Luxury Ski Chalets Davos

Davos lies in a high, broad valley in the Graubünden canton of eastern Switzerland. The highest town in Europe, it features two main centres, Dorf and Platz, separated by about two kilometres. Davos shares its ski area with its neighbour, Klosters, and is famous for hosting the annual World Economic Forum, drawing global attention for its exceptional conference facilities.

The most convenient airport for reaching Davos is Zurich Airport, about two hours by car or approximately two hours and 20 minutes by train. Alternatively, Innsbruck Airport is another option, less than three hours away by car. Davos is well-connected by rail, with Davos Platz railway station located in the heart of the town.

Davos sits at an altitude of 1,550 metres, with slopes rising to 2,844 metres at Weissfluhgipfel.

Linked with the neighbouring resort of Klosters, Davos offers nearly 300 kilometres of varied terrain to explore, providing visitors with a diverse range of options, regardless of the snow conditions. With 80% of the slopes positioned above the snow-sure altitude of 2,000 metres, you can expect outstanding skiing conditions throughout the season.

While the Davos-Klosters ski area isn't widely known for beginner slopes, it does offer a few welcoming options. Nursery slopes can be found at the base of Jakobshorn, with gentle blue runs higher up, while Parsenn also provides a comfortable setting for novices to gradually develop their skills.

Davos is renowned as a family-friendly resort, offering dedicated play zones for young children, childcare options like the Snowli Club, and a variety of fun activities including ice skating, ice hockey, sledging and a climbing wall. For skiing, the Madrisa area is great for families, while teens and young adults are often drawn to Jakobshorn, known for its extensive snow park.

Non-skiers won’t be disappointed on a ski holiday in Davos. The town offers excellent sports facilities, including Europe’s largest natural ice rink, a leisure centre and a bowling bar bistro. There are also plenty of marked winter hiking trails, horse-drawn carriage rides, tobogganing and Fatbike tours to help you explore the stunning landscape.

Davos offers an abundance of summer activities, from hiking, biking, climbing, and trail running to horse riding. Water sports enthusiasts can indulge in paddleboarding, river rafting and canyoning, while avid golfers can choose between a nine-hole or 18-hole course, both set against a stunning alpine backdrop.

The World Economic Forum annual meeting takes place in Davos in early January at the Congress Centre. Other notable events include music festivals such as Songbird Festival in December and Coverfestival in March, as well as thrilling sporting highlights like November’s Blick Sports Week and December’s renowned Spengler Cup.