With a settlement history of over 5000 years, Chur is the oldest city in Switzerland and the picturesque old town is considered one of the most fully preserved in the country. Visitors from all over the world discover its sights during a leisurely stroll or on a guided city tour through the winding alleyways. Especially worth seeing are the episcopal palace, the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, and the superbly preserved buildings in the old town. Numerous boutiques, restaurants, bars, museums, and galleries, as well as regular markets and events, ensure the traffic-free old town has an almost Mediterranean charm.

Attractive, traffic-free, lively

Chur has one of the best preserved old towns in Switzerland. In recent decades it has been continuously restored, and today it is almost entirely free of traffic. Red signs lead you through the city and to the most beautiful sights, squares and alleyways. The old town also provides a backdrop for many colourful markets like the farmer's market every Saturday morning between May and October, the monthly flea market on Arcas square and the traditional Christmas market at the end of the year. The many boutiques, restaurants, cafes, bars, museums and galleries create an almost Mediterranean flair in the traffic-free old town.

Cathedral and Episcopal Court

Above the old town lies the episcopal court and the 800-year-old cathedral with its magnificent golden high altar from the late Gothic period. The cathedral is dedicated to the assumption of the Virgin Mary and is one of the most important cultural monuments in Switzerland. The court area was settled already during Roman times, when it served as a barracks. 451 Episcopal seat with simple basilica. The second cathedral in this place was built in the 8th century. Marble sculptures from that building are now standing in the newer cathedral (ornaments on the St. Lawrence altar and overlay on the St. Fidelis altar).  The current cathedral was built between 1150 and 1272 and, due to the position of our city along pass roads, it shows influences from all major Occidental cultures. Romanesque stone carvings on the capitals and the apostles' pillars. A Gothic sacrament house (1484) and a high altar by Jacob Russ (1486 -1492).

St.Martin's Church

The church that dominates the face of Chur was built after a fire in the city of the remains of a Carolingian church with three apses. It was completed in 1492 and has served as reformed town church since 1526. The south wall is adorned by three impressive stained-glass windows by Augusto Giacometti from the year 1919. The bell tower was constructed in 1509 and got its pointed tip after a series of modifications in 1917 and 1918. The St.Martin's fountain in front of the church was built in 1716, the column and the sculptures were made in 1910 after originals from 1716. A complete restoration was performed in 1990.

St.Lucius' Church

Of the Carolingian church with three apses from the first half of the 8th century, only the ring crypt with its confession remain today. 1140 Foundation of the Premonstratensian monastery, Romanesque Expansion (choir and crypt). After 1500 several fires, 1807 foundation of the priest seminary and elevation. 1951/52 restoration in the original style. Late Gothic carved altar (around 1520). Mosaic pictures by Hans Baumhauser(1952).

City tours

On guided and themed tours you can learn more about the old town of Chur. Whether individually or in a group, there is a lot to discover on the tours offered by Chur Tourism.

www.churtourismus.ch/en/guidedtours

The Ap'n Daun climbing centre offers everything a climbing enthusiast could want over an area of 2,000 square meters: a main hall including gallery with various wall structures, two boulder rooms, a training site with a practice wall, and a balcony with a spacious outdoor climbing area - mountain view included. The climbing centre thus offers attractive climbing opportunities for all levels of difficulty. Numerous indoor and outdoor courses for young and old, beginners and professionals, complete the facilities. The equipment can be rented on site.

Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of this vertical sport. Have a go at climbing and bouldering, whether as an individual, couple, family or group. We will guide you through this fascinating leisure activity – in a safe, competent and fun way. Our centre, complete with bistro and shop, is open all year round.

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

In the outside area of the Obere Au indoor pool in Chur you'll find the Aquamarine hot water wellness pool. The outdoor pool, which is heated to 31 - 33° in summer and 32 - 34° in winter, offers soothing massage tables, relaxing neck jets, an invigorating whirlpool bay, and a mysterious bubbling grotto with light and music effects. True indulgence in the open air! Particularly fun for kids is the aquarium at the grotto with its catfish, eels, clown loach and South American tilapias. Use of the Aquamarine is included in the indoor pool admission. This facility is perfectly complemented by the spa complex with saunas and infrared cabins, as well as the gym for cardio and strength training.

Additional information

• Water and air temperatures
• Pool rules
• Access for people with disabilities

Get locked in at AdventureRooms and experience a thrilling challenge! You and your group will be left to your own devices as you explore rooms, seek clues and hidden doors and solve mysterious riddles to escape from your confinement before time runs out. Are you up to the challenge?

Offer details
Three adventures are available:

• Die 1990er
• Das Verlies
• Der Hinterhalt 

Game variants

Standard course or duel? Both Episode 1 and Episode 2 can be played as a standard course or as a duel. In the standard course, a team of 2 to 8 players must use skill and cunning to escape a room with locked doors in less than 60 minutes. In the duel, two teams of up to 8 players compete against each other. One team has 30 minutes to catch the other using its skill and cunning, while the second team simultaneously has to use its skill and cunning to escape the first team. After a half-time break, the game is reset and the roles are reversed. 

Recommended age

Under 16s are allowed only when accompanied by adults. Basic recommendation: From 9 years

The blue Cinema is more than just a cinema. Experience the multitainment at the blue Cinema in Chur. The cinema has around 8 auditoriums including an IMAX and 4DX. With the roof-top you can enjoy the view over Chur. The Gamezone and Sportsbar with live broadcasts provide fun and further entertainment. Or you can visit the restaurant Hans im Glück. 

The cinema can be visited by public transport (Chur Bus, line 2 and 6) or by car. Additional parking spaces are also available in the City West (passage to the cinema).

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. 

The Cathedral Treasure Museum comprises of two groups of objects: The actual cathedral treasure and the cycle of murals of the death pictures from 1543, both of which are exhibited on two floors and are of unique value to visitors of all ages and specialists.

The location of the museum, the baroque Episcopal Palace in Chur, is a grown cultural monument of national importance and also one of the most important secular buildings in Graubünden.

Five varied trails in three levels of difficulty (blue / red / black) are available on Chur's local mountain. There is an altitude difference of 1,000 metres between the starting point at 1,595 metres and the valley station at 595 metres. The trails are peppered with numerous elements such as steep wall curves, jumps, northshores, drops, root and stone passages. The breathtaking view into the Rhine valley makes your pulse beat faster. The arrival at the finish in the Alpine City of Chur is unique: where else can you enjoy a coffee or a ice cream in the cosy ambience of a car-free old town before climbing back onto the cableways and looking forward to the next descent.

• View Bikepark map

The bike trails, known since the MTB Swiss Championships 2009, have been steadily expanded since then. Many returning visitors describe the Alpenbikepark as one of the best bike parks in Switzerland due to its varied set-up and well-maintained tracks. The constant expansions over the years have made the park a real insider tip. 

Due to the relatively low altitude of the bike park (lower distances: 1170 - 595 m, upper distances: 1595 - 1170 m) the Alpenbikepark is also an established attraction in the low season. The pre-season in spring starts unsually already in April and the autumn season often lasts well into the wintertime.

Track overview

• 701 Brambi Flow (blue)

The Brambi Flow is a flowtrail in the upper section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. The trail is designed that it can be operated even by beginners as a twisty singletrail. Many riparian curves provide a powerful flow and lots of fun, whether biking downhill or cross country.

• 702 Alpenride (red)

The Alpenride is a trail in the upper section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. It is a freeride classic with several jumps, drops and a good mix between easier and more difficult sections.

• 703 Rock'n'Roll (black)

The Rock'n'Roll is a trail in the upper section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. As the name implies: The thing rocks and rolls! Technically demanding and with many jumps advanced downhillers get their money's worth.

• 707 Chur Flow (blue)

The Chur Flow is a trail in the lower section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. The route is moderately steep and very varied. The main line works well for beginners. But also freeride cracks appreciate the route thanks to some crunchy side lines with jumps, drops, step-up & step-down and more elements.

• 708 Vertigo (black)

The Vertigo is a trail in the lower section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. With the steep S-curve at the beginning, a jump series in the upper part and a technically challenging trail in the lower part, advanced downhillers will have lots of fun on this track.

General information

• Rental / Bikeshops

In the immediate vicinity of the valley station is the shop DropIn Bikeshop for rent (pre-booking strongly recommended), purchase and service of downhill, freeride and enduro bikes as well as protectors, clothing and spare parts. There are also attractive packages for rental and day tickets for the Alpenbikepark as well as optional introductory courses.

• Courses

Courses for riding technique or a general introduction in the Alpenbikepark can be booked at the AIS Sportschule or at the DropIn Bikeshop.

• Evening biking

Every Saturday from 8. June to 31. August 2024 the Alpenbikepark is open for evening biking if the weather is good. In order to reconcile the different interests in the area of the Alpenbikepark Chur, the following times have been defined together with the involved stakeholders: Transport times for mountain bikes 

• Track maintenance, safety & liability

The bike trails are maintained by the Alpenbikepark Association. Please observe the rules of conduct and safety instructions in the emergency card (pdf). The use of the tracks is at your own risk. The Bergbahnen Chur Dreibündenstein AG and the Alpenbikepark Association decline any liability.