Holiday in Arosa
City in Switzerland — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇨🇭
Country
Switzerland
Type
City
Best time to travel
December to April (skiing), June to October (hiking and Bear Land), year-round (spa and wellness)
Budget/day
140-220 CHF: Mountain hotel, ski pass, Bear Land, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Train from Chur (1 h, Rhaetian Railway) | Car from Zurich 2.5 h | Chur 30 km
About Arosa
Arosa is a picturesque spa resort at 1,800 m altitude in Graubünden and one of the sunniest ski resorts in Switzerland. The Arosa Lenzerheide ski area offers 225 kilometers of slopes and the unique Arosa Bear Land — a bear sanctuary where rescued bears live in a natural environment. The journey with the Rhaetian Railway through the Schanfigg Valley gorge is one of the most dramatic train routes in Switzerland. In summer, Arosa is a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers.
Top 4 highlights in Arosa
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Arosa Bear Land
Bear sanctuary on the Weisshorn — rescued bears live in their natural habitat, accessible by cable car.
Arosa Lenzerheide Ski Area
225 km of slopes, connected via the Urdenfürggli — one of the largest ski areas in Graubünden.
Rhaetian Railway to Arosa
Spectacular train ride from Chur through tunnels, over viaducts, and along gorges.
Obersee and Untersee
Two crystal-clear mountain lakes directly in Arosa — for swimming in summer, frozen in winter.
Hotels in Arosa
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Reise-SIM für Arosa
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Arosa
Recommended travel time
December to April (skiing), June to October (hiking and Bear Land), year-round (spa and wellness)
Summer
Alpine sunny, 15-22°C, above-average sunshine
Winter
Cold, -10 to 0°C, snow-sure at 1,800 m
How much does a holiday in Arosa cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
70-100 CHF: Guesthouse, ski pass from 70 CHF, Bear Land 8 CHF
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
140-220 CHF: Mountain hotel, ski pass, Bear Land, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
350+ CHF: Grand Hotel, spa, heli-skiing, gourmet menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Take the Rhaetian Railway from Chur to Arosa — the train ride itself is a highlight.
Visit Bear Land — rescued bears in the Swiss Alps are an emotional experience.
Hike to the Aroser Weisshorn summit in summer — 360-degree panorama over all of Graubünden.
Arosa is one of the sunniest places in the Swiss Alps — often with a bright blue sky even in winter.
Food & drink in Arosa
These specialties you must try!
