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Bar Chur

Giger Bar

Giger Bar
Bar in H.R. Giger's "Alien"-style.

Description

The famous Giger Bar was opened by the Chur artist and Oscar prize winner H.R. Giger.

H.R. Giger achieved world renown with his "creation" of the "Alien". The Oscar prize-winner established a bar in his hometown that is a must-visit for anyone who is a fan.The bar was originally planned for New York. As scheduling difficulties stymied this project, the bar with its exclusive Giger design was opened in the Kalchbuhl Centre. The entire interior décor of the bar and the furniture were designed by H.R. Giger.

Opening hours

  • Mon - Wed, 8.15am - 7pm
  • Thur/Fri, 8am - 8pm
  • Sat 8.15am - 5pm
  • Sun closed

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Giger Bar

Comercialstrasse 23, 7000 Chur

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Restaurant Chur

Restaurant La Vita

Restaurant La Vita
Ristorante, Pizzeria, Vinoteca.

Description

To create an overall culinary result, it takes a slice of pleasant atmosphere, a portion of active communication, a drop of exquisite wine, and a pinch of passion from fine Mediterranean cuisine. Anyone will love the refined and modern dishes and ingredients because a kitchen full of Mediterranean mirth and elegance ensures a very special pleasure. Let them whisk you away to a world of quality and sophistication. In the La Vita wine bar, you can enjoy the rich cuisine in rustic style and indulge in a fine tipple from the diverse selection of premium wines.

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Restaurant Chur

Bistro at Sand outdoor pool

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Bistro Freibad Sand

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Bistro Freibad Sand
Not only for visitors of the outdoor pool.

Description

On the sun terrace at the bistro at Sand outdoor pool you can chat or play cards while enjoying a refreshing drink and a tasty snack. Enjoy the homemade Calanda burger, fresh salads, power bowl, vitamin water, Limoncello Spritz and much more.

Bistro - admission for all
By the way: if you only want to eat or drink something, you don't have to pay the entrance fee for the outdoor pool. You may enter free of charge and then enjoy the fine food and drinks in the bistro. So it's ideal to have lunch or coffee in the bathing area.

Opening hours

10. May to 31. August 2025 (during outdoor pool season)

  • Daily, 11am - 7pm
  • Ascension, 29.05. and Whit Monday, 09.06., 11am - 7pm
  • 1. August, 11am - 5pm

Opening hours may vary depending on weather conditions (info: +41 81 284 74 52)

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Catered Hut Chur

Calanda hut SAC

E-Bike & Hike Calanda Gipfel
The Calanda SAC hut is popular by alpine romantics, with a unique view!

Description

The Calanda hut is situated high above Chur underneath the peak of the Calanda. It was built 1917 and renovated in 2005. Nowadays it is a comfortable mountain hut. Up to 29 people can sleep in the hut and enjoy a 4 course dinner, that is made freshly with local products every day. The 29 beds, allocated to two dormitories, come with duvets, a silk liner sleeping bag is recommended. 


Directly in front of the hut you can enjoy the spectacular panorama of the Grisons mountain world with hundreds of peaks. Specially at sunset it is an unforgettable sight to see. You can reach the hut on signposted hiking routes or by mountain bike. For example: 

Opening hours

  • Catered from June to October

  • The shelter for 6 persons is open from November until May

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Camping Ground Chur

Campsite Camp Au

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Camp Au Chur

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Empfang mit Restaurant und Shop
Beautiful campsite on the edge of the Alpine city of Chur, on the banks of the Rhine. Ideal location to explore the resorts and leisure activities in Graubünden.

Description

The CampAu campsite offers many amenities that are not always to be found elsewhere. Guests can set up camp (tents, motorhomes, caravans) in the sun or the shade. There are some new bungalows, that can be rented - ideal for people travelling with bicycles. Part of the campsite lies in sparse woods, part in a sunny meadow. The paths are gravelled. Adequate electric power connections (230 V, 10 A) are available. The amenities include clean, heated toilet facilities, a ski room, a private children's playground, a room for washing dishes, and waste disposal facilities for camper vans.

Infrastructure

  • Pitches for motorhomes, caravans
  • Pitches for tents
  • Chalet rooms / bungalows and caravans for rent
  • Clean, heated toilet & washing facilities
  • Nice playground for children
  • Ski room
  • Dishwashing room and disposal facilities for motorhomes
  • Extensively equipped camping shop
  • Internet access

Campsite Restaurant
A convivial restaurant serving good food caters for guests' well-being. In summer, you can enjoy delicious specialities fresh from the grill on the attractive sun terrace.

Leisure
Adjacent to the campsite is a large sports centre with, among other things, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a boccia court, a riding hall, tennis courts, a forest running trail and an ice stadium. The campsite also borders onto the clear-watered River Rhine, offering opportunities for canoeing and fishing. It is situated on the periphery of the city in quiet, natural surroundings. Just a 4-minute walk from the entrance is a bus stop with direct services to the city centre, with its wealth of shopping facilities. In addition, there are countless opportunities for hiking, cycling and mountain bike tours in Chur and the surrounding area. The valley station of the Chur-Brambrüesch cableways is only 2 km away, a wonderful hiking and mountain bike area awaits you at the top in summer and a small but fine winter sports area for skiing, sledging and snowshoeing in winter.

Awarded by Pro Infirmis
In 2006, the CampAu campsite was presented with the small Pro Infirmis Crystral prize. The Pro Infirmis Crystal is awarded by Pro Infirmis Graubünden each year in recognition of special services or outstanding commitment in connection with the integration of disabled persons.

Opening hours

Open all year.

Contact

Campsite Camp Au

Felsenaustrasse 61, 7000 Chur

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