Chur

Transport4.7/5

Chur Altstadt

Train station with large departure boards.

Landmark4.8/5

Rheinschlucht

Pale cliffs rise above the Rhine in this Swiss gorge, with trails along its banks. From the Il Spir platform, you look down as the river bends through the gorge.

Landmark4.8/5

Parpaner Rothorn

Arosa's 9,386-foot mountain peak looks over Lenzerheide and Valbella. Walking trails leave the summit in several directions, opening onto views across both valleys.

Culture4.5/5

Bündner Kunstmuseum

A 19th-century villa meets a modern concrete extension at this Chur art museum. Giacometti works hang beneath ceilings lit by daylight.

Culture4.6/5

Kathedrale St. Mariä Himmelfahrt

Chur's Romanesque-Gothic cathedral looks over the Old Town, with Graubünden's largest medieval window across its facade. Inside, murals are painted directly onto the stone walls, around a late-Gothic altar carved in 1492.

Culture4.6/5

Rätisches Museum

Chur's museum traces Graubünden's self-governing court communities, whose authority was marked by seals, staffs and gallows. Children follow a key-based quest through the exhibits.

Culture4.7/5

Kirche St. Luzi

Come visit the charming Katholische Kirche St. Luzi in Chur, Switzerland! This beautiful church on Alte Schanfiggerstrasse dates back to the 16th century and is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts. Admire the stunning frescoes and intricate woodwork while soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of this historic gem.

Culture4.5/5

Heididorf

This Alpine village recreates Heidi's world in the Swiss setting that inspired Johanna Spyri's books. Its buildings show how Heidi and her grandfather, Alpöhi, lived.

Landmark4.5/5

Chur Bergbahnen (Brambrüesch)

Chur's cableway climbs to Brambrüesch in two stages, above the city and surrounding mountains. The upper leg runs in a string of small cars.

Transport4.4/5

Chur

Train station with food shops.

Culture4.6/5

Forum Würth Chur

This Chur art museum holds small exhibitions in its foyer. You find more artwork outside the building.

Eat$$$$4.8/5

Da Noi

Garden-side Italian restaurant serving Mediterranean cooking with fresh ingredients. Tables sit beneath old trees in the garden.

Eat$$$3.9/5

Casa Veglia

Cordon-bleu restaurant at Laax’s cable-car station, with a long menu of versions served on a wooden board. Fondue is also on the menu.

Eat$$$4.3/5

Mamma-Mia

This Chur Italian restaurant serves pizza and pasta, with its dining room tucked behind a black curtain.

Eat$$$$$4.6/5

Alter Torkel / Huus vum Bündner Wii

Jenins vineyard restaurant with regional wines and creative dishes. Its terrace looks across the vineyards toward the Rhine Valley and snowy mountains.

Drink$$$4.4/5

BARBAR

This Chur cocktail bar serves classics like daiquiris and mojitos, alongside a changing menu. A small bowl of chips comes with the drinks.

Cafe$$$4.8/5

Café Patschifig

Cafe in Chur with Patschifig coffee and croissants.

Cafe$$$4.1/5

Arcas Café

This cafe serves coffee and Swiss meals in a stone courtyard. Outdoor tables sit under shade, a good place to watch people pass.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Arosa Kulm Hotel & Alpin Spa

Offering ski-to-door access from the Arosa-Lenzerheide Ski Area and panoramic views of the Grisons Alps, the elegant 5-star Arosa Kulm Hotel is situated at 1,835 metres above sea level. It features free WiFi, a bowling alley, a tennis court and the 1,200 m² Alpin Spa. The Alpine-style rooms feature satellite TV, a seating area, and a minibar. Bathrooms provide hairdryers, bathrobes and scales. Arosa Kulm Hotel & Alpin Spa features 6 restaurants and 2 bars serving international and typical Swiss cuisine, as well as sun terraces with mountain views. A smokers’ lounge is also available. Arosa Kulm Hotel provides a kids’ and teen club and offers a range of creative activities for young guests. It also features a hairdresser, a gym, and a miniature golf course. Yoga, Tai Chi, and Nordic walking lessons are offered. Ski runs and hiking trails are directly in front of the Kulm Hotel & Alpin Spa. Access to the cable cars is offered free of charge in summer. Chair lifts and cable cars leave directly from the hotel. In summer, guests benefit from the Arosa Card, which provides special offers, such as cable cars and the regional bus, free boat rentals, as well as free access to the Untersee beach area and the ropes course.