Castle Lichtentein, constructed in the 12th century on a ridge some distance north of the village, was inhabited until about 1400 and was probably abandoned during the 15th century. It was the seat of the house of Lichtenstein until it went extinct in the late 13th century, whereupon it came into possession of the lords of Haldenstein.

 Haldenstein gets its name from the castle above the village. Haldenstein Castle was build in the mid-12th century and was the seat of the house Haldenstein. The castle was inhabited until the end of the 17th century, before it was destroyed by earthquakes in 1769 and 1787.

The Postplatz is a hub of everyday life in Chur, for two important transport axes cross here. With its large department stores, Bahnhofstrasse, which continues into the Old Town as Poststrasse, constitutes the busiest shopping promenade in Chur. Grabenstrasse, which today leads the traffic around the outskirts of the Old Town, is historically also a “strolling mile”. For Grabenstrasse was designed as a typical 19th century boulevard – wide and impressive. Today it also marks the site where the former city walls once stood.

Chur’s boulevard between the station and Poststrasse has been completed in 2018. Postplatz has thus become larger and more attractive, including the impressive sculpture "Orbiter" by Robert Indermaur. The Postplatz invites passers-by to stroll, admire and enjoy.

The Haldenstein playground lies just along the walking and cycling route Chur-Haldenstein (Rhine cycle route no. 2), along the river Rhine. Its location and the integrated barbecue make it the perfect destination for a family outing. There is a lot of shade thanks to the many trees. 

Around 1850, going for a leisurely stroll was fully in trend. In Chur things were no different, and the municipal park was the ideal place for it. The fact that the memorial slabs on the park walls rather point to last resting places than the spot for a daily stroll is no coincidence – from 1529, a cemetery was located here. The area was not transformed into the present-day park until between 1866 and 1868. Even today, an air of quiet and reverence is commanded by two historical monuments situated here; one is dedicated to the poet, Johann Gaudenz von Salis (1762–1834), the other commemorates those who gave their lives during the War.

 The Solcà Gallery mainly exhibits modern and contemporary art from the canton of Graubünden. The gallery lies on historical Reichsgasse in the centre of Chur's old town.

The town gallery exhibits the history of Chur and works by local artists. It is also used for other events related to the city of Chur. The town gallery is about 90 m2

in size. Those interested in hiring the gallery free of charge can apply with Kulturfachstelle Chur.

Hegis square is lined with several historical buildings: Hegishaus is said to have been occupied as early as the 16th and 17th century by the Zurich family Hegi, after whom the square is named. The Schuhmacher guild house with its tower from 1510 and a late Gothic entrance door. The Square was originally named New Tower Square after it. The red house was purchased, refurbished and extended by an enclosed baroque garden by Commissari Rudolph von Salis in 1637. The "Haus zum Meerhafen" or "Sea Harbour House" with its box-shaped wooden structured dates from the time immediately after the fire of Chur in 1464. It's unclear how the house got its name.

The Rose Hill looks back on a long and gloomy past: As early as the 14th century, the hill at the foot of the Pizokel was used - not for recreation, but as an execution site. In 1836 the gallows was dismantled. Soon after, the hill was to be given a new lease of life and it was opened and made accessible around 1850 as the first public landscape park. Where judges were once held, colorful flowers now bloom and a fountain bubbles peacefully at the place where the executions took place. Located just above the city, the park offers a beautiful panoramic view over Chur and the surrounding area.

Access
The Rosenhügel is accessible via the Malixerstrasse (between the Obertor roundabout and the Rosenhügel restaurant), once directly opposite the Rosenhügel restaurant and once halfway between the roundabout and the restaurant.