When you think of surfing, do you think of the beach? Not even close. On Pischa you surf lying down through the deep snow. Namely on an airboard – an inflatable cushion. Quasi body boarding on snow. An alternative winter sport that is easy to learn.

In contrast to skiing or snowboarding, airboarding does not require long courses. A brief introduction will suffice. Airboarding is so easy, it allows even people with no snow sports experience to have a great winter experience. The inflatable sledges are also suitable in combination with a snowshoe tour. When uninflated, airboards fit in any backpack and are ready for use within three minutes.

An ancient winter sport is experiencing a hip revival in many places: ice skating. And that has a long tradition in Davos. Instead of the natural ice rink, the Davos Ice Dream has been opened for ice skating, curling, hockey and speed skating.

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In London, the glittering pop-up ice arenas have been the attraction for winter nights out for years. But half of Vienna also meets in front of the illuminated town hall. And Davos is also building on its great ice skating tradition with its Ice Dream. True to tradition, the range of ice creams in Davos remains spectacular. With 4,500 m2 of ice, the Eistraum Davos is the largest mobile artificial ice rink in Switzerland.

Ice hockey is omnipresent in Davos. The Hockey Club Davos (HCD), who, as the Swiss record champions, wear the Davos colors blue and yellow in the Swiss hockey arenas all year round, has contributed a lot to this. The internationally renowned Spengler Cup and the impressive Davos Ice Stadium are further pillars of the Davos ice hockey tradition.

Davos founded the freestyle scene  in the 80s. At that time the Jakobshorn was the only mountain on which snowboarders were allowed to use the lifts. Today, freestylers meet in the JatzPark to practice the latest tricks on the kickers and rails.

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Short, intense runs in a compact, diverse and perfectly groomed park - that's what freeskiers and snowboarders can expect in the enlarged JatzPark on the Jakobshorn. In recent years, the JatzPark has developed into one of the best parks in the Swiss Alps. Thanks to its 2,300 meters above sea level and modern snowmaking, the JatzPark ensures a long shred winter - with an early start and late end of the season.

Tired of crowded slopes and queuing at the ski lifts? Instead, scale the peaks in Davos Klosters on touring skis or a splitboard. The region with its side valleys and especially the Flüela Pass is popular for ski touring from December to April.

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As tempting as the photos are, one thing first: ski tours in open terrain involve risks. Anyone who sets out on their own agrees to their trip  to the current Snow, weather and avalanche situation away. Safety always has priority. Away from the secured pistes and paths you are responsible for yourself. You should therefore carry complete avalanche equipment with you, including an avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel and a mobile phone. Ideally, you should also have an airbag backpack to keep you on the surface in the event of an avalanche. For ski tour beginners and anyone who has no knowledge of avalanches and snow, we recommend a mountain guide.

In our heated party tent on the terrace you can celebrate fondue, raclette, aperitifs, mulled wine or a barbecue together. You are all alone here, in "voluntary quarantine" ;) So no problem and completely private even in the strange Covid times, which we  were allowed to experience involuntarily and will probably have to experience again soon.. .

Do you like hiking and like snow? Then you should go on a snowshoe hike. Especially in Davos Klosters, where snowshoeing is still considered an insider tip.

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Snowshoeing is booming. No wonder: where the snow-covered mountain world of Davos Klosters is most untouched, the best way to get there is with snowshoes. If you can walk, you can also go snowshoeing. Simply buckle your snowshoes under your winter boots, grab your poles and the adventure in Davos Klosters starts practically from the hotel door - from the summit tour to the leisurely hike in the valley floor.

Snow, sand, rubble or mud - nothing can stop them. The modified mountain bikes with tires that are up to twelve centimeters wide don't shake easily. Originally invented in Alaska, fat bikes are now also used in winter in Davos Klosters - for example as a fun mobile on Pischa.

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Maybe it's the oversized tires, up to 4.8 inches wide to be exact, that make fat bikes an eye-catcher. Or the otherwise unusual season for bike conditions. Because as soon as most people have put their bikes into hibernation, the fat bike season is only just beginning. Once you get used to the monstrous look, the driving pleasure prevails. So much so that one sensually wishes for the snow to stay put. Yes, you read correctly. Because even through deep snow it is particularly easy to drive.

Climbing a frozen waterfall with an ice ax and crampons and testing your own limits: Ice climbing is attracting more and more adventurous winter sports enthusiasts. Anyone who would like to try this extreme sport for themselves will find ideal conditions throughout the winter at the waterfall in the Sertig Valley.

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Karabiners rattle, hooks jingle, ice splinters trickle. With one hand you hit an ice ax into the wall above you and ram the crampons into the ice. Small break. Take a deep breath and let's go. Step by step you climb the cascades of the frozen waterfall, which shimmers in different shades of blue in the light. The last piece of freedom. This is what an ice climbing adventure in the Sertig feels like.

curling

Curling the granite stone to the finish on polished ice is an art in itself and is becoming increasingly popular.

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curling

Bavarian curling is one of the oldest winter sports of all. In the 16th century, farmers and craftsmen in particular ventured onto the ice and thus passed the winter time. This sport uses a curling stick to slide. When it comes to equipment, it is advisable not to wear leather-soled shoes. 

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It doesn't matter whether you're a piste fan or a freeride pro, the main thing is going downhill. Fast or leisurely, on skis or boards - and all that in the middle of the mountains of Davos Klosters.

Six ski areas ensure fun on the slopes at all levels of difficulty. But that's not all: not only the fast descents are a highlight in themselves, but also the top modern facilities, with which you can nimbly climb up to start again. It's up to you whether you use the perfectly groomed pistes or make one turn after the other through glittering powder.

Wide pistes, steep couloirs, huge halfpipes: In Davos Klosters you can choose from six ski areas. The Freestyle Mountain Jakobshorn, the ski classic parsen  and the two family-friendly mountains Madrisa and Rinerhorn  are available. In addition, there is the decelerated ski area Schatzalp  and the freeride mountain Pischa. In short: 300 kilometers of pistes with guaranteed snow and 57 lifts.

In Davos Klosters there are six ski areas ready for freeriding. Freeriders can easily reach different variants from high alpine to secured routes with the mountain railways. The highlights include the Funi Line and the 3-Bahnentour.

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Take a deep breath and go. The swing swings all by itself, powder snow whirls up on both sides. It's like surfing. No, even better: It's like floating. The slight hint of fear of driving? Forget. A look back at the line you just skied in deep snow. feelings of happiness. This is what a freeride adventure in Davos Klosters feels like. All you need for freeriding is a special backpack, an avalanche transceiver and long, wide boards on your feet. And preferably another Guidewho will show you our freeride area. 

Cross-country skiing is considered the healthiest sport in the world. With a bit of momentum and the use of poles, almost all of the body's muscles are evenly stressed. More than 100 kilometers of classic and 75 kilometers of skating trails ensure unlimited variety in Davos Klosters.

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Lazy, boring, without action? Anyone who associates cross-country skiing with leisurely senior sport has probably never covered a few kilometers on narrow cross-country skis themselves. There is hardly a more sweaty yet wonderful winter sport. This also applies when it comes to health: in cross-country skiing, the use of poles puts even strain on many of the body's muscles. Beginners and ambitious athletes will definitely get their money's worth on the various cross-country trails in Davos Klosters.

Davos Klosters is the cradle of international tobogganing. The first official toboggan race was held in Davos in 1883. And the famous Davos sledge is the original among sledges. Today, no less than 8 toboggan runs in Davos Klosters provide fun and variety. 

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Tobogganing on the Rinerhorn

The toboggan run on the Rinerhorn with its 33 curves and unique steep curves ensures adventurous tobogganing fun for children and adults. The track is 3.5 km long and located directly under the gondola lift. And if the day should be too short: Tobogganing is also possible on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

You can also hike in winter. The easiest way is on our marked winter hiking trails, 111 km in Davos and 45 km in Klosters. On these snow-cleared footpaths you can boot comfortably or at a brisk walking pace through the snow-covered winter landscape.

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It doesn't always have to be the highest peak or the longest route. On the contrary. A leisurely winter hike is also on the to-do list during a winter stay or skiing holiday in Davos Klosters. Winter hiking is a classic that never goes out of style. No wonder: You can explore the snow-covered winter landscape without expensive equipment and without great effort. The morning hours are particularly intense, when the day is slowly waking up – and the scent of winter is literally in the air. 
The winter hiking trail into the Dischma Valley (10 / 244) as well as into the Sertig Valley (19) are located along a busy road.

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Skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and ice skating under floodlights

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In Davos Klosters it is still possible after dark to have fun on the pistes, cross-country ski runs, ice fields and toboggan runs. Various floodlight systems enable sport and fun until late in the evening.