Summer passes and start outdoor pools
The AU DABI and WASSER summer passes are available from 1 May. The season starts at the Obere Au and Sand outdoor pools on 10 May. Further information.

Mother's Day brunch 11.05.2025
Enjoy a delicious brunch in the sports restaurant with your family on Mother's Day - pool admission included. Book a table now!

The large Obere Au outdoor pool in Chur is located by the Rhine at the foot of the Calanda mountain. It is characterised by the extensive sunbathing lawn with shady trees and views of the mountains around Chur. The 50m-pool with 8 lanes is suitable for swimming lengths, while the learning pool with its wide slide and a tube slide offers plenty of fun for children and the spacious children's paddling pool will lure even the youngest to the water. Sports enthusiasts can let off some steam during table tennis, at the group fitness area or at the pirate themed playground. If you're hungry, you can grill your own food in the barbecue area, get a snack from the Obere Au Take Away or Khurer Gnusswaga (food truck) or eat at the Obere Au sports restaurant.

Play afternoons from 11. June at the outdoor pool
The play afternoons on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11. June until 9. August will be held at the Obere Au outdoor pool (instead of the indoor pool). They will not take place in case of bad weather. Further information: Play afternoons

Free transition to the indoor pool
The free transfer between the Obere Au indoor and outdoor pools via the terrace of the sports restaurant, which was introduced last year, was very popular with customers. That's why this will be offered again this summer.

In 2021 Swiss Aquatics has included the swimming pool of the Obere Au outdoor pool in the official list of Olympic pools, category A. Category A are pools for the highest demands that are suitable for holding major competitions. Diploma Olympic pool, cat. A

• Water and air temperatures
• Pool rules
• Access for people with disabilities

By the way: There is also a swimming pool in Chur town centre, called "Badi Sand".

Parking above the old town, right next to the cathedral 
Fees from Mon-Fri 8.00-18.00h and Sat 8.00-16.00h
Free of charge on Sundays and at night
Parking time: Maximum  4 hours

Summer passes and start outdoor pools
The AU DABI and WASSER summer passes are available from 1 May. The season starts at the Obere Au and Sand outdoor pools on 10 May. Further information.

The «Badi Sand» is iconic and known for its refreshing water temperature! That's because the historic swimming pool in the heart of the old town is idyllically situated in the shadow of the cathedral and is an insiders' tip for visitors to Chur. The 50m-pool with separate non-swimmer area is a welcome way to cool off on hot summer days and the beautiful sunbathing lawn and wooden patio offer an inviting spot to relax.

You can have a nice chat or play cards over a refreshing drink and tasty snack at the bistro on the sun terrace. Your gaze will be drawn to the vines, the spires of the churches, and high up to the surrounding forests. Please find more information on the bistro and menu here.

100 years of «Badi Sand»
The Chur Swimming Club was founded in 1921 to encourage the people of Chur to swim when the Chur Swimming Centre (Sand outdoor pool) opened in 1922. In 2022, Sand outdoor pool turned 100 years old. More information. 

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• Pool rules
• Access for people with disabilities