Holiday in Davos
City in Switzerland — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇨🇭
Country
Switzerland
Type
City
Best time to travel
December to April (winter sports), June to September (hiking and biking)
Budget/day
220-380€: 3-4 star hotel, Davos-Klosters ski pass, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich ~3.5h, train via Zurich/Landquart ~5h, flight to Zurich + train 3h.
About Davos
Davos is the highest town in Europe at 1,560 meters and combines world politics with alpine lifestyle. Known for the World Economic Forum, the place offers much more: 300 kilometers of slopes across six ski areas, a legendary cross-country ski trail, and the largest natural ice rink in Europe. Thomas Mann immortalized the town with his novel "The Magic Mountain." The combination of a sophisticated spa resort atmosphere, athletic excellence, and healthy mountain air makes Davos a unique alpine resort.
Top 4 highlights in Davos
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Parsenn Ski Area
One of the largest ski areas in Switzerland: the 12-kilometer descent to Küblis is among the longest in the Alps.
Lake Davos
Mountain lake right in the town: ice skating on natural ice in winter, sailing and windsurfing in summer.
Schatzalp
Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain Hotel: now a mountain hotel with a botanical alpine garden and a toboggan run into the valley.
Jakobshorn
The freestyle mountain of Davos: snow park, night skiing, and in summer mountain bike trails with flowlines.
Hotels in Davos
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Reise-SIM für Davos
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Davos
Recommended travel time
December to April (winter sports), June to September (hiking and biking)
Summer
Mild and sunny, 16-25°C, dry mountain air, ideal for allergy sufferers
Winter
Cold and dry, -8 to 2°C, snow-sure due to altitude, plenty of sunshine
How much does a holiday in Davos cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
100-160€: budget guesthouse, self-catering, winter hiking
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
220-380€: 3-4 star hotel, Davos-Klosters ski pass, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
550€+: Steigenberger/Waldhaus, private ski instructor, gourmet, wellness
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
The Davos Klosters Mountains Card is valid for all six ski areas — switch flexibly depending on the weather and your mood.
The toboggan ride from Schatzalp to Davos is an experience: 2.5 km natural toboggan run through the forest.
In January during the WEF, Davos is fully booked and extremely expensive — better to come in February or March.
The high promenade from Davos Dorf to Davos Platz offers relaxed strolling with mountain panorama.
Food & drink in Davos
These specialties you must try!
