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
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What makes Arosa special as a destination?
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.
What are the top highlights in Arosa?
The top highlights in Arosa include Arosa Bear Land, Arosa Lenzerheide Ski Area, Rhaetian Railway to Arosa, Obersee and Untersee.
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
When is the best time to visit Arosa?
The best time to visit Arosa is December to April (skiing), June to October (hiking and Bear Land), year-round (spa and wellness). Alpine sunny, 15-22°C, above-average sunshine In winter: Cold, -10 to 0°C, snow-sure at 1,800 m
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?
Budget travellers: 70-100 CHF: Guesthouse, ski pass from 70 CHF, Bear Land 8 CHF/day, mid-range: 140-220 CHF: Mountain hotel, ski pass, Bear Land, restaurant/day, luxury: 350+ CHF: Grand Hotel, spa, heli-skiing, gourmet menu/day.
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
How do I get from Germany to Arosa?
Train from Chur (1 h, Rhaetian Railway) | Car from Zurich 2.5 h | Chur 30 km
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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.
What should you eat in Arosa?
Typical specialities in Arosa: Bündner Gerstensuppe — hearty soup with barley, vegetables, and smoked meat, Capuns — spätzle wrapped in Swiss chard leaves with Bündnerfleisch, Bündner Nusstorte — crispy cake with caramelized walnuts, Bündnerfleisch — air-dried beef, the original from Graubünden.
These specialties you must try!
