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Brusio

Grisons, Switzerland · Europe

About Brusio

Brusio works well as a base: 10 minutes from Tirano, 18km from Bernina Pass.

Brusio is a town located in Grisons, Switzerland. With a population of 1,152, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brusio sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brusio to your route.

About Brusio

Brusio (Lombard: Brus; Romansh: Brüsch) is a municipality in the Bernina Region in the canton of Grisons in Switzerland.

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Where is Brusio located?

Brusio is located in Grisons, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2595 latitude, 10.1238 longitude.

What is the population of Brusio?

Brusio has a population of approximately 1,152 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,152
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Grisons
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.2595, 10.1238

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Brusio

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Passo del Mortirolo

One of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.

15 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Bernina Pass

The highest Alpine crossing in eastern Switzerland at 2,328 meters with views of the Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina massif.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Morteratsch Glacier

An accessible glacier near the Bernina pass, reached by an easy trail signposted with its dramatic retreat.

23 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Bernina Express Route

A UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Alps from Chur to Tirano, including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and Bernina Pass.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Passo di Foscagno

A high 2,291 m pass on the only Italian road into duty-free Livigno, crossing bleak, beautiful high-alpine terrain near Bormio and the Stelvio; kept open year-round.

27 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Passo di Gavia

A narrow, exposed former military road climbing to 2621m with minimal barriers, renowned among cyclists from the Giro d'Italia and thrilling for adventurous drivers.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Muottas Muragl Panoramic Cafe

A mountain cafe above the Engadin Valley accessed via funicular, offering panoramic views of the lakes and peaks along one of Switzerland's finest driving regions.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

St. Moritz

The birthplace of Alpine winter tourism and host of two Winter Olympics, set beside a glittering lake at 1,856 metres in the Engadin Valley.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Brusio

  • Right herePasso del MortiroloOne of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.
  • 18 kmBernina PassThe highest Alpine crossing in eastern Switzerland at 2,328 meters with views of the Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina massif.
  • 26 kmBernina Express RouteA UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Alps from Chur to Tirano, including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and Bernina Pass.
  • 27 kmPasso di FoscagnoA high 2,291 m pass on the only Italian road into duty-free Livigno, crossing bleak, beautiful high-alpine terrain near Bormio and the Stelvio; kept open year-round.
  • 30 kmPasso di GaviaA narrow, exposed former military road climbing to 2621m with minimal barriers, renowned among cyclists from the Giro d'Italia and thrilling for adventurous drivers.
  • 35 kmPasso del TonaleA wide, fast Alpine pass at 1883m connecting Lombardy to Trentino, with WWI history and views of the Presena glacier and Adamello mountain group.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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9 km awayPop. 99

Tovo di Sant'Agata

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10 km awayPop. 620

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