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Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, via Maistra 133, CH-7504 Pontresina T +41 81 838 83 18, F +41 81 838 83 10, [email protected], www.pontresina-congress.ch Pontresina

Engadin St. Moritz Pontresina What mountains! What space! What light! Alpine. Natural. Authentic. Breathtaking panoramic vistas, the seemingly endless expanse Pontresina is considered one of the most appealing holiday of the lake-strewn plateau and the exceptional quality and meeting destinations in the Alps. It lies at 1800 m a.s.l., in of the light combine to enchant visitors from all over the world. a wind-protected side valley of the Upper Engadin. Its guests The inspiring glacier village of Pontresina is a very appealing come to recharge their batteries – in the pure, dry air, the incentive and conference destination in the Alps. The unspoilt agreeable climate and the 320 days of sun it has to offer each natural landscape of the Upper Engadin forms an unrivalled year. Pontresina lies at the foot of three ­glaciers and backdrop for a host of outdoor activities and different events. All (4049 m a.s.l.). this combined is what makes the Engadin St. Moritz region the Pontresina fulfils all requirements for conducting medical con- perfect setting for meetings, incentives and conventions. gresses in and takes official guidelines very serious- ly. Contrary to other congress destinations, where participants have to share the limited room available to them with business visitors, Pontresina allows delegates to focus succesfully on the congress they are attending, sheltered by mountains. As a general rule, congress participants simply have no time left for other activities.

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch ArrIvAL

Getting there by train is a unique experience Spectacular viaducts, mysteriously - ling tunnels and sophisticated pieces of civil engineering, all perfectly embedded in a unique and untamed landscape: the ’s /Bernina line connects with via St. Moritz, covering a distance of 122 marvellous kilometres, crossing 55 tunnels and pass- ing 20 municipalities. The railway line is well-known around the world especially for its viaduct perched 65 metres above the river near . The line’s steepest incline is 70 ‰, climbed by trains without any rack assistance. In 2008, UnESCo added the rhaetian railway’s Albula/Bernina line to its list of World Heritage Sites, making it only the third railway line worldwide to be “of out- standing universal value”. In cooperation with rhaetian railway, Pontresina offers special rates for train tickets available to Arriving by car congress organisers and participants. A good alpine road network puts Pontre- sina within easy and comfortable reach of northern Switzerland, the , Frankfurt Munich or . Good to know: the Convention (590 km) (300 km) and Event Centre Pontresina has its own Friederichshafen Schaffhausen (210 km) parking garage with 180 spaces.

Basel St.Gallen (290 km) (190 km) Arriving by plane Zurich AUSTRIA (200 km) Convention and seminar venues must be Innsbruck quick and easy to get to, also by air. The (190 km) Engadin is home to Europe‘s highest-al- Bern titude airport – and customs services. (330 km) Thusis Mals Engadin Airport, and thus the Engadin Filisur Meran St. Moritz destination, also offer inter- St.Moritz Pontresina Brig national fl ight connections. And the bird‘s Bozen eye view of the Engadin when fl ying over Chiavenna Tirano Geneva its majestic alpine peaks and passes is a Zermatt (480 km) Lugano memorable experience indeed. Flights are (125 km) ITALY Lecco operated from the international airports

ITALY Trento of Zurich, Geneva, Milan and Munich. Air Routes from the airports taxis can be booked for numerous other (145 km) Milan national or international connections to (175 km) UNESCO World Heritage Albula/Bernina the Engadin. Padova – St.Moritz Tour Palm Express (PostBus) Venice

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch CONVENTION AND EVENT CENTRE PONTRESINA

The highest-altitude convention centre in Europe Green Meetings: designed to give you a sustainable Of course many conference centres exist. But do you know of a experience single one that lies at the foot of a glacier? Surrounded by an im- The :kZcihVii]Z8dc[ZgZcXZVcY:kZci8ZcigZEdcigZh^cVaZVkZ pressive mountain panorama? With 1001 options to choose from VhbVaaZck^gdcbZciVa[ddieg^ci#6hi]Z[^ghiVcYnZii]Zdcan for your alpine leisure time? This is exactly what the Convention XdckZci^dcXZcigZ^cHl^ioZgaVcY!^i]VhWZZcVlVgYZYi]Z and Event Centre Pontresina has to offer. Plenty to make your “Sustainable Company” certificate by Expo-Event Live particular seminar, convention or event a truly memorable one. Communication Association Switzerland for its sustainable Thanks to its special ceiling construction, the main auditorium, operation. A company may only XVaa^ihZa[ a “Sustainable Sela Arabella, is widely appreciated for its excellent acoustics. Company” ^[ it ]VhVX]^ZkZY an excellent performance in terms A large auditorium, seven seminar rooms and three foyers are of energy use, waste prevention, mobility!VhlZaaVh employee available to accommodate both smaller or medium-sized meet- responsibility. 6hVcZmVbeaZ!i]ZXdckZci^dcXZcigZ^hdeZgViZY ings, conventions or cultural events and banquets. l^i]&%%\gZZcZaZXig^X^in!VcYi]Za^\]i^c\]VhWZZcXdckZgiZY idA:9#This and many other measures demonstrate the com- mitment to sustainability at the Convention and Event Centre Pontresina in its beautiful setting surrounded by an impressive mountain panorama.

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina , T +41 81 838 83 18 , www.pontresina-congress.ch CAPACITy ovErvIEW

Capacities Stage/podium projection video / Computer projection overhead screen Projection system Sound booths Translation system Lighting Floor space in m² Surface in m (l × w × h) Concert Seminar U-style tables long Banquet, tables round Banquet, reception Ground fl oor Foyer 101 14.02 × 6.45 × 3.00 60 Sela roseg 33 7.38 × 4.48 × 3.00 30 12 16 30 Cloakroom 35 4.43 × 7.80 × 2.65 Convention offi ce 21 4.00 × 5.17 × 3.00 Forecourt* 338 26.00 ×13 .00 200 600

1st fl o o r Sela Arabella 3 × 343 20.05 ×17 .13 × 9.00 450 192 ** 300 176 480 Galeria Salomé (2nd fl oor) 36 15.15 × 2.40 41 Stage 83 7.35 ×11 .25 × 5.00 48 40 Hoisting platform 10 3.50 × 2.74 × 3.45 Foyer 107 16.44 × 6.49 × 2.85 100 48 40 150 Sela Muragl 44 7.79 × 5.94 × 2.85 30 18 18 ** ** Sela Laret 38 6.36 × 5.94 × 2.85 30 12 16 ** ** Sela Murgal-Laret 82 14.15 × 5.94 × 2.85 78 41 34 60 32

2nd fl o o r Sela San Spiert 44 7.79 × 5.99 × 2.60 30 18 18 ** ** Sela Giarsun 38 6.36 × 5.99 × 2.60 30 12 16 ** ** Sela San Spiert-Giarsun 82 14.15 × 5.99 × 2.60 78 41 34 60 32 Foyer 129 15.53 × 8.29 × 2.60 110 90 48 170 Sela Morteratsch 106 12.78 × 8.29 × 2.60 100 54 42 80

3rd fl o o r Sela Pulcinella 67 7.09 × 9.40 × 2.50 54 34 20 50 Foyer 21 2.72 × 7.60 × 2.50 10

* mobile tent available on request ** on request

fixed installation mobile installation can be rented on request

Sela Pulcinella Sela Arabella with Sela Giarsun 3rd Galeria Salomé Sela San Spiert Sela Morteratsch 2nd

Sela Laret 1st Sela Muragl Sela Roseg GF

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch GroUnd FLoor Technical specifi cations

The following rooms are located on the Foyer Sela Roseg ground fl oor: the entrance area and the A spacious entrance area can be used It is ideal as a meeting or breakout room, foyer, the smallest seminar room, Sela as exhibition space. A 40-inch movable or as a small media centre. roseg, the convention offi ce and the screen is available as an information cloakroom. In a side corridor there are panel. The far area with coat racks is toilets and storage rooms, a back offi ce perfect for convention registration. and two artists‘ cloakrooms with direct access to the stage. The tourism service centre is also located on this fl oor.

Sela Roseg GF

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch 1st FLoor Technical specifi cations

With the Arabella plenary hall and the Muragl and Laret seminar rooms Foyer two seminar rooms Muragl and Laret, the Muragl and Laret can be booked sepa- The main staircase leads directly into the fi rst upper level offers a great variety of rately as individual seminar rooms or – Foyer with its room-high window front. options for your meeting. with the dividing wall removed – as one A good place to enjoy coffee breaks and double-sized room. At larger meetings drinks. With the Bar located just behind, they can be used as breakout rooms an ideal place for networking. And: or exhibitors‘ lounges. The rooms are prime display space is available directly equipped with blackout blinds for the full in front of the auditorium entrance. window front, dimmable ceiling lighting and a projection screen.

Sela Arabella with Galeria Salomé

Sela Laret 1st Sela Muragl

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch 1st floor

Sela Arabella auditorium Specifics: Sela Arabella is the heart of Pontresina’s ·· High windows the full length of the Convention and Event Centre. It affords room looking out onto nature, with splendid vistas of the Val Roseg glacier blackout blinds world. The spacious room is ideally suit- ·· Wooden flooring ed for conventions, meetings, banquets ·· Built-in sound booth and other events. With its large stage, ·· Three built-in simultaneous translation extendable on request by a catwalk, and booths its comprehensive technical installations, ·· Dimmable lighting, “starry heaven” it is equally well adapted for product ·· Flexible stage lighting presentations and shows. And just as ·· Large projection screen (projection important: the suspended wooden surface of 7 × 4 m) ceiling construction provides excellent ·· Full-surface back-projection roll screen acoustics. Classical concerts at the Sela on the stage Arabella benefit from the “heavenly” ·· Hoisting platform sound. Counting the Galeria Salomé, Sela ·· Direct stage access from two artists‘ Arabella has a maximum seating capac- cloakrooms ity of 500 in conference style, or 190 in ·· Movable back wall schoolroom style. The kitchen is located directly behind the auditorium. The great advantage: fast banqueting service for up to 250 persons. And when even more guests are expected, the back wall can be opened up to include the Foyer.

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch 2nd FLoor Technical specifi cations

Apart from the San Spiert and Giarsun San Spiert and Giarsun seminar rooms Sela Morteratsch and foyer seminar rooms and the foyer, this level San Spiert and Giarsun can be booked For major conventions, Sela Morteratsch accommodates the Galeria Salomé of separately as individual seminar rooms lends itself as an exhibition area. It offers Sela Arabella, the control room and inter- or – with the dividing wall removed – as room for coffee breaks and is thus a preter’s booths as well as lavatories. one double-sized room. At larger meet- choice networking spot. The foyer can be ings they can be used as breakout rooms turned into a meeting room by closing or exhibitors‘ lounges. The rooms are the frosted-glass wall and the side walls. equipped with blackout blinds for the full Sela Morteratsch can also be used on window front, dimmable ceiling lighting its own for talks or presentations. or at and a projection screen. conventions as an additional, somewhat larger breakout room. It is equipped with dimmable wall and ceiling lighting.

Sela Giarsun Sela San Spiert Sela Morteratsch 2nd

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch 3rd FLoor Technical specifi cations

The third fl oor is appreciated for its Sela Pulcinella light-metal ceiling construction and small The uppermost room, Sela Pulcinella is terrace. The perfect spot for a regen- the Convention and Event Centre’s little erating break in the sun and a view of gem. It is fl ooded with daylight, has the town of Pontresina and surrounding dimmable wall and ceiling lighting and a mountain panorama. Floor 3 is accessible built-in sound system. Together with its only by the staircase. small foyer, Sela Pulcinella is the perfect retreat. For small events it is a pleasant plenary room, for larger conventions an ideal breakout room.

Sela Pulcinella 3rd

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch Catering

Culinary treats awaiting you 4-star superior Hotel Saratz’s catering service is here to deliver If you’ve got ideas of your own or require a touch of inspiration, the perfect culinary coverage of your event. Whether you don’t hesitate to contact Hotel Saratz to discuss the treats you’re wish to have small snacks, tea or a dinner function, Hotel Saratz thirsty for. has all the skills it takes to spoil you with a variety of 4-star superior Hotel Saratz is located only a stone’s throw away delicacies. from Pontresina’s Convention and Event Centre.

Hotel Saratz Via da la Staziun 2 7504 Pontresina T +41 81 839 46 08 F +41 81 839 40 40 [email protected] www.saratz.ch

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch Overnight stays in Pontresina

Most of Pontresina‘s hotels are at a mere in a circuit destination two to five minutes‘ walk from the Con- Pontresina of 10 km Engadin St. Moritz vention and Event Centre. Pontresina has a renowned hotel tradition to look back Rooms Beds Rooms Beds Rooms Beds on, and a wide range of accommodation 5-star hotels 112 220 755 1 428 959 2 024 to offer – from simple lodge to luxurious 4-star hotels 275 509 746 1 523 1 494 2 934 five-star hotel. In all, there are2600 3-star hotels 441 806 848 1 520 1 693 3 097 beds, respectively 1250 rooms available. 2-star hotels 138 229 28 48 205 379 Within 10 kilometres‘ distance there are a further 9000 hotel beds in St. Moritz, others 285 895 919 2 183 1 958 4 719 Celerina and Samedan. The destination Total 1 251 2 659 3 296 6 702 6 309 13 153 Engadin St. Moritz comprises a total of around 12 700 hotel beds that are located at no more than 30 minutes by car from the Convention and Event Centre.

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch Activities in and around Pontresina

Our Suggestions duration max. season in hours ­participants

Sports and Fun A high-wire act on Pontresina‘s high-rope challenge 2 – 3 10/guide ` course Bobsleigh taxi rides, speeding down an ice channel at 2 – 4 2/bob, max. d 120 k m/ h 90 Canyoning in the gorge at Val Bodegno near Chiavenna 8 10/guide ` Curling and Bavarian curling fun on the natural ice 2 – 4 8/rink d rinks Ice-climbing course in Pontresina‘s ice gorge 2 – 4 6/guide d Glacier hiking to Morteratsch over Pers 3 – 5 40/guide ` Glacier Golfing trial class (Samedan and Zuoz18 holes, 4 – 8 10 ` St. Moritz 9 holes) Rock climbing at the Morteratsch climbing gardens 3 – 5 10/guide ` Piz Trovat and Resgia fixed rope route: a dizzying 2 – 4 8/guide ` experience Cross-country skiing 2 – 8 10/instructor d Mountain biking or electro-biking tour for any level 2 – 8 20/guide ` of fitness Pumptrack Cuntschett (in winter with cross-country skis) individually unlimited ` d River rafting on the Inn river 4 – 8 8/Boot ` Sledging fun on or from Preda to 3 – 5 120 d Bergun Snowshoeing – experiencing untouched nature 2 – 8 40/guide d Snowkiting on the or on the frozen lake 4 – 8 10/instructor d of Skiing/snowboarding safari or race in the skiing region 4 – 8 unlimited d Engadin St. Moritz Skiing from Diavolezza over the Morteratsch and Pers 2 – 3 40/guide d Glacier Hiking on the high trail from Muottas Muragl to Alp 4 40/guide ` Languard

Cultural and culinary offer Sightseeing in Pontresina, visiting the Museum Alpin 2 – 3 40/guide `/d and Sta. Maria Church Tour with seminar on herbs at the Ricola Herb Garden 1 50 ` Quaint hut evening at one of the Upper Engadin‘s 3 – 5 depends `/d countless mountain huts with a view of the incompa- on hut rable alpine panorama Badilatti Coffeerama: Visit of the coffee roasting 2 40/guide `/d ­facility and the Coffee Museum Cheese tasting or brunch at the Morteratsch Alpine 2 – 3 120 ` Show Dairy Caviar tasting with short seminar on caviar at Glatt­ 2 35 `/d felder‘s in St. Moritz

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch A ctiviTIES in and around Pontresina

Our Suggestions duration max. season in hours ­participants Museum visits (for ex. Museum Alpin, Pontresina, 2 40/guide `/d Segantini Museum, St. Moritz, Engadin Museum, St. Moritz) with drinks Horse-drawn carriage ride into the wildly romantic Val 3 – 5 200 `/d Roseg, with lunch or dinner at the rustic Restaurant Roseg Gletscher Chocolate class and tasting at the Confiserie Hauser in 2 15 `/d St. Morit z Wine tasting amidst the huge oak vats of the historic 1 – 3 40 `/d wine cellar of the Grand Hotel Kronenhof, followed by dinner Whisky tasting in St. Moritz, at Europe‘s largest Whisky 2 50 `/d Bar

Excursions by Rhaetian Railway • Glacier garden of Cavaglia with its glacier mills 4 40/guide ` • 2½-hour hike along the eco-power trail 5 40/guide ` • Ride to Poschiavo on the Bernina Express with pizzoc- 4 – 8 unlimited `/d cheri lunch and sightseeing, or to Tirano with visit of the palazzi or vineyards • Moonlight ride to Bernina/Alp Grum: by Rhaetian 5 150 `/d Railway from Pontresina to Alp Grum, drinks on the terrace and in winter, fondue or in summer, suckling pig dinner. Return ride through the grandiose moun- tain scenery to the light of the moon • Adventure ride in a special carriage or train (carriag- depends depends on `/d es, route and catering according to request) on section carriage

Educational trails • Glacier Learning Trail: Hike to the 2 40/guide `/d tongue, with glaciological commentary • Climate Learning Trail: international award-winning 6 – 8 40/guide ` learning trail “On the traces of climate change” that leads by the Segantini Hut • Giandains Levee: Visit of the protecting barrage with 1 – 2 40/guide `/d information on permafrost Watching the Polo World Cup on Snow Tournament 4 – 5 unlimited d (January) or the international horse-racing event, White Turf (February) live on the frozen lake of St. Morit z Moonlight or torch descent on skis or snowboards from evening 200 d Diavolezza, combinable with dinner at the panoramic restaurant Swiss National Park, visit of the National Park Centre depends unlimited ` and/or wildlife observation hike on route Shopping in St. Moritz or duty-free shopping in Livigno 4/6 unlimited `/d Ibex and marmot sighting excursion on Alp Languard. 4 – 8 40/guide `

The duration is estimated for starting points in Pontresina and may vary according to the group‘s size.

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch doCUMEnTS AvAILABLE

General Information on the Technical specifi cations of Congress planning Convention and Event Centre the Convention and Event Centre Arrival Pontresina Pontresina Accomodation Convention and Event Centre Ground fl oor overnight stays in Pontresina Pontresina description Congress prices for hotels, summer Layout Our rooms Congress prices for hotels, winter Connection plans Wireless LAN for guests Sela roseg seating plans Side Events / Third party suppliers Catering 1st fl o o r description Activities in and around Pontresina General Terms and Conditions Layout Restaurants Connection plans Sela Arabella, Foyer, Galeria Salomé seating plans Sela Muragl seating plans Information Sela Laret seating plans For further information Sela Muragl – Laret seating plans on Pontresina please visit 2nd fl o o r www.pontresina.ch description Layout Connection plans Sela Morteratsch seating plans Sela Giarsun seating plans Sela San Spiert seating plans Sela Giarsun – San Spiert seating plans

3rd fl o o r description Layout Connection plans Sela Pulcinella seating plans

Sela Pulcinella Sela Arabella with Sela Giarsun 3rd Galeria Salomé Sela San Spiert Sela Morteratsch 2nd

Sela Laret 1st Sela Muragl Sela Roseg GF

Convention and Event Centre Pontresina, T +41 81 838 83 18, www.pontresina-congress.ch