From one of the most beautiful viewing platforms in Switzerland—at 8704 feet (2,653 meters) above sea level—you have a stunning vista of more than 400 mountain peaks.
Have a hand-rolled cigar and a fine whiskey in front of the fireplace while enjoying a panoramic view of the area. Kursaal; Poststrasse; (41-081) 377-1940.
Don't miss a visit to this mountain chapel, dating to 1492, with its late Gothic ceiling and 18th-century organ. There are concerts every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Learn about the history of Arosa and its people—and admire a fine collection of sporting gear—at this fascinating local museum. www.arosa-museum.ch.
Here you'll find a wide assortment of local food products—spices, jams, pastas—that you can have packed into an attractive gift basket. Chesa Balbina.
Pick up some of the area's most beloved gourmet treats: the Bündner Nusstorte, a delicious nut cake, and Röteli, an herb liquor. Available at shops around town.
There are more than 124 miles (200 km) of hiking trails in the area; the 10-Lake Hike, which takes you past one crystal-clear lake after another, is one of the most beautiful.
The easy 90-minute "Squirrel Path" leads families up through a fir forest to the high plateau at Maran—with plenty of squirrel sightings along the way.