Holidays in Davos

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 4km
• Walking time: 1 hour
• Terrain: Flat, wide gravel path following the lake’s edge

This gentle circular walk around Lake Davos offers uninterrupted views of the water, valley, and mountain skyline. Follow the shoreline through shady woodlands and open terrain, with chances to spot friendly squirrels. Pause at wooden jetties or benches to soak in the scenery. The walk is suitable for all ages, including buggies and prams, making it a perfect way to unwind in nature.

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 3km
• Walking time: 1 hour
• Terrain: Mostly tarmac road with a section of grass/dirt path

This pretty trail circular winds gently along the Landquart River from Klosters Platz, offering expansive valley views. Cross a small suspension bridge to reach alpine meadows, where grazing cows and farmhouses create a picturesque scene. The route joins the scenic Rütipromenade before winding through pine forest back to Klosters Platz. End your walk at Gaudy’s Grastrochni for a drink and a bit to eat.

• Grade: Easy to moderate
• Distance: 6.5km
• Walking time: 2 hours
• Terrain: Tarmac and gravel roads, occasional forest path

This scenic walk links Saas and Serneus, passing through charming villages and peaceful forests with stunning valley views. Cross the Landquart River and walk beneath the striking Sunniberg Bridge before arriving at Bad Serneus, a historic spa with sulphurous waters. With its mix of nature, architecture, and local charm, this is a varied and rewarding route.

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 4km
• Walking time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Terrain: Tarmac, gravel path, forest path

This cultural trail explores Klosters' alpine farming heritage. As you visit five restored barns, you'll learn about local traditions, farming, and even alpine herbs. The easy walk offers stunning views of the area, starting at the Monbiel car park. The path winds along a mix of wide gravel tracks and forested trails. Red posts mark each barn along the way, then the trail loops back into town.

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 9km
• Walking time: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Terrain: Tarmac and gravel roads, occasionally forest path

This family-friendly hike from Madrisa mountain station to the charming village of Saas. Along the way take in breath-taking views of the Prättigau Valley and surrounding peaks. The gentle route is perfect for all ages, following cleared paths with no major ascent, allowing you to enjoy the alpine scenery at a relaxed pace.

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 5km
• Walking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Terrain: Downhill on a quiet tarmac road, flat narrow path along the river

An easy and scenic walk from Monbiel to Klosters, this route offers picturesque views of alpine chalets and riverside paths. Starting from Monbiel, the route descends gently, offering a peaceful journey along the Landquart River, passing through the hamlet of Aeuja before looping back into Klosters. With beautiful views and a relaxed pace, this is a great introduction to walking in the region.

Davos Klosters is known as the single-track paradise of the Alps. Here, there's lots of alpine passes and mountain trails, so hold on to your handlebars tight - you're in for a ride. Looking for a moderate ride? Then the Flüela Valley trails from Davos bike park Färich are incredible leg burners, or hop on the 'Bike Shuttle Davos' to help with the ascent. Six lifts, including funiculars, allow mountain bikes to be taken inside, meaning you can reach high peaks quickly and efficiently, saving all your energy for the downhill run.

If the kids love a thrill, they'll have endless fun at the Davos pumptracks. Davos Adventure Park has small pump tracks for beginners, and larger dirt tracks for keen bikers and teens. You might even have a future mountain bike champion on the cards after practising their biking techniques here.

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Step into the world of art as you see how Ernst Kirchner expressed his thoughts through paintings. These vibrant masterpieces are a must see when visiting Davos. With more than 1,400 art works by the creator himself, you can unlock a cultural experience at just a little cost.

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Visit the original wooden mill at the Grossen Jenatschhaus, an old house from the 16th century. Covering tradition, history and culture, you'll explore how Davos has transformed from a farming village to a spa and sports town, popular for congress too.

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Take in the 360-degree views as you speed down the 2.5-kilometre run, covering a 240-metre drop in altitude. This activity is family friendly too, for anyone over the age of six. Who says adults can't have fun as well?

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The Alpine Botanical Garden Schatzalp has five acres of gardens and 118 acres of forest and mountain pastures. The alpine gardens are themed, with names including belle époque, historical, Thomas Mann square and 'Guggerbachtal' (valley of the Guggerbach river) - each with a different collection of plants and representing various areas of life. In total, the gardens are home to over 5,000 species of plant from all over the world, with a focus on species like Edelweiss, Enzian, Peonies, Larkspur, Monkshood, Spurg, wild Geranium, Bellflower and many others from high altitude landscapes of our world. 

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The Davos Klosters Summer programme of activities and hikes throughout summer including weekly guided bike tours, tennis, windsurfing, a tour of highest-altitude Monstein brewery, E-biking, bowling, dairy visits and more. Your Davos Klosters Premium Card may get you discounts on some activities (subject to change, some supplements may apply for equipment etc. and some activities will be payable locally).

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The rope park at the base of the Flüela pass offers five courses, covering high wires and cycling parks. Harness up as you brave the climbing walls, elevated logs, zip-lines and tricky obstacles. The main courses are for children aged seven plus who are at least 1.30 metres tall, and a smaller adventurer's course is available too, for kids aged four and above.

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For days when the weather is clouded over, or you just fancy a change of scenery, head to the indoor pleasure pool at the aquatic centre. Children can zoom down the 80-metre 'black hole' slide or jump off the diving boards. There is also a large indoor and outdoor pool, with an on-site bistro to grab a sandwich at the end of all the fun.

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Hop aboard the train for a scenic ride to the charming mountain village of Arosa. Along the way, consider stopping in the historic old town of Chur, Switzerland’s oldest town, to explore its cobbled streets and cultural treasures.

Train tickets can be purchased at the station.

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Discover the luxurious allure of St. Moritz, a world-renowned resort nestled on a sunny terrace in the stunning Engadine Valley. The train ride to this glamorous destination is a visual feast, with majestic mountain vistas and crystal-clear lakes along the way. This journey is the perfect introduction to the chic charm of St. Moritz.

Train tickets can be purchased at the train station.

For the real wow factor, take the scenic Bernina Express Panoramic Train, which rolls through jaw-dropping scenery and over famous landmarks like the Landwasser Viaduct all the way to Tirano in Italy - a spectacular route that's easily completed there and back in a day from Filisur, not far from Davos.

Tickets for the Bernina Express can be purchased at the train station or online, and seat reservations are compulsory. Regular trains are operating on the same line, and no seat reservation is needed.

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Head to the Golf club Klosters, where the nine-hole course is beautifully laid out, stretching perfectly managed greens just above the village height – making great views alongside your game. Make sure to not hit the ball in the bunker though.

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Put your harness, sunglasses and helmet on and head to the skies as you descend from the Jakobshorn mountain, close to Davos. Experience weightlessness and freedom as you float over the valley, a wonderful and thrilling experience for all adrenaline seekers.

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You don’t have to go far to get out into nature and to the water. The Landwasser river runs through Davos and the lake glimmers at the city’s northern edge - peacock-blue waters filled with sailing boats, wakeboarders, pedalos, and paddleboarders. Older children and teens will enjoy river rafting, wind or kite surfing or wakeboarding.

Water-lovers will be happy here, from a refreshing dip in a mountain lake and stand-up paddling on Lake Davos, to splashing around in the Klosters Lido. This large complex has a combination of lane swimming, diving pool, shallow splash pool and a swimming lake. You’ll also have access to on-site facilities and family-friendly activities like a mini waterslide, climbing wall and playground. 

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