City Guide: The best tips for Davos
In the charming Swiss mountain village of Davos, alpine elegance meets wellness and indulgence. These exclusive spots and must-see attractions belong on your bucket list.
Hotel tips
AlpenGold Hotel
Discover a modern luxury hotel with spacious rooms and an extensive spa. Located in the ski area, close to the lake and forest, just outside the center. Because of its futuristic architecture, the locals call it the Golden Egg or UFO.
Grandhotel Belvédère
Historic five-star hotel dating back to 1875, located in the city center. Offers 127 classically furnished rooms full of comfort as well as a large spa and wellness area with a pool.
AMERON Swiss Mountain Resort
Stylish mountain hotel that celebrates the Bacio della Mamma concept, but also serves regional and rustic specialties in its Bündner Stübli. The 4-Elements-Spa pampers you with a spacious sauna world, a refreshing ice fountain, exciting showers and a state-of-the-art fitness area.
Mountain Hotel Schatzalp
Opened in 1900 by Willem Jan Holsboer. It's located at an altitude of 1861 meters on the Schatzalp above the town, in the middle of nature. The wonderful view and the original Art Nouveau furnishings make it a popular film location.
Gourmet tips
Atelier VERT
Discover the vegetarian gourmet restaurant at AlpenGold Hotel. Head chef Manuel Zünd prepares dishes that are largely based on Alpine products and don't require meat.
Valär stable
Contemporary comfort food is served in a cozy atmosphere with lots of wood. Dishes such as roast beef, homemade pasta and veal paillard are delicious and filling. There's also a wine list with Swiss wines.
Jody's Restaurant & Bar
Stylish bar with international flair in the heart of Davos, directly on Arkadenplatz. Here, fresh juices, colorful bowls, tapas, creative daily specials and fine drinks are on the menu from nine in the morning until late in the evening - always fresh, always delicious.
Apollo
Offers culinary highlights at Hotel Grischa. The name and furnishings reflect the owner's fascination with space travel. Here, you'll get modern, Mediterranean-inspired gourmet cuisine.
The most beautiful sights
Kirchner Museum
The expressionist painter Ernst Ludwig Kirchner spent the last ten years of his life in Davos. During this time, he created numerous works that can be admired in the Kirchner Museum.
Alpinum Schatzalp
Five-hectare botanical alpine garden on the Schatzalp. Here, around 5000 plants from mountains all over the world grow at an altitude of over 1800 meters. If you're particularly interested, you can book a guided tour.
Golf Club Davos
Golf has been played in Davos since 1929. The 18 fairways offer a varied game, with easier holes alternating with more difficult ones.