What are the best things to do in Davos?
Top picks in Davos include Kirchner Museum Davos, Winter Sports Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Davos travel guide.
Photo: MadGeographer · CC BY-SA 3.0
Why visit Davos
Travel guide for Davos, Switzerland — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Davos is a stop in Switzerland, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Kirchner Museum Davos, Winter Sports Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 180–350 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Davos
1
Kirchner Museum Davos
2
Winter Sports Museum
Budget
Davos trip cost
Budget
USD 80–135
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 180–350
per person / day
Luxury
USD 400–665+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Davos, Switzerland. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Davos
Estimated total (USD)
$3,965
≈ $1,983 per person · $566 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $265/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Davos mid-range ground costs (budget 80–135 · mid 180–350 · luxury 400–665+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Arabella Sheraton Hotel Waldhuus
ArtHausRestaurant
Bauernstube Sunstar Parkhotel
Bruhin's Weissfluhgipfel
Buffalo-Grill-Restaurant
Coop-Restaurant Grischuna
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Youthpalace Davos
Hotel Edelweiss
Club Hotel
Hotel Grischa
Hotel Casanna
Nightlife
- Piano Bar
- Cabanna Club
- Ex Bar
- Postli Club
- Chami Bar
- Carigiet Bar
Museums & culture
- Kirchner Museum Davos
- Winter Sports Museum
In pictures
Davos gallery
Photos: MadGeographer, Fanny Schertzer, Romedo Guler (d. 1909), Biovit — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Davos travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Davos?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Davos?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Davos, depending on how many day trips you want in Switzerland.
Where should I stay in Davos?
Popular stays in Davos include Youthpalace Davos, Hotel Edelweiss, Club Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Davos cost?
On the ground in Davos (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 80–135 per person per day, mid-range about 180–350, and luxury about 400–665+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Davos, Switzerland. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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