Chur Packages

"Chur is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Switzerland, which offers many activity-related options to the tourists visiting here. It is an almost 5000-year old city in Switzerland, which is known for the beauty of its cultural and historical heritage. The historical beauty of this place can be seen by looking at the Old Town Center, which is primarily known for being a car-free and pollution-free city. Apart from this, there are also special places to see here, like St. Martin's Church, the Clock Tower, and the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Ascension, which make this trip a better experience. Not only is the church a special place to visit here, but there is also a museum located very close to this church, which also describes the best of the history here along with its archeological finds. Apart from this, the markets located here also enhance the beauty of this place, which is held every weekend. If you're looking for the best site to visit while planning your itinerary, this should be at the top of your list. For more information, see the finest Switzerland Tour Package.

Not only do you get to see stalls or restaurants related to traditional food here, but flea markets also adorn the place to find old treasures. The beauty of this place is seen from spring to autumn, which tourists from all over the world come to enjoy. Chur is known for its panoramic mountain views, where alpine summer meadows captivate tourists with stunning views, which provide a better choice for photography. As well as enjoying the natural scenery, there is a lot of activity to be seen here, mainly by climbing on the cable car to the top of Broom Brush. Apart from this, hiking and biking trails also provide better adventure for this trip.

Best time to visit Chur, Switzerland

Chur, Switzerland, is a beautiful place mainly surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains, due to which it often experiences cold. It also has cool day temperatures and sometimes frosty nights. Chur receives a lot of sunshine during the summer, although there are occasional showers. The weather in spring and autumn in Chur is generally favorable, though generally slightly cooler. During the months of July and August, there is also a huge crowd of tourists. During this, the weather is very pleasant here, which is also better for roaming, where there is also a lot of choice of traditional food during the journey. Apart from this, April, May, September, and October also provide ideal places to visit here, because during this time it is less crowded, as well as the weather is favorable.

The autumn season in Chur is from September to November, which is mainly the autumn season, with an average temperature of 16 °C, during which November is also cold. With winter from December to February, January is the coldest month, where the temperature is less than 5 °C. Similarly, spring is from March to May, which is a good time to visit this city. The summer season in Chur is from June to August, with an average temperature of up to 25 °C.

How to reach Chur, Switzerland

There are no direct flights to Chur, Switzerland, so tourists arriving here have to reach the city of Zurich airport, which is located about 125 km south. Apart from this, there is also a train connecting Zurich to Chur, which covers the distance in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Apart from this, the nearest airport is Samdan Airport, which is located about 85 km away from this city. Apart from this, tourists visiting here can also enjoy traveling by car, for which tourists need to have an international driving license, with the help of which tourists can drive from the A13 motorway to Chur.

Place to visit in Chur, Switzerland

Visit in Church

Chur is known for its beautiful and exquisite church, which also holds a very special significance both religiously and historically. Here St. Maria Himmelfahrt Cathedral is located close to the old city, which is an almost 800-year-old cathedral, whose internal and external beauty is a sight to behold, which has also been considered one of the important cultural monuments of Chur. It was built around the year 1272. There is also a central cave, whose entrance is made of scalar stone. It is one of the most important cultural monuments here. Apart from this, there is also St. Martin's Church, which was built in the 8th century. This church is known for its exquisite architecture.

Fontana Park

Fontana Park is one of the best places to do activities in Chur, mainly located between Maltesturm and the Bündner Kunstmuseum, where one can also visit the art museum while visiting. This place is the ideal place to roam and relax, as it also has benches, statues, and fountains to sit on. Apart from this, tourists also get to see potted plants and flowers in the historical park, which enhance the beauty of this park.

Visit in museum

Chur is also known for its excellent museums, which tourists can visit to enhance their visit, most notably the Bündner Kunstmuseum as an art museum, the Raytheon Museum as a history museum, and the Blunderer Naturmuseum, the natural history museum. There are museums. The Bündner Kunstmuseum is the best place for art lovers and is located in the historic Villa Planta mansion. This museum is known for its contemporary and temporary collections. Also, there is the Rhaetian Museum, known as the Historical Museum of Grisons, which is mainly located in the Old Town below the cathedral. This museum presents artifacts from the past. The Graubünden Natural History Museum can also be visited during this trip, where tourists get to see the flora and fauna of the Greisen, besides geology and minerals.

Ride the Gondola Direct from Chur

During this trip, a better option might be to go to the valley of the Brambrush Mountains, where tourists can enjoy the natural beauty here. This place is located about one kilometer away from the Chur railway station. Other things to see and do here include the Rhine Valley, Piz Beverin above Heinberg, Leinzerheide, and Schainfig, and the Safaian Mountains up to the Vorab, which add to the excitement of the trip. During this, tourists enjoy seeing the beauty of this place with the help of a cable car. Tourists can also enjoy the popular mountain bike tours here, which increase the thrill of this trip manifold.