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Davos

Davos is an Alpine resort town and municipality in the Prättigau/Davos Region in the canton of the Grisons, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 10,832 (2020).

Type CityPopulation 10,832

Why go

  • Municipality in the Grisons, Switzerland.

History

Davos is an Alpine resort town and municipality in the Prättigau/Davos Region in the canton of the Grisons, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 10,832 (2020). Davos is located on the Landwasser river, in the Rhaetian Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Ranges.

Restaurants & places to go

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 11 Mattastrasse, Davos Platz, 7270 · xn--brma-moa.ch
Indoor
Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Jul-Aug: 12:00-21:00; Jun,Sep: We-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian… · chaletvelo.ch
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 10:00-14:30,17:00-23:00; We off; Th-Fr 10:00-14:30,17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:30 · 8 Bahnhofstrasse, Davos Dorf, 7260 · der-pate.ch
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Swiss, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00 · 3 Bahnhofstrasse, Davos Dorf, 7260 · doerfji.ch
Indoor
Japanese, Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-23:30 · 9 Baslerstrasse, Davos Dorf, 7260 · alpengoldhotel.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 100 Promenade, Davos Platz, 7270 · lapiazzadavos.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,18:00+ Features: outdoor seating · 17 Talstrasse, Davos Platz, 7270 · padrinodavos.ch
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-14:00,17:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 95 Promenade, Davos Platz, 7270 · restaurantdaelio.ch
Indoor

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Airports

Engadin Airport (SMV) 30 km to the centre
Samedan, GR, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Davos — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Davos. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences