The complex of the Catholic Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) and the adjoining parish centre occupies a prominent position at the Masanserstrasse/Giacomettistrasse road axis in the Masans district of Chur. It was built in 1966-69 by Walter M. Förderer and is one of the most important exposed concrete religious buildings in Switzerland. Both the nave and the massive tower have a clear, tiered structure that make the building look like a large expressive sculpture. The column-free, gradually opening semi-circular main room is mostly indirectly lit, which makes it seem like a rock cave.

The Renaissance castle at the foot of the Calanda is the highlight of Haldenstein. When the roses flower in the spring, the castle garden is a visual and olfactory feast.
Haldenstein Castle was built in the 16th century and is included in Switzerland's inventory of art and cultural-historical protected items. The public castle gardens are one of the most beautiful attractions in the Chur region. Each year, these park-like gardens, surrounded by an impressive wall crowned with battlements, and the beauty of the blooms, bring joy to the hearts of the many visitors.

The extension of 2014-2016 has made the Art Museum Graubünden one of Switzerland's most attractive museums. It is a centre for art in and from Graubünden with international renown. The magnificent historical Villa Planta and the modern extension by Barozzi Veiga come together as a unique architectural unit which by itself is worth a visit.

A home for art in Graubünden

The unique collection comprises some 8,000 works from all strands of art ranging from the 18th century to the present and is exhibited on an area of 1,200 square metres. Among the highlights are works by Chur-born Angelika Kauffmann (1741 - 1807), one of the first female artists to win recognition by the Royal Academy in London. The heart of the collection is the artist family Giacometti, with pieces by the world-famous sculptor Alberto and the two accomplished Swiss painters Giovanni and Augusto. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1180 - 1938) and Swiss Expressionism are represented in the collection with some striking works. More recent and contemporary streams are represented by Matias Spescha (1925 - 2008), Not Vital (*1948) or Hans Danuser (*1953), to give an example.

Special exhibitions

In addition to the permanent exhibition, five to six exhibitions of historical and contemporary art, thematic or monographic in nature, are shown throughout the year. Information on current and future exhibitions can be found at www.buendner-kunstmuseum.ch

A public space where art comes alive

The museum is a space of encounter, where art becomes tangible for everyone thanks to a diverse and varied programme of tours, talks and other events. It is a house with open doors where everyone can feel at home and spend an enjoyable few hours. The art museum Graubünden offers a wide range of art mediation events and services complemented its exhibitions. Public tours, family and kids' events, art mediation for schools and adolescents, exhibition guides, academic publications, catalogues, symposia, artist talks and performances make for an interesting programme. The museum staff engages personally with its visitors to give them the best possible access to art in all its facets.

Museum cafe and bookshop

There is a stylish cafe in the museum, located in the stately conservatory of Villa Planta. During summer, visitors sit outside under a group of old, shady sequoias just off the pedestrian area. The cafe offers fresh, regional cuisine. In the Foyer you will find a well-stocked art book store with a wide selection of exhibition catalogues and art postcards depicting the most famous works from the museum's collection.

Graubünden grape marc and other exclusive spirits and liqueurs. Contract distillery for spirits. Promotional gifts for companies and special occasions.

Whether special cakes, appetisers or catering – with his bakery and catering company, Peter Nietlispach prepares everything with loving care.

High-fashion footwear for women, men and children, friendly advice and a very attractive, newly designed shop: welcome to Schuhhaus Botty!

Experience complete weightlessness at Salzkeller Chur, floating on a natural brine composed of water and salt similar to the Dead Sea. Free your mind of all sensory clutter and give up the full weight of your body. Free of gravity, free of orientation, free of sound, free of visual stimulus, free of temperature. A state of total relaxation where mind and body can find deep rest. This is Medical Wellness at its finest!

Individually or in couples, visitors have access to a private floating pool, wet room and dressing room. We provide you with towels and toiletries and we offer you an all-round, feel-good service including drinks to round off your floating experience on the roof terrace or in the lounge area.

The tennis ground Domat/Ems has 4 clay courts, covered by an airdome during winter. There is also a car park, a restaurant, a ball machine and restringing service available. \r\n 

The Domat/Ems golf course offers many opportunities for challenging rounds. It's located in a Tuma landscape that is one of a kind in Switzerland ("Tumas" is the Romansh word for a moraine). Several small lakes, water hazards, an island green with tee as well as numerous sand bunkers are the main characteristics of the course. There are three 9-hole courses with a flat layout. The fairways are generous and many greens are heavily undulated.  Four sets of tees make for a fair and diverse round of gold.

The large driving range with grass tees, sand bunker, putting green as well as chipping and pitching area is well known in the golf scene as one of Switzerland's best training grounds. 

Haldenstein climbing garden is considered Switzerland's first of its kind. Already in the 1950s it was a popular "playground" for climbers in and around Chur. Thanks to a great restoration effort in 2012/2013, many of the routes have been improved, signed and made safer, and there is a new information board with an overview of all the routes.

The climbing garden along the Rhine is divided in 3 sectors: At the far right, beginner routes with degrees from 3 to 5 ( top rope can be set from above). In the middle section there are partially stripped down tours from 5th to 7th degree, up to 3 ropes lengths long. The longest and most rewarding climbs are at the left-hand side. The routes are well marked and secured. It's not advisable to climb in hot or windy weather, but on a sunny day it's possible to climb even in winter.

The network of routes can get a bit confusing, which requires precise study of the topographic layout and good instincts. The terrain is child-friendly and easily accessible within two minutes.

Topographic layout of Haldenstein climbing garden (pdf)

Route tip "Plattenwand"

Access approx. 20 meters left above the first sector, at the bolt and the conspicuous rock pedestal.

1. Sl 5 From bolt right into the dihedral and from the edge straight to first belaly (belays are one oversized bolt and at least one extra bolt).

2. Sl 6+ Move on upwards to the right along the ledges. A beautiful, stimulating climb. You can skip the next belay and go directly 10 meters to the right into the visible dihedral (don't follow the old bolts or those straight up, 7+!). Follow along up to the belay.

3. Sl 6+\\7- The first bolt is a bit too high to be easily reachable. You can overcame the slight overhang with some imaginative movement using the ledge on the top right. Move flat to belay.

4 Sl 5+ Slab climbing through the big slab. First horizontal to the left, then slightly upwards and before the belay through a flat Haldenstein dihedral.

5. Sl 7 Slighty slippery ledges left towards the overhang, the bold on top of the edge is the best handle. Free? As dessert a nice crack up to the belay on old quarry anchors.