Albula/Alvra district, Grisons, Switzerland

Places to visit near Arosa

Arosa is a town in Albula/Alvra district, Grisons, Switzerland, home to about 2,307 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 152 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 33 churches and 9 museums. The must-see places are Aroser Weisshorn (4 km), Älpliseehorn (5 km) and Sandhubel (5 km).

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Arosa, Grisons
Arosa, Albula/Alvra district, Grisons, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arosa at a glance

Location
Albula/Alvra district, Grisons, Switzerland
Population
about 2,307
Coordinates
46.7779° N, 9.6762° E
Places within 50 km
244 (244 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Arosa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arosa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arosa

186 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arosa. The closest is Aroser Weisshorn (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Aroser Weisshorn · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Älpliseehorn · viewpoint · Plessur · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Sandhubel · viewpoint · Prättigau/Davos · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Amselflue · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Guggernellgrat · viewpoint · Albula/Alvra · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Gürgaletsch · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~9 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Arosa

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arosa. The closest is Burg Bernegg (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arosa

42 churches within 100 km of Arosa. The closest is Frauenkirch (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Arosa

12 museums within 100 km of Arosa. The closest is Kirchner Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arosa

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arosa. The closest is Davosersee (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Davosersee · lake · Prättigau/Davos · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzsee · lake · Prättigau/Davos · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Lai Neir · lake · Albula/Alvra · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Lej Nair · lake · Maloja · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Lej da la Tscheppa · lake · Maloja · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Stausee Steg · lake · Oberland · ~47 km · Must-see

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Treks near Arosa

3 treks within 100 km of Arosa. The closest is Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Arosa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arosa
  2. 4 km Aroser Weisshorn · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  3. 6 km Älpliseehorn · viewpoint, Plessur
  4. 3 km Guggernellgrat · viewpoint, Albula/Alvra
  5. 3 km Sandhubel · viewpoint, Prättigau/Davos
  6. 5 km Amselflue · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  7. 5 km Back to Arosa

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From travellers near Arosa

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How to reach Arosa

    All places near Arosa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arosa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints152186Aroser Weisshorn (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3844Burg Bernegg (12 km)
    Churches3342Frauenkirch (12 km)
    Museums912Kirchner Museum (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Davosersee (18 km)
    Treks33Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (43 km)
    Caves22Kulthöhle Zillis (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Parc Ela (27 km)

    Arosa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arosa?

    Aroser Weisshorn (viewpoint, about 4 km), Älpliseehorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Sandhubel (viewpoint, about 5 km), Amselflue (viewpoint, about 5 km), Guggernellgrat (viewpoint, about 7 km), Gürgaletsch (viewpoint, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arosa?

    244 places on Spotwander: 152 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 9 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arosa?

    Aroser Weisshorn, about 4 km by road; Älpliseehorn (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arosa?

    Burg Bernegg, about 12 km by road; Strassberg Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arosa?

    Frauenkirch, about 12 km by road; Reformierte Kirche Jenisberg (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arosa?

    Start in Arosa, visit Aroser Weisshorn, then Älpliseehorn, then Guggernellgrat, then Sandhubel, then Amselflue, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arosa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Arosa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arosa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arosa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.