Davos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Stefan Schlumpf/Destination Davos Klosters
Photo provided by Stefan Schlumpf/Destination Davos Klosters
Photo provided by Stefan Schlumpf/Destination Davos Klosters
Photo provided by Stefan Schlumpf/Destination Davos Klosters
Photo provided by Stefan Schlumpf/Destination Davos Klosters

One of the oldest resorts in Europe, this bustling town offers some of the best sports facilities in the world. 

Davos Klosters is a lively mountain resort known for its excellent skiing and diverse après-ski entertainment. At 5,118 feet (1,560 metres), Davos Klosters is touted as the highest city in Europe. It attracts crowds year-round with its outdoor activities, which are complemented by extensive shopping and dining options. Visit in the summer for alpine hiking and mountain biking, or in the winter to enjoy skiing and skating.

Head for the slopes at Parsenn-Weissfluh , which is widely considered to be one of the best ski areas in Europe. Other popular winter sports you can enjoy in Davos Klosters include cross country skiing, sledding, skating and curling. Visit between December and February to skate on Natureisbahn,said to be the largest natural ice rink on the continent.

In the summer, spend time exploring the 280-mile (451-kilometre) network of hiking and cycling paths found around Davos Klosters. The paths are well-marked, taking you through alpine meadows and forests, highland pastures, mountain peaks and remote hamlets. In summer, enjoy free travel during the day on all open mountain railways when you stay at least one night in Davos Klosters.

Year-round, Davos Klosters offers historical and cultural attractions. Learn about the history of skiing at the Wintersportmuseum. Home to an interesting collection of well-preserved sleds, bindings, skis and other equipment, the museum explores the evolution of winter sports from their early origins through to the present day.

Take a look in the fascinating Kirchner Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of works by painter Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. A forerunner of the expressionist movement, Kirchner moved to Davos Klosters in 1918 and painted some wonderful depictions of the area.

Check out the late-Gothic Kirche St. Johann (Church of St. John the Baptist), which is located just east of the train station in Davos Platz. The church’s nave was completed in the 13th century, and in the choir you’ll see a window by Augusto Giacometti. Be sure to explore the adjoining Rathaus (Town Hall) to see its paneled 16th-century Grosse Stube (Great Chamber).

Davos Klosters can be reached by train from Zurich, with a connection in Landquart. On weekends during the ski season, you can also take a bus directly from Zurich Airport. Transport on local buses within Davos Klosters is free for Swiss Pass and Guest Card holders.

ALPINE INN Davos
ALPINE INN Davos
3.5 out of 5
Promenade 116, Davos, Graubünden
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Davos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
"Lovely"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

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Hilton Garden Inn Davos
Hilton Garden Inn Davos
4 out of 5
Promenade 103, Davos
The price is £111 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£111
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Davos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Popular attractions Eau La La Wellness ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (756 reviews)
"The staff all went out of their way to make our stay comfortable"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Davos
Kongress Hotel Davos
Kongress Hotel Davos
4 out of 5
Promenade 94, Davos, GR
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Davos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Eau La La Wellness Center and Kirchner ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (116 reviews)
"Very close to the congress center and a Migros; great location, view and great breakfast. Good quality to price ratio."

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025

Kongress Hotel Davos
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Central Apartments Davos
Central Apartments Davos
4 out of 5
Tobelmühlestrasse 1, Davos
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Davos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Davos Casino and Davos-Schatzalp Gondola ...
Great space great location
"The apartments were close to everything. Rooms were very clean and had great space for all our snow sport equipment. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2021

Central Apartments Davos
Loft in Walserhaus, balcony, unobstructed location
Loft in Walserhaus, balcony, unobstructed location
Davos Monstein, Graubünden
Stay at this apartment in Davos. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Rinerhornbahn Gondola and Rinerhorn-Bahn ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Amazing!
"We stayed for 4 nights while tobaggening in the region. We didn't know anything about Monstein and we were so pleasantly surprised! It is the most beautiful and quaint mountain village. Everyone in the town is so friendly. There are two restaurants (we had a lovely chat with the woman who owns the ..."

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025

Loft in Walserhaus, balcony, unobstructed location
3 Zimmerwohnung mit Terrasse
3 Zimmerwohnung mit Terrasse
Davos Monstein, GR
Stay at this ski chalet in Davos. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Rinerhornbahn Gondola and Nullisch ...
Wir kommen wieder
"Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in Monstein. Super Ferienwohnung - geräumig und super ausgestattet. Die Kommunikation wit Benjamin war freundlich, schnell und einwandfrei."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2021

3 Zimmerwohnung mit Terrasse
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3/5 - Okay

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Not a pretty Swiss ski town.

1/5 - Terrible

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Not much to do out of ski season.

5/5 - Excellent

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Best

5/5 - Excellent

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Dont bother going to ski the week before WEF even if prices cheap.

5/5 - Excellent

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Very nice winter destinations. Does tick all boxes if someone is looking for all kindes of winter sports. The local transport system is well organized and brings tourists to the valley stations of all cable cars.

4/5 - Good

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no much choice of apre ski, but great place to snowboard

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