Arosa Holidays

Year-round mountain holidays destination
Arosa is a picturesque village located in the Swiss Alps and a popular destination for mountain holidays in Switzerland. Situated at an elevation of 1800 metres, the journey to Arosa is a spectacle in itself providing breathtaking views across the surrounding lakes and mountains and offering a preview of the spectacular natural scenery that will be your home while on holiday in Arosa. The village is particularly well-served by the mountain railway network and visitors make their way to Arosa at all times of year to experience the relaxing ambience of village life and the refreshing Alpine climate. Arosa is well known as a good choice for both summer and winter mountain holidays.

Summer walking and lakeside relaxation
During the summer months, Arosa is blessed with long sunny days and fresh Alpine air. Here you will find 200km of walking trails criss-crossing the stunning landscape, winding through dense forest and passing numerous sparkling Swiss lakes; the ideal spot for a picnic. Cycling trails also weave their way through the mountains and offer some challenging rides with rewarding views. During summer and autumn, visitors staying overnight in Arosa are also entitled to the complimentary Arosa card that allows them free access to a variety of attractions and facilities. One of the most enjoyable ways to make the most of this is on the network of mountain railways leading from the village into the surrounding lakes and mountains.

Winter sunshine and sports
Winter holidays in Arosa combine the reliable snow and sunshine with a broad range of activities to suit everyone on holiday here. As well as excellent beginner and intermediate skiing and snowboarding, Arosa is a great place to enjoy a variety of alternative winter sports including snow-shoeing, sledging and ice skating. Cross-country skiing in Arosa is also well catered for with 25km of trails. For a truly lively skiing holiday in Switzerland visit Arosa during the Arosa Gay Skiweek hosted in January each year. The neighbouring ski resort of Davos is just over the mountain and those keen to explore more of the mountains in Switzerland while on holiday in Arosa can ski here with a local guide in just half a day.

Arosa weather
One of the most attractive features affecting the weather in Arosa is its south facing location high in the Swiss Alps. This unique position means that Arosa is renowned for having more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the mountains in Switzerland with an average of 8 to 12 hours per day throughout the year. This gives holidaymakers the best chance to enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery in both summer and winter ensuring long days and light evenings. Precipitation is relatively consistent throughout the year with the wettest month being August and driest being February. The occasional rain showers ensure the valleys and forests maintain their lush green vegetation.