Chur
Switzerland · Graubünden · 585 m
Description
Chur is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Graubünden. Nestled in the Alps, it combines more than 5,000 years of history with a beautifully preserved Old Town of winding streets, historic townhouses, and the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. As the cultural and economic center of Graubünden, Chur serves as the gateway to the region's Alpine valleys and the starting point of the famous Albula and Bernina lines of the Rhaetian Railway, whose spectacular mountain routes form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes”. Blending rich heritage, vibrant urban life, and easy access to the Alps, Chur is one of Switzerland's most charming mountain destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
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Highlights
- Chur Old Town
- Rhaetian Railway (Albula and Bernina Lines) (UNESCO)
- Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
- Bernina Express(Day trip)
- Bishop's Palace
- Rätisches Museum
- Landwasser Viaduct(Day trip)
- Art Museum Graubünden
- Arcas Square
- Obertor
- Arosa(Day trip)
- St. Martin's Church
- Fontanapark
- Heididorf(Day trip)
- Brambrüesch
- Lenzerheide(Day trip)
- Dreibündenstein
- Bad Ragaz(Day trip)
- Rhine River Promenade
- Viamala Gorge(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Chur