Chur

Chur is one of the oldest cities in Switzerland, and with a population of around 34,000 is the capital of Canton Graubunden. The eastern part is the old town with picturesque winding lanes holding many historic buildings such as the 800-year-old St Luzius Cathedral Church. The Rhaetian Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History Museum are all well worth a visit. Over 100 restaurants offer gourmets a choice of Graubunden and international specialties and fine local wine. The Obere Au Sport Centre on the banks of the Rhine provides a wide range of energetic attractions including beach volleyball, BMX biking, horse riding, inline skating, jogging, skateboarding and tennis, as well as having indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Chur is a departure point for fabulous railway journeys including the Bernina Express on the Albula route from Chur to St. Moritz and Tirano, the Glacier Express to the Matterhorn, the Arosa Express to the world-famous holiday resort and the Heidi Express to Davos. An exciting one-day railway round tour of Graubunden can be made from Chur aboard the Bernina Express and the new Engadin Star.