Tourism in the Alpine City of Chur, Graubünden, Switzerland.

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Surrounded by mountain magic

Chur – The Alpine City

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Do you prefer enchanting mountain scenery or the hustle and bustle of city life? The Alpine City of Chur offers you both. Narrow, winding streets and snow-capped mountains, modern shopping centres and pure, unadulterated nature. For Chur is quite simply the Alpine City. Abounding in urban zest for life, yet set amidst an enchanting Alpine world.

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  • Old Town

    Chur is the oldest town in Switzerland with a settlement history of more than 5,000 years. The historic Old Town is very much worth a visit and completely car-free.

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  • Guided city tours

    The oldest city in Switzerland and important episcopal centre has many a story to tell. Centuries of history have shaped and left their mark on this city. Immerse yourself in the past on a guided tour.

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  • Local mountain Brambrüesch

    The cable car whisks you from the centre of Chur directly up to the high plateau of Brambrüesch, where you are greeted by glorious Alpine summer meadows, beautiful flora and awesome panoramic views.

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  • Gastronomy

    It is a well-known fact that the city of Chur boasts the highest concentration of restaurants and bars in Switzerland. Indeed, here you can find everything you - or rather your palate - desires.

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  • Cantonal museums of Graubünden

    Chur is home to Graubünden's three largest museums: the Museum of Fine Arts with its extraordinary collection, the Rhaetian Museum - devoted to the history of Graubünden, and the Natural History Museum.

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  • Rail travel

    As the base of the Rhaetian Railway’s main station, Chur is the ideal departure point for never-to-be-forgotten train journeys, like the Glacier and Bernina Express.

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Shopping experience

Chur is the largest shopping centre between Zurich and Milan. Virtually all the major department stores and fashion boutiques, as well as over 500 other shops, can be found here. In particular, the car-free Old Town with its nearby parking spaces and the countless cosy cafés invite visitors to enjoy a leisurely shopping spree.

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Activities
Chur and its local mountain Brambrüesch offer a wide range of activities. Thanks to its location and infrastructure, the city is an ideal home base for further activities in the surrounding area.
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Chur Tourism
Bahnhofplatz 3
7001 Chur, Switzerland
+41 81 252 18 18
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