Excursions & Experiences

Chur lies pretty much in the centre of the Alpine arc between Vienna and Nice and is literally embedded and surrounded by an impressive Alpine landscape. With the local mountain Brambrüesch (on the Pizokel), Chur has a winter and summer sports area that is directly accessible from the city by mountain railway. This is a special feature of Chur. The highest point in the town is on the Haldenstein Calanda (2,805 m) and the mountain hut of the same name belonging to the Swiss Alpine Club SAC is also located on the mighty Calanda massif. The rocky slopes of the Montalin are home to colonies of ibex, which enjoy a breathtaking view of the town and the Rhine valley. More than 50% of the town is forested and only 4 km from the town is the Rabiosa Gorge, where the famous Swiss mineral water «Passugger»springs.

Central starting point in Graubünden

As the capital of the mountainous canton of Graubünden and the actual "hub" (main station of the Rhaetian Railway and Postbus Graubünden), numerous well-known winter sports areas and health resorts such as Arosa-Lenzerheide, Flims-Laax, Davos-Klosters and St. Moritz can be reached within a short time - even as a convenient day trip. At the same time, urban life pulsates in the city of Chur. The capital of Graubünden stands for the cultural diversity of the mountain canton with its 3 languages (German, Romansh, Italian). The culinary diversity of Graubünden also comes to the fore in Chur. For example at the weekly Saturday market, where farmers from all over Graubünden offer their wares in the unique ambience of the car-free old town from May to October.

Chur combines "Alps" and "city" in an ideal way.Where else can you enjoy city life on the one hand and watch ibexes or immerse yourself in the active mountain experience in the immediate vicinity of the town on the other?

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