Winter Travel Guide to Davos

In the eyes of many, Davos is the host city of the annual World Economic Forum every January, which has been held almost uninterrupted since 1987. In fact, political figures only started participating in the earlier European Economic Forum from 1974. For snow and ice enthusiasts, Davos is definitely a paradise. Surrounded by mountains, it gathers ski resorts here, making it the largest ski area in Switzerland. ❄︎ Jakobshorn: From the peak, you can overlook the Sertig Valley and even see Austria and Italy. It offers alpine downhill and freestyle skiing, and the brave can experience the thrill of off-piste skiing. ❄︎ Jatzhütte Restaurant: A big party spot for skiers, with delicious food, electronic music, and DJs. When the sun is out, the outdoor area is hard to find a seat. If you are a beginner, you can find even more in Davos. ❅ Bardill Sport Rent: You can rent ski equipment and clothing here. Right outside the store is Bolgen Plaza and the ski school, a paradise for beginners; the world's first ski lift was built here in 1934. ❅ Hofmanner Sport Davos: You can rent cross-country skiing equipment and clothing, and step right out onto a cross-country journey; cross-country skiing looks simple but actually requires skill, so it's not very realistic to start immediately. If you don’t ski or want to learn skiing, Davos still offers joy and fun generously. ❆ Ice Mini Golf: Located at Arcade Platz in the city center, it has nearly 20 tracks of varying difficulty, somewhat like ice chess, purely a family-friendly game. ❆ Curling: The rules are the same as professional curling, but it feels more like ice bowling and is easy to pick up. ❆ Ice Hockey Matches: If you catch a Swiss professional ice hockey game, don’t miss it. The whole match is extremely exciting, with both home and away fans going wild. ❆ Winter Sports Museum: A comprehensive display of Davos winter sports including alpine skiing, speed skating, ice hockey, sledding, curling, ice climbing, and more. It is also a condensed history of Davos. About Davos’s ice knowledge: Before the 19th century, this was indeed just a village. After tuberculosis spread, the dry air of Davos gave countless patients hope for life. The small village built hundreds of hospitals, many celebrities came here for lung treatment, inspiring the classic novel "The Magic Mountain." After the advent of effective drugs, tuberculosis became a common minor illness, and these sanatoriums were converted into hotels, apartments, and health resorts. Davos has become a year-round vacation destination.