Arosa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Arosa
Arosa
Arosa
Arosa
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 Maran Alpine Garden and Obersee Park.

Medergen
Aves Arosa

Aves Arosa

3 out of 5
Poststrasse 29, Arosa, GR
The price is ₹13,220 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹13,220
₹14,695 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Arosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
"Checkin is supposed to be self checkin with their online app. It didn’t go smoothly but when I got to the hotel there were actual people to check me in. Great value - summer season."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Aves Arosa
Tschuggen Grand Hotel

Tschuggen Grand Hotel

5 out of 5
Tschuggentorweg 1, Arosa, GR
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Arosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gondelbahn Kulm and Ski-Club Arosa are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"Great staff, good food, beautiful views. The private Tschuggen Express cable car is extremely convenient and takes you right to all the hiking trails. Pass for all the Arosa cable cars is included. Only small drawback for the summer, is there is no AC, but it's perfectly safe to just keep the balcony ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2024

Tschuggen Grand Hotel
The Grand Arosa Pop-up Hotel

The Grand Arosa Pop-up Hotel

3 out of 5
Innere Poststrasse 269, Arosa, GR
The price is ₹8,631 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹8,631
₹8,958 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gondelbahn Kulm and Ski-Club Arosa are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
"The hotel os very nice. The rooms and the hotel is very clean and has a very good atmosphere. Ther is a grandroom wuth games, piano, fireplace (fake fire) and a bar. The rooms are very spacious that even with 4 there is enough space. In overall os woth a saty and every penny..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

The Grand Arosa Pop-up Hotel
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.
BelArosa Chalet

BelArosa Chalet

4.5 out of 5
Prätschlistrasse 11, Arosa, GR
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury chalet in Arosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a free ski shuttle. Popular attractions Kursaal and Ski-Club Arosa are ...
BelArosa Chalet
Peaks Place

Peaks Place

3.5 out of 5
Via Uletsch 1, Laax, GR
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (76 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 Jul 2025

Peaks Place
Priva Alpine Lodge Lenzerheide

Priva Alpine Lodge Lenzerheide

4 out of 5
Dieschen sot 18, Lenzerheide, Vaz-Obervaz, GR
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Vaz-Obervaz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Rothorn 1 Sektion Ski Lift and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"It’s a really dog friendly place. We loved the two cute goats😊"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2024

Priva Alpine Lodge Lenzerheide
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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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.

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