A little more than 100 steps lead from the city to Hirschbühl. Located above the old town, the park invites you to linger and discover. The centrepiece of the complex is the so-called Temple of Gifts - a historic pavilion that was originally used to present the trophies of the Federal Shooting Festival of 1842.  It was rebuilt on the Hirschbühl, after it had previously stood elsewhere on the Rosenhügel and was finally restored. Right next to the Temple of Gifts, a terrace invites you to enjoy the view.  A maple tree provides shade on the square, the wall and benches invite you to linger. Also not far from the Temple of Offerings is a show garden with medicinal plants. From Hirschbühl you can continue on gravel paths to the historic park on the Rosenhügel.   Both on the Hirschbühl and on the Rosenhügel there are impressive views towards Surselva, Calanda and the city. 

The season on the Quader ice rink is over - we look forward to welcoming you again from 15 November 2025.

The Quader outdoor ice rink, with its romantic lighting and atmospheric music, is the winter meeting place in the heart of the city, just a two-minute walk from Chur railway station. Allow yourself to be enchanted by the fairy-tale ambience on the ice rink in front of the imposing Quader school building. A separate section is reserved for hockey enthusiasts, while the remaining area is open to people of all ages wishing to practise their ice-skating skills.

Khurer Gnusswaga
The "Khurer Gnusswaga" - Chur food stall - stands next to the Quader outdoor ice rink. The food stall offers homemade dishes for every appetite. A small heated tent next to the ice rink provides cosy warmth where you can enjoy your drink or meal. More information about the Khurer Gnusswaga 

Skating for wheelchair users
The Cerebral foundation has provided the city of Chur with a so-called "ice glider", a platform with its own blades that allows wheelchair users to access the ice. The gliders are designed to adapt to most common wheelchair models. The glider can be used free of charge. See flyer for images.

Fontana Park is set in the heart of Chur. It is the perfect place to escape the bustle of the city, to enjoy the atmosphere, or to read a book. In its present form, Fontana Park has reverted to the boundaries of the former Baroque garden from before 1860. With its refurbishment, the park has become a multi-purpose recreation area. The flower parterre in front of the old building still has its original length. Due to the lack of historical sources, the planting has been done in the contemporary style. Changing flower beds alternate side by side with boxwood beds, and potted plants complement the floral aspect.

Picturesque and medieval - that is how the Arcas looks today. Before 1971, however, it was quite a different story, for until then warehouses obscured the square. Architect Theodor Hartmann had these demolished and integrated an underground garage into his new design concept. Nevertheless, the Arcas has still retained its medieval character, for the row of houses extending towards the Plessur river are built onto the old city walls. And these - as can be seen at Arcas 25 - are thought to date from the 13th century. Nowadays, the medieval houses, with the modern open spaces in between, give the square a picturesque touch.

The Arcas is arguably the most beautiful city square in Chur. With its historical town houses and cafes surrounding the open space, it exudes an almost Mediterranean ambiance. During events, the Arcas becomes a picturesque stage in the heart of the Old Town. Of course, there is also a well where you can refresh yourself. The well on Arcas square is made of Gneis rock from the village of Andeer. It is based on the myth about the spirits on Scalära.

The court lies above the old town. Via a staircase and through a gate tower with a Gothic inn you get to a slanted, triangular square flanked on either side by the canons' residences.

On the upper right corner the square is met by the episcopal castle. The western counterpart to the cathedral got its present form during the time of Bishop Joseph Benedict von Rost (in office  1728-54). The complex is built around a central courtyard. The facade with its no more than three window axes is divided into two wide and one narrow central section by ascending pilasters. The lateral parts are topped by gables, the central part by a lucarne-like structure. For the sake of symmetry, the portal on the left-hand side got a counterpart on the right, which is merely the entrance to the carriage shed. The doors are adorned with bronze lion heads holding the door knockers. Doors and windows are decorated with stucco. Joseph Benedict von Rost was originally from South Tyrol, and it is little surprising that his work is heavily influenced by Austrian baroque. The Bishop succeeded in making the building step out of the cathedral's shadow and giving it its own unique character. Nowhere else in Graubünden will you find a sculpted exterior decoration as rich as this.