Graubünden, Switzerland

Arosa cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Arosa had 3,144 residents at the end of 2025 and 6,020 homes, 73% of them second homes.

Tap a plot in Arosa (Switzerland) on the map to see its size, dimensions and sun exposure.

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Housing in Arosa

Official figures for the municipality of Arosa, canton of Graubünden.

Residents, end of 2025
3,144
Homes
6,020
Second homes
73%
New homes 2020–2024
102
per 1,000 residents: 32.4
Density
20
residents per km²
Municipal area
154.8 km²

Change since the end of 2024: -0.5% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 102 new homes were built in Arosa, 32.4 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

As the share is above 20%, the Second Homes Act (Article 6) in principle bars permits for new second homes in Arosa.

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

3,144

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Arosa are second homes?

73% of the 6,020 homes in Arosa are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland. As the share is above 20%, the Second Homes Act (Article 6) in principle bars permits for new second homes in Arosa.

How many homes are being built in Arosa?

From 2020 to 2024, 102 new homes were built in Arosa, 32.4 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: -0.5% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Arosa?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Arosa?

Open the map, zoom into Arosa and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Arosa land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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