Davos, Swiss Alps
Swiss Alps

Davos

Six ski areas, the World Economic Forum every January, and the sanatorium that inspired Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain. Davos is the highest city in Europe and wears its many hats with ease.

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Altitude
1,560 - 2,844 m
Vertical drop
1,284 m
Pistes
320 km
Lifts
55
Snow score
90/100
Season
Nov 29 β†’ Apr 21

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideCross-country
77 marked runs
Blue
26
Red
35
Black
16
Average snow by month
130cm
Dec
190cm
Jan
235cm
Feb
225cm
Mar
140cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

AMERON Davos Swiss Mountain Resort
4.51.2k reviews
€200
β˜… Top pick

AMERON Davos Swiss Mountain Resort

Very good Β· 1.2k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Davos, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.5/5 from 1,156 reviews). It sits about 450 m from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Davos, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

β‰ˆ 450 m to the slopesUpper-scale
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€200/ night
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Mountain Plaza Hotel Davos
4.5984 reviews
€185

Mountain Plaza Hotel Davos

Very good Β· 984 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Davos, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

β‰ˆ 1.6 km to the slopesUpper-scale
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€185/ night
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Hotel Schatzalp - Davos
4.41.1k reviews
€190

Hotel Schatzalp - Davos

Very good Β· 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Davos, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

β‰ˆ 1.9 km to the slopesUpper-scale
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€190/ night
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AlpenGold Hotel
4.41.0k reviews
€170

AlpenGold Hotel

Very good Β· 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Davos, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

β‰ˆ 1.9 km to the slopesMid-range
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€170/ night
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Hotel Waldhuus Davos
4.5776 reviews
€175

Hotel Waldhuus Davos

Very good Β· 776 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Davos, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

β‰ˆ 250 m to the slopesMid-range
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€175/ night
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Hotel Edelweiss Davos
4.5543 reviews
€195

Hotel Edelweiss Davos

Very good Β· 543 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Davos.

β‰ˆ 550 m to the slopesUpper-scale
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€195/ night
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Seehof Davos Hotel
4.3679 reviews
€175

Seehof Davos Hotel

Very good Β· 679 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Davos, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

β‰ˆ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
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€175/ night
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Waldhotel Davos
4.6262 reviews
€185

Waldhotel Davos

Excellent Β· 262 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Davos.

β‰ˆ 850 m to the slopesUpper-scale
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€185/ night
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Hotel FlΓΌela Davos - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.6209 reviews
€225

Hotel FlΓΌela Davos - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Excellent Β· 209 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Davos.

β‰ˆ 1.3 km to the slopesUpper-scale
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€225/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

Ski-in/ski-out

Davos Platz hotels rely on the Parsenn funicular for ski access. True ski-in/ski-out is mostly limited to a handful of addresses on the upper slopes.

Get to know the resort

Big, urban and a little austere, Davos is really a working town with six ski areas attached, linked to neighbouring Klosters. The skiing on Parsenn and Jakobshorn is excellent and varied, and the spread-out layout means you rarely feel crowded even at peak times.

Davos, Swiss Alps
Davos, Swiss Alps

Hotels in Davos

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Davos good for beginners?+

Davos offers 320 km of pistes across 55 lifts, from 1,560 m to 2,844 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Davos?+

The season runs from Nov 29 to Apr 21, with a snow score of 90/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Davos Platz hotels rely on the Parsenn funicular for ski access. True ski-in/ski-out is mostly limited to a handful of addresses on the upper slopes.

How big is the Davos ski area?+

Davos has 320 km of marked pistes served by 55 lifts, between 1,560 m and 2,844 m of altitude.

Is Davos more for beginners or experts?+

Davos counts about 77 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.