Chur 2

Pictures Chur, Switzerland. Although Chur is one of Switzerland's oldest cities, it has kept up with the times. Cultural events, bars, clubs and museums as well as chic shopping in large and small stores all add to the appeal of Graubunden's capital. Celts, Romans, Ostrogoths, Frankonians all took turns at ruling Chur as the gateway to crucial trade routes and Alpine passes. Testament to its 5000 years of history are Neolithic, Bronze Age and Roman finds as well as more recent, impressive buildings, such as the diocesan city’s 800-year-old cathedral. On a guided tour, history buffs will discover a wealth of information from the past, with gruesome evidence of civil uprisings as well as more pleasant evidence from peaceful times. Chur remains a trading city and the capital of a large region, evident not only from the many shops, museums and theatres but also from the postbus station, the hub for access into Graubunden’s Alpine world. Chur has its own summer and winter sport area with the Brambrüesch, its home mountain with easy access by aerial cableway. The area is popular with hikers in summer and skiers in winter. A visit to the local vineyards with wine tasting (of course) is highly recommended. Chur is also the gateway to the mountains of Graubunden and within an hour’s reach of 26 holiday resorts.