Davos Travel Guide

High in the Swiss Alps, this winter-summer resort draws visitors for world-class mountain sports and international events - think Parsenn and Jakobshorn slopes alongside the annual World Economic Forum. Powder and groomed trails share the same skyline as elegant chalet hotels and a compact town center at Davos Platz, making it easy to switch from serious skiing to après-ski fondue. The mix of alpine hiking, cross-country tracks and contemporary cultural venues gives the place a distinct high-altitude character.

Davos is compact and quite walkable around Davos Platz and Davos Dorf; many hotels and attractions are within easy walking distance. Public transport is good: regional trains connect Davos to the wider Graubünden network and local buses serve the town and surrounding valleys. Taxis and rental cars are available but pricier; bring layers and good shoes in winter. Practical tip: if you plan to use mountain lifts or buses often, check combined transport/mountain cards offered by hotels or local tourist offices - they can make multiple short journeys more convenient.

Nightlife in Davos is focused on hotel bars, après-ski venues in winter and occasional live-music nights during conference or festival periods. Weeknights are generally quiet outside peak tourist seasons, though events (WSF, Davos Klosters Festival) can bring busier evenings. If you want a livelier night out, nearby resort venues and seasonal club nights are where most of the late activity happens.

Shopping in Davos centers on sports and outdoor stores, plus a handful of boutiques and gift shops aimed at visitors. Expect ski and hiking gear, some local food products, and standard supermarket options rather than department-store shopping. If you need specialty gear, sports shops along the main thoroughfares will have current winter and summer equipment; for anything more niche, larger cities like Chur have broader choices.