Davos
Fly here
Reputed to be the highest town in Europe, winter sports and conferences.
From the basket
In a long valley in the Grisons, at 1,560 metres above sea level, Davos is thought of as the highest town in Europe. From the balloon it stretches like a ribbon in the hollow of the valley: Davos-Dorf by its little lake, then, four kilometres further on, Davos-Platz. All around, wooded slopes rise towards the summits.
In the nineteenth century a doctor noticed that the air of the valley did people with lung disease good. The village became a health resort, and sanatoriums, hotels and boarding houses were built. In 1890 a railway line linked Davos to the lowlands.
In winter people ski and skate here, and a famous hockey tournament brings teams from far away at the end of each year. Between 1928 and 1931, scholars and philosophers from all over Europe, Albert Einstein among them, gathered here for university courses.
Fly over the valley from end to end, from the lake to Davos-Platz, then let the wind carry you towards the summits.
Sources: Wikipedia, “Davos” (in French).
All around
- Chur, 24 km to the west
- St. Moritz, 34 km to the south
To discover around Davos
Children's land Bolgen
The practice area of the Swiss Snow Sports School in Davos and the Ski School “Top Secret” is located on the Bolgen. Children above age 4 get accustomed to dealing with skis in the “Bobo Club”.
End the week on a mountain bike – head to the Flüela Valley by shuttle every Friday
Thank god it’s Friday – what better way to start the weekend than with a mountain bike tour? Especially among friends!
Schatzalp
A place for anyone who seeks peace and quiet, appreciates nature and wants to experience history. The historic hotel and Alpine landscape are what makes this spot 300 metres above Davos so special.
Schatzalp summer toboggan run
By train in only 4 minutes to Schatzalp. Toboggan run. Length 2.5 km. Difference in altitude 240 meters,
Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
The Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research Weissfluhjoch/Davos reports ..." During the winter months this report is broadcast daily on the radio and television or published in newspapers, on the Internet or by telephone. Approximately half a million enquiries and phone calls are registered every winter.
The “eau-là-là” wellness and relaxation baths
An oasis of well-being at 1,560 metres above sea level – an expansive water and wellness environment. The offering ranges from various saunas and Kneipp baths to foot pools and a silent room.
Weissfluhgipfel-Davos Wolfgang
Weissfluhjoch to Wolfgang and guaranteed adrenalin kicks. The Weissfluhjoch piste on Parsenn as far as Wolfgang Pass is your best bet for pure winter fun with a special kick! A piste-start at 2844 meters above sea level, leading over roughly 7 kilometers down to the Wolfgang Pass at 1631 meters.
Weissfluhjoch-Parsennhütte
Skiing - A real treat on Parsenn. In terms of size and wide slopes Parsenn takes some beating - and the Gotschnabahn or Parsenn rail takes snow sports enthusiasts from Davos and Klosters directly to the ski area in just a few minutes.
Source: Switzerland Tourism — myswitzerland.com, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.