Chur Cathedral Church

Address: Domplatz, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

Website: https://www.domchor.ch

Chur Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Chur, canton Graubünden, with medieval origins and a principal role as the seat of the Bishop of Chur. The present building dates primarily to the 12th century with later medieval additions.

The cathedral is notable for its Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements and for occupying a central position in Chur’s compact old town. The building’s form and fabric attract visitors interested in medieval ecclesiastical architecture and diocesan history.

Construction of the present cathedral began in the 12th century on an earlier ecclesiastical site; it was enlarged and altered in later medieval centuries. It has remained the city’s principal church through successive restorations and conservation efforts.

The cathedral stands in the historic centre of Chur, within walking distance of the city’s railway station and main streets, in the Alpine Rhine valley of southeastern Switzerland.

• Diocesan seat: Serves as the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chur, making it the principal church in the canton of Graubünden.

Chur Cathedral is in Chur’s old town, a short walk from Chur railway station (≈10 minutes). From the station, head southeast into the Altstadt following signs to Domplatz.

• Climb the cathedral tower for city views if the schedule allows - the climb is worth the perspective on Chur's rooftops.
• Look for the 15th-century stained glass windows in the choir that survive from earlier medieval installations.
• Visit on a weekday morning to avoid tour groups that gather at the cathedral piazza.