Chur
Chur is best known within Switzerland for being regarded as the country’s oldest city, with archaeological evidence of settlement reaching back thousands of years. The capital of Grisons stands where the Plessur meets the Alpine Rhine, in a broad valley enclosed by Alpine slopes. Its compact Old Town preserves narrow lanes, arcaded streets and the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, whose present structure was largely built between the 12th and 13th centuries. Chur is also an important transport centre for southeastern Switzerland: Rhaetian Railway routes run from the city into Graubünden’s mountain valleys, connecting this urban centre with the canton’s German- and Romansh-speaking communities.
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Few cities in Grisons have a history as closely tied to Alpine transit routes as Chur. The cantonal capital occupies the broad Rhine Valley, where the Plessur meets the Alpine Rhine, with mountain slopes rising close beyond its streets. Chur’s compact Old Town is among Switzerland’s oldest continuously inhabited urban areas; its lanes lead to the Episcopal Court and the Cathedral of the Assumption, a landmark shaped by Romanesque and Gothic building phases. Today the city is also a principal rail hub for journeys into Graubünden, including the RhB line to Arosa. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Chur and the Rhine Valley.
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The terrain of Grisons ranges from high Alpine valleys in the south to the broad Rhine valley in the north, shaping Switzerland’s largest and most linguistically diverse canton. The Inn flows through the Engadin, while the Rhine has long connected Chur, the cantonal capital, with the rest of central Europe. Romansh remains a defining regional language alongside German and Italian. The Rhaetian Railway’s Albula and Bernina lines, recognised by UNESCO, cross dramatic mountain country with remarkable engineering. Browse further webcams from the area to trace how this corner of eastern Switzerland links with neighbouring Alpine regions.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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