Davos – Dischma

Switzerland, the heaven on Earth! Who doesn’t wish to visit? Specially winter times make it an altogether different and a beautiful place. What if you get to know what to do there with some insider tips! And, what if its a yet another beautiful place like Davos Klosters?

Davos Ski

Well, you guessed it right! Davos Kloster has got activities both indoor and outdoor and for all age groups be it skiing, hockey, skating or tobogganing.  Do you know Davos Klosters has been awarded as the “Family Welcome” quality seal based on strict and crucial criteria, its hotels take care with respect to infrastructure and services or experiences curated for children, parents or their caretakers.

1. SKIING ON THE MOUNTAIN

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While the adults enjoy skiing, kids can enjoy in their areas like magic carpets, carousels, bouncy castle, trampoline, tubing slope, ski-do.

Tips

– Madrisa: the Madrisa-Land guarantees fun in the snow and terrific enjoyment

– Stutzli Kinderclub Madrisa: qualified childcare for children up to the age of 6

– Rinerhorn: learn to ski the fun way on the “dwarves” slope

– Jakobshorn: the JatzPark provides adrenaline thrills for the more daring youngsters

– Parsenn / Gotschna: thrills and spills aplenty on the ski-cross run (Totalp run)

– Schatzalp: tranquillity and no rush in Europe’s first “slowed down” skiing area

2. SKIING IN THE VALLEY

Less experienced skiers and kids can learn ski in practice areas. Restaurants

The five valley-level lifts in the Destination Davos Klosters provide the perfect practice areas for small children and less experienced skiers to learn to ski. Quaint and cosy restaurants, located close to the slops, help to keep body and soul together. And the sun terraces are perfect for taking time out to unwind

Tips

– Bolgen / Davos: learn to ski the fun way in the “Swiss Snow Kids Village”

– Bünda / Davos: children‘s ski-school with a Disney run

– Wiesen / Davos: easy practice lift amidst magnificent surroundings

– Heid / Klosters: bounce over kickers and slide along rails in the “Fun Park”

– Selfranga / Klosters: race down the slopes under floodlights on Tuesdays and Fridays

3. TOBOGGANING

Davos TOBOGGANING

All families are surely aware of the “Davos sledge”. As its name suggests, the famous wooden sledge was invented in the cradle of international tobogganing – Davos. The first official race was held as far back as 1883. Today eight toboggan runs in Davos and Klosters offer the most diverse tobogganing fun.

Tips

– Schatzalp: this leisurely 2.8 km toboggan run descends to Davos Platz

– Rinerhorn: 33 bends promise an adventurous tobogganing run

– Gotschna (middle station): thrilling tobogganing descent through the snow-clad forest

– Madrisa: 8.5 km long tobogganing fun to Saas

4. ICE SPORTS

Davos Klosters has a long tradition in ice sports – after all, a first ice rink was operated in Davos in 1869. Today the region is Switzerland‘s ice sports centre. The resort is home to Europe‘s largest natural ice rink, Switzerland‘s loveliest ice hockey stadium and other artificial ice rinks that can be used for ice skating, ice hockey, speed skating, curling and Bavarian curling.

Tips

– Natural ice rink / Davos: let off steam around an ice rink covering some 18,000 m²

– Seehofseeli / Davos: the beautifully situated ice rink is open every evening

– Artificial skating rink / Klosters: skill and precision in curling

5. SNOWSHOE AND WINTER HIKING

Davos Ice Sports

Away from the much-trampled paths, families will come across deep snowy forests and untouched winter landscapes. Snowshoe hikers should be sure to follow the trail along the GWunderwald. Along the trail boards provide useful and interesting information about the flora and fauna, agriculture and forestry. Hikers cannot fail to enjoy the prepared winter hiking trail from Klosters to the Alp Garfiun, which offers a magnificent view across to the Silvretta range.

6. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

The network of cross-country trails in Davos Klosters extends to 100 kilometres of classic and 46 kilometres of skating trails suitable for all abilities. The 5.5 km long, relatively flat cross-country trail from Davos golf course to Bünda is ideal for families. In Klosters the 4 km long circular route from the Sports Centre to Aeuja and back is especially recommended.

7. PURE BATHING FUN

The Eau-là-là Davos indoor pool and wellness spa with its heated outdoor pool or the Bad Serneus promise fun and enjoyment in and around the water, e.g. a children‘s splash pool, an 80 metre long slide, diving pool or spa pool. Many hotels have their own spa and pool suites, which are also open to guests from outside.

8. MORE LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Davos Klosters

Davos Klosters stands for a wide range of sports, great cultural events and a vast leisure programme. Children and youths are guaranteed to never get bored throughout their holidays. In addition to the mountain and nature adventures described, there is a great number of additional leisure activities, such as: Sport, Culture / leisure, Hockey Club Davos (September-March / April) , Rail experiences (RhB / Wiesener Viaduct, Climbing, Carriage trips, Tennis / Badminton , Cinema, Bowling / skittles ,Museums,Games,  libraries

DAVOS KLOSTERS INSIDE

Visitors to Davos Klosters can experience the resort from a different angle with the “Davos Klosters Inside” winter guest programme. Local “insiders” offer different skiing adventures every day and present Davos Klosters to visitors from a completely new angle. All guests of the ski hotels in Davos Klosters can choose from around 20 complementary offers exclusively available to them.

Schlitteln in Davos (Bünda)

Highlights

– Ski school: taster skiing sessions for children every Sunday in Davos and Davos Wiesen

– Tobogganing on the Rinerhorn: take on board the tips from the experts and then “you‘re off”

– Mountain engineering: discover more about technical snow-making

– Piste / rescue service: behind the scenes and take a seat in a piste-basher

– Early Bird: be the first to carve your tracks in the freshly prepared snow early in the morning

9. Davos klosters card

In winter, guests receive the Davos Klosters Card from one commercial overnight stay (hotel, holiday home, group accommodation) and subsequently benefit from countless free services and discounts. A few family-friendly examples:*

Offer                                                                                         Discount

Public transport (local buses, RhB train)                               100% (excluding Dischma, Sertig and Monstein)

Cross-country skiing tracks Davos and Klosters                   100%

Ice rinks Davos and Klosters                                                    100%

History Museum Davos                                                            100%

“Nutli Hüschi” History Museum Klosters                                40%

Davos Klosters Mountains (excluding Schatzalp)                up to 20% off single and return trips (pedestrians)

Bowling 101 / Davos                                                                  10%

Hotel Sport indoor pool / Klosters                                          10%

SAC Climbing Centre / Küblis                                                  10%

* Detailed information: davos.ch/card or klosters.ch/card

WINTER SPORTS SCHOOLS / SKI HIRE

Regardless of whether you‘re a beginner or an advanced skier, snowboarder or cross-country skier, the many winter sports schools in Davos Klosters offer the best trained instructors to ensure that you are safe, well looked-after and having fun and success in the snow. Use of the valley lifts (Bünda / Davos and Heid / Klosters) is free during lesson hours (no ski pass needed).

Over 20 sports shops in Davos Klosters offer an extensive range of skis, boots, helmets and clothing to hire. Tip: Book your sports equipment in advance on the destination’s online platform.

davos.ch/winter or klosters.ch/winter  davos.ch/ferienshop or klosters.ch/ferienshop

10. CHILDCARE / LOGISTICS

Eisschnelllauf auf Natureisbahn in Davos

A few handy hints to simplify your family holiday in Davos Klosters:*

Childcare – Many day nurseries and babysitters offer qualified childcare

Ski store – Store your ski equipment and lock it overnight at the top or valley stations

Online booking – Reserve ski passes, ski equipment, ski school and “much more besides”on the destination’s online platform

Airport shuttle – The Davos Express shuttle bus connects Davos Klosters to Zurich Airport every

Saturday during the winter season

Baggage transfer – The SBB and RhB baggage service will transport your luggage from over

400 Swiss railway stations to and from Davos Klosters

SKI HOTEL LABEL

Ski hotel guests will find everything they need in the way of infrastructure, services and other amenities to ensure an enjoyable ski holiday.

Services provided by ski hotels

– Davos Klosters Inside: free participation in the guest programme

– Ski-store to safely store your skis and equipment

– Ski boot heating

– Waxing station or externally organised ski service

– Ski hire in the hotel

– Ski pass booking at reception

– Davos Klosters Cable Car information screens in the lobby

– Free and complimentary wireless access

FAMILY HOTEL QUALITY SEAL

Family hotels need to fulfill the following criteria:

Service

– Playroom with age-appropriate toys and games

– Outdoor playground (owned by the hotel or in direct proximity)

– Free childcare on at least 5 days a week during the school holidays

– Babysitter service on demand (at additional charge)

– Entertainment at the table, children’s chairs / high chairs

Catering

– Child-appropriate catering

– Free drinks between 10 am and 8 pm (tea, syrup, water)

– Access to the microwave oven, bottle warmer and kettle

Photographs and content credits Davos Klosters Tourism