Switzerland · 2026 itinerary
Chur 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Chur: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
A narrow street off the main drag lined with contemporary murals and graffiti by local and visiting artists. Changes regularly – part of the city's 'Hall of Fame' project.
🕐 Always accessible
Free entry💡 Look above ground-floor shop awnings – the best pieces are at first-floor level, and some are hidden in the arcades behind the street.
Hotels near Obere Gasse Street Art →Romanesque and Gothic cathedral from the 13th century, with a striking Carolingian crypt and quiet cloister. Free to enter, with no hard sell for donations.
🕐 Daily 09:00–18:00 (winter until 17:00)
Free entry💡 Sit in the crypt for a minute – the stone absorbs sound completely. It's the oldest part and still has original 9th-century columns.
Hotels near Chur Cathedral (Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption) →Restaurant Bahnhöfli · ££
Restaurant Marsöl · ££
Deeper Into Chur
Wander the narrow medieval lanes of one of Switzerland's oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Look for painted facades, the 15th-century town hall, and the cathedral hidden behind the main squar
🕐 Always accessible
💡 Go early morning to see the bakeries deliver fresh bread to hotels – the cobbles are empty and the light hits the Rathaus facade well.
A broad alpine meadow plateau reachable by cable car (paid), but you can walk up the old mule path for free – it's steep but takes about an hour. Big views over the Rhine Valley and into the Alps.
🕐 Trail open 24/7, cable car operates 08:30–17:30
💡 Pack a picnic and buy cheese from the farm shop by the middle station – the Bergrestaurant is pricey for drinks.
Tom's Beer Box
Odin
Final Favourites & Departure
Regional history museum in a patrician townhouse. Covers Roman Chur, the bishopric, and everyday life through the centuries. Entry is modest (CHF 8) and free on
💡 Cheat the cost by visiting on a Saturday morning – the free day includes the special exhibition too. The models of medieval Chur are the highlight.
Restaurant Calanda
Loe Restaurant
Getting Around Chur
Validate ticket on board; walk from Poststrasse to hotel on Pfisterstrasse takes 2 minutes.
Book an hour ahead for better rates; confirm price before ride to avoid surge pricing.
Buy a day pass for €20 if sightseeing; the narrow-gauge trains offer better views than mainline ones.
Get a supersaver ticket via SBB app; avoid peak 07:00-09:00 for emptier carriages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Chur?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Obere Gasse Street Art and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Chur?
See our full best time to visit Chur guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include Pünctchen, Bogentrakt Sennhof, Hotel Drei Könige. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.