Davos, Switzerland ski resort

Davos is internationally regarded as a "Winter Sports' Metropolis". Located in the Grissons region of Switzerland, near the borders with Austria and Italy, the town lies along a valley situated between the mountains. On each side, these mountains have been developed into five separate ski regions where visitors will find demanding and difficult slopes rating from intermediate to expert, wild and long runs for the cruiser and big, and wide runs for the beginner. The ski area statistics are quite impressive: 7 mountains with more than 200 miles of marked runs, a lift capacity of 55,000 persons per hour, The Europe's longest ski run from the Weissfluhgipfel (9460') down to Kublis (2680') with a 6780' vertical drop and almost 8 miles in length. It's no wonder that Davos acts host each year to such a great number of winter sports enthusiasts.

Cross country skiers will enjoy over 48 miles of prepared trails across stunning scenery with breathtaking views around every bend. For those who fancy ice skating resort offers amazing facilities. The Europe's biggest natural ice rink with the world's fastest ice, the magnificent Ice Stadium and it's new artificial open air ice rink make Davos the unchallenged number 1 of European ice sports.

There are lots of other sport activities in Davos, including tobogganing, curling (bowling on ice), horseback riding, tennis (indoor and outdoor), ice hockey, and horse drawn sleigh rides into romantic side valleys. Also those who would like more gentle activities, pleasant walks through the woods and prepared footpaths make for an invigorating day.

Davos works very hard to keep the amusement in full gear. From the rustic mountain inns to the first class specialty restaurants, from the cosy hotel bar to the vibrant flashing lights of the discotheque, from the theatre and concerts to the exclusive night club shows after midnight, Davos offers a variety of night life to suit everyone.