Activities in arosa
Sledging
- Arosa offers three toboggan runs with a combined length of about 4.7 km, all marked on the resort map.
- The runs start from elevated mountain locations (accessible by train, gondola or walk) and finish back in the valley – giving sledgers the enjoyment of a thrilling descent through snow-covered terrain.
- Night sledging is available: one of the runs is illuminated so guests can sled after dinner or in the evening under lights.
Ice Rink
In Arosa, visitors can swap skis for skates or a curling broom with a range of ice-sports both indoor and outdoor:
- Ice skating: Enjoy the artificial ice-rink at Ochsenbühl (right next to the Arosa Sports & Congress Centre).
- Evening skating & ice-disco: On selected dates (e.g., Tuesday and Thursday nights in late Feb) the rink transforms into an ice disco — lights, music and drinks while you glide.
- Curling: Great for groups. The rink can be booked for 2-hour sessions and instruction is available
- Ice-stick shooting (“Eisstockschiessen”): A fun, social variant of curling
- Local ice hockey team EHC Arosa plays its home games at the main ice rink in Arosa.
Winter Hiking
The region offers over 60 km of winter-hiking trails that lead through snow-covered forests and across ski-areas towards mountain huts.
- Trails run in the main Arosa area, around Langwies, up on the mountain and at the Untersee lake or at Hochwang.
- Detailed route lists including difficulty levels for each hike are available so visitors can choose based on fitness and preference.
- There are themed trails as well, for example the “Squirrel Trail in Winter”, where hikers can discover flora & fauna, feed squirrels and combine learning with walking.
- For those wanting to explore deeper or at a slower pace there’s also snow-shoe hiking available, offering a quieter way to experience the snowy landscape.
Cross-Country Skiing
- Arosa offers a diverse network of cross-country (“langlauf”) trails — through forests, along lakes, and across plateau terrain — catering to both classic and skating styles.
- There is a dedicated pass system: a day pass, weekly pass, and season pass for the cross-country tracks in Arosa.
Live Events in Arosa
LIVE is LIfe Festival
- LIVE is LIFE is a multi-day mountain music festival held in Arosa-Lenzerheide, typically in early April.
- The event spans 3 days, with music on multiple stages both on the mountain and in the valley.
- It offers a diverse lineup — rock, hip hop, electro-swing, singer-songwriter sets — aiming to appeal to many musical tastes.
- In 2025, the festival featured 24 concerts on eight stages.
- The festival fuses snow sport and music culture — you can ski by day, attend concerts by night, all in a dramatic alpine setting.
- For 2026, the event is scheduled from 3 to 5 April.
Comedy On The Slopes
- Arosa Humorfestival is Switzerland’s largest annual comedy and cabaret festival, held in early to mid-December in the snow-covered mountains of Arosa.
- Dates 2025: December 3 to 14 (daily from ~14:00 to 23:00)
- Venue: A large circus tent near the Tschuggenhütte, located within the ski area at ~2,000 m, plus smaller stages (e.g. in the village or hotel venues)
- Program: A mix of established Swiss and international comedians and cabaret artists, plus up-and-coming talent.
- Experience: Shows are often accessible by ski, sled, foot, or cable car. The high-altitude setting gives a unique atmosphere — comedy “in the snow.”
- History & Reputation: The festival was founded in 1992 and has grown into a major cultural event in the Graubünden region
Arosa Electronica — Festival at a Glance
- Arosa Electronica is a week-long electronic music festival held every March in Arosa and Lenzerheide, combining mountain ambiance with dance music.
- The next edition runs from 15 to 22 March 2026.
- The festival features daytime outdoor parties and nighttime club sets, with a lineup of Swiss and international DJs playing techno, house, ambient, and related genres.
- It’s designed to be immersive and multi-dimensional — beyond music, there are workshops, chillout zones, and opportunities to explore the mountain setting while the festival is on.
- The event aims to balance festival energy with the Alpine environment, making it a standout in Europe’s winter music calendar.
FIS Events
Each winter, Arosa-Lenzerheide plays host to a round of the FIS Ski Cross World Cup, drawing top international athletes in this fast-paced, head-to-head alpine race discipline. The event features qualifying heats, knockout rounds, and finals on a challenging, technical ski cross track. It attracts sports fans and media attention, enhances the resort’s competition credentials, and adds a high-energy highlight to the winter season’s calendar.
To book a holiday in Arosa feel free to contact one of our friendly Ski Experts on 023 8020 6971 or email [email protected]