Experiences along the Grand Tour in Chur

When the Rhine flows past Chur, it has already passed some of the most beautiful landscapes on its entire route to the North Sea. Hiking along the banks of the Young Rhine is a real treat indeed.

Want to learn many interesting things about Chur, but prefer to make the tour individually? If so, then the E-Guide is the perfect way to go. Explore the Alpine City all on your own with the help of your E-Guide map.

Graubünden is blessed with a large number of small villages off the beaten track. You will have the opportunity to get to know a variety of cultures and to participate in the daily life of the locals.

The Churches of St. Stephen and St. Luzi were and are both situated higher than the much more famous cathedral. Remains of the Church of St. Stephen were first discovered during the construction of the cantonal school in 1850.

Fontana Park is set in the heart of Chur. It is the perfect place to escape the bustle of the city, to enjoy the atmosphere, or to read a book.

The Aquamarin adventure pool in Chur is sure to impress not only because of its pleasant water temperature, but also thanks to the numerous facilities that make a day’s bathing here a real pleasure.

Walk through the car-free old town of the oldest city in Switzerland. Between winding alleys, boutiques and restaurants, you will immerse yourself in over 5000 years of history.

Chur offers a wide variety of freely accessible contemporary artworks in public places, some of them a bit hard to find.

Now here’s something for the little ones. While on this tour, your children will learn about the Old Town in a playful and entertaining manner and go hunting for all kinds of animal tracks. Fun is guaranteed!

This old building on the Poststrasse seems rather insignificant from the outside and you may have already walked past it without knowing what is behind the walls. In fact, this newly renovated Baroque building is a real gem. The Graubünden Cantonal Court is now housed here.

A mystical tour with lantern through the winding streets of Switzerland’s oldest town. By candlelight city guides dressed as night watchmen tell you about dark figures and hidden places.

A visit to Chur is best combined with a tour of the Old Town led by a knowledgeable local tour guide who can show you the hidden nooks and alleyways of this Alpine city. Listen to exciting and funny stories from the past and present.

130 kilometres in one train. The Albula/Bernina railway line forms the heart of the Unesco World Cultural Heritage listing and is regarded as one of the world’s most spectacular routes. The UNESCO route itself covers 122 kilometres from Thusis to Tirano, passing 196 bridges, 55 tunnels and 20 towns along the way.

From a stroll around the old town to the hiking trail, the city of Chur, with its local mountain Brambrüesch, has nature right on its doorstep. Hiking trails, meadows filled with flowers and cycling routes can all be reached in no time at all via cable car.

This culinary tour of the Old Town of Chur is extremely popular. It is the perfect way to blend culture with culinary delights - gspunna guat!