Incentive Broschure

MICE Arosa
Arosa – WE OFFER ADDED VALUE
CONTENTS Welcome to the world of Arosa........................................................................................................3
Nature, adventure and romance.......................................................................................................4
Sports, fun and action......................................................................................................................5
Team spirit.........................................................................................................................................7
Culture, history and learning............................................................................................................9
Gastronomic highlights................................................................................................................... 11
Transportation, round tours.............................................................................................................13
General Information .......................................................................................................................14
WELCOME TO AROSA
Arosa Incentive invites you to hold
your conference, your seminar or
your event in stunning surroundings. In summer and winter alike,
Arosa›s mountains, picturesque
lakes and top hotels offer the perfect setting to make your event a
memorable experience.
If required, the Arosa MICE team
will be pleased to deploy its local
knowledge and enthusiasm to arrange everything on your behalf,
from travel and accommodation
to organising the programme for
your seminar, conference and social activities.
Why not hold your seminar in
Arosa, where you can breathe in
the healthy mountain air, clear
your mind and recharge your batteries in between the seminar sessions? Numerous indoor and outdoor activities are also available
to help build team spirit, promote
communication, boost commitment – or simply to enjoy. Whether you are looking for plenty of
action or prefer to chill out in a
cosy mountain cabin, don›t hesitate to contact us and find out
what we have in store for you!
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NATUREADVENTUREROMANCE
Prepare to be overwhelmed by
the unique mountain nature.
Discover the hidden hideaways
of the local fauna on our remote trails. With a little luck
the Arosa squirrels might even
eat straight from your hand!
Squirrel Trail
Watch and feed the swift forest
dwellers while enjoying a relaxed
walked through the woods.
Torch Hike
Start a hike into a romantic night
on a plough path or with snow
shoes. Only the light of your torch
will help you guide your way.
Mobile Phone Safari
An interacive question-answer
game within pure nature. Discover our cosy mountain village
with the help of our text message
quiz-guide.
Snow Shoe Hiking
Experience the peace of just
being. A professional guide leads
you across untouched winter
sceneries far away from civilization. Only occasional animal tracks
are of proof of the existence of
life. The sun or the moon transform the snow crystals into a
sparkling carpet.
Hiking in and around Arosa
Experience an unforgettable hike
in and around Arosa with a professional guide and game observer. With a little bit of patience
you will get to know the beauty
of Arosa’s wildlife.
Rowing Boat / Pedalo Boat
Relax and let your soul drift away
amid the stunning mountain
scenery on the Obersee lake. Or
explore the lake and observe fish,
ducks and swans in their element.
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SportsFunAction
Feel like being active? Arosa
offers sports activities all year
long, outdoor and indoor!
Curling /
Ice Stock Sport Trial Courses
Venture on to the ice. A guide
will introduce you to the secrets
of the Olympic discipline of curling. It only takes a few minutes
to learn how to push the heavy
granite rocks accurately to the
other end. Challenge each other
in a small tournament at the end
of the course.
Skittle / Bowling
A perfect alternative for bad
weather days: visit one of our local skittle or bowling alleys. After
a short introduction you are ready to roll the ball!
Cross Country Skiing Trail
Courses
Experience the snowy winter
scenery of Arosa by skiing along
our varied cross-country trails.
Learn how to glide with the help
of our instructors.
Mountain Bike and e-Bike
Tours
Bike across our beautiful mountains with a guide or alone and
chose your own level of difficulty.
Panorama Golf
Play a round of 18 holes on the
highest golf course in Europe
amidst unique Alpine flora and a
fantastic mountain panorama.
Never played golf before? No
problem. Professional instructors
are happy to show you how to.
Chippin Golf
Equipped with a special club and
soft rubber balls the player must
reach the target on a marked
„fairway“ with natural obstacles. On the 9-hole course every
participant can test his skills, sometimes you need a good eye,
sometimes sensitivity and of
course ambition.
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Rowing Boat / Pedalo Boat
Competition
Challenge each other in fun and
wet pedalo or a rowing boat race
on the Obersee lake.
Sledge Fun
Arosa offers three sledging trails.
A very popular trail is the illuminated run from Prätschli to the
Obersee lake with artificial snow.
This trail is perfect for a nice dinner at one of the restaurants in
the Prätschli area before the
sledge run. If desired we also offer official sledge races followed
by a prize giving ceremony in a
rustic cabin.
Swimming
Enjoy an afternoon in one of or
our public hotel pools to take a
break and relax.
During the summer season you
can also relish the summer sun in
our lido beach at the Untersee
lake.
Ski and Fun Races
We are pleased to organize ski
and fun races competing for the
company cup on either one of
our race tracks equipped with
electronic timekeeping.
Snow Bike
Snow bike is a completely new
winter sports feeling. Everything
is possible: carving or off-piste,
relaxed or powerful, wagging or
gliding.
Tennis / Badminton
The Arosa tennis (-indoor) and
badminton courts invite for a
spontaneous match! Especially
on bad weather days they offer a
perfect opportunity to be active.
Husky Fun
Are you fascinated by huskies?
Would you like to try something
new? An introduction into the
world of sledge dogs offers a
very unique experience.
(also possible during the summer
season)
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TEAM SPIRIT
How about experiencing special moments together and
competing against one another; doing an activity together that is totally out of the
ordinary? Let yourself get inspired by the offers in Arosa!
Beach Volleyball Tournament
Summer, sun and sand – only
possible at the sea? Far from it!
The beach volleyball courts at the
Arosa lido offer exactly that and
invite you to challenge your colleagues.
Ice Hockey Match
Put on a complete ice hockey
gear and tackle your boss with a
well-trained body check or trip
delicately between the opposing
ranks and score the winning goal.
(also possible in summer)
Älpler Chilbi (fun fair)
These are the legendary Swiss
Olympic Games ranging from
‘axe throwing’ and ‘cow milking’
to ‘alphorn blowing’ and ‘nailing’. Experience the nostalgic
games and find out who has the
makings of a real Swiss person in
your team.
The treasure of Arosa / Alpine
Treasure Hunt
The mission is to retrieve the treasure together. Lots of fun and
unforgettable moments are guaranteed. The team must solve various tasks and riddles in order to
obtain clues about the hiding
place of the treasure.
Build an Ice Sculpture
Under the supervision and instructions of a professional outdoor guide and the help of saws,
snow tools and snow you will
build your company logo, a fairy
tale monster, or, or, or,... there
are no limits to your creativity.
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Build a Raft
We provide you with tree trunks,
wood, ropes and barrels and you
and your team must build a floating and sturdy raft. Our experienced and qualified guides will
give you practical tips and ensure
that you will safely reach the finish line in the following competition at the Arosa Untersee lake.
Build an Igloo
You and your team will build an
Eskimo house with the help of
winter tools such as saws, spades, buckets and snow. If you
want to pass the ultimate endurance test and you are anyway
fed up with the warm hotel room,
we will allow you to spend the
night in your home-made igloo.
Fun & Winter Olympic Games
You will be challenged as a team
at various «tricky Olympic disciplines». We guarantee lots of fun
and unforgettable moments!
Build a Snow Bar with Aperitif
Under the professional supervision of outdoor guides and with
the help of saws and snow tools,
you and your team will construct
an «Eskimo counter» from snow
bricks. Surrounded by torch lights
you can then finally enjoy a welldeserved aperitif.
Build a Rope Bridge
Team work and conquering an
abyss together: building a rope
bridge is lots of fun and a real adventure!
Team@Tele Orienteering
The mission for the teams is to
guide the partner team via radio
devise to several GPS coordinates. The teams will finally meet
up at the finish line.
Yeti Hunt
You are the last hope to rescue
the Arosa population from a menacing Yeti! With a dragnet and
the help of radio devices, maps
and binoculars you are asked to
catch the Yeti. Will you be able to
find and outsmart the giant
snowman with an ingenious strategy?
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CULTUREHISTORYLEARNING
Arosa offers a wide cultural
spectrum ranging from natural and historical sites to technical processes as well as architectural and performing
arts. Dive in and explore the
world from a different view
point.
Alpine Garden Maran
Experience nature and its numerous Alpine flowers at first
hand – at the Alpine Garden Maran.
Mountain Chapel Arosa
Be inspired by the oldest church
in the Schanfigg valley.
Tour of the Cable Car
Arosa-Weisshorn
Do you fancy taking a look behind the scenes of a cable car
company? Scent the cable car air
and learn to understand the processes behind the operation of a
cable car? Then visit the Arosa
cable car company.
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Local History Museum of
Schanfigg «Eggahuus»
Different from everyone else! No
one really knows the original use
of the house at the «Egga» (corner) when it was first mentioned
in 1550. It is assumed that it had
served as a kind of meeting hall
for the locals – and that’s what it
remained until today. Have a look
and enjoy the history of the village and its region.
Protection. Forest. Humans Nature Trail
The nature trail provides the opportunity to experience the value
of nature as the source of life
from an extraordinary and impressive angle. Moreover, the trail
offers a stunning walk through
the upper Schanfigg.
Presentations
Surprise your guests with an exciting slide show presentation. Mrs
Licht is an expert in drawing in
her audience and transporting
them to former times. Her knowledge and pictures cover topics
such as 100 years of Arosa advertisement, legends of Arosa, the
Arosa guest back in the days and
many more.
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GASTRONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS
Many legendary nights have
been celebrated in the huts in
and around Arosa. Do not hesitate to become part of this legend!
Alpenblick
Already in 1911, the first guests
had been accommodated at the
«rearmost» house of Arosa where «the foxes say good night to
the hares». The Alpenblick is famous for its Charbonade and
Fondue Chinoise.
Aperitif at the DIY snow bar
A different kind of aperitif: Under
the professional supervision of
outdoor guides and with the help
of saws and snow tools, you and
your team will construct an «Eskimo counter» from snow bricks.
Surrounded by torch lights you
can then finally enjoy a well-deserved aperitif.
Mountain Guesthouse Alpenrose Medergen
The quaint Maiensäss village of
Medergen inhabited during the
summer and it does not have running water or electricity supply.
Nevertheless, or perhaps this is
even the reason why, the restaurant Alpenrose serves the best
Grisons plates ever!
Mountain Guesthouse Heimeli
At the very latest you will be in
high spirits when sipping a hot
«Heimeli» coffee at 1,830m above sea level. You can arrive or depart from the hut with a skidoo
and sledge or take it easy with a
walk up or down.
Mountain Guesthouse Pirigen
Go on a leisurely hike from Langwies to the mountain guesthouse
Pirigen and enjoy the peaceful
mountain panorama. You will
find simple meals prepared with
love. The guesthouse can provide
sledges for your swift return
down to Langwies.
Mountain Guesthouse Strassberg
Take a quad bike and enjoy a leisurely or an exciting ride up to the
restaurant Strassberg. A lovely
evening with a fondue in enjoyable company is waiting for you at
the top. Next, make sure you are
ready for the unique Fondei
sledge run all the way down to
Langwies.
Mountain Restaurant Weisshorn Peak
Take a leisurely gondola ride to
the top of Arosa at 2,653m above
sea level and enjoy the breath-taking mountain panorama. The restaurant serves local specialities
as well as international dishes.
Whether you have breakfast with
us at sunrise or a fondue dinner
at sunset, we guarantee pure delight.
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Brüggerstuba
Do you fancy bbq specialities in
between going up and down the
mountain? The Brüggerstuba
team will be delighted to create
various bbq meals for you. This
restaurant impresses with its charming interior, renowned cuisine
and the legendary star-shaped
bar.
Burestübli
This charming restaurant is famous for its cuisine and passionate chefs. Insider’s claim that the
Burestübli serves the best fondue
in Arosa!
Carmenna Hut
Start your evening with an aperitif at the Munggaloch (bar named
marmot’s den) and then continue
next door at the Carmenna hut.
Culinary dreams become true
with dishes such as the Mungapfupf, fondue or hot stone.
Fondue Fun «In da Brünscht»
Do you fancy a fun sledge run to
Litzirüti including a fondue? Every
Saturday the team at the Brünscht
welcomes you between Arosa
and Litzirüti.
Gondola Aperitif
Enjoy a tasty aperitif while swinging up the mountain high above
Arosa’s rooftops and towards a
jovial dinner.
Night Life
Discover Arosa’s night life. You
will find stylish lounges, elegant
bars, lively in-places or charming
pubs. Dance the night away to
the beats in the clubs or swing
along the music at the local tavern. It happens often that you
stay out longer than you would
have liked to the next morning.
Prätschli Stall (barn)
Have a relaxed evening with
friends at the charming cabin
with its crackling fireplace and
enjoy a Raclette or cheese fondue.
Sit Hut
Come by for an unforgettable
evening with great music, friendly
service, tasty food and a fun ambiance. All this and much more is
waiting for you at the Sit hut.
Tschuggen Hut
This is the famous party location
with cabin-charm in the middle of
the ski area. Indulge in tasty meals and as a dessert have a fun ski
cabin party.
Wine Tasting
There are various hotel wine cellars that offer interesting wine
tastings in a delightful ambiance.
The personal care and consultation from the wine experts turn
every degustation into an unforgettable experience.
Snack
Whether you are snow shoe hiking, skiing, horse-back riding,
curling or anything else, we will
be delighted to provide you with
an unexpected snack such as the
famous local barley soup from an
open fire, sausages from the pot
or the lift-me-up from the flask
on location and in the open countryside.
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TRANSPORTTOURS
Why not make the arrival journey to Arosa, the trip to the
sightseeing sight, to the activity or to the culinary pleasures
part of the experience?
Arrive in Arosa by train
Travelling like a king? Or do you
prefer feeling the wind in your
face? What about an elegant
train compartment? Or rather the
rustic and charming wagon? All
of it is possible during the picturesque ride through the wild
Schanfigg valley from Chur to
Arosa.
Extra Gondola
How about taking the gondola at
night to dine on the mountain
peak? No problem. We can even
arrange for the gondola to slow
down so that guests can enjoy an
aperitif on the way up and marvel
at the lights of Arosa below.
Helicopter Scenic Flight
Experience the Grisons mountains
from a bird’s eye perspective!
Horse-drawn Carriage Ride
An unforgettable experience for
the young and the old – enjoy a
romantic carriage ride through
the Arosa scenery.
Ride in a Piste Basher
Roaring engines and a lot of
bumps are guaranteed when you
take a ride in a piste basher to
reach your dinner location at a
mountain hut. This vehicle will
provide a totally new driving sensation through the nocturnal ski
pistes; an experience that will be
remembered for a long time to
come.
Sledging
A dashing sled ride from A to B –
our sledging runs connect tasty
restaurants with the village centre.
Push Scooters
This two-wheeler will take you
along our beautiful trails as the
whim takes you.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Arosa Tourism has created Arosa
MICE in order to be able to offer
a professional service for conferences, seminars and incentives.
With the consultation and support of this internal event agency
we are in a position to facilitate
tedious organisational tasks and
decisions. Arosa MICE can take
care of the entire organisational
aspect of your event.
However, unlike our free information desk, the services of Arosa
MICE are chargeable.
Our fee consists of 10% of the
total event costs (minimum CHF
150.00).
Arosa MICE, Arosa Tourism’s internal event agency, offers the
following services:
• Consultation, planning and
organisation of incentives and
supporting program
• Organisation of forums,
conference, seminars, etc.
• Coordination and execution of
programs on location
• Hotel and restaurant
reservations
• Arrival and departure journeys,
transfers, outings, tours of
all kinds
• Supervision and support on
location
• Engagements for evening
entertainment
• Master account for the
entire event
• Support for special events of all
kinds (weddings, anniversaries,
birthdays, etc.)
Did we manage to whet your appetite?
Do not hesitate to contact us.
Arosa is waiting for you!
MICE Arosa
Arosa Tourism
Postfach 90
7050 Arosa
+41 (0)81 378 70 27
+41 (0)81 377 70 21
mice@arosa.ch
www.kongress-arosa.ch
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MICE Arosa
MICE Arosa
Arosa Tourism
Postfach 90
7050 Arosa
+41 (0)81 378 70 27
+41 (0)81 377 70 21
mice@arosa.ch
www.kongress-arosa.ch