Family brochure

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FAMILIES WELCOME

The holiday destination Davos Klosters offers a wide range of winter and summer activities for families. Fun in the snow for young and old alike can be found in the valley or in the six ski areas, depending on ability. Families have lots of fun sledging, ice skating or playing hockey together.

In summer there are entertaining adventure and adventure parks, unique theme paths, beautiful bike routes and various bathing facilities.

Davos Klosters has been awarded the “Family Destination” quality seal, which distinguishes holiday resorts that specifically tailor offers to the needs of children and their parents or guardians. The quality seal is based on stringent conditions and comprises criteria regarding the infrastructure, adventure worlds and services.

Welcome to the family paradise Davos Klosters!

Partner:

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Public transport network – free3

• Rhaetian Railway (RhB5

Free travel in the 2nd class between Klosters Dorf – Davos – Filisur

• Tariff association Klosters

Free travel (2nd class) by train and bus within zone 200

Additionally free travel (train, bus):

• in zone 210 (to Saas) with holiday address Klosters and Saas

• Tariff association Davos

Free travel (2nd class) by train and bus within zone 400, 410, 410

Additionally free travel (train, bus):

• in zone 440, 442, 444, 446 with holiday address Dischma

• in zone 450 with holiday address Clavadel

• in zone 422 with holiday address Monstein

• in zone 450, 452, 454 with holiday address Sertig

• in zone 422, 424 with holiday address Wiesen

Further benefits

Numerous other benefits, such as discounts at museums, sports centres, wellness and adventure pools in Davos, etc., can be found at davos.ch/premium

Davos and Klosters cable cars, mountain railway and lifts

The Premium Card offers guests in summer unbeatable prices for lift and cable car tickets from their arrival to their departure day:

Subject to changes

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Summer guest programme

Winter guest programme

Klosters Arena ice rink

Davos World of Ice

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WINTER

Various discounted activities davos.ch/guest-programmes klosters.ch/guest-programmes

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Discounted use davos.ch/ice-sports

1 Valid on the following mountains of Davos Klosters Mountains and Klosters-Madrisa Bergbahnen AG: Jakobshorn/Davos, Rinerhorn/Davos, Parsenn/Davos, Gotschna/Klosters, Madrisa/Klosters. Parsenn/Davos and Gotschna/Klosters are considered two different mountains in summer.

2 Schatzalp: Purchase of discounted day tickets is not possible with the Premium Card.

3 Exact details: see davos.ch/premium or klosters.ch/premium.

4 When booking directly at the bike hotel, bike transport is included with Davos Klosters Mountains (if offered, please book the bike package).

5 Premium Card is not valid on the Bernina or Glacier Express.

THE WORLD‛ S BEST GUEST PROGRAMMES

Our summer and winter guest programme offers a variety of leisure activities in the categories Sports & Adventure, Kids & Family, Arts & Culture and Sightseeing & Trips. The activities are open to all commercially guests staying overnight in the destination Davos Klosters and are offered at greatly reduced prices.

What are you in the mood for? A mountain bike riding technique course? A guided tour through the Kirchner Museum? Or how about an off-piste taster course? The possibilities are endless. In total, guests can choose from over 40 activities (a total of approx. 300 experiences) in winter and

over 60 activities (a total of approx. 700 experiences) during the summer season.

The winter guest programme takes place from December to April, the summer guest programme from May to October. The individual experiences can be booked two weeks in advance at the guest information center on site or online. Speaking of booking: The guest programme is an offer aimed at individual guests. Groups can contact the respective organiser directly to book a (chargeable) experience outside of the guest programme. Let us inspire you with our great activities!

SUMMER

Highlights summer guest programme

• Mountain bike riding technique course: improve your own riding skills with certified bike guides

• Stand Up Paddling: start your first paddling attempts on Lake Davos with expert guidance

• Visit the farmers on the alp: experience the farmer‘s life and lend a hand yourself

• A comfortable horse-drawn carriage ride to the Novai Alp and a visit to the cheese dairy: a traditional experience

Highlights winter guest programme

• Ski school: Joint treasure hunt with Snowli for children

• Cross-country skiing taster course: gain your first experience on the cross-country trail

• Early-Bird: make your first tracks on the freshly groomed slopes early in the morning

• Build an igloo: fun for the whole family

• Snowshoe adventure in Davos and Klosters: enjoy the tranquility of the winter landscape

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SKIING ON THE MOUNTAIN ON THE PISTE, GET SET, GO!

The six skiing areas around Davos Klosters are just perfect for families that love to ski. The many attractions are geared specifically to the needs of families. Children can really let off steam in the children’s land play areas: magic carpets, roundabouts, bouncy castles, trampolines, tubing slopes, skidoo and much more are sure to thrill our younger guests!

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Tips:

• Madrisa: the Madrisa Land guarantees fun in the snow and terrific enjoyment

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

• Jakobshorn: the Jatz Park provides adrenaline thrills for the more daring youngsters

• Parsenn / Gotschna: thrills and spills a-plenty on the ski-cross run (Totalp run)

• Schatzalp: calm and serenity in Europe’s first “slowed down” skiing region

SKIING IN THE VALLEY

The six valley-level lifts in the Davos Klosters provide the perfect practice areas for small children and less experienced skiers to learn to ski. Indulge in local delicacies at the many quaint and cosy restaurants located in close proximity to the slopes. And the sun terraces are perfect for taking time out to unwind.

Tips:

• Wiesen / Davos: easy practice lift amidst magnificent surroundings

• Bolgen / Davos: learn to ski the fun way in the “Home of Winter”

• Bünda / Davos: children’s ski-school with a Disney course

• Bolgen und Bünda / Davos: free magic carpets for beginners

• Selfranga / Klosters: race down the floodlit slopes on Tuesday and Friday nights

• Serneus: learn to ski on the family friendly Mottalift

THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO SKIING

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 here back in 1883. Today, eight toboggan runs in Davos and Klosters offer hugely diverse tobogganing fun of variety day and night.

Tips:

• Rinerhorn: 33 twists and bends promise a real tobogganing adventure

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

• Pischa: gliding through the deep snow on the airboard

• Gotschnaboden: thrilling descent through the snow-clad forest

• Madrisa: 8.5 km long tobogganing fun to Saas

• Night time tobogganing: Floodlit facilities on Schatzalp (daily) and Rinerhorn (Wednesdays & Fridays) enable sledging fun until late in the evening

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TOBOGGANING FUN IN MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN SURROUNDINGS

ICE SPORTS

Davos Klosters has a long tradition in ice sports – the first Davos ice rink opened back in 1869. Today, the region is the centre of Switzerland’s ice sport scene. This is ensured by one of the most beautiful ice hockey stadiums in Europe and other artificial ice rinks that can be used for ice skating, ice hockey, speed skating, curling and Bavarian ‘ice stock’ curling.

At the sports centre in Davos, you will find the mobile ice adventure landscape “Davos World of Ice” with countless attractions. In addition to a 300-metre-long, oval ice rink for skating and ice stock curling, the “Davos World of Ice” features a large central rink, where young and old can engage in the fascinating sport of ice hockey.

Tips:

• Sports centre / Davos: put your ice skates on and live your skating dream

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

• Ice mini golf / Lake Davos: the view should not distract from the fact that the puck has to be pocketed with a hockey stick and a lot of feeling.

• Artificial ice rink / Klosters: practise skill and precision with a game of curling

• Ice rink / Davos Wiesen: prepared natural ice rink for skating, curling and Bavarian ‘ice stock’ curling

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SNOWSHOEING AND WINTER HIKING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE

Away from the much-trampled paths, families will come across deep snowy forests and untouched winter landscapes. In total, there are ten marked and secured snow shoeing routes to discover in Davos Klosters – six in the valley and four on the mountains. An insider tip for snowshoe hikers is the tour from the Jakobshorn past the Stadlersee to the Rossboden or the round tour on the Wolfgang.

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For winter hikers, we recommend, among other things, the winter hiking trail from Klosters to Alp Garfiun with a magnificent view towards the Silvretta mountains or the Thomas-Mann trail from Davos to the Schatzalp, which is steeped in history. The way back can then be tackled by sled.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

The network of cross-country tracks in Davos Klosters amounts to 100 kilometres of classic and 75 kilometres of skating tracks, which means there is something for every ability. In the Davos Nordic Park at the cross-country ski center Davos and in the fun course in Klosters, kids improve their technique at various posts –high fun factor! For families we highly recommend the 4-km-long circular route in Klosters from the Sports Centre to Aeuja and back.

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TRACK FUN FOR YOUNG AND OLD

PURE BATHING FUN

In summer, the Lake Davos, the Lido Klosters or the countless mountain lakes invite you to cool off with games and fun in, on and around the water.

The indoor and wellness pool Eau-là-là Davos with its heated outdoor pool can be visited both in summer and winter. Families can enjoy the

paddling pool, the 80-metre slide, diving boards and much more. In addition, many hotels in the destination have their own bathing areas, which are also accessible to external guests.

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Tips for water lovers

• Pedalo: Renting at the Lake Davos possible

• Sailing / Surfing: Taster courses as well as rental at the Lake Davos

• Sunbathing lawns: a cosy rest in the grass on Lake Davos with a new bathing bay and Lido Klosters

• Wakeboarding: the water ski lift pulls beginners and professionals over Lake Davos

• Stand Up Paddling (SUP): Experience the new trend sport on Lake Davos

• Water slide: the fast-paced 80-metre slide in the aquatic centre «Eau-là-là» Davos guarantees action and fun

• Play afternoon: great fun with various inflatable and oversized play creatures in the Lido Klosters and aquatic centre «Eau-là-là» Davos (every Wednesday)

• Lido Klosters: family-friendly pool with water climbing wall, diving pool and water slide

MADRISA-LAND KLOSTERS

The Madrisa gang has moved in! Five animals have left their old life behind and have found a new home at Madrisa. Now young and old have the opportunity to get to know the five friends better with a great treasure hunt. Solve exciting tasks and even win something!

Hanna's Egg-Ball Track

The new 100 m long, free-standing “Hanna's Egg Ball Track” made of wood adds to the Madrisa Land attractions at 1900 m above sea level. The fun track, matching the story of the Madrisa gang of animals, invites visitors to play and have fun

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Madrisa-Land attractions

• Action guaranteed: rapid slides and attractive climbing tower

• Waterworld: welcome cooling off on warm summer days

• Geissler animal park: Experience ponies, pygmy goats or alpacas at close quarters

• 3D wildlife park: go hunting with bow and arrow

• Animal gang: meet the life-size mascot hen life-size mascot “Henne Hanna”

• Kick bikes: revel in the thrill of riding a “Monster-Trotti” (5 km) or a “FreerideTrotti” (8.5 km)

• Madrisa-Hof: the cosy chalet-style mountain restaurant

• Accommodation: unique tree house experience, a Gadä, tipi tent, Maiensäss

THE ADVENTURE PARK IN THE ALPS

DAVOS ADVENTURE PARK

The Davos Adventure Park is a high rope course and bike park for thrill-seekers of every age and ability. There are five high rope courses with varying difficulty ratings, including a special children’s course. The bike park features countless elements such as pump tracks, jumps and agility courses – the tracks are designed in such a way that both beginners and experienced bikers are sure to have a smashing time.

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Davos Adventure Park attractions

• Playgrounds: fun and games with sandpits, climbing frames and swings

• Barbeque area: public area in an idyllic forest setting

• Chalet Velo: enjoy delicious barbequed food and pizzas in a cosy atmosphere

• Skatebowl: perfect opportunity to learn new tricks

BIKE- AND SCOOTER PARADISE

The destination of Davos Klosters is one of the most attractive bike destinations in the Alps. The alpine trails promise plenty of riding fun and thrills. Traffic-free cycle paths along the Landwasser and Landquart rivers or into remote side valleys offer a wide range of excursion options. Trail tolerance («share the trail» between hikers and bikers) is very important to us. The Bikepark Davos and the Skill-Areal in Klosters offer the perfect environment to playfully hone your technique and have fun.

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Action tips

• Davos valley tour: Ideal route for exploring Davos by bike and gaining your first singletrail experience

• Bikepark Davos: pumptracks, skatebowls and much more

• Pumptrack and Skill Area Klosters: playfully improve your biking technique on various obstacles.

• Gotschna Freeride-Piste: thrills for experienced kids with over 200 banked turns and 30 tables

• Kick bikes: hop on and off you go – from Rinerhorn, Sertigtal or Madrisa

PLEASURE OF HIKING

Over 700 kilometres of marked hiking trails, themed paths and panoramic routes run through fauna-rich forests, across unforgettable mountain landscapes and through wildly romantic valleys. The hiking opportunities for families range from gentle walks around Lake Davos to jolly hikes along rivers an through forests, down to more challenging routes in higher altitudes.

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Hiking tips

• Picnics: there are various cosy fire pits along the trails

• Mountain lakes and streams: take a break and dip your feet into the refreshingly cool water

• Lecky trail: hiking fun for families with dogs (Madrisa – St. Antönien)

• #Aussichtsmeister: discover the most beautiful vantage points of Davos Klosters and win great prizes

• Geocaching: find the secret hiding places

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE

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AWAKEN THE WONDERS OF NATURE

THEMED TRAILS

There is a lot to experience and discover on the numerous themed trails in and around Davos Klosters. Hiking and learning are combined in a playful way. Whether on the educational glacier trail Silvretta or the varied nature adventure trail GWunderwald: exciting puzzles and games as well as many wonders of nature are waiting to be discovered.

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Themed trails tips

• GWunderwald Davos: Nature discovery trail with 30 activity posts about nature, flora, fauna, agriculture and forestry

• Klosters dwarf path: dwarf “Purzel” stirs the children‘s imagination

• Wildmännli Weg Klosters / Schlappin / Serneus: The route becomes the destination. It combines existing hiking trails into a circular tour with cool rewards.

• Smugglers‘ tour Klosters / Gargellen: follow in the tracks of the smugglers

• Gadäwäg Klosters: modern installations in sun-baked stables inform about history, culture and nature

• Klara on the Alp: Family theme trail on Madrisa with various game and puzzle stations

• Silvretta glacier trail: 4 km alpine round trail in proximity to the mountain hut “Silvrettahütte”

FOXTRAIL

The fox has heard a rumour that Thomas Mann wrote his novel “Der Zauberberg” in a secret library. Does the track of the fox lead there?

Families can answer this question on the two Foxtrail Tracing routes in Davos. The “Foxolino Cuolm” and the “Foxolino Striunau” each last independently about one and a half to two hours, but can also be combined as “Foxtrail Cuolm Striunau” can be completed in about two and a half to three hours. Participants can choose their own start time and use the Foxtrails individually. The Foxtrails are both in summer and in winter can be experienced.

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SCHATZALP SUMMER TOBOGGAN RUN

The Schatzalp cable car takes visitors up to Schatzalp in just four minutes. Just above the terminus – five minutes on foot –you will find the summer toboggan run. The starting point can be reached via a lift. From there, a special sled will take you down the 500 metre-long run at hair-raising speed. On the way back, the Alpinum Schatzalp with its 5,000 plant species from mountainous regions from all around the world is well worth a visit.

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ROMP ABOUT

PLAYGROUNDS

In the beautiful and centrally located Kurpark Davos, in the Silvrettapark Klosters or in the Madrisa-Land, children love to pass the time – thanks to wonderfully large playgrounds with climbing towers, slides, wooden planes, swings, water games and many other attractions.

On the Rinerhorn, two large sandpits, a trampoline and a bouncy cushion provide fun and games.

There are further children‛s playgrounds at the Seehofseeli, at the AlpenGold Hotel, Kids Playground Hotel Sport Klosters (indoor) or at the school buildings in Davos Dorf and Davos Wiesen.

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EXPERIENCE ANIMALS UP CLOSE

ANIMAL KINGDOM

The petting zoos on Rinerhorn, Madrisa and at the Hotel Sport in Klosters offer children the chance to really get to know various small and large animals. At the riding schools in Davos and Klosters, youths can take horse and pony riding lessons. For families with a thirst for adventure, half-day to multi-day horse, donkey and lama trekking tours are available for an unforgettable experience.

MORE LEISURE ACTIVITIES

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

Hockey Club Davos (September – March / April)

Fatbike

Paragliding / hang-gliding 9-pins

Climbing (Indoor) / ice climbing / climbing walls

Beach volleyball

Tennis / squash / badminton / table tennis

Golf / miniature golf

Football

Basketball

Athletics / VitaParcours

Fishing

3D archery course

Disc Golf

Sunniberg Climbing

Culture/leisure

Train adventures (RhB / Wiesner Viaduct)

Horse-drawn carriage rides

Adventure Rooms / Magic Portal

Museums

Toy libraries (subject to change)

#Aussichtsmeister

Do it like Dario Cologna and discover all 100 viewpoints in Davos Klosters at the #Aussichtsmeister challenge.

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CAREFREE FAMILY HOLIDAYS

CHILDCARE / LOGISTICS

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

Childcare

Ski depot

Various day nurseries and babysitters offer qualified childcare

Store your ski equipment and lock it securely overnight at the top and valley terminuses

Online booking Reserve ski equipment, ski school lessons and “much more” at the Davos Klosters online shop

Airport shuttle

Baggage transfer

The Davos Express shuttle bus links Davos Klosters with Zurich Airport every Saturday all throughout the winter months

The SBB and RhB baggage service will transport your luggage from over 400 Swiss railways stations to and from Davos Klosters

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

FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTELS

SPECIALISING IN CATERING TO THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES

Family hotels need to fulfil 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 five days a week during the school holidays

• Babysitter service on demand (at additional charge)

• Entertainment at the restaurant table, children’s chairs / high chairs

Catering

• Child-appropriate catering

• Free drinks between 10 am and 8 pm (tea, cordial, water)

• Access to a microwave oven, bottle warmer and kettle

FAMILY HOTELS DAVOS KLOSTERS

ALPENGOLD HOTEL HHHHH

Time for the whole family; supervised Kids Club for the youngest, «Türli & Flidari» outdoor playground with a trip around the world, separate Teens Club with pool table, games consoles and private cinema.

Baslerstrasse 9, 7260 Davos Dorf

Tel. +41 81 414 04 00

info@alpengoldhotel.com, alpengoldhotel.com

HOTEL WALDHUUS DAVOS

Globi Kids’ Club, youth room, hotel-owned crazy golf, playground, swimming pool –welcome to a family paradise: at the newly renovated Hotel Waldhuus Davos.

Mattastrasse 58, 7270 Davos Platz

Tel. +41 81 417 93 33 waldhuus@mountain-resort.ch, waldhuusdavos.ch

APARTHOTEL MUCHETTA HHH

Here, everything is geared towards families! Under the motto of “the best of everything”, you will enjoy quality family time and childcare. 3-generation apartments, children’s paddling pool and sauna for the grown-ups.

Aussergasse 18, 7494 Davos Wiesen

Tel. +41 81 410 41 00

muchetta@aparthotel-davos.ch, aparthotel-davos.ch

YOUTHPALACE

A fairy-tale palace towering high above Davos. Phenomenal views over the town, Lake Davos and the mountain scenery.

Horlaubenstrasse 27, 7260 Davos Dorf

Tel. +41 81 410 19 20

davos@youthhostel.ch, youthhostel.ch/davos

AMERON SWISS MOUNTAIN HOTEL

A real family holiday – kids’ club with certified childcare, youth room, generously proportioned family suites, children’s buffet at the Cantinetta restaurant, outdoor playground, programme of activities, pool with “Kids’ Splash Time”.

Scalettastrasse 22, 7270 Davos Platz

Tel. +41 81 544 19 30

info@ameron-hotel-davos.ch, ameron-hotel-davos.ch

HOTEL MOUNTAIN PLAZA HHHH

At the new Mountain Plaza Hotel, children up to 12 years stay free of charge in their parents› room and receive a 20% discount when booking a second room with a connecting door. Lots of fun and games await you in supervised Kids Club.

Oberwiesstrasse 3, 7270 Davos Platz mountainplaza@mountain-resort.ch, mountainhotels.ch/mountainplazahotel

HOTEL STRELA HHH

In summer, children up to 17 years stay free of charge in their parents› room! Children can use the Globi Kids Club in the Hotel Waldhuus free of charge if booked in advance. The family-friendly Mountain Hotels offer fun and cosy get-togethers.

Obere Strasse 39, 7270 Davos Platz

Tél. +41 81 417 65 90

hotels@mountainhotels.ch, mountainhotels.ch/strela

HOTEL SPORT HH

Novel hotel complex situated in a large park and offering a sport-filled leisure programme for all the family. Mini zoo and the most beautiful sun terrace in Klosters.

Landstrasse 95, 7250 Klosters

Tel. +41 81 423 30 30

info@hotel-sport.ch, hotel-sport.ch

HOLIDAY APARTMENTS DAVOS KLOSTERS

A number of generously sized holiday apartments with flexible arrival and departure dates are available in Davos Klosters. The following agencies specialise in providing family-friendly apartments:

DAVOS

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Solaria Feriensiedlung

Phone +41 81 416 35 35 info@solaria.ch solaria.ch

Christoffel Ferienwohnungen AG

Phone +41 81 413 34 08 info@christoffeldavos.ch christoffeldavos.ch

Compagnoni Ferienwohnungen

Phone +41 81 413 26 82 fewo@compagnoni.com ferienwohnungen-davos.ch

KLOSTERS

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Monami Ferienwohnungen & Chalets GmbH

Phone +41 81 422 50 80 reisebuero@monami.ch monami.ch

DESTINATION DAVOS KLOSTERS

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+41 81 415 21 21

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+41 81 410 20 20

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Photos

Martin Bissig (1, 2-3, 7, 10-11, 20, 23, 25, 36), Stefan Schlumpf (4), Bergbahnen Madrisa AG (8, 14), Marcel Giger – snowworld.ch (9, 12-13, 15, 16-17), Patrick Cavelti (6, 18-19), Adventure Park Davos Fährich (21), GWunderwald (22), Pixabay/zapCulture (24), Destination Davos Klosters (26, 27, 30), HC Davos (28), Christian Rogantini (31), Ross Woodhall (33), Andrea Badrutt (34-35), Hotels: zVg (30, 32).

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