Arosa, Mountain resort municipality in Plessur Region, Switzerland
Description
Arosa is a mountain town in the Plessur Region situated on a high valley surrounded by forests and slopes. The terrain includes ski runs, hiking paths, and residential areas scattered across different elevations where forests gradually transition to open alpine meadows.
History
The area developed as a health resort in the late 1800s when visitors came for the mountain air and recuperation. The transition to winter sports began decades later when ski infrastructure was first built to support growing interest in Alpine activities.
Culture
The German-speaking residents shape daily life through local customs and traditions that reflect the Alpine setting. You notice this in how people use the streets and buildings, and in the way the community organizes itself around mountain rhythms.
Practical
The town connects to Chur via a cog railway that runs year-round, providing regular access for visitors. Accommodations and restaurants are spread throughout, making it easy to find services depending on which part of the area you explore.
Did you know?
The Arosa Bear Sanctuary houses rescued bears in spacious enclosures with observation decks built high above ground level. Few visitors realize this is one of just a handful of places where you can observe such animals up close in an environment designed for their wellbeing.
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Langwieser Viaduct
4.2 km
Aroser Weisshorn
3.5 km
Parpaner Rothorn
7.9 km
Weissfluhjoch
10.8 km
Arosa Bärenland
1.4 km
Weissfluh
10.3 km
Montalin
11.4 kmSapün
7.1 km
Waldfriedhof Davos
9.4 km
Hörnli Express
4.7 km
Aroser Rothorn
7.3 km
Little mountain church
1.8 km
Castielertobel Viaduct
9 km
Katholische Kirche Arosa
782 m
Bernegg Castle, Graubünden
9.3 km
Gründjitobel Viaduct
4.7 km
Erzhorn
6 km
Dorfkirche Arosa
860 mPost Arosa
236 m
Reformierte Kirche Davos Frauenkirch
9 kmSprungschanzen Arosa
1.8 km
Schiahorn
10 km
Stelli
8.6 km
Schiesshorn
2.4 km
Brüggerhorn
2.6 km
Hochwang
10.8 km
Chüpfenflue
7.6 km
Amselflue
4.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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