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Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city, combines 13,000 years of history with an urban lifestyle in the heart of the Alps. As the vibrant capital of the canton of Graubünden, with a current population of over 41,000, Chur is a transport hub, a cultural centre and the perfect starting point for excursions into the mountains of Graubünden.
Key facts about the city of Chur
| Population | 41,713 (as at 31 December 2025) |
| Area of the urban area | around 28 km² |
| Time zone | Central European Time (CET/CEST) |
| Languages | German (official language) |
| Lowest point | 538 metres above sea level (the Rhine near Haldenstein) |
| Highest point | 2,823 m above sea level (Parpaner Weisshorn) |
Weitere Fakten finden Sie hier: Stadt Chur - Chur in Zahlen
