Chur City Guide

Local dishes like Capuns and Maluns are a must-try. City center offers international food. Most places close by 10 PM.

Nightlife is modest with bars and pubs mostly in the old town. Not a big party city but good for casual evenings.

Good coffee scene with traditional and specialty cafés.

Tipping is optional but appreciated. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is common.

Buy SIM cards at Swisscom, Sunrise, or Salt stores. ID is needed to activate.

Chur is clean with well-organized waste and recycling systems.

Limited 24/7 services; most shops and food places close early. Late-night pharmacies are rare.

Supermarkets like Coop and Migros have international products. Shops close early evenings and mostly shut Sundays.

Card payments are common and accepted almost everywhere, though you can still use cash if you want.

ATMs are easy to find in banks and shopping spots. Be aware some may charge fees for foreign cards.

Local Swiss schools available. International options limited in Chur and found more in bigger cities.

Small, informal nomad community. Networking usually through coworking spaces and meetups.

Good access to parks and natural areas both inside and near the city.

Safe running paths along the Rhine and nearby hills with good air quality.

Several gyms offer good facilities for fitness and sports.

Tennis courts available through local clubs such as Tennisclub Chur.

Padel less common but can be found in bigger sports centers.

Multiple yoga studios and wellness centers offer various classes.

Several dojos offer Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai are rarer.

Direct access to ski areas like Brambrüesch and nearby resorts Arosa and Lenzerheide. Ski season runs December to April.

Water sports like kayaking or paddleboarding are possible on nearby lakes a short drive away.

No surfing options, as Chur is inland.

No diving opportunities in or near Chur.

High-quality health care with English-speaking staff at hospitals like Kantonsspital Graubünden. Pharmacies are common and well stocked.

Tap water is safe to drink and comes from alpine springs, so quality is excellent.

City has playgrounds and family-friendly cafés. Nearby attractions include Chur Adventure Park and Alpine Coaster Pradaschier.

Generally safe and accepting environment for LGBTQ+ people.

Pet-friendly with many places accepting pets. Veterinary care is good but rules for pet import are strict.