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Chur, Switzerland

Grisons · Switzerland

Chur is a mid-size city in Grisons, Switzerland with a population of 35,373. Elevation: 1,972 ft (601 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

35,373 Population 1,688/sq mi density
1,972 ft Elevation 601 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
92.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Chur

Chur

Chur is the capital and largest town of the Swiss canton of the Grisons and lies in the Grisonian Rhine Valley, where the Rhine turns towards the north, in the northern part of the canton. The city, on the right bank of the Rhine, is reputedly the oldest town in Switzerland.

People

Population35,373
Density1,688/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain92.2 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Population35,373
Population Density1,688 / sq mi
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Coordinates46.8499°, 9.5329°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGrisons
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation92.2 inches (2,341 mm)
Annual Snowfall213.0 inches (541 cm)

About Chur

Chur is a mid-size city in Switzerland (Grisons) with a population of 35,373. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet (601 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Climate in Chur

Chur has an average annual temperature of 5.4°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1661 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.3°C / 23°F -17.6° / 4.2° 111.7
Feb -2.1°C / 28°F -17.1° / 7.2° 84.9
Mar -0.1°C / 32°F -13.4° / 12.1° 106.7
Apr 3.9°C / 39°F -8.3° / 17.6° 106.9
May 8°C / 46°F -1.6° / 19.8° 178.8
Jun 14.1°C / 57°F 4.2° / 25.4° 172.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 5.2° / 26.6° 201.9
Aug 15°C / 59°F 5.3° / 27.4° 195.2
Sep 11.1°C / 52°F 0.3° / 24.8° 137.6
Oct 7.2°C / 45°F -2° / 18.2° 129.8
Nov 1°C / 34°F -10.7° / 12.8° 106.1
Dec -3.1°C / 26°F -17.6° / 5.7° 128.4
Chur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Switzerland avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Area21.0 sq mi (54.3 km²)
Population Density1,688/sq mi
Coordinates46.8499°N, 9.5329°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

621 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 140 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 65 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 65 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 8 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 128 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 104 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 67 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 66 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 11 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 61 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 39 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 46 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 135 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 46 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 49 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 66 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 48 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 66 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 81 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 79 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Chur has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Chur

Institution Type Founded Website
Bildungszentrum Gesundheit und Soziales College - Visit →
Fachhochschule Graubünden University - Visit →
Fachhochschule Graubünden College - ,
Fachhochschule Graubünden, Standort B University - Visit →
Fachhochschule Graubünden, Standort C University - Visit →
Fachhochschule Graubünden, Standort H University - Visit →
Fachhochschule Graubünden, Standorte D–F University - Visit →
Forschungsinstitut für Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Visualization und Simulation (DAViS) University - Visit →
ibW Höhere Fachschule Südostschweiz University - Visit →
Pädagogische Hochschule GR University - Visit →

Schools in Chur

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primarschule Daleu - - - -
Fachhochschule Graubünden - - - -
Gewerbliche Berufsschule Chur - - - -
Primarschule Türligarten - - - -
Primarschule Nikolai - - - -
Primarschule Maladers - - - -
Primarschule Lachen - - - -
Primarschule Barblan - - - -
Primarschule Herold - - - -
Chen Taijiquan Schule - - - -
Oberstufenschule Florentini - - - -
Primarschule Rheinau - - - -
Bündner Kantonsschule - Kanti Halde - - - -
Bündner Kantonsschule - - - -
Primarschule Montalin - - - -
Sekundarschule Quader - - - -
Sekundarschule Giacometti - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chur

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Post
Altes Bad Pfäfers
Ausstellung Kirche Zillis
Bahnmuseum Albula
Bahnmuseum Albula
Bergbaumuseum
Bergbaumuseum Graubünden
Bergwerk Gonzen
Brauchtumskäserei
Bündner Kunstmuseum
Bündner Naturmuseum
CasaStorica Andeer
Dorfmuseum Obermutten
Drachenlochmuseum
EMSORAMA
Festungsmuseum Sperre Trin
Greisinger Museum
Heidihaus
Heidihaus
Heidis Alphütte
Heidis Alphütte
Heimatmuseum Safien
Heimatmuseum Schanfigg
Kräuter-Pfarrer Künzle Museum
Kulturarchiv Cazis
Lawena Museum (Elektromuseum)
Militärmuseum
Museum Sarganserland
Museum Vaz/Obervaz
Ortsmuseum
Postlis Stadel
Prättigauer Heimatmuseum
Rathaus der freien Walser / Schule
Rathausstall / Tourstart
Rätisches Museum
Schutzbauten Welschdörfli
Small Railway Museum Filisur
Steinbockmuseum
Tgea da Schons
Turmuhren-Museum Tartar
Weinbaumuseum Torculum
Zur alten Säge

Libraries in Chur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amt für Natur und Umwelt Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
Amt für Wald und Naturgefahren Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
Archäologischer Dienst Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Bibliothek Bergün0.0
Bibliothek Churwalden0.0
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Mittelschule Schiers0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Landquart und Umgebung0.0
Bibliothek PHGR0.0
Bibliothek Rosengarten Grüsch0.0
Bibliothek Vilters-Wangs0.0
Bildungszentrum für Gesundheit und Soziales Bibliothek0.0
BIZ Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung Sargans0.0
Bündner Kunstmuseum Bibliothek0.0
Bündner Naturmuseum Bibliothek0.0
Denkmalpflege Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
FHGR Bibliothek, Standort Technik0.0
FHGR Bibliothek, Standort Wirtschaft0.0
Gemeinde & Schulbibliothek Arosa0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Domat/Ems0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Mels und Sargans0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Untervaz0.0
Gewerbliche Berufsschule Chur Mediothek0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Graubünden0.0
Kirchliche Mediothek Graubünden0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Sargans0.0
Mediothek Mittelprättigau0.0
Patientenbibliothek Kantonsspital Graubünden0.0
Psychiatrische Dienste GR Bibliothek0.0
Regional Bibliothek Thusis0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Bonaduz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Maienfeld0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Obervaz/Lenzerheide0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Safien0.0
Schulbibliothek Zizers0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chur0.0
Theologische Hochschule Chur Bibliothek0.0
Vossa Lingua - Interkulturelle Bibliothek Graubünden0.0

Hotels in Chur

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ambiente Hotel Freieck
Franziskaner Hotel am Ochsenplatz
Hotel ABC
Hotel Chur
Hotel Drei Könige
Hotel ibis
Hotel Post
Hotel Restaurant Sommerau
Hotel Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Rebleuten
Hotel Schweizerhaus
Hotel Stern Chur
Hotel Surselva
Mercure
Restaurant Hotel Rosenhügel

Restaurants in Chur

72 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBQ Bar Jamies Chur
Bierhalle
Bierkönig
Bodega Española
Brauerei
bytes
Café Fiegl
Café Patschifig
Café Restaurant Alterssiedlung Bodmer
Capricorn
Circolo Plankis
Controversa
Coop Restaurant
Coop Restaurant
Da Mamma
dieci Pizza Kurier Chur
Djaoprayah
Drei Bünde
Du Théâtre
Energia
Falken
Flavour
Franziskaner Hotel am Ochsenplatz
Frohsinn
Fürst und Schmalz
Gasthaus Gansplatz
Han Kung
Hofkellerei
Hotel Chur
Hotel Restaurant Sommerau
Hotel Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Rebleuten
il passaggio chur
klein.waldegg
Kulturpunkt GR
La Meridiana
La Vita
Loe Restaurant
Mamma Mia
Mekong
Mercure
Migros Restaurant
Migros-Restaurant
No Name
Obelisco
Otello
Pizza 10
Pizza Express
Punctum
Rätushof
Restaurant Calanda
Restaurant Hotel Rosenhügel
Restaurant Marsöl
Restaurant Meiersboden
Restaurant Scaletta
Restaurant Turnerwiese
Rheinfels
Ristorante Arte Povera
Ristorante Lacuna
Ruean Thai Restaurant
Rütli
Spiga
Sushi Lounge
Swisscom Eldora Kantine
Toni's Pasta
Towers
Tres Amigos
Veltliner Weinstube z. Stern
Via Paradiso 8
Wok & Momo
Yaal
Yaal
Zum Kornhausplatz

Cafes in Chur

23 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Botschaft Safiental
Café Arcas
Café Fontana
Café Giacometti
Café Gwerder
Café Konditorei Bäckerei Allegra
Café Martinsplatz
Café Zschaler
Caluori
Chüechli Backstuba
Cramerei
Evviva Plankis
Fresh Side
Kaffee Klatsch
Lila Cafe
Maron
Maron
Merz
Merz
Pur Suisse Bistro
Starbucks
Stübli
Zuzu's Cupcakes

Cinemas in Chur

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apollo
blue cinema Chur
Quader Kino

Theatres in Chur

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klibühni Chur
Theater Chur

Castles in Chur

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burg Bernegg

Clinics in Chur

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Augenzentrum Grischun
CH #7317240072
Klinik Gut Chur

Dentists in Chur

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #12814155801
Dr. Frena Degonda
Zahnarztpraxis Chur, Dr. Richard Payer

Train Stations in Chur

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chur
Lüen-Castiel

Bus Stations in Chur

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahnhofplatz
Chur, Postautostation

Gas Stations in Chur

17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Avia
Avia
BEBECO
BP
bp
CH #247054553
CH #390611457
CH #5927470460
Coop
Eni
Eni
Eni
Eni
Eni
Socar
Socar

Banks in Chur

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Credit Suisse
Graubündner Kantonalbank
Migros Bank
Raiffeisenbank Bündner Rheintal
UBS

Shopping Malls in Chur

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City West
Steinbock

Gyms in Chur

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Activ Fitness

Breweries in Chur

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arosabräu
BierVision Monstein
Calanda
Eschi Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Chur

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chur

130 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Alpe Teglio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valmalenco Bernina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Diavolezza-Lagalb 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pontresina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corviglia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Livigno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rinerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jakobshorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pischa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madrisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gargellen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galtür 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kristberg-Silbertal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Arlberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raggal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonntag Stein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Diedamskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tallifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski lift Schwärzenbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ifen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schetteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochhäderich 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochlitten-Riefensberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hinterstaufen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Immenstadt 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chur

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Agathazell Airfield-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Caiolo Sondrio Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Locarno Airport-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chur

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post 6
Postfiliale 7000 Chur 1

Treatment Centers in Chur

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Reha Seewis
Rehaklinik Bellikon (Standort Chur)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Chur

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Albulabahn
Lochsite

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chur

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Comanderkirche
Erlöserkirche
Friedenskirche
Heiligkreuzkirche
ICF Chur
Kapelle Alterssiedlung Bodmer
Kathedrale Sankt Mariä Himmelfahrt
Lourdesgrotte
Martinskirche
Neuapostolische Kirche
Orthodox Parish "St. Pious Parascheva"
Reformierte Kirche
Reformierte Kirche
Regulakirche
St. Luzius
St.Luzikapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
593 m (1,946 ft)
Area
54.3 km² (20.9 mi²)
Postal Code
7001

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Chur

Lochsite
· inscribed 0
Albulabahn
· inscribed 0

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chur

What is the population of Chur?

Chur has a population of 35,373 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 1,688 people per square mile, spread across 21.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chur?

Chur has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.2 inches, with 213.0 inches of snow.

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