Davos is Europe's largest mountain resort and as such offers all the modern amenities of a small town, while nestling in a landscape of unspoilt natural beauty and mountain splendour. This long and narrow town lies along the floor of a mountain valley and is composed of two linked parts (Davos-Dorf and Davos-Platz) with a lively main street offering a good variety of shops and restaurants. The resort has been welcoming visitors for over 150 years, thanks to its rejuvenating fresh air and spa facilities. Today you can take advantage of a wide variety of activities including golf, tennis, biking or simply a pleasant 4km walk around Lake Davos. The lake itself offers stand up paddle boarding, swimming and pedalos among other activities.
The beautiful mountains tower over Davos on two sides with the Pischa, Jakobshorn and Rinerhorn to the south, whilst Schatzalp, Parsenn and Madrisa range to the north. There are excellent cable car and funicular connections from the town to help you easily access the mountains and enjoy some unforgettable scenic alpine walks and delightful lunches.Â
Davos hotel guests benefit from the FREE Davos Premium Card during the summer months, allowing you to fully explore the local mountains from 13 Sfr per day.
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Davos holiday ideas 2025
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What to see and do from Davos
Thanks to the free Premium Card given to hotel guests in the summer months, you will be able to fully explore the mountains of this scenic region from 13 Sfr per day. You may like to take the cable car to the Jakobshorn via Ischalp for some glorious views. There's a funicular to the resort of Schatzalp where you can relax and stroll around the Alpine Garden. Another funicular takes you to the Parsenn, with a variety of walks and mountain restaurants for a delightful alpine lunch in amongst the stunning scenery.Â
The neighbouring resort of Klosters has good connections to the Gotschna and Madrisa mountains. Alternatively, you can take a trip on the fabulous Rhaetian Railway lines through the Albula and Bernina landscape, or have a day out in the historic town of Chur. Please click here for more excursions in the region.
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site from Davos
Take a day trip on the Bernina Express scenic rail journey. You'll travel on the World Heritage line across the Alps and even have time for a quick lunch in Italy! See more Swiss World Heritage Sites here.
Explore the Graubünden region with our great value travel passes
Our holidays include the Half Fare Card, which entitles you to a 50% discount on most rail, mountain railways, cable cars, boats and PostBuses across Switzerland.
You'll also be issued with the Davos Klosters Premium Card during the summer months, with greatly discounted mountain travel in the area. If you are planning trips further afield, it can be well worth pre-booking the Swiss Travel Pass, as it saves you a great deal of money - and helps you avoid the queues at the ticket office! We will be delighted to help you choose the one that's right for you. Call us on 0800 619 1200 for more advice.
Scenic rail holidays from Davos
Enjoy a fantastic two or multi centre holiday, with a scenic rail journey connecting your resorts.
Davos is perfectly placed for the famous Glacier Express to Zermatt. Alternatively, you can join the Bernina Express through to Lugano. The Bernina Express is also available as a highly recommended day trip to the Italian town of Tirano.Â
If you prefer to be based solely in Davos, there are many lakes and mountains journeys to be enjoyed locally. We can tailor make any itinerary you choose, please contact us for details on 0800 619 1200.Â
How to get to Davos
Your ticket wallet will contain comprehensive travel instructions to help you reach your destination with ease, including recommended rail connection times and platform numbers. These are the most common routes for your Davos holiday.Â
Fly to Zurich
Flights available from London, Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Swiss Railways: Zurich Airport > Landquart > Davos with a transfer time of around 2 hours 45 minutes.Â
Fly to Geneva
Not recommended due to a minimum transfer time of 5 and a half hours.
Travel by international rail
Rail from London St. Pancras via Paris to Basel.
Swiss Railways: Basel > Landquart > Davos with a transfer time of around 3 hours 30 minutes.Â
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