Getting here

Your route to the Arosa Bear Sanctuary - an unforgettable adventure awaits!

Visit the first bear conservation centre in Switzerland and enjoy a fascinating experience in the heart of nature.

Getting to the Arosa Bear Sanctuary

By cable car from Arosa to the Bear Sanctuary

The first section of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car takes you directly to the visitor platform at the Arosa Bear Sanctuary. The operating hours of the mountain railways are as follows.

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Weisshorn 1. Sektion

For pedestrians and biker (if possible) / Last descent 5:00 p.m.

Weisshorn 2. Sektion

For pedestrians and biker (if possible) / Last descent 4:50 p.m.

Hörnli-Express

Last descent 4:15 p.m. / Open if skiing is possible

Urdenbahn

Open during ski operation in Arosa and Lenzerheide

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Last update: 29.10.2025, 09:40

On foot from Arosa to the Bear Sanctuary

You can reach the Arosa Bear Sanctuary via the following routes:

The refined route: From the Prätschli bus stop, walk along the Ricola Adventure Trail.
The adventurous route: From the station via Squirrel Trail, Maran und Prätschli.
Die educaional route: Bear Sanctuary themed trail from central Arosa via the Bergkirchli mountain chapel ant the Tschggen hut.

Getting to Arosa

Arriving by rail

Arrive in comfort on the Rhaetian Railway from Chur to Arosa and enjoy an unforgettable trip through the Schanfigg Valley. The Arosa railway station is located right next to the valley station for the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car.

The Bear Sanctuary Safari and Lumpaz bear friend ensure the journey is a lot of fun. Children can solve puzzles and read bear stories in the Bear Sanctuary carriage!

Bear Sanctuary Safari

Arriving by car

From Chur, you drive up a winding road for around 40 minutes to reach Arosa. The chanfigg road snakes through the valley and conquers an altitude difference of 1,320m over 30 km and round 360 bends. From Arosa, you can reach the Arosa Bear Sanctuary on foot, by bike, or by cable car (Arosa-Weisshorn cable car).

The opening times for the car parks and outdoor parking spaces in Arosa are given below.