Related Regions: Davos - Klosters, Europe, Graubunden, Switzerland, Zürich Airport (ZRH)

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Davos today is the largest and most successful of the first breed of classic ski resorts. Europe's highest town has successfully consolidated its significance in the early years of winter sports by constantly improving its ski area so that it has remained one of the world's best. At the same time developments in the town itself have kept ahead of the pack and of equal or greater value to Davos are its world class medical institutions and its international status in playing annual host to world leaders in staging the World Economic Forum. The Davos local authority, which includes the town, outlying villages and countryside, is the second largest area within Switzerland, larger even than the city of Zurich. The many facets of this remarkable resort mean that tourist office marketing slogans such as Europe's most extensive alpine resort are not exaggerations. The town spreads along the valley floor for several miles with the more concentrated western section named Davos Platz, and the eastern Davos Dorf. The architecture is generally of grand design rather than being particularly picturesque, however the whole is attractive in its way, and the scenery around certainly spectacular. The main off-slope leisure facilities are nicely placed between the two halves and the major access lifts to the ski slopes are also well spaced throughout the town. Davos's growth as a mountain sports resort developed out of its existing status as a leading health resort in the late 19th and early 20th century. In years gone by Davos provided tuberculosis sufferers with sanatoriums, but today there are highly specialised institutes providing, in particular, therapy for allergies, respiratory illnesses and dermatological complaints. At the turn of the last century up to 700,000 overnight bookings a year were being registered from visitors mainly for the health benefits (this was an increase on an annual figure of two visitors in 1866). The resort's importance as a pioneer in winter sports cannot be under stated however: Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, is thought to be the first Scot to travel on skis, travelling from Davos to Arosa and the world's first T Bar lift was installed at Davos in 1934.

Elevation

Summit

9331 Ft.
Vertical Drop

4213 Ft.
Base

5118 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

23%

Intermediate Runs

42%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

15%

KM of Nordic Open

N/A

KM Pistes

318.00

Terrain Parks

N/A

KM Night Skiing

N/A

Lifts

Eight Person Lifts:
Gondolas & Trams: 15
High Speed Sixes: 8
Quad Chairs: 5
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 28

Common Misspellings

Devos

Contact Details

Destination Davos Klosters

Davos Platz, CH 7270

Phone: 41 81 4152121

info@davos.ch

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 25, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 22, 2012

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 12

Davos Reviews

by xtian117 Oct 22, 2010
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 2.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Wow

Pros: Huge, beautiful, challenging, amazing
Cons: A little expensive, lifts can get crowded
by Fredi Oct 22, 2010
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Davos rockt in jedem Bereich!

Pros: 6 Skigebiete (für Carver, Freestyler, Freerider, Skifahrer) bestes Nightlife der Alpen
Cons: fällt mir nichts ein
by SamBell Mar 19, 2010
- Overall Rating 3.0
- Family Friendly 2.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 2.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 0.0
Davos/Klosters

Pros: Empty slopes
Cons: Old lifts, many T bars ,areas do not link