Davos lies at the top of the narrow valley of the Landwasser in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Davos is the highest city at 1560 metres in the Swiss Alps.
Davos ski area
Davos ski resort is a winter sports metropolis for skiing and snowboarding fans from all over the world. At altitudes between 1,124 and 2,844 m, guests will find 81 ski lifts, 253 km of slopes. The six Davos-Klosters skiing areas of Parsenn/Gotschna, Jakobshorn, Pischa, Madrisa, Rinerhorn and Schatzalp/Strela have been brought together into one vast winter sports arena.
Parsenn is the largest, and most popular ski area in Davos. It is accessed by the Parsennbahn funicular from Davos Dorf and a short gondola ride up to Weissfluhgipfel. From the top of the Weissfluhjoch funicular there's a wide choice of superb runs down five different valleys for the intermediate skier. The black runs over the moguls from up at the Gipfel at 2,840m offer more of a challenge. The 12km piste down to Kublis descends over a variety of terrain until you reach the Schwendi in the woods where there are two beautiful, rustic mountain restaurants where we can recommend the rösti. At the end of the day you can ski the 4km back to Davos.
Jakobshorn: A cable car takes you to the summit at 2,590m where there is a wide choice of runs above the tree line for all grades of skier. Bramabuel at 2,492m has runs connecting with all other pistes on the mountain. Plenty of excellent mountain restaurants and bars are spread all over the mountain. Jakobshorn is a popular destination for all freestylers. The JatzPark, the extended JatzKidsPark, the SuperPipe and the Freestyle Airbag await all those who want to combine winter sports with creativity in Davos.
There are two small areas for beginners: Bolgen, at the base of the Jakobshorn and Bünda, a ten minute hike from the base of the Parsenn. When you’re ready to move off the nursery slopes, there are some good wide blue runs on the Parsenn to tackle.
Pischa is a ten minute drive up the Flüelatal valley and is reached special ski bus leaving the Pischa Terminal at Davos Dorf or by car. If you prefer winter activities away from the hustle and bustle, Pischa is the ski area in the Swiss Alps region for you. Freeriders love to come here and enjoy the boundless freedom of skiing. It faces due south and is often a good bet in the morning. With only three marked runs, advanced skiers will want to venture further up the mountain. Head for the summit of the Pischahorn and the even taller Gorihorn peak.
Schatzalp-Strela is just a four-minute ride on the funicular from the centre of Davos-Platz and provides decelerated runs that are ideal for beginners to grow their confidence. Schatzalp is the best ski area to develop your technique and build confidence. Intermediate and advanced skiers don’t much interested this ski area.
Rinerhorn: The free ski bus running through Davos brings you to the Rinerhorn in about ten minutes and a gondola takes you up to Jatzmeder with a restaurant with large sun terrace. There is a long, scenic and comparatively easy run to the bottom. From Nullisch Grat at 2,490m there is a black run to the bottom for the more experienced skier. The Blockhütte après ski bar at the bottom of the Rinerhorn is the perfect place to stop for a drink on your way home. The Rinerhorn is the closest mountain for those staying in Wiesen.
Madrisa: Beautiful south facing slopes situated above Klosters and reached by gondola. The Madrisahorn (2,826 metres), close to the Austrian border (which you can cross) commands spectacular views across the Prättigau Valley. This ski area is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers with wide and open runs, several restaurants and lively snow bars. From the summit at 2,602m there is a beautiful long 4 km run down to the Zugenhüttli chair lift.
The Kidsland near the summit station is well-equipped including a special adjustable chairlift allowing children and skiers with disability to reach the summit more easily: young children have access easy slopes on the Rubing Run or play in a bouncy castle.
Apres ski
Davos village
There are plenty of bars, nightclubs and discos but none have much atmosphere and are usually pretty empty except at the weekends when a livelier crowd from Zurich pitch up in resort. The most popular though are the Cava Grischa and the Cabana (both in the Hotel Europe) and the Rotliechtli, Paulaner's and Bar Senn. The Chami Bar has good atmosphere and is popular later in the evening and the Ex Bar is also worth a visit. Boarders tend to hang out at either Bolgenschanze or Bolgen-Plaza.
There's usually a great atmosphere at the Pöstli Club with live music and dancing and a variety of other night spots in the resort have live music.