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64 Best and Fun Things To Do In Chur, Switzerland


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Being the oldest town in Switzerland, Chur (pronounced Core) is sure to offer a plethora of exciting experiences.

Its historic Old Town offers a surprisingly large variety of cultural activities, as well as an array of shops, restaurants, bars, and cafés.

Some of the most notable attractions here include the Bishop’s Palace and the magnificent Sankt Maria Himmelfahrt (or the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption).

You can also wander freely around the town’s historic district without having to worry about any vehicles since this area is almost completely car-free.

Chur is also known as the starting point for one of the most scenic train rides in Europe: the Bernina Express.

The train runs from Chur to Tirano and offers spectacular views of some of the most breathtaking landscapes in all of Switzerland, which is saying a lot since the country is renowned world-over for its awe-inspiring natural beauty.

If you want to find out more about what this hidden gem has to offer, keep reading for a full list of every activity and attraction

The 64 Most Popular Things To Do In Chur, Switzerland

64. Bischöfliches Schloss (Chur)

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Hof 2 20 Chur

63. Villa Planta und Sulserbau

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Bahnhofstrasse 35 Chur

62. Rossfallenspitz

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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61. Wannenspitz

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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60. Schloss Rhäzüns

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: Via Casti Rhazuns

Web Address:   https://graubuenden.ch/de/ausflugsziele/schloss-rhaezuens

59. Chimmispitz

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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58. Furggabüel

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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57. Ful Berg

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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56. Cyprianspitz

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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55. Bogenpark Hochwang

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Fatschel Street Peter Pagig

Tel:  79-697-51-48

Web Address:   https://bogenpark-hochwang.ch/

54. Parpaner Schwarzhorn

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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53. Austellung Urgeschichte

4.0 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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Location: Tittwiesenstrasse 100 Chur

Tel:  81-284-72-05

Web Address:   https://chur.ch/museum/6433

52. Gürgaletsch

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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51. Emsorama

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: Via Innovativa 1 Domat Ems

Tel:  81-632-78-78

Web Address:   https://emsorama.ch/

50. Rhäzünser Rheinauen

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 7403 Rhazuns

Tel:  81-650-22-22

Web Address:   https://rhaezuens.ch/freizeit-kultur/stiftung-kulturarchiv-rhaezuens/dorfchronik-rhaezuens/12rhaezuenser-rheinauen/

49. Fadeuer

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (5 reviews)

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48. Cunggel

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (5 reviews)

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47. Montalin

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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46. Calanda

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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45. Weinbau-Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: Neubruchstrasse 31 Chur

Tel:  81-254-42-73

Web Address:   https://chur.ch/museum/18665

44. Fulhorn

4.4 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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43. Sesselbahn und Skilifte Feldis AG

4.9 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: Cresta la Drossa Feldis Veulden

Tel:  81-655-10-00

Web Address:   http://bergbahnen-feldis.ch/

42. Schloss Zizers

3.8 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: Vialstrasse 18 Zizers

Tel:  79-350-76-34

Web Address:   http://schloss-zizers.ch/

41. Burg Ober-Ruchenberg

4.4 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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Location: 7203 Trimmis

40. Hochwang

4.7 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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39. Drachenloch-Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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Location: 7315 Vattis

Tel:  81-306-12-94

38. Stausee Mapragg

4.8 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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37. St. Luzikapelle

4.6 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: Sagenstrasse 102 Chur

36. Stätzerhorn

4.8 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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35. Strassberg Castle

4.3 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: Schlossliweg 7x

Web Address:   https://burgstrassbergmalix.ch/

34. Ortenstein

4.6 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: Ortenstein 71C Tumegl

Web Address:   http://schloss-ortenstein.ch/

33. Dreibündenstein

4.6 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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32. Kirche Sogn Gieri

4.7 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: San Gieri Rhazuns

Web Address:   https://kirchgemeinde-rhaezuens.ch/kirchen/sogn-gieri/

31. Ruine Oberjuvalt

4.5 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: Dorfstrasse Rothenbrunnen

Tel:  76-522-07-58

30. Bener Park Stiftung c-o Bener-Park Betriebs-AG

4.1 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

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Location: Gauggelistrasse 60 Chur

Tel:  81-258-78-00

Web Address:   http://benerpark.ch/

29. Benis Boden

4.8 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: 7015 Tamins

28. Alt-Haldenstein Castle

4.4 ★★★★☆ (31 reviews)

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Location: Oberdorf 9 Haldenstein

Web Address:   http://alt-haldenstein-castle.edan.

io/27. Domschatzmuseum Chur

4.7 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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Location: Hof 19 Chur

Tel:  81-258-60-20

Web Address:   http://domschatzmuseum-chur.ch/

26. Shelter for Roman Ruins

4.9 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: Seilerbahnweg 23 Chur

Tel:  81-254-16-50

25. Chur, Brambrüesch

4.6 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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Location: Scalettastrasse 79 Chur

24. Fürstenwald

4.7 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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23. Mittenberg

4.9 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: Campodelsweg 35 Chur

Web Address:   https://chur.graubuenden.ch/de/uebersicht-ausflugsziele/mittenberg-1114m

22. Rot Platte

4.7 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: 7000 Chur

21. Kunkels Pass

4.6 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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20. Heiligkreuzkirche

4.3 ★★★★☆ (60 reviews)

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Location: Masanserstrasse 161 Chur

Web Address:   http://kathkgchur.ch/sites/content/heiligkreuzpfarrei.html

19. Haldenhüttli

4.7 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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Location: Arosastrasse 15 Chur

Tel:  81-252-18-18

Web Address:   https://graubuenden.ch/de/ausflugsziele/haldenhuettli

18. Tomasee

4.9 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

17. Rhätische Bahn AG

4.2 ★★★★☆ (89 reviews)

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Location: Bahnhofstrasse 25 Chur

Tel:  81-288-65-65

Web Address:   http://rhb.ch/

16. Forum Würth Chur

4.6 ★★★★★ (108 reviews)

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Location: Aspermontstrasse 1 Chur

Tel:  81-558-05-58

Web Address:   http://forum-wuerth.ch/

15. AdventureRooms Chur

4.5 ★★★★★ (122 reviews)

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Location: Grabenstrasse 47 Chur

Tel:  81-302-30-36

Web Address:   https://enuit.ch/

14. Bergbahnen Tschiertschen

4.6 ★★★★★ (156 reviews)

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Location: Curdinatsch 50 Tschiertschen

Tel:  81-373-01-01

Web Address:   https://tschiertschen.graubuenden.ch/bergbahnen-tschiertschen

13. Sportbahnen Hochwang AG

4.6 ★★★★★ (202 reviews)

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Location: Fatschel Street Peter Pagig

Tel:  81-374-11-22

Web Address:   http://hochwang.ch/

12. Fontana Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (254 reviews)

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Location: Grabenstrasse 30 Chur

Web Address:   https://chur.ch/andere/6373

11. Quaderwiese

4.4 ★★★★☆ (458 reviews)

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Location: Masanserstrasse Chur

Tel:  81-254-42-99

Web Address:   http://obereau.ch/

10. Toboggan adventure mountain Pradaschier

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,192 reviews)

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Location: Girabodawag 16 Churwalden

Tel:  81-356-21-80

Web Address:   http://pradaschier.ch/

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9. Fürhörnli

4.8 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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8. Haldenstein Castle

4.5 ★★★★★ (50 reviews)

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Location: 7023 Haldenstein

Tel:  81-353-84-13

Web Address:   https://schlossgarten.ch/

7. Rätisches Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (146 reviews)

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Location: Hofstrasse 1 Chur

Tel:  81-257-48-40

Web Address:   https://raetischesmuseum.gr.ch/de/

6. St. Martin’s Church -Chur

4.4 ★★★★☆ (153 reviews)

Location: Kirchgasse 12 Chur

Tel:  81-252-22-92

Web Address:   http://chur-reformiert.ch/index.php

5. Bündner Kunstmuseum

4.5 ★★★★★ (251 reviews)

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Location: Bahnhofstrasse 35 Chur

Tel:  81-257-28-70

Web Address:   http://buendner-kunstmuseum.ch/

4. Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

4.5 ★★★★★ (255 reviews)

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Location: Hof 18 Chur

Tel:  81-252-92-50

Web Address:   http://kathkgchur.ch/

3. Bündner Naturmuseum

4.7 ★★★★★ (313 reviews)

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Location: Masanserstrasse 31 Chur

Tel:  81-257-28-41

Web Address:   http://naturmuseum.gr.ch/

2. Chur Bergbahnen (Brambrüesch)

4.5 ★★★★★ (795 reviews)

Location: Kasernenstrasse 15 Chur

Tel:  81-250-55-90

Web Address:   https://churbergbahnen.ch/

1. Bernina Express

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,672 reviews)

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Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Chur, Switzerland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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