Arosa & Obersee
Arosa
A high-altitude resort at the end of the Schanfigg valley; skiing in winter and lakeside hiking in summer, reached from Chur by a scenic train.
Arosa lies at the end of a valley at about 1,800 metres. From the front of Chur railway station, the Arosa line of the Rhaetian Railway takes about an hour, passing spectacular railway features such as the Langwies Viaduct. In the town centre, Obersee lake offers swimming and boating in summer and skating in winter. The cable car up to Weisshorn gives views of the surrounding mountains, and in winter it forms a large combined ski area with Lenzerheide. It is about 30 km from Chur and can be visited as a day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day (cable car operates seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Arosa Bärenland
- Aroser Weisshorn
- Parpaner Rothorn
- Lenzerheide & Heidsee
- Chur Cathedral
- Rätisches Museum
- St. Martin's Church, Chur
- Chur Old Town