Media texts about Chur

Facts and figures

• Chur is the cantonal capital of Graubünden and the seat of the diocese of Chur
• With 13,000 years of settlement history, Chur is the oldest city in Switzerland
• Chur has a resident population of over 40,000 people

With a settlement history of over 13,000 years, Chur is the oldest town in Switzerland, which it impressively celebrates in its picturesque and winding old town. As the capital of Graubünden, the natural metropolis of the Alps and the hub of the Rhaetian Railway, Chur is an ideal starting point for unforgettable journeys of discovery.

The Roman past of today's city of Chur began a good 2,000 years ago with the conquest of the imperial stepsons Drusus and Tiberius. However, the settlement history of Chur is far older, with traces dating back to around 11,000 BC. In prehistoric and early historic times, the area to the left (Welschdörfli) and right (Sennhof/Karlihof) of the Plessur was settled, and in late Roman times the fort was built on the farm.