Golfing
Golfing in Arosa means playingat altitude. The Golf Club Arosa sits at around 1,800 metres above sea level onAlp Maran, making it one of the highest 18-hole courses in Europe. The 18-holelayout (par 65, 4,398 metres from the back tees) winds through alpine meadows,larch forests and natural streams, with close to 100 metres of elevation changebetween the lowest and highest holes. The season typically runs from late Maythrough October, with the longest daylight hours in midsummer allowing forsunset rounds from 4 p.m. Whether you hold a valid handicap and want a sportingchallenge or you are picking up a club for the first time, the course and itsgolf school welcome players at every level.
The Course
The Golf Club Arosa wasoriginally founded in 1942, with the first nine holes inaugurated in 1946 anddesigned by Donald Harradine. His son Peter Harradine later expanded the courseto 18 holes in 2001, and a renovation of the second nine between 2018 and 2020brought the layout to its current standard. The front nine offers widerfairways where a driver comes into play, though a long iron or fairway woodoften suffices given the altitude. Hole 5 is a particular highlight: a shortpar 3 that plays from the highest tee in Graubunden at over 1,900 metres,steeply downhill to a water-protected green. It is not about length here butabout control.
The back nine threads throughtighter, tree-lined corridors where precision matters more than power. Hole 15stands out as the longest par 3 on the course at 228 metres, playing downhilltoward the flag with little room for error on the sloping hillside beyond thegreen. The closing hole, a dogleg-left par 4 with sloping terrain, rewardstactical play and a well-judged approach. Greens throughout the course arenotably compact, and with only a single greenside bunker on the entire layout,the alpine terrain itself provides the primary defence. At altitude, the balltravels noticeably further, so club selection requires adjustment for playersaccustomed to valley courses.
The Driving Range and Practice Facilities
For those who want to work ontheir game without committing to a full round, the Golf Club Arosa offers acovered driving range, a putting green and a chipping area. The driving rangeis open to everyone regardless of handicap or experience and is included freeof charge for holders of the Arosa Card (available to all overnight guests inArosa). It serves as a relaxed entry point for beginners curious about thesport, as well as a warm-up facility for experienced players heading out fortheir round. The practice area sits adjacent to the clubhouse, making it easyto combine a session on the range with lunch or a drink on the Golfhuusterrace.
Golf in Graubunden
Arosa sits within one ofSwitzerland's most concentrated alpine golf regions. Graubunden is home toseveral courses at varying altitudes, from the Engadin St. Moritz Golf Club toAlvaneu Bad Golf Club in the Ela Nature Park. For guests staying in Arosa, theGolf Club Arosa is the most accessible option, located a short drive up to AlpMaran from the village. The course also holds regular tournaments throughoutthe season, details of which are published on the club's annual tournamentcalendar. The GEO certification the club has received reflects its commitmentto environmental sustainability and nature conservation, fitting for a courseset within genuinely wild alpine flora.
Practical Information
The Golf Club Arosa is open tovisitors with a valid handicap certificate (handicap limit 54). Advance bookingis recommended. Green fees for the 2026 season are CHF 100 for 18 holes onweekdays and CHF 110 on weekends and public holidays. A 9-hole round costs CHF70 (weekdays) or CHF 80 (weekends, available from 2 p.m. on Saturdays andSundays from 13 June onwards). Sunset rounds from 4 p.m. are priced at CHF 70.For frequent players, a 5-play-4-pay card is available at CHF 450(transferable), and a monthly pass for unlimited play costs CHF 800. Golf cartscan be rented for CHF 50 (18 holes) or CHF 30 (9 holes), and full club setsincluding a pull trolley are available for CHF 30.
The club's golf school is runby experienced local professionals. Taster courses for beginners start from CHF90 per person (minimum two participants, approximately 80 minutes) and coverthe basics of driving, chipping and putting. Individual and group lessons canbe arranged at flexible times throughout the season. The Golfhuus restaurant onsite serves dishes of the day and homemade cakes, with a terrace overlookingthe fairways and surrounding mountains. Dogs on a leash are welcome on thecourse.
Hotel Altein and Golf in Arosa
Hotel Altein provides acomfortable base for a golf-focused stay in Arosa. The course on Alp Maran is ashort drive from the hotel, and reception can assist with tee time bookings anddirections. After a round at altitude, the hotel's 950 m² wellness area offersthe ideal recovery setting, with sauna facilities and relaxation zones to easeany post-round stiffness. The hotel's restaurant serves regional cuisine thatpairs well with a day spent in the mountain air, and overnight guests receivethe Arosa Card, which includes free use of the driving range and practicefacilities at the Golf Club Arosa.
