On the mountain

Ski area

Davos has four separate ski areas: large Parsenn, boarders' Mecca Jakobshorn and quieter Rinerhorn and Pischa.
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Lift system

Although Davos' lift system has recently seen a thorough upgrade, the connections between the different areas are still mainly by road.
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Ski schools & guiding

Swiss Snowsport School Davos (since 1932) is the main school, but some younger upstarts with fancy names (New Trend, Top Secret) have come onto the scene.
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Advanced

In addition to great off-piste, Davos also has a number of challenging black runs and eleven unmarked, but mapped ski routes.
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Intermediate

Davos offers extensive terrain for intermediates, with the 12km long run to Küblis, which passes through pine forests and meadows and past Schwendi huts, a highlight. more...

Beginner

Davos has two beginners areas, Bolgen on the Jakobshorn and Bünda near the base of the Parsenn, and a children's area on top of Pischa.
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Boarding & freestyle

Davos (especially Jackosbhorn) is a snowboarding Mecca, with various fun parks and even a dedicated snowboard hotel. more...

Off-piste

Davos offers huge off-piste potential, from short routes off the back of the Jakobshorn and Rinerhorn to all-day ski circuits to Arosa and Lenzerheide, but  hire a guide. more...

Mountain restaurants

Restaurants high up the mountains are mostly unappealing in Davos, so you should stay low for your rösti, for example at the famous 'Schwendi' huts.
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Ski Map

open Davos North Ski map

open Davos South Ski map

Off the mountain

Village

Apart from its elegant old sanatoriums (now hotels), Davos isn't pretty, but the mountain scenery around it certainly is.
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Apres-ski

The partying in Davos begins on the slopes, notably the ‘Schwendis’ on the way down from Parsenn, sometimes involving torch lit descents as night falls. more...

 

Restaurants & bars

Off the slopes Davos seems best suited to an older clientele, with fine dining (at fine prices) and early nights. more...

 

Other information

A lot of non-ski activities take place on one of Davos' many ice rinks: ice hockey, ice skating, speed skating and curling are all popular, both to play and to watch. more...

 

Getting there

Only two and a half hours drive from Zurich, Davos is very accessible. Its quick transfer makes it a popular weekend destination for the British. Munich or Milan are about four hours away. more...