Planning a visit to the Arosa Bear Sanctuary, also known as Arosa Bärenland, is easier when you know exactly what the 2026 tickets include. The sanctuary opened in 2018 above Arosa in Graubünden and gives rescued brown bears a species-appropriate alpine home. This guide covers current prices, discounts, opening hours, tours, access, and practical visitor details.
Quick Answer
For summer 2026, entry-only tickets cost CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children ages 6–15 without an Arosa Card. Entry with a return cable-car ride to the middle station costs CHF 23 for adults and CHF 12 for children. Arosa Card holders pay CHF 5 and CHF 3 for sanctuary entry.
Key Takeaways
- The official 2026 pricing has separate rates for entry only, entry with a return cable-car ride to the middle station, and entry with a return ride to the Weisshorn summit.
- Summer 2026 entry-only prices are CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children ages 6–15 without an Arosa Card; Arosa Card holders pay CHF 5 and CHF 3.
- Groups of at least 10 people receive published group rates when buying the same ticket for the same date.
- The sanctuary is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. from June 13 through October 18, 2026, with reduced opening periods later in the year.
- Public, private group, school, and behind-the-scenes tours are available, but tour fees and cable-car costs vary.
Location and Facilities
The Arosa Bear Sanctuary sits at about 2,000 meters above sea level beside the middle station of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car. It is a cooperation project involving the Arosa Bären Foundation, Arosa Tourism, and FOUR PAWS, and it has operated as a bear conservation center since August 2018.
According to the sanctuary’s official FAQ, the bears have 28,000 square meters of enclosure space, divided into northern and southern outdoor areas when needed. The habitat includes natural terrain such as pasture, rocks, forest, shrubs, water, and shelter areas designed to support normal bear behaviors.
Four brown bears currently live at Arosa: Amelia and Meimo, who arrived from Albania in 2019, and Sam and Jamila, who arrived from Skopje Zoo in 2022. Visitors can learn their histories through the animal-welfare exhibition, the visitor platform, educational displays, and the adventure trail.
The official sanctuary FAQ lists 28,000 m² of bear enclosure space, or 2.8 hectares.
Types of Tickets Available
The most useful choice depends on how you plan to reach the sanctuary. In summer, visitors can buy sanctuary entry by itself or combine admission with a return trip on the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car. The first cable-car section takes you from Arosa directly to the middle station beside the visitor platform.
- Entry only: Best if you walk or bike to the sanctuary, or already have cable-car travel covered.
- Entry + return to the middle station: Includes sanctuary admission and the return cable-car trip between Arosa and the middle station.
- Entry + return to Weisshorn: Includes sanctuary admission plus a return cable-car trip continuing to the Weisshorn summit.
- Arosa Card entry: Arosa Card holders receive reduced sanctuary admission, while the card covers cable-car travel during its valid summer use period.
Note: Prices and opening periods below were checked against the official Arosa Bear Sanctuary website on August 17, 2026. Seasonal schedules and future-year rates can change.
2026 Arosa Bear Sanctuary Ticket Prices
| Ticket type | Adults | Children 6–15 |
| Summer entry + return cable car to middle station | CHF 23 | CHF 12 |
| Summer entry + return cable car to Weisshorn | CHF 33 | CHF 17 |
| Summer entry only, without Arosa Card | CHF 12 | CHF 6 |
| Summer entry only, with Arosa Card | CHF 5 | CHF 3 |
| Winter and spring entry only | CHF 5 | CHF 3 |
These prices come from the official 2026 ticket page. The site lists the child category as ages 6–15. In winter and spring, combined sanctuary-and-cable-car tickets are not offered, and the Arosa Card is not valid for sanctuary admission during that period.
Arosa Card Discount
Guests staying at least one night in qualifying accommodation in Arosa can receive the Arosa Card. For summer 2026, sanctuary admission with the card is CHF 5 for adults and CHF 3 for children ages 6–15, and cable-car travel is covered by the Arosa Card during its applicable summer validity.
Other Published Discounts
The sanctuary also lists a reduced KulturLegi rate of CHF 5 for adults and CHF 3 for children instead of the standard entry-only price. A guest with a disability who requires a companion pays the normal rate, while the required companion receives free entry.
A separate Seniors Special is offered from September 1 to October 16, 2026, Monday through Friday, for visitors age 60 and older. The CHF 49 package includes a return gondola ride from Arosa to Weisshorn, a lunch menu, and admission to the sanctuary. This is a special package rather than a general senior admission discount.
Group Discounts and School Offers
For standard group pricing, the official rules define a group as at least 10 people buying the same ticket for the same date. Published 2026 group rates are:
| Group ticket | Adults | Children 6–15 |
| Entry + return to middle station | CHF 18 | CHF 10 |
| Entry + return to Weisshorn | CHF 26 | CHF 14 |
| Entry only | CHF 10 | CHF 5 |
Entry-only group tickets are sold on site. Group tickets that include cable-car travel can be arranged through the mountain railway.
School Class Rates
School classes have separate rates, and there is no minimum group size for the school offer. The sanctuary asks schools to order the relevant group tickets at least two days in advance when using the special cable-car offer.
| School ticket | Adults | Children |
| Entry + return to middle station | CHF 15 | CHF 8 |
| Entry + return to Weisshorn | CHF 22 | CHF 11 |
| Entry only | CHF 8 | CHF 4 |
Opening Hours in 2026 and Winter 2026–27
The sanctuary’s official seasonal schedule lists the following visitor hours:
- June 13 to October 18, 2026: Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.
- October 19 to October 25, 2026: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- October 31 to November 22, 2026: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- December 3, 2026 to March 25, 2027: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Warning: Cable-car operation and sanctuary opening periods are seasonal. Check the official opening-times page before traveling, especially in late autumn, winter, and spring.
Additional Experiences and Activities
Visitors can do more than watch the bears from one viewpoint. The sanctuary’s animal-welfare exhibition explains the bears’ past living conditions and their development after rescue. The visitor platform offers views across the enclosure, while the approximately 80-meter adventure trail has eight viewing platforms connected by suspension bridges. The adventure trail is included in the sanctuary entry price and is closed in winter.
Bear mini golf is a separate activity near the middle station. The official 2026 price is CHF 7 for a single adult round and CHF 3.50 for a child up to age 16. Equipment is issued at the middle-station ticket hut, and a refundable deposit applies.
Public Guided Tours
The official guided-tour page lists public tours on Tuesdays at 10:55 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:55 p.m. during the 2026 season. The tour lasts about one hour, is limited to 20 participants, and is conducted only in German. The listed tour fee is CHF 20 for adults and CHF 10 for children ages 6–15, excluding sanctuary admission and the cable-car ride.
Private Group Tours
Private group tours are available on request. The published rate is CHF 100 for up to 10 people, then CHF 10 for each additional person. The recommended maximum group size is 20–25 people per guide, and admission plus cable-car travel are extra.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
The sanctuary also offers a private behind-the-scenes tour that includes access to the shelter area. In summer, the listed price is CHF 400 for up to 10 people, plus CHF 30 for each additional participant, with a maximum of 15 people in the shelter corridor. Admission is included, but cable-car travel is not. Winter pricing and group limits differ because the bears may be hibernating.
Pro Tip: If you do not have an Arosa Card and plan to use the cable car, compare the combined admission-and-cable-car ticket with buying travel separately. For groups of 10 or more, use the published group rate rather than standard individual tickets.
Sponsor Ticket and Annual Access
Instead of a general membership with gift-shop perks, the sanctuary currently sells a sponsor ticket that provides one year of free sanctuary entry. The published price is CHF 100 for adults and CHF 50 for children. Travel and cable-car tickets are not included.
The sponsor ticket supports an ongoing relationship with the sanctuary while giving repeat visitors annual entry. Visitors who want regular news about the bears, offers, and events can also subscribe to the sanctuary’s free newsletter.
Getting There, Accessibility, and Dogs
The easiest public-transport route is to take the Rhaetian Railway to Arosa. The Arosa railway station is next to the valley station of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car, and the first cable-car section takes visitors directly to the sanctuary’s visitor platform. The sanctuary can also be reached from Arosa on foot or by bike.
The official accessibility page says the sanctuary offers flat access for wheelchair users. The visitor platform and adventure trail are wheelchair-accessible, and staff can provide free assistance on the suspension-bridge section when needed. An accessible toilet is available at the cable-car middle station, about 200 meters from the sanctuary, but there is no accessible toilet inside the sanctuary itself.
Dogs are welcome on a leash in the main sanctuary area, but they are not allowed on the adventure trail. A shaded dog-parking area with water is available before the suspension bridge. Assistance dogs are permitted on the adventure trail.
Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult guardian on the adventure trail.
Tips for Visiting and Making the Most of Your Experience
Check both the sanctuary opening hours and the Arosa-Weisshorn cable-car schedule before you leave. Mountain weather can change quickly, so wear layers and shoes with good grip, especially if you plan to combine the sanctuary with walking trails around the middle station.
Allow enough time for the animal-welfare exhibition, visitor platform, and adventure trail rather than treating the sanctuary as a quick photo stop. The educational displays explain where the bears came from and why a naturalistic environment matters for animals rescued from poor keeping conditions.
If you are visiting with children, the nearby bear-themed activities can extend the outing. If accessibility is important, use the official accessibility information before arrival so you know where the accessible toilet and all-terrain wheelchairs are located.
Remember that this is a sanctuary focused on animal welfare. Keep to visitor rules, stay in public areas, and use only the experiences offered by sanctuary staff. Feeding or direct interaction with the bears is not part of normal admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arosa Bear Sanctuary?
Arosa Bear Sanctuary is a bear conservation center above Arosa, Switzerland, created to give bears rescued from poor keeping conditions a species-appropriate alpine home. It opened in August 2018.
What are the 2026 ticket prices for Arosa Bear Sanctuary?
In summer 2026, entry only costs CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children ages 6–15 without an Arosa Card. Entry plus a return cable-car trip to the middle station costs CHF 23 for adults and CHF 12 for children. Other combinations and discounts are available.
Does the Arosa Card reduce the ticket price?
Yes. In summer 2026, sanctuary entry with the Arosa Card costs CHF 5 for adults and CHF 3 for children ages 6–15. The Arosa Card also covers cable-car travel during its applicable summer validity.
Are group discounts available?
Yes. A standard group consists of at least 10 people buying the same ticket for the same date. For example, 2026 group admission with a return cable-car ride to the middle station costs CHF 18 for adults and CHF 10 for children ages 6–15.
Can I buy Arosa Bear Sanctuary tickets online?
Yes. Summer tickets are available through the official Arosa Lenzerheide booking and ticket shops linked from the sanctuary’s ticket page. Some entry-only group and winter or spring tickets are sold on site.
Are guided tours available?
Yes. The sanctuary lists public tours, private group tours, school tours, and private behind-the-scenes tours. Public 2026 tours are listed for Tuesdays and Thursdays and are conducted in German.
Is Arosa Bear Sanctuary wheelchair-accessible?
Yes. The visitor platform and adventure trail are wheelchair-accessible. An accessible toilet is at the cable-car middle station about 200 meters away, while the sanctuary itself does not have an accessible toilet.
Can I bring a dog?
Dogs are allowed on a leash in the main sanctuary area, but they cannot enter the adventure trail. Assistance dogs are permitted on the adventure trail.
Which bears currently live at Arosa Bear Sanctuary?
The current residents are Amelia, Meimo, Sam, and Jamila. Amelia and Meimo arrived in 2019, while Sam and Jamila arrived in 2022.
Sources
- Arosa Bear Sanctuary: Tickets and Prices — 2026 individual, group, school, discount, and sponsor-ticket rates.
- Arosa Bear Sanctuary: Opening Times — 2026 seasonal and winter 2026–27 visitor hours.
- Arosa Bear Sanctuary: Guided Tours — public, private, school, and behind-the-scenes tour details.
- Arosa Bear Sanctuary: Getting Here — cable-car, rail, walking, biking, and road access.
- Arosa Bear Sanctuary: Accessibility — wheelchair access, accessible toilets, assistance, and assistance-dog details.
- Arosa Bear Sanctuary: Official FAQ — enclosure size, operations, bear welfare, and visitor questions.
