Davos
Overall rating
Large Swiss destination with multiple ski sectors, extensive off-piste and freestyle options, and a lively town atmosphere that combines serious skiing with strong nightlife and amenities.
Quick Resort Stats
Overview
Davos is a major high-alpine resort town in Graubünden, Switzerland, linked with neighbouring Klosters. The wider Davos Klosters domain offers around 300km of pistes across six ski areas, giving it one of the broadest ski selections in Switzerland. Terrain is varied, with strong intermediate cruising, plenty for advanced skiers, freestyle at Jakobshorn and family-friendly sectors such as Madrisa.
The altitude and spread of separate mountains usually help preserve good conditions through the core season. Unlike purpose-built resorts, Davos feels like a real town, with major hotels, rail links, events and a nightlife scene that runs well beyond the slopes. It is especially known for Jakobshorn après, Parsenn’s classic long descents and its long-standing reputation as one of the Alps’ livelier Swiss destinations.
Key Information
Good altitude, multiple mountain sectors and broad snowmaking coverage support dependable snow conditions, especially from January through March.
AFFORDABILITY: 4/10
Davos is expensive overall, with Swiss pricing across accommodation, dining and passes, though the range of lodging is broader than in smaller luxury resorts.
APRÈS: 8/10
Bolgen Plaza is one of the best-known après venues, while Jatzhütte and Montana Bar are major names in the wider Davos nightlife scene.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: 9/10
Davos has exceptional non-ski depth including cross-country skiing, winter walking, spas, events, shopping, sledging and a full town-based programme.
RESORT AMENITIES: 9/10
With major hotels, rail access, shopping, sports facilities, nightlife and six ski areas, Davos has one of the deepest amenity offers in the Alps.
AVERAGE AGE: 32
The visitor mix is broad, with adult ski groups, event visitors, families and strong skiers creating a balanced but slightly mature profile.
OFF-PISTE RATING: 9/10
Davos Klosters is one of Switzerland’s stronger freeride destinations, with well-known off-piste terrain around Parsenn, Jakobshorn and Pischa.
Ski Pass Pricing
- 6-day Davos Klosters regional pass: CHF390
- 1-day adult regional pass: CHF94
- Youth and child discounts available
- Family products available on selected pass structures
- Covers around 300 km across Davos Klosters
Prices are indicative and based on the latest available data at the time of review. Please check the official resort website for current pricing.
Peak Periods & Best Time to Visit
Davos is busiest in February and during major event or holiday periods, especially when school breaks overlap with strong snow conditions. The six-ski-area structure helps distribute visitors, but Jakobshorn base lifts, Parsenn access and main après locations can get busy. January and March generally offer the best balance of coverage, lower crowding and full resort energy.
Best time to go: January to March.
Slopes
Slope Breakdown:
Approximately
85 Blue
140 Red
75 Black
The overall mix suits intermediates best but still offers strong advanced, freeride and freestyle options.
Nightlife
Davos nightlife includes Pöstli Club as a true late venue, plus Ex Bar and Montana Bar as two of the best-known bars in town. The overall atmosphere is lively, varied and stronger than in most Swiss resorts.
Bars & Restaurants
Davos has 140+ restaurants ranging from traditional alpine dining to modern international cuisine.
Notable spots include:
Bolgen Plaza – popular slope-side restaurant known for Graubünden specialities and a famous après terrace.
Montana Stube – lively central restaurant-bar pairing casual alpine food with a social evening atmosphere.
Schneider’s – well-known Davos spot for polished comfort food and a reliable town-centre setting.
The food scene is broad and town-like, with more range than most ski resorts of similar size.