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The capital of the Grisons, Chur is the oldest town in Switzerland. According to recent excavations, the area had been inhabited as early as 3000 B.C. The Romans established a settlement in 15 B.C., naming it Curia Rhaetorum. In 450 B.C. a recently Christianized Chur became the see of a bishop. The town still has a bishop, but he no longer has the power of his medieval predecessors, who ruled virtually every aspect of life in Chur until 1526. Read More

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Hotels

Silvretta Parkhotel

Landstrasse 190
Klosters 7250 Map

Distance: 18.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Hotel Drei Konige

Reichsgasse 18
Chur 7000 Map

Distance: 1.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Tschuggen Grand Hotel

Sonnenbergstrasse
Arosa CH-7050 Map

Distance: 9.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Attractions

Wander Picturebook Pathway

Arosa, Switzerland

Distance: 9.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Themed trail with a picturebook story on panels along the trail. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
3_0

Horsedrawn Carriage Rides

Klosters, Switzerland

Distance: 18.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Carriage rides go from town to the Swiss countryside. Destinations include Monbiel, Garfiun, and Schifer. ... Read More
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4_0

Old Town Chur

Chur, Switzerland

Distance: 1.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: In the Old Town a southern ambience becomes evident. Culinary delights are as refreshing as... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Chur

Distance (mi.)
Zurich International Airport 61.0 map
Milan Malpensa Airport 91.8 map
Milan Linate Airport 97.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Chur

Distance (mi.)
Milan Orio Al Serio Airport 82.4 map
Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport 91.8 map
Berne Belp Airport 94.7 map

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Chur Vacation Rentals

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from: $416

Villa in Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Stereo, Sundeck, TV, Toaster, Utensils
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from: $393

Ski Chalet in Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Sundeck, TV, Toaster, Utensils
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from: $28

chalet guesthouse

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 15
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Central heating, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels
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