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# A host with heart – good vibes in Arosa’s Waldhotel National

> The Waldhotel National is a 4-star Superior mountain hotel in Arosa, Switzerland, set above 1,700 metres and offering a spacious spa, fine dining, direct ski access, and easy reach of summer and winter activities in the surrounding Alps.

## Destination
Arosa, Graubünden, Switzerland, situated above 1,700 metres above sea level.

## Getting there
Reachable by car or on foot from Arosa train station via a 10-minute uphill walk; the hotel also offers a shuttle from the station.

## When to go
Year-round: summer for hiking, biking, and lake activities; winter for skiing directly from the hotel and fine dining in the seasonal restaurants.

## Why visit
A well-run 4-star Superior hotel combining generous renovated suites, a large wellness complex with mountain views, direct ski slope access, and a warm, attentive team that creates a strong feel-good atmosphere.

## What to see
- **Weisshorn summit (2,563 m)** — Offers a 360° panoramic view and hosts Europe's highest show bakery-patisserie at the Gipfelrestaurant.
- **Arosa Obersee water and light show** — Free weekly show every Tuesday and Saturday evening featuring 1,024 jets, 200 light sources, and music from 30 loudspeakers.
- **Waldhotel National sun terrace** — Panoramic terrace overlooking the surrounding mountain landscape, accessible from the hotel.

## What to do
- **E-mountain biking** — Hotel rents modern e-bikes that can be taken on the mountain railway; trails run from Mittelstation and Bergstation toward surrounding Alps and villages.
- **Pedalo on the Obersee** — Leisure boat hire on the lake is included with the summer All Inclusive Card.
- **Swimming at the Untersee** — Open-air lake swimming available in summer.
- **Arosa Humor Festival** — Accessible via the Weisshornbahn to Mittelstation, then on foot to the festival tent.
- **Spa and wellness** — Over 1,100 sq m facility including sauna, Kelo outdoor sauna, steam room, pool, fitness gym, sanarium, and herb room.
- **Skiing from the hotel** — The ski run starts and ends directly in front of the Chesa Silva wing.

## Good to know
The hotel's half-board rate includes a five-course dinner each evening with vegetarian and special-diet options. The seasonal Kachelofa Stübli restaurant holds 16 Gault Millau points and a Michelin red symbol and opens only in winter. An All Inclusive Card is available in summer. The hotel undergoes periodic closures for renovation; confirm dates before booking.

## Photos

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