Surprisingly diverse.

Art and Culture

The capital of Graubünden has already surprised many visitors. When driving by, you have no idea what treasures are hidden in the centre of this lively mountain metropolis.

An old town that is extremely worth seeing, a rich cultural offering and the diverse and varied architecture make a visit to Chur incomparable. A personal inspection has already made many visitors fans of the Swiss Alpine City.

Cantonal Museums of Graubünden

Graubünden Art Museum

The Graubünden Art Museum sees itself as a centre for art in and from Graubünden with an international appeal. With the 2014-2016 expansion, it has become one of the most attractive Swiss museums.

Raetian Museum

In a magnificent building in the Old Town, the Raetian Museum presents Graubünden's history and interesting stories from the beginnings to the present. Travel through the centuries on four floors.

Graubünden Natural History Museum

In the Graubünden Natural History Museum you will discover many interesting and exciting facts about the flora, fauna and geology of the canton of Graubünden.

Further museum tips

The Cathedral Treasure Museum Chur

Discover the cathedral treasure and the cycle of murals of the death pictures from 1543.

Forum Würth Chur

Visit the exhibitions from Reinhold Würth's collection and the great sculpture park.

Römische Ausgrabungen in Chur, Schutzbauten Zumthor

Roman excavations

The exhibition in Peter Zumthor's protective structures offers an insight into Roman Chur.

Torculum (Vinicultural Museum)

Museum and special event venue that illustrates Chur's millennia-old viticulture culture.

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Overview: Discover all museums

Discover «Tolkien's Middle Earth» in Jenins. You can find this and other special museums in the complete overview of museums in Chur and the surrounding area.

Urban art.

Street Art in Chur

As the hometown of internationally renowned street artist Fabian «Bane» Florin, Chur is home to several exceptional pieces of graffiti art, including the largest mural in Switzerland.

Discover Street Art in Chur

The alien inventor from Chur.

HR Giger

The well-known artist HR Giger (1940 - 2014) was born in Chur as the son of a pharmacist. In his hometown, you can get closer to HR Giger's art at various places.

Aufgang Kantonsschule

Formative buildings. Contemporary architecture

Graubünden has an extremely diverse contemporary architecture. In Chur, too, there are significant buildings that shape the image of the city and are part of the current architectural discourse.

Theatre & Music

With the Theater Chur and the Klibühni, Chur has two special theatres. And the Graubünden capital also offers a very rich musical programme.

Discover Theatre & Music

Events

Browse through our calendar of events and discover well-known top events such as the Schlagerparade, the Churer Fest or the numerous small and fine insider tips.

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