Wahlkreis Sarganserland district, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Places to visit near Chur

Chur is a town in Wahlkreis Sarganserland district, St. Gallen, Switzerland, home to about 32,429 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit — 132 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Bündner Kunstmuseum (1 km), Villa Planta, Chur (1 km) and Strassberg Castle (6 km).

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Chur, St. Gallen
Chur, Wahlkreis Sarganserland district, St. Gallen, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chur at a glance

Location
Wahlkreis Sarganserland district, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Population
about 32,429
Coordinates
46.8499° N, 9.5329° E
Places within 50 km
218 (218 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 Chur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chur: 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 Chur

171 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chur. The closest is Gürgaletsch (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gürgaletsch · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hochwang · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kunkels Pass · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Aroser Weisshorn · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Lenzerheide · viewpoint · Plessur · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Älpliseehorn · viewpoint · Plessur · ~18 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Chur

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chur. The closest is Strassberg Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chur

44 churches within 100 km of Chur. The closest is Villa Planta, Chur (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Chur

10 museums within 100 km of Chur. The closest is Bündner Kunstmuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chur

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chur. The closest is Davosersee (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Davosersee · lake · Prättigau/Davos · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzsee · lake · Prättigau/Davos · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Stausee Steg · lake · Oberland · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Lai Neir · lake · Albula/Alvra · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Spaneggsee · lake · Glarus · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Talalpsee · lake · Glarus · ~51 km · Must-see

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Treks near Chur

5 treks within 100 km of Chur. The closest is Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Chur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chur
  2. 1 km Bündner Kunstmuseum · museum, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  3. 1 km Villa Planta, Chur · church, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  4. 6 km Burg Bernegg · heritage site, Plessur
  5. 6 km Gürgaletsch · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  6. 5 km Strassberg Castle · heritage site, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  7. 6 km Back to Chur

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From travellers near Chur

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How to reach Chur

    All places near Chur by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints132171Gürgaletsch (9 km)
    Forts & heritage4152Strassberg Castle (6 km)
    Churches2644Villa Planta, Chur (1 km)
    Museums610Bündner Kunstmuseum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Davosersee (31 km)
    Treks45Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Parc Ela (40 km)
    Caves22Drachenloch (15 km)
    Parks01Schwimmbad Felsenau (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Letzehof (53 km)

    Chur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chur?

    Bündner Kunstmuseum (museum, about 1 km), Villa Planta, Chur (church, about 1 km), Strassberg Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Burg Bernegg (heritage site, about 6 km), Gürgaletsch (viewpoint, about 9 km), Hochwang (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    218 places on Spotwander: 132 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 6 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chur?

    Gürgaletsch, about 9 km by road; Hochwang (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chur?

    Strassberg Castle, about 6 km by road; Burg Bernegg (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chur?

    Villa Planta, Chur, about 1 km by road; Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chur?

    Start in Chur, visit Bündner Kunstmuseum, then Villa Planta, Chur, then Burg Bernegg, then Gürgaletsch, then Strassberg Castle, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chur?

    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 Chur

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