Skip to content

Graubünden region · 7050

Arosa

Arosa is located southeast of Chur at an altitude of 1700 to 1900 meters above sea level in a hollow of the Schanfigger valley. This hollow is surrounded all around by mountains that reach an altitude of almost 3000 m above sea level. In summer, about 200 km of hiking trails through the imposing mountain world can be reached from Arosa. These include a 15 km long 10 lakes trail and the Schanfigger Höhenweg to Chur. In winter, the Arosa ski area is connected to that of Lenzerheide, reaching 225 kilometers of slopes. Arosa is known for its bear sanctuary.

Wed3–8°Rainy

Map

Christmas in Arosa

  • Arosa Christmas Market 2026

    Arosa Christmas Market 2026

    Journal

  • Adventsmarkt Arosa

    Adventsmarkt Arosa

    Event

  • Weihnachtsmarkt Peist

    Weihnachtsmarkt Peist

    Event

  • Christmas markets in Switzerland 2026

    Christmas markets in Switzerland 2026

    Journal

Sights nearby

Aerial image © swisstopo

Arosa on the mapBookable experiences, places and events at a glance
Explore on the map

Train travel to Arosa

To
SBBOfficial SBB partner

Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Trending in Arosa

Hiking routes

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 25 min drive

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 30 min drive

New on Swiss Activities

Food & drink nearby

Everything within a 40 min drive

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 25 min drive

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 25 min drive

Mountain railways & scenic rides

Everything within a 55 min drive

Zoos & theme parks

Everything within a 60 min drive

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 50 min drive

From the journal

  • Fitpass

    Fitpass

    Journal

  • 2 days Switzerland - 9 itineraries from Geneva

    2 days Switzerland - 9 itineraries from Geneva

    Journal

  • Jungfrau Travel Pass - is it worth buying?

    Jungfrau Travel Pass - is it worth buying?

    Journal

  • 40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland

    40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland

    Journal

  • Switzerland language: Everything you need to know and where they are spoken

    Switzerland language: Everything you need to know and where they are spoken

    Journal

  • 33 Swiss inventions that will amaze you

    33 Swiss inventions that will amaze you

    Journal

Frequently asked questions

What excursions and sights are there in Arosa?

Arosa is a town in the alpine valley Schanfigg in the canton Grisons. Among the most important destinations are the Hörnli, the Weisshorn, the Bärenland, the Eichchörnliweg and the ski resort Arosa Lenzerheide.

What activities can you do in Arosa?

There are numerous exciting activities in Arosa. These include skiing, snowboarding, curling, curling, snowshoeing, sledding or cross-country skiing. In summer, hiking, mountain biking or a visit to the rope park and the bear country is popular.

Planning your trip to Arosa?

Alpi knows the best experiences on the ground and builds you a route to match.