Arosa, Switzerland

Ski vacations to Arosa are perfect for those who seek a true family vacation or the beginner or intermediate skier. This is a wonderful place, drenched in sun shine even most winter days, with lovely wide ski slopes positioned facing the sun.

Arosa has around 70 kilometers of pistes divided into 55 ski slopes.

Arosa ski system

When in Arosa, you never really need to worry about queues which really can be a pain in other places. The ski system is reached via the huge cable car that takes 125 people at one go or the gondola that takes you half way up the mountain and to the Tschuggen Area. In this area you also find a fun park for freestyle skiers and a half-pipe.
In case you like off-piste skiing there are a vast number of options and you can easily head out into the unknown for a full day – just remember to bring a guide.

In case you like cross-country skiing there are many tracks to choose from with total length of 25 kilometers. In case you like hiking there are many hiking tracks of which some are accessible also during the winter if you are wearing snow shoes. You can track all the way up to one of the restaurants.

Arosa: ice-skating, hot air balloons and more

In case you need to rest for a day, look forward to discovering the exciting activities on the ground. There are lots of choices, from toboggan rides, to curling. A romantic horse and sleigh ride perhaps? You can even ride the hot air balloon or go paragliding and view the magnificent mountains from another angle.

Flights to Arosa

Arosa is located about 160 kilometers from Zurich. This is the closest international airport and the most easily accessed one. The easiest way to reach the ski resort is by rental car or by train. The train is very convenient as you need not worry about parking or fitting the luggage and skis into the car. Also, you don’t really need a car once in Arosa.
In case you select the train, get on the train towards Chur. Once there you change to Rhätische Bahn which runs all the way to Arosa. It will take you about three hours.

There are several types of accommodation to choose from: hotels, self-catering apartments or friendly guest houses.