Davos – Switzerland A Top Alpine Mountain Destination

Davos in Grisons is a place of superlatives: this holiday destination with international ambience is the largest resort in the Alps for mountain holidays, sport and conferences, at 1560 m the highest town in the Alps and a high-altitude health resort with a long tradition.

This long-drawn-out town in the Landwasser valley is renowned above all as a conference centre, and also as a major winter and summer sports centre with an international flavour and a huge range of activities. Its showpiece is its modern Conference Centre, which hosts the World Economic Forum WEF (nearly) every year. In the centre of Davos, visitors will find a wide range of accommodation and excellent shopping, with numerous boutiques, cafés and restaurants. At night, too, there’s plenty of entertainment, with bars, discos and a casino. Davos is also the headquarters of the well-known Weissfluhjoch/Davos Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research.

Best Time to Visit Davos

Winter (Dec to Mar)
Highlights:
  • Snow covered mountains and excellent skiing conditions.
  • Snowboarding, sledding, and winter sports .
  • Festive atmosphere and beautiful Alpine scenery.
Perfect for: Skiers, snowboarders, winter sports lovers.
Summer (Jun to Sep)
Highlights:
  • Clear mountain & pleasant weather for outdoor activities.
  • Hiking, mountain biking, and scenic cable car rides.
  • Beautiful alpine meadows and Lake Davos.
Perfect for: Hikers, nature lovers, and adventure travelers.