Davos

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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 meters), 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-kilometer) 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.

Mountain Plaza Hotel
Mountain Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
Oberwiesstrasse 3, Davos, GR
$131 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
$150 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Davos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Wintersport Museum and Jakobshornbahn 1 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)
"I had the best 5 day stay at mountain plaza in Davos. Before arriving I had requested to cancel a day for a refund as my plans changed. I called the front desk and had a lovely conversation with Fabio. This was a bit of foreshadowing to my stay. I arrived from Zurich and was delighted to discover ..."

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Mountain Plaza Hotel
Hotel Waldhuus Davos
Hotel Waldhuus Davos
4.5 out of 5
Mattastrasse 58, Platz, Davos, GR
$186 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$208 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Davos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Davos Golf Club and Eau La La Wellness ...
9/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"quiet location inn 'busy' davos but not to far from centre, great staff"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024

Hotel Waldhuus Davos
Hilton Garden Inn Davos
Hilton Garden Inn Davos
4 out of 5
Promenade 103, Davos
$144 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$164 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Davos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Eau La La Wellness ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (757 reviews)
"The staff all went out of their way to make our stay comfortable"

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Davos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Loft in Walserhaus, balcony, unobstructed location
Loft in Walserhaus, balcony, unobstructed location
Davos Monstein
Stay at this apartment in Davos. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rinerhornbahn Gondola and Nullisch ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 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 Feb 15, 2025

Loft in Walserhaus, balcony, unobstructed location
Private Holiday Homes by SOLARIA
Private Holiday Homes by SOLARIA
3 out of 5
Solaria 3, Davos, GR
Stay at this 3-star ski vacation home in Davos. Enjoy free WiFi, a free area shuttle, and room service. Popular attractions Davos Golf Club and Bünda Practice ...
"es war eine ganz tolle unterkunft. wir hatten ein ganzes häuschen für uns alleine. sehr zweckmässig eingerichtet und es hatte genügend platz für 7 personen. kann es absolut empfehlen"

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2019

Private Holiday Homes by SOLARIA
Central Apartments Davos
Central Apartments Davos
4 out of 5
Tobelmühlestrasse 1, Davos
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Davos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. 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 Nov 29, 2021

Central Apartments Davos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Davos

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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2/5 - Disappointing

Peter

Wouldn't want to live here

5/5 - Excellent

Manuel

Easily reachable resort town with lots to offer, both in winter and summer.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We only stayed here overnight on our way to Swiss National Park so we did not explore the area.We heard there were some cable cars nearby and the hotel manager gave us a free transit card. If we had another day, we would have explored more.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It’s a beautiful town, but I think that’s more fun to visit on winter.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Davos has nothing special, its not the typical charming mountain destination like Lenzerheide or Zermatt

5/5 - Excellent

Iris

very nice city to visit

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