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Skiing in Davos Klosters

High-altitude town at 1,560 m and the village of Klosters, around five ski sectors. Only Parsenn and Gotschna are linked: train and bus do the rest.

⛰️ 1,560 m⛷️ 253 km🚡 44 lifts📅 13 Nov → 11 Apr
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Davos Klosters at a glance

814 – 2,844 mSki area altitudevillage at 1,560 m
253 kmAdvertised runs170.6 km mapped
44Lifts
CHF 81 – 941-day passadult
📅 2026-2027 season from 13 Nov 2026 to 11 Apr 2027 Parsenn from 13 Nov (weekend), Jakobshorn until 11 April
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  • Ideal for
  • Plenty of choice: 253 km across five sectors
  • Car-free: 4 of 5 sectors right by a station
  • Freeride: 19 routes, Pischa ungroomed
  • Less suitable if
  • Linking sectors on skis: they are separate
  • Budget stay: CHF 94 a day in high season
  • Late-season skiing: everything closes by 11 April at the latest
Two skiers seen from behind on the Parsenn ski area, facing the snow-covered peaks
Davos Eistraum ice rink lit at nightfall, snowy town
Arrival station of the Gotschna cable car above Klosters, snow-covered forests
Madrisa gondola above Klosters Dorf, in winter
Klosters Platz under snow, path along the river and peaks

Weather, snow and webcams in Davos Klosters

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MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.

Snow report · Avalanche bulletin

Where to stay in Davos Klosters

Davos Platz

Town centre and station · Jakobshorn and Schatzalp

Couples, car-free
See accommodation →

Davos Dorf

Near the lake · Parsenn funicular

Skiers, families
See accommodation →

Klosters Platz

Chalet village · Gotschna cable car

Couples, families
See accommodation →

Klosters Dorf

Quiet · Madrisa gondola

Families, beginners
See accommodation →

Recommended hotels for your budget

What to do in Davos Klosters besides skiing

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Sledging at the Schatzalp2.8 km with floodlit bends, free access
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Cross-country skiingMore than 190 km of trails, paid Nordic pass
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Eistraum ice rink4,500 m² of ice in Davos
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eau-là-là bathsPool CHF 10, with saunas CHF 30

Davos Klosters piste map and ski area

Runs
intermediateParsenn-GotschnaUp to 2,844 m, from Davos or Klosters, descent to Küblis
intermediateJakobshornFrom blue to black above Davos Platz, Jatzpark snowpark
intermediateRinerhornQuieter sector above Davos Glaris
intermediateMadrisaAbove Klosters Dorf, Madrisa-Land for children
expertPischaFreeride: gondola only, no groomed runs

Beginners: free magic carpets at Bolgen and Bünda · Klosters Snowgarden · Madrisa-Land

OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map

Davos Klosters lift pass prices

Lift passAdultChild
Regional · 1 dayCHF 94CHF 38
Regional · 6 daysCHF 390CHF 156
Parsenn and Jakobshorn · 1 dayCHF 87CHF 35
Rinerhorn · 1 dayCHF 69CHF 28

2026-2027 prices · In CHF · high season, 18 Dec → 29 Mar · child aged 6-12 · free under 6 · official ticket office

Ski rental and lessons in Davos Klosters

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Book your skis before you go

  • 1 Skiset shop in Davos Klosters, near the lifts
  • Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes

Snowrental: Decathlon (Davos) and Andrist (Klosters) · Skiset: Andrist only

Ski lessons and schools

The SSD's Snow Kids Village from age 3 at Bolgen and Bünda; at Klosters, lessons for ages 3 to 16. · The SSD asks you to book the day before by 5pm; a lesson runs from 4 sign-ups.

When to ski in Davos Klosters

Best time: Late December to March

NovParsenn opens on the 13th
DecOpenings from the 4th to the 26th
JanAll open apart from the Forum (WEF)
FebHigh season, all open
MarThree sectors close on the 29th
AprJakobshorn only until the 11th

Getting to Davos Klosters

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TrainDavos Platz station · Paris 6h41 · Zurich 2h20
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CarVia Landquart · Zurich airport 160 km
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PlaneZurich 160 km · St. Gallen-Altenrhein 115 km

On site

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ParkingCar parks at the valley stations of the lifts (2,050 spaces), free at Pischa.
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ShuttlesLocal buses in Davos and Klosters free with the guest card.
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HealthDavos hospital with 24-hour emergency department; pharmacies in Davos and Klosters.
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Tourist officeDestination Davos Klosters
Talstrasse 41, 7270 Davos Platz

Where to eat and unwind in Davos Klosters

Jatzhütte and Bolgen Plaza at the Jakobshorn, then Chalet Bello from 7pm in the Bolgen car park

Restaurants in the resort

seasonal cuisine€€€
Stall Valär

Renovated former barn, dishes from CHF 35 to CHF 56

📍 Davos Platz, Jakobshorn
grill€€€
Steakhouse Ochsen

Meats grilled on a hot stone, menu at CHF 89

📍 Davos Platz
fine dining€€€
Chesa Grischuna

Hotel dating from 1938, Carigiet frescoes, 14 Gault&Millau points

📍 Klosters
pizzeria€€
Pizzeria Al Capone

Pizzas from CHF 19 to CHF 28, near the station

📍 Klosters centre
cafeteria€
Coop Restaurant Grischuna

Supermarket restaurant in the centre of Davos Platz

📍 Davos Platz

Mountain restaurants

🍽️ Weissfluhjoch · Parsenn🍽️ Jatzhütte · Jakobshorn🍽️ Bergrestaurant Jatzmeder · Rinerhorn🍽️ Madrisa-Alp · Madrisa

Spa and relaxation

public spa
eau-là-là

Pools and saunas; CHF 10 pool, CHF 30 with saunas

Entry from CHF 10
hotel spa (treatments by reservation)
Rock Spa, Hard Rock Hotel Davos

Pools, hammam, saunas and treatments at the hotel

Similar resorts

Arosa Lenzerheide: 225 km linked up to 2,865 m, versus 253 km in five separate sectors here. Same TOPCARD pass.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Davos Klosters ski area open?

The Parsenn opens the weekend of 13 to 15 November 2026, then daily from 20 November. Jakobshorn and Klosters follow on 4 December, Rinerhorn and Madrisa on 18 December. The season ends on 11 April 2027 at the Jakobshorn.

Are the Davos and Klosters sectors linked?

Only Parsenn (Davos) and Gotschna (Klosters) form a single ski area. For Jakobshorn, Rinerhorn, Madrisa and Pischa, you take the RhB train or the bus, free with the guest card. A regional pass covers all five sectors.

How much does a lift pass cost in Davos Klosters?

The regional pass costs CHF 94 for an adult day and CHF 390 for 6 days in high season (18 December to 29 March), CHF 81 and CHF 354 in low season. Child aged 6 to 12: CHF 38 a day in high season; free under 6.

Is Davos Klosters suitable for beginners?

Yes: free magic carpets at Bolgen and Bünda, Snowgarden at Klosters and Madrisa-Land, the family sector of the Madrisa. The ski area has 19 blue runs, 33 red and 13 black.

Can you get to Davos without a car?

Yes. Allow about 6h40 by train from Paris, with changes at Zurich and Landquart, or 2h20 from Zurich. Four sectors start next to a station; Pischa is reached by the Pischabus from Davos Dorf.

What is the altitude of Davos?

The town is at about 1,560 m, Klosters at 1,180 m. The ski area rises to 2,844 m at the summit of the Weissfluh and descends to Küblis, at 814 m, via the Parsenn run.

Sources and method

Resort profile: davosklostersmountains.ch, wikidata.org
Opening dates: davosklostersmountains.ch
Lift passes: davosklostersmountains.ch
Accommodation: davos.ch
Ski area: davos.ch, davosklostersmountains.ch
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, davos.ch
Getting there: davos.ch, transport.opendata.ch, router.project-osrm.org, davosklostersmountains.ch
Restaurants and activities: davosklostersmountains.ch, davos.ch
Webcams and reports: davosklostersmountains.ch, slf.ch
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr, travelski.com
Comparison: arosalenzerheide.swiss
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: MeteoSwiss and SLF (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Jo-Jo Eumerus, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Alice Volkwardsen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · snow-world.ch, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Paradise Chronicle, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Elgaard, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.

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