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Davos, Switzerland
Mountain Plaza Hotel
69 rooms
hotel·shuttle
Low season:£195per night
~£1,365 per week
Switzerland
Luxury Ski Chalets in Davos
Europe's highest town, offering world-class skiing, massive terrain, and vibrant city life.
8 properties available
1,560m
Altitude
2,844m
Summit
300km
Pistes
2,034m
Vertical Drop
6m per season
Avg. Snow
Late November - Mid-April
Season
About the Resort
About Davos
Davos is renowned as the highest town in Europe, offering an unusual but compelling mix of urban amenities and a spectacular alpine environment. Unlike quaint, traditional ski villages, Davos pulses with a city's energy, hosting the World Economic Forum and boasting extensive shopping, dining, and nightlife options alongside top-tier winter sports infrastructure.
The Resort
Sharing its vast ski domain with neighboring Klosters, the area provides over 300km of groomed pistes spread across multiple distinct mountains. From the legendary long cruising runs of Parsenn to the freestyle heaven of Jakobshorn, the terrain caters to every style of skier and snowboarder.
Beyond the pistes, Davos offers exceptional off-piste itineraries, pristine cross-country trails, and winter hiking paths. Its seamless integration with the legendary Swiss railway network means visitors can easily navigate the valleys, making it an ideal destination for those who want serious mountain adventure coupled with modern convenience.
On the Mountain
Davos Klosters spans six distinct ski areas, offering a massive variety of terrain from wide-open sunny cruisers to steep forested descents. Parsenn is the classic choice with endless red runs, while Jakobshorn is famed for its snowparks, and freeriders can find untouched powder fields on the dedicated off-piste mountain of Pischa.
Graubünden (Grisons)
Switzerland's largest canton, renowned for its dramatic landscapes, deep valleys, and world-class winter sports destinations.
Location
Where is Davos?
Resort Details
Ideal For
Davos is perfect for
Intermediates
Endless red and blue cruisers, particularly the famous 12km run from Weissfluhgipfel down to Küblis.
Freestyle & Snowboarders
Jakobshorn is a legendary freestyle hub with massive halfpipes and creative, varied snowparks.
Off-Piste Enthusiasts
Dedicated freeride mountains like Pischa offer lift-accessed, secured off-piste terrain with no groomed runs.
Non-skiers
As a large alpine town, Davos offers endless shopping, spas, ice skating, and extensive winter walking trails.
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Where to Eat
Dining in Davos
Jatzhütte
Jakobshorn
A legendary mountain hut known for its vibrant daytime parties, palm trees in the snow, and hearty Swiss mountain fare.
Weissfluhgipfel
Parsenn Summit
Perched at 2,844m, this restaurant offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views and excellent traditional cuisine.
Restaurant Extrablatt
Davos Platz
A cozy, traditional Swiss restaurant in the heart of town offering classic alpine dishes in a warm atmosphere.
Alpenhof
Davos Dorf
An upscale dining experience combining Mediterranean influences with local seasonal ingredients.
Common Questions
Davos FAQ
When is the best time to ski in Davos?
The ski season in Davos typically runs Late November to mid-April. The resort averages 6m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. Regional passes cover all six mountains in the extensive Davos Klosters network.
What is the skiing like in Davos?
Davos offers 300km of pistes with a vertical drop of 2,034m. Davos Klosters spans six distinct ski areas, offering a massive variety of terrain from wide-open sunny cruisers to steep forested descents. Parsenn is the classic choice with endless red runs, while Jakobshorn is famed for its snowparks, and freeriders can find untouched powder fields on the dedicated off-piste mountain of Pischa. It forms part of the Graubünden (Grisons) ski area.
What makes Davos special?
Europe's highest town, offering world-class skiing, massive terrain, and vibrant city life. Davos is a modern mountain resort, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include extensive terrain, intermediates, advanced, off piste, snowpark.
What are the snow conditions like in Davos?
Davos receives an average of 6m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 2,844m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. Recent snowfall: Reliable mid-winter bases supported by extensive snowmaking.
Is Davos good for intermediates?
Davos is well-suited for several types of visitors. For intermediates: Endless red and blue cruisers, particularly the famous 12km run from Weissfluhgipfel down to Küblis. For freestyle & snowboarders: Jakobshorn is a legendary freestyle hub with massive halfpipes and creative, varied snowparks. For off-piste enthusiasts: Dedicated freeride mountains like Pischa offer lift-accessed, secured off-piste terrain with no groomed runs.
How do you get to Davos?
The nearest airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 155km away (approximately 2h 15min by transfer). Private transfers, rental cars, and shuttle buses are available directly from Zurich airport to Davos. Davos is also reachable by train via Davos Dorf & Davos Platz. The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connects seamlessly to the Rhätische Bahn (RhB), bringing you directly into Davos via a scenic alpine route.
How much is a lift pass in Davos?
Lift passes in Davos are available as Adult Day Pass (CHF 80), Adult 6-Day Pass (CHF 385). Passes often cover the wider Graubünden (Grisons) area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book lift passes and accommodation well in advance, especially during the WEF (late January) when the town is fully booked.
Where are the best places to eat in Davos?
Standout dining in Davos includes Jatzhütte (A legendary mountain hut known for its vibrant daytime parties, palm trees in the snow, and hearty Swiss mountain fare.), Weissfluhgipfel (Perched at 2,844m, this restaurant offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views and excellent traditional cuisine.), Restaurant Extrablatt (A cozy, traditional Swiss restaurant in the heart of town offering classic alpine dishes in a warm atmosphere.). With 4 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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