Museum Chur

Graubünden Natural History Museum

Bündner Naturmuseum
Bündner Naturmuseum

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

Description

The exhibitions at the Natural History Museum are dedicated to the rock formations, flora, and fauna of Graubünden Canton, with a focus on the biodiversity of the Alpine region. A rich programme of temporary exhibitions, events, and courses introduces visitors to fascinating natural phenomena. Collection work, research, and publications complete the museum services. Some of the most popular exhibits of the museum, like Switzerland's most notable gold discovery or the brown bear "JJ3" who roamed the Swiss mountains in 2007, are integrated into exhibitions on geology or mammal species in Graubünden. Temporary exhibitions complement the varied programme.

The museum takes great care to ensure that the complex ecological contexts are presented in a fashion that speaks to visitors of all ages. There is even a kids' play area for the smallest among them. 

Prices

Ingresses
Adults Fr. 6.-
Apprentices, students, AHV/IV Fr. 4.-
Children and young people (under 16 years) free of charge
School classes free of charge

Opening hours

  • Monday: closed
  • Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Contact

Graubünden Natural History Museum

Masanserstrasse 31, 7000 Chur

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Outdoor Pool Chur

Obere Au outdoor pool

Freibad Obere Au
Freibad Obere Au

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Freibad Obere Au
The outdoor pool with what is probably the largest sunbathing lawn far and wide and with a view of the mountains.

Description

28.06.-10.08.2025 Summer adventure weeks
Fun and action for young and old: play and adventure afternoons, shaolin workouts, group fitness courses and brunch. Additional infos.

The large Obere Au outdoor pool in Chur is located by the Rhine at the foot of the Calanda mountain. It is characterised by the extensive sunbathing lawn with shady trees and views of the mountains around Chur. The 50m-pool with 8 lanes is suitable for swimming lengths, while the learning pool with its wide slide and a tube slide offers plenty of fun for children and the spacious children's paddling pool will lure even the youngest to the water. Sports enthusiasts can let off some steam during table tennis, at the group fitness area or at the pirate themed playground. If you're hungry, you can grill your own food in the barbecue area, get a snack from the Obere Au Take Away or Khurer Gnusswaga (food truck) or eat at the Obere Au sports restaurant.

Play afternoons from 11. June at the outdoor pool
The play afternoons on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11. June until 9. August will be held at the Obere Au outdoor pool (instead of the indoor pool). They will not take place in case of bad weather. Further information: Play afternoons

Free transition to the indoor pool
The free transfer between the Obere Au indoor and outdoor pools via the terrace of the sports restaurant, which was introduced last year, was very popular with customers. That's why this will be offered again this summer.

In 2021 Swiss Aquatics has included the swimming pool of the Obere Au outdoor pool in the official list of Olympic pools, category A. Category A are pools for the highest demands that are suitable for holding major competitions. Diploma Olympic pool, cat. A

By the way: There is also a swimming pool in Chur town centre, called "Badi Sand".

Prices

Please find pool prices here.

Deck-chairs and parasols are for rent for CHF 5.- at the front desk (ID card as deposit).

Ticket shop
Buy single tickets for the Obere Au outdoor pool online: www.sportanlagenchur.ch/ticketshop

  • buy your ticket online with or without ChurCard, adult or child
  • pay by credit/debit card or Twint
  • receive your ticket with QR code by e-mail
  • validate your QR code at the turnstile of the respective facility
  • let the pool fun begin!

The tickets are valid on the date of purchase. Purchased tickets cannot be cancelled.

Ticket machine
You can also purchase your tickets at the ticket machine on site.

Opening hours

10. May until and including Thursday, 4. September 2025

  • Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm*
  • Saturday/Sunday/holidays, 9am - 8pm*
  • 1st August, 9am - 5pm

*01.06.-10.08.2025 until 9pm

Outdoor pool lane reservation
Clubs and schools as well as Aqua-Fit courses and individual athletes can make lane reservations. For the use of the outdoor pool by clubs and schools, trainers and instructors must present a valid SLRG Pool Plus module or correspondingly valid ID.

Here you will find the booking schedule for course providers, clubs and schools. Please register your reservations directly at reservationensoau@chur.ch, thank you.

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Indoor Swimming Pool Chur

Obere Au Indoor Pool

Hallenbad Obere Au
Hallenbad Obere Au

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Hallenbad Obere Au
For athletes, families and wellness lovers.

Description

10.-27.06.2025: Revision - facility closed. Additional infos.

28.06.-10.08.2025 Summer adventure weeks
Fun and action for young and old: play and adventure afternoons, shaolin workouts, group fitness courses and brunch. Additional infos.

Whether you want to swim lengths in the 25m-pool, jump from the diving tower (1, 3, or 5 meters), or try out your first strokes in the learning or paddling pools - there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Obere Au indoor pool, even more so with the 85m-long slide. In the outside area of the indoor pool there is also the Aquamarine warm water wellness pool with various massage jets and whirlpool systems. Use of the Aquamarine is included in the indoor pool admission. Then you can refuel in the Obere Au sports restaurant, build up your strength in the gym, or relax in a sauna or infrared cabin. Free wifi for our guests in the foyer.

Water temperatures

  • 25m pool, diving tower pool, beginner pool: 28-30°C
  • Paddling pool: 32°C
  • Aquamarine (outdoor): summer 31-33°C, winter 32-35°C

Children's Play Afternoon
The large pool in the indoor pool is completely available to children, the lanes are removed and the pool is filled with various play equipment, such as rings, noodles, planks, AirSmiley, inflatable mattress for climbing etc. The diving boards and slides invite you in to play! The play afternoons on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11. June until 9. August will be held at the Obere Au outdoor pool (instead of the indoor pool). They will not take place in case of bad weather. More info.

Additional Infos

Prices

Please find the pool prices here.

Ticket shop
Buy single tickets for the Obere Au indoor pool and the Aquamarine wellness pool online: www.sportanlagenchur.ch/ticketshop

  • Select the desired ticket with or without ChurCard and the corresponding age group.
  • Buy online with credit/debit card or Twint
  • Receive ticket with QR code by e-mail
  • Exchange the QR code for a chip wristband at the ticket machine on site
  • Validate chip wristband at the turnstile of the corresponding facility
  • Close and open the locker with the chip wristband
  • The swimming fun can begin!
  • To leave the facility place the chip wristband in the automatic return machine

The tickets are valid on the date of purchase. Purchased tickets cannot be returned.

Single tickets are also available on site from the ticket machines.

Fitpass

Fitpass is also valid at Chur sports and event facilities. Additional info.

Opening hours

10.-27.06.2025: Revision - facility closed. Additional infos.

All year
Monday - Friday, 8am - 9.30pm - last entry 8.45pm
Saturday, Sunday, holidays 9am - 6pm - last entry 5pm

Holidays (different opening hours)

  • New Year closed
  • 2. January 9am - 6pm
  • Good Friday 9am - 6pm
  • Easter Sunday closed
  • Easter Monday 9am - 6pm
  • Ascension 9am - 6pm
  • Whit Monday 9am - 6pm
  • National Day (01.08.), 9am - 5pm
  • Christmas Eve, 9am - 4pm
  • Christmas Day closed
  • Boxing Day, 9am - 6pm
  • New Years Eve, 9am - 4pm


Revision - facility closed: 10.-27.06.2025
Short revision - facility closed: 12./13.01.2026

Summer reduced opening hours

  • 10. May - 31. August 2025: closes at 11.30am on saturdays and sundays in sunny weather conditions
  • 28. June - 10. August 2025: closes at 11.30am daily in sunny weather conditions
  • In case of uncertain weather conditions you will be informed at www.sportanlagenchur.ch/en whether the indoor pool will be closed from lunch time.

Reservations for clubs
Please find the occupancy plan of the Obere Au indoor pool here. Please kindly place your reservations via reservationensoau@chur.ch. Please also notify us of any changes by e-mail. Changes or cancellations up to 48 hours (working days) in advance are free of charge. Weather-related changes on the part of the clubs are free of charge up to 12 hours (working days) before the training/game.

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Obere Au Indoor Pool

Sport- und Eventanlagen Chur, Grossbruggerweg 6, 7000 Chur

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