Arosa

The municipality extends across 154 square kilometers of Alpine terrain, featuring skiing slopes and numerous hiking trails between 1,775 and 2,980 meters elevation.

The area transformed from a health resort in 1883 to a winter sports destination with the construction of its first ski lifts in 1938.

The German-speaking population maintains Swiss Alpine traditions while operating modern tourist facilities that serve international winter sports enthusiasts.

The Rhaetian Railway connects Arosa to Chur through regular train services, offering transportation for visitors and residents throughout the year.

The Arosa Bear Sanctuary provides rehabilitation spaces for rescued bears, featuring elevated platforms where visitors observe these animals in their natural environment.

Location: Plessur Region

Elevation above the sea: 2,003 m

Shares border with: Conters im Prättigau, Davos, Fideris, Jenaz, Klosters, Langwies, Molinis, Pagig, Peist, Says, Tschiertschen-Praden, Vaz/Obervaz, Alvaneu, Furna, Lantsch/Lenz, Trimmis, Wiesen, Tschiertschen

Website: https://gemeindearosa.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.78306,9.68306

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:27