Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation Planning a Trip to Switzerland? Don’t Miss These Top Things to Do in Chur
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Jul 2, 2025 Lara Schäffeler, Marketing Manager at Chur Tourism, shares her passion for Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland brimming with history and charm. She reveals why Chur is an essential stop, offering vibrant street art, urban golf, and spontaneous alphorn concerts. Learn about must-try local delicacies like Capuns and Churer Fleischtorte, plus tips for exploring scenic train journeys like the Bernina Express. Lara explains how Chur serves as a perfect base for day trips to stunning nearby destinations, enriching your Swiss travel experience.
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Coeur Is Switzerland's Oldest City
- Coeur is officially the oldest city in Switzerland due to Paleolithic settlements dating back to 11,000 BC.
- It has been continuously inhabited since 5,000 BC, including by Celts and Romans, adding rich historical layers.
Take a Guided Old Town Tour
- Explore Coeur's Old Town by joining one of the professional guided walking tours.
- These tours reveal hidden places and rich history, lasting about 90 minutes with English public tours on Fridays.
Alphorn Music Surprise in Coeur
- On a visit to Coeur, an impromptu Alphorn concert took place with about 20 players in a city street.
- Alphorn group practices mostly on Mondays in the Old Town, offering a magical cultural experience for visitors.
