Davos, Swiss Alps

Davos: 5 things to know before you go

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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.

1.Is the snow reliable in Davos?

Yes. The base sits at 1560 m and the top reaches 2844 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 90/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 320 km of piste on 55 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 26 blue, 35 red, 16 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Davos stands out for a vast, multi-sector domain and a genuinely iconic name.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Nov 29 to Apr 21 (about 20 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Davos guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Davos have?
About 1284 m of vertical, from a 1560 m base to 2844 m at the top.
Is Davos part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Davos is part of the Davos Klosters ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Davos good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 26 blue), so committed beginners are better off starting elsewhere.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

AMERON Davos Swiss Mountain Resort
4.51.2k reviews
โ‚ฌ200
โ˜… Top pick

AMERON Davos Swiss Mountain Resort

Very good ยท 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.

โ‰ˆ 450 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ200/ night
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Mountain Plaza Hotel Davos
4.5985 reviews
โ‚ฌ185

Mountain Plaza Hotel Davos

Very good ยท 985 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 1.6 km to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ185/ night
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Hotel Schatzalp - Davos
4.41.1k reviews
โ‚ฌ190

Hotel Schatzalp - Davos

Very good ยท 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 1.9 km to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ190/ night
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AlpenGold Hotel
4.41.0k reviews
โ‚ฌ170

AlpenGold Hotel

Very good ยท 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 1.9 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ170/ night
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