TO VISIT
Davos was a popular resort long before skiing became its main activity . It was a popular spa destination back in the 19th century . Nowadays , you can come to just relax here for a few days , touring the shops , restaurants and cafes . This is more of an actual city , rather than a typical alpine village . When it comes to Davos as a ski resort , it is recommended for all skiers from beginners to pros . The total length of its slopes amounts to 320 km , with 56 lifts operating on the resort . A funicular railway takes you to the Parsen zone of Davos , offering green and red slopes . Madriz is a traditional family area for rides with children . Modern lifts and versatile ski slopes are among its many advantages .
Zurich airport is the closest one to Davos and is 2.5 hours away by car .
Restaurants and Hotels
Book a table or a room at « Berghaus Alpenrösli », cabins nestled in the world-renowned village of Klosters , in a quiet , low traffic area . Known for luxury and comfort , each of the cabins are different and have different names and themes . For example , the « Alpenrose » is a nostalgic wooden Alpine cabin . Or the « Maiensäss Chalet » is a charming , two-storey cabin . Their restaurant features genuine , local cuisine and a world-famous wine collection .
More information : https :// www . davos . ch
GSTAAD
This Swiss resort invites you to experience a different pace of life for a while , to take a breath and just enjoy the beauty of the mountains . Gstaad is not as glossy as other prime resorts in the Alps . It is more of a pleasant and private club where everything is designed for the convenience of its guests . For many years this place has been attracting those who love a cosy rustic atmosphere .
Gstaad and its neighbourhood do not have very complicated slopes . They are ideal for leisurely skiing with children and are suitable for beginners . Just above the town , there are two skiing locations : Wispile and Eggli . Both are equipped with quite low slopes at an altitude of 2,000 metres above sea level . Their total length is 250 kilometres . Most are blue , some red and only 10 % of slopes are black . All the ski areas are divided into several distant zones . There are not many hotels right on the ski slopes , but you will find a few . In terms of resort equipment , most lifts are draglifts .
During high season , Gstaad offers a selection of entertainment programs for children . All the major skiing villages have a ski school and a Snowli kindergarten . As a family , you can enjoy a game of curling , tobogganing , ice skating and even hot air balloon rides .
This upcoming winter , all the Gstaad mountain railways and ski schools as well as a majority of the hotels in the destination are offering guests a return guarantee . In case authorities mandate another lockdown due to COVID-19 , bookings will be refunded or credited to your account .
The easiest way to reach Gstaad is from the airports of Geneva and Zurich .
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