Holidays in Klosters

Graubunden Region , Switzerland

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A summer holiday in Klosters combines laid-back alpine cool with a storied history and fantastic walking

  • Perfect for sport enthusiasts
  • Charming village atmosphere
  • Wide range of outdoor activities
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Swiss Half Fare Card included

Up to half price off various modes of transport, plus free travel to children from 6 to 15 years old, when accompanied by a parent with the Swiss Family Card.

Davos Klosters Premium Card included

Discounted travel on mountain railways and lifts, plus some free local buses and trains.

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Walking in Klosters

Walking Trails:
700km

Terrain:
Diverse mountainous terrain from Alpine meadows and forests to rugged peaks
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Klosters at a glance

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Travel included to Klosters

Depart on: any day except Tuesdays

Fly into: Zurich or Basel airport, or Klosters station 

Transfer time: 2 hours 45 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes

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Included in your walking holiday to Klosters

  • Half price rail, bus, and boat travel with the Swiss Half Fare Card (worth over £100 per person)
  • Swiss Family Card - free travel for children under 16 on mainline trains/buses/boats in Switzerland when accompanied by a parent
  • Free Premium Card - a resort card offering some free and some discounted travel on local mountain railways, lifts, and buses
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  • Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks, and useful information on holiday
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Walking in Klosters

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
700km
Terrain:
Diverse mountainous terrain from Alpine meadows and forests to rugged peaks

There are around 700 kilometres of marked walking trails in the Davos Klosters region, offering a fabulous range of walks to suit all abilities and tastes. The vast walking area which covers both sides of the valley is accessed easily by cable-car or funicular from the village centres and the Davos Klosters Premium Card makes using the lifts much cheaper so you can explore the stunning terrain and get to the best view points, really easily.

Our favourite self-guided walks in and around Klosters

Gadäwäg Barn Trail Klosters
  • 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.

Klosters Madrisa To Saas
  • 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.

River Landquart
  • 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.

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Discover Klosters

  • Walk from Madrisaalp to Klosters via the stunning Schlappin mountain lake
  • Take the Bernina Express panoramic train along the UNESCO World Heritage Railway
  • Hire a bike and explore some of Davos Klosters' world-class trails

Klosters was founded by the Premonstratensian priests who built a monastery here several centuries ago. By the 20th century, it had become a different sort of escape – a winter hideaway for the rich and famous, including the British royals, Audrey Hepburn and Gene Kelly (the guest books in the hotels and bars contain some of the most entertaining stories in town!). In summer, Klosters returns to its roots as a farming village, surrounded by working orchards, vineyards and farmsteads. The Landquart river runs through it all, with creeks and streams that keep the valley emerald-green – a super scenic backdrop to a Klosters walking holiday.  

Klosters Platz is the centre of the village. The Reformed church marks the oldest part of town, sat on the foundations of the 13th-century monastery that gave Klosters its name. Pop your head in to admire the stained glass windows by Augusto Giacometti, one of Switzerland’s first abstract painters. The rest of the rambling streets make for an interesting wander, too. Nutli-Hüschi is a farmhouse museum that tells the story of the German-speaking Walser people who emigrated here in the 14th century. You’ll also notice that restaurant menus lean towards alpine fare, including barley soup, smoked salmon, meatballs, potato rösti and cheesy raclette.

Nearby Davos is a famous mountain city with a small-town feel, and it's just a half-hour train journey south of Klosters. Peruse its shops, cafés and museums to find out more about its history as a world-class research centre and artists’ retreat. There’s a lake for sailing, windsurfing, swimming and waterside walks. Davos is also home to an Adventure Park, which gets kids zooming through the forests of the Flüela Valley on zip lines and high ropes courses.

Klosters has a second train station at Klosters Dorf (AKA Klosters village - the second half of the town). It’s just a few minutes’ walk away from the cable car that goes up the Madrisa mountain to Switzerland’s largest mountain adventure park - Madrisa Land. Kids can launch themselves full throttle into bouldering, slacklines, lake obstacle courses and hiking trails dotted with clues and puzzles. Klosters offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, with activities like swimming in pristine lakes, exploring alpine flora and fauna, and enjoying picnics with stunning mountain views. Plus, there's a whole host of adrenline-packed activities for the thrill-seekers. Check out our 'things to do' section for more details on family-friendly activities.

Klosters’ main station is at Klosters Platz, with trains to Davos, St. Moritz and beyond. From St. Moritz you can hop aboard the iconic Bernina Express for one of the most spectacular – and one of the highest – train journeys in the world. Cable cars also take you to great heights. The lift from Klosters Platz glides to the top of Gotschnagrat and its restaurant. Walks from here include the Davos Panoramic Trail – a high-rise hike above the west side of the valley, with views over mighty peaks and glaciers.

Lifts

There are several lifts and funiculars that operate in the area and you can get a discounted rate when presenting your included Davos Klosters Premium Card (provided to you by your hotel).

  • Madrisa, Klosters (normally open 15 Jun - 20 Oct)
  • Parsenn, Klosters (first section normally open on weekends from 15 Jun, and both sections every day from 22 Jun - 13 Oct)
  • Parsenn, Davos (this lift is closed for Summer 25 due to maintenance work - guests still wanting to get up high on this side of the valley can use the Schatzalpbahn and the chairlift. Alternative routes are available for bikes)
  • Schatzalpbahn, Davos (normally open from 10 May - 27 Oct)
  • Jakobshorn, Davos (first section normally open on weekends from 8 Jun, first and second section normally open on weekends from 15 Jun, and both sections every day from 22 Jun - 20 Oct)
  • Rinerhorn, Davos (normally open on weekends from 8 Jun, and every day from 15 Jun - 20 Oct)
  • Pischa, Davos - closed in summertime

Subject to change.

Trains

With an incredible rail system, you can use your included Swiss Half Fare Card to get up to 50% off journeys across Switzerland. Klosters Platz and Klosters Dorf has its own train stations, meaning you can access nearby areas and valleys to unlock a whole new range of hiking paths, family trails or village walks.

Using your Davos Klosters Premium Card you also qualify for free 2nd class travel on the Rhaetian railway between Klosters Dorf, Davos and Filisur.

Buses

Using your included Davos Klosters Premium Card you have free access to the extensive public transport network system within zone 200. There are plenty of bus stops that are easily accessible on foot, which can transport you around Klosters. There is also a PostBus service which goes between Davos and Klosters.

Once in Davos the routes within zone 400 and 410 are also included in your premium card, meaning you can easily access lift stations used to reach hiking start and end points.

 

Cards & passes

The Swiss transport network is an excellent combination of trains, mountain railways, cable cars, boats, and buses that make it a pleasure to get around and explore at your own pace. 

The Swiss transport network is an excellent combination of trains, mountain railways, cable-cars, boats and buses that make it a pleasure to get around and explore at your own pace. 

The Swiss Half Fare Card is included in the price of your holiday and is sent to you as part of your rail transfer tickets. This card can be used around Switzerland for up to 50% discount on various modes of transport - so make sure you keep it with you. It also gives free travel to children from 6 to 15 years old, when accompanied by a parent with the Family Card.

The Davos Klosters Premium Card is great for walkers and nature lovers offering free or discounted fares on public transport or lifts and discounted participation in numerous activities and events in the region. It adds excellent value to your Davos holiday and includes:

  • Free travel (2nd class) on the Rhaetian railway between Klosters Dorf, Davos and Filisur
  • Some free or discounted local bus travel
  • Discounted use of mountain railways/lifts
  • Discounted participation in various activities on the Davos Klosters guest summer programme
  • Free or discounted entry to various attractions throughout the area

Subject to change.

5 days within 14 days, at CHF137 (2nd class) or 2 days out of 7 at CHF90 (2nd class), and can be bought at the train station. 

This pass gives you 5 days of unlimited travel on regional trains and buses, a great value way to explore further afield, including:

  • Day trips to nearby places of interest of Arosa, Lenzerheide, historic Chur and St. Moritz
  • A journey on the wonderful Bernina Express train route to Tirano in Italy (seat reservation costs extra)

Travel to Klosters

Travel by air

Flights depart any day expect Tuesdays between 17 May - 25 Oct 25 & 16 May - 24 Oct 26.

Fly from:

  • London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh.

Fly into:

  • Zurich or Basel airport

Transfer time:

  • From Zurich: 2 hours 10 minutes by rail. Your journey involves two changes of trains.
  • From Basel: 3 hours 30 minutes by rail. Your journey involves one or more changes of trains and a bus from the airport to Basel station.

On arrival into Klosters station, there might be a hotel shuttle or taxi to take you to your hotel. Please inform the hotel of your arrival time.

Travel by train

We offer holidays by train to Davos, which depart daily except on Tuesday. The journey takes around 15 hours from London St. Pancras and you'll be able to enjoy the change of scenery out of the train window as you journey through France and into the Alps of Switzerland.

See below for train journey details. 

The provisional outbound timings are:

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  2. Gare du Nord

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  4. Basel

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Onward travel from Basel: the transfer from Basel to Klosters will be by train. The journey takes around three hours 15 minutes and will require three changes of train.

On arrival into Klosters station, there will be a hotel shuttle or taxi to take you to your hotel.

For your return journey, you will travel back to Basel on Saturday morning by train. The journey takes around three hours 15 minutes and will require three changes of train.

The provisional inbound timings from Basel are:

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  3. Gare du Nord

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  4. London St. Pancras

Things to do in Klosters

Mountain biking in Davos, Switzerland

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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Kirchner Museum

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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Mühle Heimatmuseum Brauchtum Jenatschhaus

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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Schatzalp Summer Toboggan

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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Schatzalp Botanical Garden

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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Tennis Sport Centre Klosters

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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Kinderparcours Davos Adventure Park

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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Davos eau la la Aquatic centre

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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Arosa mountain village
From CHF34

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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St. Moritz city and lake view
From CHF23

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.

Bernina express on the Landwasser viaduct

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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Golf Klosters

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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Jakobshorn Paragliding

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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Davos Lake Davos

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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