Our weekend in Arosa

The weekend is just around the corner – the Glücksstein Trails, the Eichörnliweg, or perhaps a horse-drawn carriage ride? There's plenty to do in Arosa, including all of this and much more.

Not just a winter sports destination: Arosa offers families something special all year round.

Experience...

... Discover Arosa on a scooter. There are several options for a tour that will delight both children and parents alike. For example, from the Weisshorn middle station along the Arlenwaldweg back to the village. Or via the Isel reservoir down to Litzirüti and back to Arosa on the Rhaetian Railway. A scooter ride can also be combined with a hike: for instance, from Prätschli via the Rot Tritt or the Scheidegg to Ochsenalp. There you can hire a «Trotti Taxi» for the return journey.
Scooter hire at Luzi Sport near the station. 1 scooter incl. helmet: 18 francs. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The Weisshornbahn and RhB are free with the Arosa Card. Ochsenalp scooter: hire including helmet (compulsory) for a trip to Arosa: adults and children 10 francs each, 16 francs each without restaurant consumption. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. arosa.ch/trottinett

Bring the whole family along and experience «Eichhörnli» up close!

... On the themed trails in and around Arosa, hiking and learning are combined in a fun way, for example on the Eichhörnliweg. Read the wonderful picture book *Being Human is Tiring* to your children along the way, or try your hand at the puzzles. Along the Glücksstein Trail , you can learn fascinating facts about rocks and plants. The Isel Nature Trail gives you an insight into the region's botanical and geological diversity. Afterwards, numerous picnic spots in Welschtobel invite you to stop for a picnic. arosa.ch/themenwege

Enjoy ...

... Would you like to start the day with a hearty breakfast? Then take the cable car from the valley station in Arosa up to the summit of the Weisshorn at 2,653 metres above sea level and treat yourself to a generous summit breakfast. The 360° panoramic restaurant offers breathtaking views. If you'd like to put your newly gained energy to use straight away, an easy high-altitude hike of just under two hours will take you to the Hörnli Hut (2,511 m above sea level). You can then return to Arosa on the Hörnliexpress. Alternatively, you can hike down from the Weisshorn on a moderate trail via the Carmenna Hut all the way to Innerarosa.
Weisshorn summit, Sundays, in all weathers, until 22 October 2017. Ascent to the Weisshorn from 9 am, summit breakfast from 9.20 am to 11 am. Bookings must be made by 5 pm the day before. Prices: Adults 28, teenagers (aged 13 and over) 18, children up to 12 years 13, children up to 5 years 1 franc per year of age. Free cable car ride with the Arosa Card. arosabergbahnen.com/experience/events

... If your legs are already feeling heavy from all your exploring and you'd like to discover more of the area around Arosa, a horse-drawn carriage ride could be just the thing. A two-horse carriage will take you on a leisurely tour through the village and the surrounding woods.

Information on the horse-drawn carriages is available at the stand by the station. You can also make bookings there. Rides cost between 100 and 150 Swiss francs per hour. A 25 per cent surcharge applies from 6 pm. Waiting time costs 50 Swiss francs per hour. arosa.ch/rundumspferd > Horse-drawn carriages

Accommodation ...

... The Sunstar Alpine Hotel ( 4-star) is situated in a quiet location on the edge of the forest, close to the village centre. From here, you can enjoy views of the mountains and Lake Untersee. With the family package, children (up to two) aged 15 and under stay free of charge in an extra bed in their parents’ comfort room. Also included in the package: drinks from the minibar, Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, use of the indoor swimming pool (20 x 8 m), sauna, steam room and fitness centre.
Sunstar Alpine Hotel Arosa, Seewaldweg. Price example for three nights, two adults with two children in a double room: 999 Swiss francs including breakfast buffet and a 5-course set menu in the evening for the whole family. The family package is valid until 22 October 2017.
parkhotel-arosa.sunstar.ch

A breathtaking view awaits you at the summit of the Weisshorn!

... The Hotel Hohenfels ( 3 stars) is ideal for families. It is centrally located, and the various family room options – accommodating 3 to 6 people – as well as the children's playroom are designed to meet the needs of both parents and children. All rooms, with their homely atmosphere, have a bath or shower/WC, TV, telephone and free Wi-Fi. Guests have the option to wash and dry their clothes. And the sauna is available for parents.
Hotel Hohenfels, Poststrasse. Price example for three nights, parents with two children aged 10 and 14: 1,089 Swiss francs including half board; parents always have a double bed and the children have bunk beds, extra beds or cots. The family package is valid during the 2017 summer season (until 24 September). hohenfels.ch/sommer/pauschalen

Good to know ...

In Arosa, overnight guests benefit from a free all-inclusive package. With the Arosa Card , the Arosa mountain railways, the Rhaetian Railway between Arosa and Lüen-Castiel, the local bus and numerous leisure activities such as the rope park, ChippinGolf and the Untersee lido are all free of charge.
More info: arosa.ch/allinclusive