Davos

Plaats · Graubünden, 🇨🇭 Zwitserland

Inwonertal 10.862

Oppervlakte 283 km²

Tijdzone Europe/Zurich

Officiële website www.gemeinde-davos.ch

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Davos Essentials

Davos combines high-altitude Alpine scenery with significant cultural landmarks. This selection features the 13th-century St. Johann Church and the Kirchner Museum, dedicated to Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Natural highlights include the 54-meter-deep Lake Davos and the glacial Sertig Valley. The town’s heritage as a winter sports pioneer is preserved in the Winter Sports Museum and the Vaillant Arena, home to HC Davos. High-altitude destinations like the Jakobshorn and the historic Berghotel Schatzalp, which inspired Thomas Mann’s literature, offer views across the Albula Alps.

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Mountains and Peaks

Davos is surrounded by the high-altitude terrain of the Albula and Plessur Alps. This collection highlights the region's geographical diversity, from the 3,229-meter peak of Piz Vadret to the dramatic rock formations of the Zügen Gorge. The list includes historic transit routes like the Scaletta Pass, once a vital trade link, and modern hubs like Jakobshorn and Weissfluhjoch. These summits and mountain passes offer a network of trails connecting Davos to neighboring valleys such as Arosa and the Schanfigg region.

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Skiing & Winter Sports in Davos

Davos Klosters is one of Switzerland's most extensive winter sports destinations, comprising five distinct mountain sectors. The historic Parsenn area, accessed via the Parsenn Funicular, offers 35 wide slopes and long valley runs connecting Davos to Klosters. Jakobshorn serves as a hub for freestyle skiing with its professional terrain parks, while Pischa focuses on off-piste freeriding and winter hiking. Rinerhorn provides a mix of intermediate terrain and a dedicated toboggan run, all linked by a modern lift network including the Schiferbahn gondola.

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Alpine Huts & Shelters

This collection features a range of high-altitude accommodations and emergency shelters across the Davos alpine region. From the serviced Grialetschhütte (SAC) near the glacier to historic transit points like the Scaletta Pass shelter, these locations provide essential refuge for hikers. Many, such as Berggasthaus Dürrboden in the Dischma valley, serve regional Graubünden specialties. The list includes both fully equipped mountain inns and basic weather shelters situated along key trails connecting the Sertig and Dischma valleys.

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Historic Churches of Davos

Davos's ecclesiastical landscape is defined by its Protestant and Reformed heritage, spanning from the 13th-century St. Johann Church to neo-Romanesque structures. Many of these sites, including the churches in Monstein, Glaris, and the Sertig Valley, are heritage-protected by the Canton of Graubünden. These landmarks showcase traditional Alpine architecture and serve as cultural anchors within the high-altitude settlements and valleys surrounding Davos.

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Scenic Mountain Viewpoints

This collection features the prominent peaks and high-altitude passes surrounding Davos in the Albula and Plessur Alps. It includes the 3,229-meter Piz Vadret, the highest summit in the region, and the Weissfluh, known for its extensive ski terrain and atmospheric research station. Historic trade routes like the Scaletta Pass and Strelapass connect Davos to neighboring valleys, while viewpoints like the Wiesener Viadukt Nord offer perspectives on the Rhaetian Railway’s engineering. The list covers elevations ranging from the 1,631-meter Wolfgang Pass to the rugged Silvretta summits.

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Museums & Culture

Davos features a rich cultural landscape ranging from fine arts to industrial history. The Kirchner Museum houses a major collection of German Expressionist works, while the Berghotel Schatzalp showcases iconic Art Nouveau architecture at 1,861 meters. Local history is preserved in a 16th-century residence, complemented by specialized museums dedicated to winter sports, medicine, and regional mining. These institutions document Davos’s evolution from a traditional mountain village to a world-renowned medical and sporting center.

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Davos Dining & Nightlife

Davos offers a diverse culinary landscape, from the rustic mountain huts of the Sertig and Dischma valleys to the high-energy nightlife of Davos Platz. This selection features traditional Grisons specialties at spots like Veltlinerstübli and the Kirchner-inspired Stafelalp. For après-ski and late-night entertainment, the list includes legendary venues like Ex-Bar and Montana Bar, alongside cozy daytime retreats like Kaffee Klatsch, showcasing the region's balance of alpine tradition and modern leisure.

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