Bear watching, climbing at the rope park, hiking or cycling along themed trails to the most beautiful peaks: the Grisons mountain village of Arosa is perfectly suited to families and offers plenty of fun, games and nature experiences for young and old alike.

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Experience

The experience begins with the journey itself: from Chur, the Rhaetian Railway takes you up to 1,800 metres above sea level. The winding journey to Arosa offers picture-perfect views of the Alpine landscape with its mountains and gorges – for the best views, we recommend a seat on the right-hand side. Younger guests can enjoy the roughly one-hour journey in the children's carriage, where Bärenland-themed décor, children's books and a quiz ensure an entertaining trip.

Our youngest guests will have a great time at the Arosa Bikeschool, on the Eichhörnliweg trail or in the Bärenbande supervised children's programme. For older explorers, we recommend the numerous themed trails, the Bärenbike treasure hunt on the trails or the crime mystery adventure, which lead to panoramic mountain peaks, fragrant alpine meadows and crystal-clear mountain lakes.

On Eichhörnliweg, the little squirrels will eat right out of your hand.

Arosa Bärenland, located near the midway station of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car, is an exciting and educational destination. It provides a species-appropriate habitat for four bears, currently, who were rescued from poor living conditions. Nestled in the mountain landscape with its meadows, forests, rocks and streams, the animals can return to their natural behaviour in their new home. The bears can be observed from the visitor platform or the suspension bridges on the adventure trail.

Two of the four bears in Arosa Bärenland.

Arosa is also fully geared towards families when it comes to events: every year – this year on 23 July – the Coop Kinderland Openair takes place in the heart of the village. From 4 to 6 August, Family Bike Vibes invites young and old alike to explore the trails. This weekend is all about games, fun and sport, offering a wide range of activities for all ages.

There's something for everyone on the cycle trails.

Day ticket for Arosa Bärenland including gondola ride: Adults CHF 20, children CHF 10. Day ticket without gondola ride: Adults CHF 12, children CHF 6. With the Arosa Card, including gondola ride: Adults CHF 5, children CHF 3.

Enjoy

This season, Arosa is offering a special all-inclusive package for the whole family: from 10 June to 23 October 2023, all holidaymakers – whether staying in a hotel, a holiday flat or at the campsite – will receive the Arosa Card from their very first night in Arosa. This allows them to enjoy many services free of charge throughout their stay – such as all journeys on the mountain railways to the summit of the Weisshorn, the Aroser Hörnli, the Parpaner Rothorn and many other mountains offering picture-postcard views. The Urdenbahn also takes families directly to Lenzerheide.

The Untersee lido is a real hit thanks to its mountain backdrop.

Arosa Card holders can also look forward to a wide range of other activities: they can let off steam at the rope park, playingChippin Golf, cycling at the Skill Centre, at the ice rink, or trying their hand at archery at the Hochwang Archery Park. You can relax wonderfully whilst sailing on Lake Obersee or at the Untersee lido, which boasts a sandy beach against a mountain backdrop. The offer also includes free travel on the local bus, a journey on the Rhaetian Railway to the villages in the Schanfigg valley, and visits to the Eggahuus local history museum and Arosa Bärenland.

Admission to the rope park, including equipment hire: Adults CHF 25, children aged 9–16 CHF 15, children aged 6–8 CHF 10. With the Arosa Card, adults and children pay only the equipment hire fee of CHF 5 per person.

Admission to the lido: Adults 5 CHF, children 2.50 CHF. Free with the Arosa Card.

Boat hire: 10 CHF per boat. Free with the Arosa Card.

Accommodation

As an official family destination, Arosa has been committed to meeting the needs of children and parents for many years. Numerous restaurants and hotels in the village have special children's menus, play areas or offer free syrup for the little ones.

The Hotel Sunstar and the Hotel Hof Maran have a great deal to offer in this regard. As certified family hotels, they tailor their services entirely to children, their parents and grandparents. The hotels boast spacious family rooms, children's buffets at dinner, supervised entertainment programmes and well-equipped playrooms, right through to an indoor fun park – families can look forward to an oasis of well-being for young and old alike.

A trip to Arosa is well worth it – especially for families.

Family holidays at the Hotel Sunstar Arosa (30 June to 31 October 2023): Three nights’ accommodation with half-board (a four-course dinner for adults and a buffet for children), including access to the wellness area and a range of games and sports activities, from CHF 987 per family.

Family package at Hotel Hof Maran: Two nights’ accommodation with half-board (a three-course dinner for adults and a children's menu), including a barbecue package for a barbecue get-together, free entry to Arosa Bärenland and much more, from CHF 864 per family.