Arosa

Travel Guide
Arosa
A city trip to Arosa in Switzerland promises multi-faceted holidays. You can visit cultural events or museums, discover historical sites or do some mountain sports in winter as well as summer.

If you come to Arosa for a mini-break during winter, you have the choice of a multitude of slopes of the Arosa Ski Resort for skiing and snowboarding. The peak of Weisshorn Mountain is 2,653 metres high and offers 16 mountain railways to access different departure points. The area is perfect for beginners as well as winter sports experts. While on your short trip to Arosa, also take advantage of more than 30 kilometres of cross-country ski trails. One of the mountain railways, such as the Weisshornbahn, will take you directly to the peak of the mountains.

Should you decide to visit Arosa during summer, be sure to visit the only ropes course in all of Switzerland. It is located in the midst of the woods and offers different courses for children and adults to prove their skills, flexibility and strength.

Take a city trip to Arosa to also visit Untersee Lake and relax on its shore. There is a sandy beach, various diving towers, changing rooms as well as a large lawn for sunbathing with sunbeds. In addition, you will find a playground and a baby’s pool which is heated by solar energy. If you would like to get to know Obersee Lake a bit better during your travels, be sure to rent a canoe or a pedal boat.

The Arosa Junior Club is especially recommendable for families. The concept of this club is something special. Children of various age groups are cared for here and can frolic around inside on play equipment or participate in excursions into nature. Handicraft activities are also on offer here.

While on your mini-break in Arosa, be sure to take advantage of the sites to discover. Among them is the Bergkirchli Church from 1492 which impresses with its ceiling in late Gothic style. The pipe organ from the 18th century is also awe-inspiring. If you would like to find out more about the city, its history and the customers of the region, be sure to visit the Eggahuus Museum of Local History. The musical theatre is a special highlight during summer in Arosa and a must during your city trip. It is performed on an outdoor stage in the woods. Various artists will enchant you in the unique atmosphere and acoustics of the woods.

Expedia also offers various holiday homes in the region around Arosa.

Where to stay in Arosa

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Medergen

While there might not be top attractions in Medergen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Obersee Park and Arosa Weisshorn Valley Gondola.

Medergen
Faern Arosa Altein
Faern Arosa Altein
3.5 out of 5
Alteinstrasse, Arosa, GR
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Arosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Untersee and Obersee Park are located nearby. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (49 reviews)
Clean and Kind
"It’s nestled away in the beautiful Swiss alps. Walking distance from the train station. Food was great and service superb. The only mild annoyance is after staying four days the charged me 2 Chf for additional pods of coffee."

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2024

Faern Arosa Altein
Aves Arosa
Aves Arosa
3 out of 5
Poststrasse 29, Arosa, GR
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Arosa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Obersee Park and Rope Park are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing price for the property we paid and what we got. Staff helped us more than they could. Would love to visit again !"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2023

Aves Arosa
Postresidenz am See
Postresidenz am See
4 out of 5
Oberseepromenade 28, Arosa, GR
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Arosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Obersee Park and Tschuggen-Ost Ski Lift ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay at Postresidenz am See. It was great to see the new hotel having stayed in there in the late 80’s. The interiors are beautiful, our family suite was gorgeous with the most stunning lake views. Location is excellent you can practically ski/board to the door of the hotel. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2024

Postresidenz am See
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Townhouse N.9
Townhouse N.9
3 out of 5
9a Via Grevas, St. Moritz, GR
Stay at this 3-star apartment in St. Moritz. Enjoy free WiFi, an LED TV, and cable TV. Popular attractions Lake St. Moritz and San Karl St. Moritz-Bad Church ...
Townhouse N.9
Peaks Place
Peaks Place
4 out of 5
Via Uletsch 1, Laax, GR
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Laax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Senda dil Dragun and Laax Ski Resort ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"All was good except we found some broken glass on the floor which a friend's 3 year old daughter managed to put in her mouth thinking it was snow/ice. Pool area very nice, good hot tub area. View was of a car park and petrol station rather than mountains as described but COOP was handy for food, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2024

Peaks Place
Aparthotel Muchetta
Aparthotel Muchetta
3 out of 5
Aussergasse 18, Davos, Graubünden
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Davos. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Landwasser Viaduct and Alteinsee are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
Not what we were expecting.
"Lot of construction on the way up the hill to the hotel. GPS got confused gping on the goat path, the only way we could get there. We new it would be somewhat isolated so we brought a few food items because the kitchen was advertised. Olny one pot. No frying pan. Very poorly equipped compaired to ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2023

Aparthotel Muchetta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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25 Feb 2019

Nice place to go, but next time we will arrrive by train. The road had 360 turns! The train looks very convenient from Zurich airport. Just one change in Chur.