🏔️ 1:00 PM - Lunch in Pontresina** • **Hotel Saratz’s sun terrace** for *engadiner nusstorte* (caramel walnut pie) **❄️ 3:00 PM - Diavolezza Cable Car** • Ride up to **3,000m** for views of Piz Bernina’s icy peaks • Brave the **glacier zip line** (summer) or snowshoe (winter) **🍷 7:00 PM - St. Moritz Aperitivo** • **Badrutt’s Palace** for champagne with Olympians --- ### **🍝 DAY 2: St. Moritz to Tirano (Palm Trees & Pasta)** **🚂 8:32 AM - Morning Train Magic** • Sunrise over **Lago Bianco** (the "White Lake") • Watch the climate shift as you descend to Italy **🇮🇹 11:00 AM - Arrive in Tirano** • **Quick Trips:** - Visit the **Madonna di Tirano basilica** - Shop for **Bresaola air-dried beef** **🍽️ 12:30 PM - Lunch at La Fiorida** • Farm-to-table *pizzoccheri* (buckwheat pasta) + Valtellina wines **🚌 2:30 PM - Postbus to Lugano** (Optional Extension) • The **Palm Express** route winds through **Lake Como views** **🛍️ 5:00 PM - Swiss Chocolate Stop** • **Alprose Chocolate Factory** near Lugano (free samples!) --- ### **🎫 BOOKING TIPS:** ✔ **Seat Hack:** Right side Chur→Tirano / Left side return ✔ **Pass Savings:** Eurail/Interrail valid (but reserve separately) ### **🌦️ SEASONAL PERKS:** - **Winter:** Snow-blanketed Alps & frozen waterfalls - **Summer:** Hike the **Bernina Trail** between stations ### **🎒 PACK SMART:** - Layers (train has AC but stations are freezing) - Portable charger (you’ll take 1,000+ photos) - Swiss francs + euros (Tirano uses both)

This time, I will introduce one of the panoramic railways in Switzerland 🇨🇭❗️ This is the Bernina Express. The Bernina Line is registered as a World Heritage Site along with its scenery! There are first and second class cars, and I rode in the first class car! The second picture shows the inside of the car, and the windows are large so it's easy to see the scenery❗️ And because it is a World Heritage Site, I was able to enjoy a spectacular view from the window✨ Reservations are required and fill up quickly, so I recommend making a reservation when reservations open❗️ Please go and check it out! #Fritavi #Switzerland

The Bernina Express, whose route is a World Heritage Site. I hiked a part of that section! The section I hiked was from Ospizio Bernini to Alp Grüm The Bernina Express was running just as I was walking along the lake, so I was able to see the Bernina Express collaborating with the scenery! When it's sunny, the mountains are reflected in the lake, which is also beautiful! I also encountered cows grazing while hiking! July was the season when alpine plants bloom, and the combination of colorful alpine plants, lake and mountains was beautiful! I recommend taking a local train and enjoying a hike like this! #natureandspectacularviews #Switzerland

UNESCO World Heritage Site 🏔️ Bernard Scenery Train The whole process takes 4 hours and is so beautiful that you can't wait to blink👀 Across the two countries of Italy 🇮🇹 & Switzerland 🇨🇭 Take you through the Alpine group 🛤️ Have you ever thought that the *European snow-capped mountain views~first class rail trip* of your dreams turned out to be inexpensive For HK$700 you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat with spacious seats and large glass windows and train chocolate as a souvenir If you are planning your trip to Switzerland, think about starting in Italy! I played Milan first, then went to the beautiful town of Varenna by Lake Como before taking the Bernina Express into Switzerland! Highly recommend this route, you can ride the highest CP value view train, and do not have to go back ~ You can pay attention to my other posts to see what to do along the way😁 Bernina Express I took the First class One way from Tirano, Italy-->Chur, Switzerland A one-way ride is enough! Don't waste your time sitting back and forth with the group Then at Chur change to a regular train via Zurich into Interlaken The whole day took the train for nearly eight hours, spanning half of Switzerland, but I was not tired at all, because the first class was particularly good to sit - and the scenery along the way was very eye-catching, there was no cold spot! #berninaexpress #tirano #chur #scenictrain #firstclass #goodplaces in June 2024