Careful – Arosa can be addictive!
Holiday destination Arosa
Its been said that there are 365 curves in the road from Chur to the charming mountain village of Arosa. To be sure you will have to make this incredibly scenic journey yourself and discover that every bend is truly worth it!
Arosa is located at 1800 meters above sea level and thanks to its final location in the sheltered and protected Schanfigg Valley, the climate provides long sunshine days in the Summer and a Winter holiday paradise. Surrounded by the most beautiful mountains, Arosa is a sunny, snow-secure wonderland and the possibilities for sports and leisure are almost infinite. Since 2014, a new cable car has provided a ‘marriage’ between the ski areas of Arosa and Lenzerheide. This area is now Internationally famous and has now become one of the top three ski destinations in Europe survey (statistics provided by “Mountain Management and University of innsbruck”). Arosa offers the perfect ensemble of nature, ambience and culture with a variety of different shops and a modern infrastructure. The two lakes – the bigger ‘Obersee’ and the ‘Untersee’ which also offers a wild, romantic swimming pool are an added attraction for visitors.
Best Ski Resort
In autumn of 2014 the new ski resort Arosa Lenzerheide got the 3rd place for the award “Best Ski Resort”. In this survey 47’925 people have been asked about their favorites.
For those who like it more slowly there are new 60km prepared walkways across the ski resort. You can find them on the map signed in pink. In summer Arosa is a destination for golfer, hike interested people or gourmets. The ‘Schanfigger Höhenweg’ attracts visitors as well as our many mountain lakes and the colorful flora.
Culture & Events
Gourmets have their share in Arosa as well as cultural interested ones. Next to a variety of concerts and other acts, you find contests and even worldcups on the agenda. The top events in winter are: the Humor-Festival, the gay ski week or the FIS Ski Cross World Cup. In summer it’s the classic car, which draws the most attention. Summer or winter, arosa is an attractive place which has a lot to offer for everyone!
Journey
To Arosa by car
From the A3 motorway you will arrive in Chur. Take the exit ‘Chur Nord’ and follow the signs ‘Arosa’. This takes you directly onto the famous ‘Schanfigger Street’ winding its way up the mountain for about 45 minutes until you arrive in the mountain village of Arosa. In Winter it is advisable to be carrying snow chains should they be needed.
To Arosa by train
From Zurich Airport or Zurich Main Station you will reach Chur quickly and easily with the Intercity Train. You can then take the unique and romantic, red ‘Rhätische Bahn’ and reach Arosa in one hour. You find the train plan on www.sbb.ch – trains leave Chur every hour. Once you arrive in Arosa you can take a taxi from the station to your hotel. There is also a free Arosa Bus, which goes straight through the village every 10 minutes in wintertime.
