Chur Switzerland Travel Guide
Arosa: A high-altitude mountain resort. Cold-weather activities include snow sports. The summer season brings hiking, mountain biking, and a ropes course. A beautiful lake and stunning alpine scenery create a refreshing escape.
Transportation: The Arosa Line, part of the Rhaetian Railway, is a scenic train journey directly from Chur. The train ride itself is part of the experience.
Graubünden offers spectacular natural landscapes, suitable for scenic excursions from Chur.
This UNESCO World Heritage train journey crosses the Bernina Pass. Features include stunning glaciers, impressive viaducts like the Landwasser Viaduct and the Brusio Circular Viaduct, plus striking alpine scenery.
Commonly referred to as the "Swiss Grand Canyon." This deep canyon, carved by the Rhine River, displays white cliffs, turquoise water, and forested slopes.
Extend your trip to explore more of Switzerland or neighboring regions, using Chur as a springboard.
Spend 2-3 days in this high-alpine valley known for glamorous vacation spots such as St. Moritz, stunning lakes, and extensive hiking or skiing.
Add 2-THREE days to experience the iconic Matterhorn and the car-free mountain small town of Zermatt.
A classic Swiss experience unfolds here with beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, and a charming city.
Travel from Chur to St. Moritz (explore, hike, relax). Then move to Pontresina (more hiking, alpine charm). Optionally, continue further to Zernez for the Swiss National Park or Scuol for wellness.
Travel from Chur via the Glacier Express to Zermatt. Explore the village and capture excursions to Gornergrat or Klein Matterhorn. Then possibly continue to Geneva or head back to Zurich.
