Welcome to Davos Klosters davos.ch klosters.ch A WARM WELCOME Davos Klosters is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the world and boasts the most comprehensive holiday, sports and meeting facilities in the mountains. The foundation stone for this success was laid over 150 years ago when the first winter guests arrived on 8 February 1865. The resort of Davos Klosters offers a holiday destinati- on with a thousand possibilities: ski slopes with gua- ranteed snow, an extensive network of cross-country tracks, unique hiking trails, wonderful mountain biking routes in all the tributary valleys, thrilling adventure and theme parks and countless bathing opportunities. Davos Klosters has also been awarded the «Family Destination» quality seal, which distinguishes holiday resorts that specifically match their offerings to the needs and requirements of children and their carers. Welcome to the mountain paradise of Davos Klosters! DESTINATION DAVOS KLOSTERS davos.ch // [email protected] +41 81 415 21 21 klosters.ch // [email protected] +41 81 410 20 20 Partner: 2 3 DAVOS 1,560 M.A.S.L. Sporting paradise, spa town, congress town, cultural centre and après-ski meet amidst a beautiful mountain landscape. Davos is the ideal starting base for exploring the unspoiled nature in the Flüela, Dischma and Sertig valleys or the Walser villages of Monstein and Wiesen. The Schatzalp lies high up on a sun-kissed terrace directly above Davos at a height of 1,861 m.a.s.l., also known as the «Magic Mountain». The mountain was made world famous by the famous German writer and Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann‘s novel «The Magic Mountain» (1924). KLOSTERS 1,200 M.A.S.L. Klosters is synonymous with its chalet-style village character. Its charm was discovered by American film stars and the British Royals. The unique Schlappin, Monbiel and Vereina valleys and the high-alpine region around the Silvretta glacier are all within easy reach from Klosters (and the neighbouring villages of Serneus, Saas, Küblis). Klosters has been one of the most family-friendly holiday villages in Switzerland for many years. The Madrisa Land «World of Legends and Fantasy», situated high up on the mountain overlooking Klosters, offers guaranteed family fun in summer as well as in winter. 4 5 BEST OF THE ALPS Davos Klosters is one of the founding members of «Best of the Alps», an amalgamation of twelve traditional Alpine holiday Ready for an resorts. Best of the Alps represents a bond with local culture and exhilarating drive. the harmonious mix of original tradition and progress. The Audi Q5 The twelve resorts are some of the real pioneers in skiing and mountain holidays and guarantee the very best quality of vacation in one of the world‘s most magical landscapes – the Alps. Joint marketing campaigns are a core element of the resorts‘ cooperation. bestofthealps.com 6 7 audi.ch ON THE PISTE, HAPPINESS IN GET SET, GO! POWDER SNOW SKIING FREERIDING / TOURING With a total of six ski regions and just under Tips Cable car up, freeride down through pristine Tips 300 kilometres of slopes – ski enthusiasts are • Parsenn / Gotschna: ski down over 2,000 met- powder snow slopes and then take the bus or • Pischa: the freeriding centre with a wealth truly spoilt for choice: the Madrisa and Riner- res of altitude on the Parsenn descent train back to the valley station – that‘s the be- of wonderful routes horn are the family-friendly ski areas while the • Jakobshorn: enjoy «Kafi sex» on the sun terrace nefit of Davos Klosters for fans of powder snow • Jakobshorn: starting point for excursions to Jakobshorn is the «fun mountain» for freestylers of the legendary Jatzhütte skiing. The expansive freeriding and ski-touring Mühle Sertig or Teufi and après-ski connoisseurs. The Parsenn is the • Madrisa: the Madrisa Land guarantees fun in regions can also be discovered without mechani- • Rinerhorn: from the Nüllisch Grat, along classic ski arena with its wide slopes, the Pischa the snow and terrific enjoyment cal assistance in the side valleys – paying atten- the Leidbach towards Davos Glaris is known as being the off-piste paradise and the • Rinerhorn: learn to ski the fun way on the tion to nature protection and conservation areas. • Madrisa: fantastic descent from the mountain Schatzalp is the «chilled» ski region for leisure «dwarves» slope We would recommend booking the service of a station of the Madrisa lift to Glatteggen skiers. • Pischa: make the first tracks in virgin powder mountain guide. snow amidst unspoiled nature davos.ch/ski • Schatzalp / Strela: peace, tranquillity and a slo- davos.ch/freeride klosters.ch/ski wer pace in Europe‘s first «chilled» skiing area klosters.ch/freeride 8 9 SNOWSHOE TREKKING FOR CONNOISSEURS An outstanding adventure in nature – discover hidden gems of the AND OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS region with professional guidance away from the well-worn paths deep into snow-covered woods and unspoilt wintry landscapes or under your own steam on signposted routes. Tip: Trek under the full moon, preferably coupled with a typical Grisons dinner in a rustic mountain lodge. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Davos Klosters offers a wide range of activities Dario Cologna‘s trail tips for cross-country skiers. The network of cross- • Sertig Valley: my favourite trail amidst country trails extends to 100 kilometres of classic magnificent natural scenery is a classic and 75 kilometres of skating trails suitable for • Flüela Valley: FIS World Cup trail with the all abilities. The resort enjoys perfect conditions challenging «Cologna Stutz» climb as an from October to April, thanks to its altitude added bonus and guaranteed snow, conditions that our • Landwasser Valley: the upper-valley cross- WINTER HIKING ambassador, Olympic and World Cup champion country trail is perfect for «speed junkies» Dario Cologna, much appreciates. • Alp Garfiun: savour the magnificent views towards the Silvretta range The network of over 150 kilometres of well signposted winter hik- davos.ch/cross-country-skiing ing routes in Davos and Klosters offers unforgettable experiences klosters.ch/cross-country-skiing in a landscape glistening in powder snow. The pristine side valleys are highly recommended, as are excursions up to the sun-kissed mountains, which can be easily reached by the lifts and cable cars. Tip: Hike to the Alp Garfiun or down from the Schatzalp by night. 10 11 ICE SPORT TOBOGGANING FUN Davos Klosters has a long tradition in ice sport – after all, a first AGAINST THE BEAUTIFUL ice rink was operated in Davos in 1869. Today the region is the centre of Switzerland‘s ice-sport. This is because the resort is home to Switzer land‘s finest ice hockey stadium as well as MOUNTAIN BACKDROP a number of other ice rinks that can be used for ice skating, ice hockey, curling and Bavarian curling. And now Davos is latching on to this major ice skating phenome- non with its World of Ice. True to its tradition, the Davos ice rinks are truly spectacular. Covering an area of 4,500 m², the Davos World of Ice is Switzerland’s largest mobile artificial ice rink. davos.ch/ice-sports klosters.ch/ice-sports TOBOGGANING Everyone is surely aware of the «Davos sledge». As its name suggests, the famous wooden sledge was invented in the cradle of international tobogganing – Davos Klosters. The first official race was held here as far back as 1883. Today eight toboggan runs in Davos and Klosters provide diverse variety and fun for young and old. davos.ch/tobogganing klosters.ch/tobogganing 12 13 DAVOS KLOSTERS INSIDE Visitors to Davos Klosters can experience the resort from a different angle between mid-December and the beginning of April with the «Davos Klosters Inside» winter guest programme. Assisted by local insiders, guests staying in the resort can take part in different categories of activities: sport & adventure, kids & family, art & culture or sightseeing & excursions. davos.ch/inside klosters.ch/inside Highlights SPECIALISING IN CATERING • «Early bird» skiing: be the first to carve your tracks in the TO THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES freshly prepared snow early in the morning • Piste and rescue service: get a glimpse behind the scenes and take a seat in a «Pistenbully» • Ski school: taster skiing sessions for children in Davos WINTER EXPERIENCES and Davos Wiesen • Tobogganing: take on board the tips from the experts and FOR FAMILIES then «you‘re off» • Bavarian curling: precision and skills on the ice The «Family Destination» of Davos Klosters of- Tips • Fat bikes: thunder down the fers a wide range of winter activities for families. • Bolgen: learn to ski the fun way in the slopes on ultra-wide tyres Young and old alike are sure to find activities to «Swiss Snow Kids Village» • Davos Winter Sports Museum: enjoy in the «Kinderland» in the valley or in the • Nordic Park: improve the cross-country discover more about the ski arenas, specifically geared at families. Fami- skiing technique on different posts with history of winter sports lies will have great fun tobogganing, ice skating a high fun factor or playing hockey together. A wealth of indoor • Schatzalp: the leisurely 2.8 km toboggan run activities offers an alternative to fun on the snow descends to Davos Platz or ice. • Madrisa: with Switzerland‘s first child-friendly 6-seater chairlift up to the Schaffürggli davos.ch/families klosters.ch/families 14 15 WINTER EVENTS Davos Klosters is synonymous with a wide range of sports, great cultural events and a vast leisure programme. A host of different events guarantee plenty of thrills and excitement in winter: Event Where When Hockey Club Davos Davos September – March / April SonntagsBlick Cross-country fun Davos November / December Songbird Festival Davos December Sächsi Schällätä Klosters December FIS Cross-country World Cup Davos December Spengler Cup Davos Christmas / New Year Hotschrennen (Pig Racing) Klosters New Year Davos Race Davos January Art On Ice Davos February Sertig Classic Davos February Cover Festival Davos Klosters March / April davos.ch/events klosters.ch/events Davos Klosters App – your digital on-site companion The Davos Klosters app is the perfect companion during your stay in Davos Klosters.