Old Town Chur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chur is an Alpine city and the capital of the Graubünden canton in eastern Switzerland. Winding streets in the car-free old town lead to the 13th-century, three-naved Cathedral of the Assumption, in the courtyard of the Bishop's Palace. The Brambrüesch aerial cableway ascends to a plateau with trails, panoramic views and winter ski slopes. From Chur, the Bernina Express train crosses the Alps into Italy.
Chur is an Alpine city and the capital of the Graubünden canton in eastern Switzerland. Winding streets in the car-free old town lead to the 13th-century, three-naved Cathedral of the Assumption, in the courtyard of the Bishop's Palace. The Brambrüesch aerial cableway ascends to a plateau with trails, panoramic views and winter ski slopes. From Chur, the Bernina Express train crosses the Alps into Italy.
Chur
Chur which includes a fountain
Chur showing a small town or village and landscape views
Hotel Franziskaner

Hotel Franziskaner

3 out of 5
Kupfergasse 18 Chur
The price is AU$217 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$217
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (435 reviews)
Sehr gut gelegen, sehr freundliches Personal.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hotel Franziskaner
Hotel Drei Könige

Hotel Drei Könige

3 out of 5
Reichsgasse 18 Chur GR
The price is AU$270 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$270
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (986 reviews)
The room is very clean and comfortable. It’s within walking distance to the Chur Train Station. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. There’s a small elevator to the room but to access the lobby from the front door is by stairs. The hotel front door and lobby is closed at 8 pm. No one can check ...

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hotel Drei Könige
Central Hotel Post

Central Hotel Post

3 out of 5
Poststrasse 11 Chur
Stay at this hotel in Chur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Yes very clean room. Great to have coffee and tea, often not available in continental hotels. Breakfast buffet very substantial

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

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Priva Alpine Lodge Lenzerheide

Priva Alpine Lodge Lenzerheide

4 out of 5
Dieschen sot 18 Vaz-Obervaz GR
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Vaz-Obervaz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Rothorn 1 Sektion Ski Lift and Lenzerheide/Lai ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
It’s a really dog friendly place. We loved the two cute goats😊

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2024

Priva Alpine Lodge Lenzerheide
Peaks Place

Peaks Place

3.5 out of 5
Via Uletsch 1 Laax GR
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Laax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Flims Laax Falera Ski Resort and Senda dil ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Overall would give it a good rating . However , the mattress was too firm for my taste. Amenities were great though and enjoyed the pool and easy parking . The unit was very spacious and the staff was helpful.

Reviewed on 17 July 2025

Peaks Place
Val Saraina Resort

Val Saraina Resort

3.5 out of 5
Voia Principala 73a Lantsch-Lenz
Stay at this apartment in Lantsch-Lenz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ski Lift Crestas and Tgantieni Ski Lift ...
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Popular places to visit

The new extension building of the Bündner Kunstmuseum in Chur is designed by Barozzi / Veiga and was completed in 2016

Bundner Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Bundner Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Chur. You can seek out the ski slopes in this relaxing area.

Bundner Museum
Obertor Building

Obertor Building

Pass through this 14th-century tower to discover a cluster of historic buildings in the ancient heart of the oldest town in Switzerland.

Obertor Building

Chur-Brambuesch Gondola

Learn about the local history of Welschdorfli with a stop at Chur-Brambuesch Gondola. You can seek out the ski slopes in this relaxing area.

Chur-Brambuesch Gondola

Rhyetian Railway Building

You can find out about the history of Chur with a visit to Rhyetian Railway Building. You can seek out the ski slopes in this relaxing area.

Rhyetian Railway Building

Kanzeli-Brambuesch Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Kanzeli-Brambuesch Ski Lift during your travels to Chur. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or seek out the ski slopes.

Kanzeli-Brambuesch Ski Lift

St. Martinsplatz Square

You can learn about the history of Old Town Chur with a visit to St. Martinsplatz Square. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or seek out the ski slopes.

St. Martinsplatz Square

Activities

Chur: Altstadtführung

Chur: Altstadtführung

AU$56
per adult
Chur: Altstadtführung
Great days on wine tour in the Swiss Alps

3 Hour Unique Wine Tour - Half Day in Swiss Alps

AU$585
per adult
3 Hour Unique Wine Tour - Half Day in Swiss Alps
Arcasplatz

Private fantastic tour through the old town of Chur

AU$345
per adult
Private fantastic tour through the old town of Chur
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