Klosters, Swiss Alps

Klosters: 5 things to know before you go

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A GraubΓΌnden village at 1,200 m, sister to Davos under a single lift pass and 300 km of piste, where King Charles takes his winters and the Gotschnabahn leaves from the railway platform.

1.Is the snow reliable in Klosters?

Generally yes. From 1200 m at the base to 2860 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 88/100).

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: 300 km of piste on 62 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 45 blue, 55 red, 30 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Klosters stands out for a vast, multi-sector domain.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Nov 30 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 Klosters 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 Klosters have?
About 1660 m of vertical, from a 1200 m base to 2860 m at the top.
Is Klosters part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Klosters is part of the Davos Klosters ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Klosters good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 45 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.

Hotel Piz Buin Klosters
4.8626 reviews
€320
β˜… Top pick

Hotel Piz Buin Klosters

Excellent Β· 626 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 626 reviews). It sits about 300 m from the slopes. A luxury option for Klosters, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

β‰ˆ 300 m to the slopesLuxury
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€320/ night
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Hotel Sport Klosters
4.6437 reviews
€270

Hotel Sport Klosters

Excellent Β· 437 reviews

Why we like it

A polished, high-end base for Klosters when you want to be properly looked after after a day on the snow.

β‰ˆ 1.1 km to the slopesLuxury
From
€270/ night
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Sunstar Hotel Klosters
4.7362 reviews
€340

Sunstar Hotel Klosters

Excellent Β· 362 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Klosters, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

β‰ˆ 1.7 km to the slopesLuxury
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€340/ night
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Seven Alpina Boutique Hotel
4.4476 reviews
€280

Seven Alpina Boutique Hotel

Very good Β· 476 reviews

Why we like it

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

β‰ˆ 300 m to the slopesLuxury
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€280/ night
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