Summer News Destination Davos Klosters 2016

Summer News
2016
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Resort News
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Hotel News
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Gastronomy News
Top Events
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Sport Events
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Cultural Highlights
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Museums16
Festival and Meetings
Visitor Offers
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Tips and Information 23
Opening hours, Cablecars
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Outlook25-26
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Portrait of Davos Klosters
The holiday region Davos Klosters combines a comprehensive range of summer events and activities with an urban quality of
life. Over 700 km of well-tended rambling trails and challenging hiking routes open up the romantic side valleys and highalpine scenery. Amongst bikers, Davos Klosters is regarded as a single-trail paradise.
Davos has around 13,000 residents and is a pulsating cosmos full of contrasts. A sports paradise, health spa, business centre and cultural metropolis in one against the backdrop of breathtaking mountain scenery. Europe‘s highest town is a place
of a thousand possibilities. Over 100 restaurants and bars, cinema and theatre, museums and exhibitions guarantee an urban
ambience.
Klosters is also a holiday resort for gourmets! The Walser town has retained its discrete character and appeals to an international public seeking an exclusive holiday. Davos and Klosters merged in 2008 to become a single holiday resort. Since then,
they have grown to become a strong tourism unit. In summer, you can all take advantage of "Davos Klosters Inclusive", which
allows you to use all six cable cars and public transport free of charge. The "Families welcome" seal of quality applies to the
entire resort.
For more information, please consult our mediacorner.
davos.ch / klosters.ch
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Resort News
"Davos Klosters Active" – the world’s best guest programme
The free summer guest programme offers adventure, culture and sports for the young and young-at-heart
"Davos Klosters Active" – the programme for visitors and locals provides ideas and suggestions for experiencing and
discovering new events and activities. What is unique is that the 700 events are free of charge and will take place with
even just a single participant. „Davos Klosters Active“ offers taster sessions in a range of different sports and introduces visitors to the region’s cultural events, customs and traditions.
davos.ch/active
“Davos Klosters Inclusive” – all lifts and cable cars free of charge!
Davos Klosters Inclusive gives you free travel on all lifts and cable cars plus public transport too
Whether you are staying at a hotel, a holiday flat or in group accommodation: guests to Davos Klosters will receive the
Davos Klosters Card for every night of their stay. This means they can travel with all six cable cars in the resort absolutely
free of charge. The use of all local buses and the Rhaetian railway between Klosters and Filisur is also included, with the
exception of the side valleys. The guest card also allows guests free use of the open-air artificial ice rink in Davos and free
participation in the "Davos Klosters Active" programme. Admission to the Adventure Park Färich is reduced, as is the hire
of scooters and sailing boats on Lake Davos.
davos.ch/inclusive
Waterskilift for wakeboarders - The launch of WakeWeeks on Lake Davos
WakeWeeks will be held for the first time on Lake Davos, ideal for the summer holiday season, from 2 July to 21 August
2016. Watersports enthusiasts can also look forward to a new lift that now makes the sport accessible to beginners as
well. That‘s only one thing left to hope for: let‘s wake the summer!
wakeweeks.ch
Kite-surfing is also possible - The latest sporting craze on Lake Davos, blessed with constant
wind
Lake Davos is popular with sailors and surfers because of its constant wind. From 11:00 am in the morning, the Wolfgang
wind from the north blows at two to three on the Beaufort scale, which is why the mountain lake is also recommended for
more advanced kite-surfers. Kite-surfers can now also use the lake, although not during the peak season between 2 July
and 21 August 2016.
kite-davos.ch
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Picture: Maurice Parrée
Expansion of the Davos Färich Bike Park - Practise slope for free-riders
Free-riders can use a bike park suitable for all mountain bikers free of charge at the Adventure Park Davos Färich. The
recently extended bike park will open at the very latest in July 2016. The park now features a table line for beginners and
a dirt line with gaps for advanced riders, as well as two interconnected pump tracks and a skills course. Riding ability is
irrelevant here with the existing elements, such as tables, pump track and jumps – the routes are set up to ensure that
both beginners and advanced riders are guaranteed to have hours of fun. The different elements make it easier for bikers
to assess their skills and improve them. What do we say again? That‘s right....practice makes perfect!
bike-davos.ch
New family bike route in Klosters
A new bike route will open in Klosters this summer, which is designed for children, parents and even grandparents. All
along a route of approximately 7 kilometres, seven different adventure areas are currently being created, which will
playfully teach prospective bikers how to cope with different ground conditions and various types of obstacles. The Family
Trail starts at Klosters Sports Centre and heads via Monbiel up to the entrance to the Vereina Valley and it is hoped that
it will open in August.
klosters.ch
Bike-Shuttle - Individual transport service for mountain bikers
The new bike shuttle will now transport mountain bikers to even more starting points in the countryside around Davos. It
operates from spring through to autumn - from 1 May to the first fall of snow. Bikers agree a meeting point and times with
the shuttle service. This can also be done at short notice. Each journey within the Davos region costs 10 Swiss francs per
person. Other journeys in the region are possible, with prices being given on request. Interested bikers can register at
Kessler‘s Kulm Hotel, Davos Wolfgang Tel. +41 81 417 07 07.
bike-davos.ch
Playground in the Davos Kurpark is extended
The children‘s playground covering some 3‘000 m² in the Davos Kurpark has been extended and refurbished. "Parkwald"
is the theme of the new playground. The area is surrounded by parking areas and dense woodland, hence the link to the
"forest" theme. The new "Squirrel", "Hedgehog" and "Fox‘s Burrow" elements relate to the inhabitants of the forest. The
wooden "Albatros" aeroplane is reminiscent of the era of pioneering aviators. Walter Mittelholzer landed on Lake Davos in
1932. A small airport operated between 1933 and 1950 in the western part of what is the golf course today with regular
flights to Paris and later with Swissair to Zurich.
davos.ch/sommer/aktivitäten/familien/spielplätze
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Picture: Madrisa-Land
Madrisa Land is redesigned
The adventure park will be closed during the summer of 2016 due to construction work
During the summer of 2016, the "Madrisa Land" is being given a makeover with a number of different changes. As the planned
projects involve extensive construction work, the "Madrisa Land" will remain closed during the summer of 2016. The Madrisabahn
cable car and the Madrisa-Hof will both remain open. Klosters Madrisa-Bahn AG was acquired in autumn 2014 by a Swiss
investment group. In August 2015, the Madrisa was released from the Association of Davos Klosters Cable Cars AG. A capital
increase of CHF 11 million formed the basis for the necessary investment, including the refurbishment of the Madrisa Land park.
madrisa.ch
Faster and more conveniently to Davos Klosters
The Küblis bypass will officially open on 30 June 2016
After eight years of construction, the 3.4 km-long Küblis bypass will finally open to traffic on 30 June. The bypass starts
at the Landquart Bridge to the west of Küblis and heads to the main structure of the bypass route, the Küblis Tunnel. The
2,255 metre-long tunnel connects the west portal in Dalvazza to the east portal in Prada. From there, it continues via what
is known as the Saaserstutz to the Saas West junction. The bypass only saves a few minutes of driving time, but in the
busy summer and winter months, traffic tails back through Küblis and the bypass now takes the pressure off the pretty
Prättigau village. This will be celebrated on 2 July 2016 with a huge opening party in Küblis.
This marks the completion of the third large bypass project on the 34 km-long A 28 trunk road between Landquart and
Klosters. The 11.4 km-long Saas bypass opened in the autumn of 2011 and the 14.8 km-long Klosters bypass at the start
of December 2005.
tiefbauamt.gr.ch
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Picture: AMERON Swiss Mountain Hotel
Hotel News
Spenglers Davos: Grand opening in December 16
Spenglers is the new Alexander. The Alexanderhaus has a long tradition in Davos. It was built in 1882 in the centre of
Davos by the founder of the spa Alexander Spengler. The former Alexanderhaus Hospital has been managed in recent
years as the Hotel Alexander Davos. This summer it is being fundamentally redesigned and rebuilt. In December 2016,
it will re-open as the new 4-star "Spenglers Davos" hotel. It will have 80 bedrooms and suites following the renovation.
There will also be 60 - 100 m² holiday apartments with kitchen. The restaurant will feature a large sun-kissed terrace.
The Spenglers Chapel – the former Alexander Church – will be used for events. Two rooms measuring 100 – 180 m² are
available for conferences with space for up to 150 people. The large spa and wellness zone with swimming pool, jacuzzi,
saunas, beauty and fitness areas, extends over two floors and will be open to both hotel and day visitors.
spenglersdavos.ch
New AMERON Swiss Mountain Hotel Davos - An elegant 4-star deluxe hotel
The AMERON Swiss Mountain Hotel Davos, part of the German ALTHOFF Hotels Group, is about to embark on its first
summer season. The four-star plus hotel is introducing an all-new approach in Switzerland with its unique "You-In"
concept, focusing of the needs of its guests. Guests will first choose their room category and then the accommodation
package that best suits them. The new approach focuses on "experience packages" – Gourmet, Active or Family. The
AMERON Swiss Mountain Hotel Davos has 148 rooms and suites, an Active Spa covering 850 m², six conference
rooms, and a SMART Kids Club. Gastronomic options include the Cantinetta Restaurant with its show kitchen and the
Cantinetta Lounge & Bar.
ameronhotels.com/hotels/davos
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Picture: Das Inn
"The Inn" – Re-opening
The traditional "Mon Repos" is now under new management
The former "Mon Repos" will be known as "Das Inn" and managed by Benno Wiederkehr and Sabina Fuchs. "Das Inn" is
aimed primarily at individual travellers. As an "Inn", guests can take advantage of all the benefits and amenities of a hotel
with appropriate services in the rooms, but there will no longer be meals throughout the day. The hotel will only be serving
a hearty breakfast buffet and a small evening buffet. "Das Inn" has over 47 rooms and an impressively spacious and
exciting architectural style no longer common today. In 1908 the hotel was built as the Hotel Continental; between 1919
- 1924 it was known as the Pension Solsana, and then as the Hotel Savoy. In 1942 it was renamed the Consul BurchardHaus and served as a Nazi German Consulate during the Second World War. After the war it was confiscated by the Swiss
Confederation but was then returned to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1952. It opened as a spa in 1957 and was
then operated as a "Mon Repos" for the German Army between 1960 and 2015, where members of the German Federal
Armed Forces could spend an inexpensive holiday. The real estate company Mettler2Invest bought the property in 2015
and it has continued to be operated as "Das Inn" since December 2015.
dasinn.ch
The Sunstar Alpine Hotel Davos radiates splendour
Complete renovation of the restaurant, lobby and bar
The entire restaurant area at the Sunstar Alpine Hotel Davos now radiates a new splendour. After the reception, bar
and entire lobby area were rebuilt last autumn, the spacious restaurant area has now been extensively refurbished and
renovated.
parkhotel-davos.sunstar.ch
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Picture: Glow Davos
Gastronomy News
Glow – a new star in the gourmet skies of Davos
Top chef Armin Amrein at a new top address
After many successful years at the Relais & Châteaux Hotels Walserhof in Klosters and Amrein‘s Seehofstübli in
Davos, Armin Amrein is now setting up his very own gem of a restaurant for all connoisseurs of exquisite cuisine.
He will showcase his creations in his new "Glow by Armin Amrein" restaurant, which has already been awarded 17
Gault Millau points and one Michelin star. Located within the "Escher Raumdesign" building on Promenade 115, the
restaurant combines an intriguing interior concept with the inventiveness of the top chef to create an extraordinary
experience. The new restaurant can accommodate 26 to 34 guests and can also be hired for private or business functions.
glow-davos.ch
New gastronomic highlights in the Morosani Hotels
Two restaurants will surprise and inspire their guests
Two new restaurants offer plenty of variety at the Morosani Hotels: firstly the DAMORO, an exceptional Italian restaurant
in the Morosani Schweizerhof. Secondly the Pöstli Grill, which, as its name suggests, is a grill restaurant with an open-air
kitchen and open-end nights in the Morosani Posthotel. The DAMORO - no pizza - is run by an Italian chef and combines
rustic elegance with modern Italian flair. The Pöstli Grill is the go-to destination for meat-eaters in a wonderfully pleasant
and stylish atmosphere. Not forgetting the exciting sauces offered for every type of meat and fish. And of course, the
hotel‘s wine cellar is stocked full of the most scintillating wines for every dish.
morosani.ch
Kaffee Klatsch expands into Klosters
Kaffee Klatsch Davos - Babu’s Zurich - Kaffee Klatsch Thun – Kaffee Klatsch Klosters
The Davos cult café has relocated to the Mountain Lounge at Klosters Station. Is it not simply about charming nostalgia
from your grandmother‘s era coupled with delicate decorations. Quite the contrary – connoisseurs are confronted with a
veritable wealth of delights at Kaffee Klatsch in Klosters – all home-made and produced using regional products. Freshly
baked bread, crispy waffles, fine Bircher muesli, fresh salads, wholesome soups, vegetarian dishes and tempting cakes
just waiting to be tasted. And one thing is certain from the countless home-made coffee creations – you really need to
plan in plenty of time for Kaffee Klatsch.
kaffeeklatsch-klosters.ch
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Picture: Maurice Parrée
Top Events
Final of the Tour de Suisse in Davos Klosters
The 80th Tour de Suisse 2016 ends in Davos Klosters on 18 /19 June
Following the mountain stage in Sölden, the tour train moves to Davos Klosters for the Grand Finale on the closing weekend
of 18/19 June 2016. A time trial takes place on the Saturday and the ninth and final stage on the Sunday is planned as a
circular Alpine loop. "Davos Klosters powered by P&I (Schweiz) AG" is also sponsor of the "King of the Mountains" jersey in
2016. This is all taking place as part of the three year-long collaboration with the resorts of Engadin St. Moritz and Arosa.
Davos has already been a stage finish of the Tour de Suisse twelve times – more times than any other Swiss mountain
resort. It all started in 1933, when Davos was the first ever stage finish of the Tour de Suisse.
davos.ch/tourdesuisse
European Championships at 24BikeDavos
The very best male and female bikers will be lining up at the start on 25 and 26 June 2016
The European 24h Solo Championship 2016, the European Championship for 24-hour single riders, will be held as part of
this year‘s 24BikeDavos. Up to 150 24-hour solo riders are expected to be in Davos for this race on a specially adapted
route. Mountain bikers ride through the day and night in this traditional 24 hour race and other individual and team events
are also being held. The demanding route passes along the wild mountain river, across bridges, and follows beautiful hiking
trails and perfect single trails. This event is unforgettable and spectacular, during the day, but especially during the night.
24bikedavos.ch
Davos Sounds Good
The crazy jazz festival from Klosters to Bergün, 11 to 17 July 2016
Davos Sounds Good – the New Orleans Festival of the Alps – this year presents 15 formations at 86 concerts in Davos
Klosters. International bands will be playing in the holiday resort in the heart of the Grisons Alps from 11 to 17 July 2016.
The festival‘s trademark is a happy holiday atmosphere throughout the week, sure to put a smile on the faces of visitors
and locals alike who all enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the concerts.
jazzdavos.ch
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Picture:Davos Festival
U18 European Junior Championships Klosters
The junior tennis elite from 40 countries will meet up in Klosters between 18 and 24 July 2016
Four weeks after the Wimbledon Junior Tournament, the U18 players will get the chance to play a rematch against their
opponents. The European Junior Championships in Klosters provide an opportunity to glimpse Europe‘s best junior
tennis players. All the major tennis champions, including Roger Federer, Carlos Moya, Robin Söderling, Tomas Berdych,
Martina Hingis and Anna Kournikova, have all played at Klosters at one time or another.
tennisklosters.ch
Swissalpine Marathon Davos
The run will be held on 30 July 2016 under the motto "more than a race"
With its different routes and categories, the Swissalpine Marathon is equally suitable for ambitious athletes, amateur
runners and new runners of all ages. The flagship of the Swissalpine Marathon and the world‘s longest mountain ultra
marathon: in the "Kings" discipline, runners will cover 76.1 km and a total of 2,560 metres of elevation. The K78 is one of
ten runs on offer to sportsmen and women. The running event has become a family event, in that kids can now also get
involved. Migros is paying the admission fees for the Swissalpine "Kids Run" on Friday 29 July for all children and young
people.
swissalpine.ch
Davos Festival – young artists in concert
The festival is a „family zone“ from 6 to 20 August 2016
"Family zone" is the theme of the 2016 festival, as music is an art form that uniquely speaks of belonging, family and kinship.
Mother chord, key relationship and instrument families are all terms from the world of music. Schubert‘s favourite opera was
on the theme of the "Swiss Family". This year‘s composer in residence, Valentin Silvestrov, wrote touching dedications to his
family. Felix Mendelssohn could compose faster at the kitchen table than others could cook. 80 young and extremely talented
musicians from around the world will seek the traces of family in over 50 concerts. The festival programme is enhanced by
many other free events, such as communal singing, children‘s concerts and talks, concert introductions, young reporters etc.
davosfestival.ch
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Picture: David Henderson
Sporting Events
Amateurs‘ Tour de Suisse
Cornèrcard Alpine Circle on 19 June 2016 on the original Tour de Suisse route
The Tour de Suisse Challenge offers amateur cyclists the chance to compete with the pros on the original track. You can either
experience the final stage in Davos or ride all four stages of the Tour de Suisse Challenge. The Cornèrcard Alpine Circle starts
before the last stage of the Tour de Suisse. A challenging 115 km route across the passes with 2,500 metres of elevation
awaits the participants. The Alpine Circle is the fourth and last stage of the Tour de Suisse Challenge which is held at the
weekend. The amateur cyclists can either register for a single stage or take part in all sections and compete for the overall prize.
davos.ch/tourdesuisse
Rocky Mountain Trail Ride Davos
Contest for single trail enthusiasts from 1 to 3 July 2016
Following its successful launch last year, the Rocky Mountain Trail Ride is being held once again. This competition for
single trail riders is held over two days and lets riders cycle on some of the most attractive single trail routes in and
around Davos Klosters. The exclusive mix of team spirit, riding fun on top trails, climbing assistance in cable cars as well
as individual tour planning make this contest highly attractive to riders. On each day, riders will receive several dozen top
trails, from which they will have to select the perfect route. The team that has collected most trails within the given time
will win.
rockymountaintrailride.ch
Swiss Irontrail – beyond the limit
The most beautiful Alpine ultra-trail from 5 to 7 August 2016
The most beautiful Alpine ultra-trail asks everything of its runners – physically, psychologically and technically. At 202
km long, it is the longest and, with an elevation of 11‘440 metres, also the most challenging ultra-trail in the Alps. It is
regarded as being a veritable "gem" in the world of trail running, which is now celebrating its 5th anniversary. Davos is the
start and finish of the circular course. But the Swiss Irontrail 2016 is not just for ultra runners. The choice of trails is also
aimed at ambitious amateurs, adventure and leisure hikers and families. There is something here for every trail running
enthusiast.
irontrail.ch
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Picture: Stefan Schlumpf
Sertigschwinget Davos
The traditional Sertigschwinget wrestling event is held on 7 August 2016
Every year after the farmers have brought in their hay, it’s time for the "bad guys" to meet up in the sawdust
ring. 170 young wrestlers and some 80 adult wrestlers pull on their wrestling shorts against the grandiose
mountain backdrop of the Sertig Valley. Sertigschwinget, the oldest wrestling festival in the Canton of Grisons,
is held at the end of the Sertig Valley at an altitude of 1‘860 metres above sea level. This ancient Swiss sport
is enjoying increasing popularity and attracts sports enthusiasts, lovers of folklore, locals and visitors alike.
schlussgang.ch
Grischa Trail RIDE
Biking event for single trail hunters: 18 to 21 August 2016
The GrischaTrail RIDE is aimed at bike teams, for whom the perfect route choice on the loveliest Alpine trails is all that
matters. Riders can choose to ride along several dozen sections (trails). Each of these trails is rated with points. The longer
and more difficult each section is to ride, the more points a rider can collect. The ride is in three stages. The team that
gathers the most points in the given time is the winner.
grischatrailride.ch
SonntagsBlick Hiking & Nordic Walking Plausch
Courses for keen sportsmen and women are held from 20 to 24 and 24 to 28 August 2016
The participants will experience five sporting days with like-minded people in the Davos mountains. You can select between
hiking or Nordic walking – and naturally you can also "switch" between the two if you want to. The hikers will discover the
beautiful mountains around Davos Klosters under the instruction of a guide. Expert course instructors will offer support
and guidance to Nordic walkers, and throughout the entire course you will be able to try new gear, new shoes, new sticks
and exchange experiences.
davos.ch
Best of the Alps® Golf Cup 2016
The challenging 18-hole tournament series for amateurs stops off in Davos on 29 July
For the fifth time, from June to September 2016, nine of the loveliest golf courses in the Alps will play host to the Best
of the Alps® Golf Cup. Davos Klosters will give a warm welcome to all tournament players on 29 July 2016. Other host
resorts include Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Megève, Kitzbühel, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Cortina, Grindelwald and Seefeld.
bestofthealps.com
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Picture: JapAniMangaNight
Cultural Highlights
JapAniManga Night
"Nippon meets Davos" from 27 to 29 May 2016
The JapAniManga Night will be held in the Davos Congress Centre for the second time. Mysterious geishas and legendary
monsters, high-tech and crazy fashion trends, brightly-coloured manga worlds, Japanese cuisine and neon lights: Japan
is a fascinating place. The JapAniManga Night 2016 will be attracting visitors with more attractions than ever before.
Thrilling shows and concerts, exciting speakers, movies, stars and DJs with Japanese fans and cross-players from around
the world are all part of the event. The organisers have announced that they will be involving the public in the event more
so than before.
japanimanga-night.ch
International Sculpture Symposium Davos
For the twelfth time, international artists will come together between 17 and 24 July 2016
During the International Sculpture Symposium, the lawn by Lake Seehofseeli in Davos Village is turned into a huge openair studio. This symposium has become a firm part of the Davos Summer of Culture. Every year, art enthusiasts, artists
and visitors are drawn to this event. It is always fascinating to watch how tree trunks, boulders, metal, glass or plaster are
turned into concrete or abstract works of art and installations. Art becomes an experience when the artists and visitors
start mingling. The topic of the 2016 symposium is: "Man is expected to face the truth. Within these limits, we have directed
our gaze to the perfect, the impossible, the unattainable, whether love, freedom or any pure variable. We expand our
possibilities by contrasting the impossible with the possible." Based on the acceptance speech by Ingeborg Bachmann at the
presentation of the War Blinded Audio Play Prize presented to her in 1959 for the audio play "The Good God of Manhattan."
hart-events.ch
Gatschiefer Open-air Pop and Folk Music
DJ Ötzi and other stars from the world of folk and pop music will be appearing on 15/16 July
"Gatschiefer Openair makes you want more…!" This is the slogan for this year‘s Gatschiefer Ski Club‘s third open-air pop
and folk music even in Klosters. Major stars from world of pop and folk music will be appearing. Young talents will be
performing their hits to the best of their ability on the show stage in the "Klosters Searches for a Child Music Star" contest.
The Openair arena is surrounded by a wide and varied „local produce and craft market“ and many other attractions.
gatschiefer-openair.ch
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Picture: Kirchner Museum
Museums in the summer of 2016
Everything Kirchner! The Museum as a Cabinet of Wonder
Exhibition from 5 June to 7 November 2016
The exhibition entitled "Everything Kirchner! The Museum as a Cabinet of Wonder" hopes to offer a visually challenging
showcase of the world‘s most comprehensive and unique Kirchner collection. The exhibition deals with the question of the
value of the original and showcases objects, which affected Kirchner and that he created. It bridges the gap between contact relics to the gun that Kirchner used to shoot himself. It deals with the aura of artefacts, finds, objects and documents
that relate to the personality of the artist. The exhibition also analyses "Who was Louis de Marsalle?" and deals with the
question of Kirchner‘s alter-ego, which nevertheless occupied his contemporaries for 13 years and practised very original
marketing of Kirchner‘s work.
kirchnermuseum.ch
From cow bells to chapel bells
Special exhibition at the Davos Local History Museum from 7 June to 16 October 2016
The special exhibition deals with music through the ages in Davos: dulcimer were played here, as were harps. In the early
days in Davos, music ranged from cow bells to chapel bells, from the sounds and chants of the Walser mountain folk to
the concerts in the village chapel. Davos Local History Museum showcases a number of objects primarily relating to folk
music in this exhibition (including the original double bass belonging to the 19th century Swiss folk group Fränzli–Musig
and a viola da gamba belonging to Hanneli Christen).
heimatmuseum-davos.ch
The museums at a glance
Kirchner Museum Davoskirchnermuseum.ch
Wintersport Musuem Davoswintersportmuseum.ch Heimatmuseum Davosheimatmuseum-davos.ch Bergbaumuseum Davosbergbau-gr.ch Schaubergwerk Silberbergbergbau-gr.ch Museum Nutli Hüschi, Klostersmuseum-klosters.ch open: 5.6. - 6.11.16
open: 16.6. - 13.10.16
open: 5.7. - 7.10.16
open: 6.6. - 21.10.16
open: 8.6. - 13.6.16
geöffnet: 24.6. - 14.10.16
Ernesto‘s Grammophon und Rundfunk Museumernestosmuseum.jimdo.com Dorfmuseum Davos Wiesen
Phone +41 81 404 20 35
guidance on request
open: june - october 16
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Picture: DDK
Festivals and Meetings
Saas Village Festival
Charming Walser village celebrates on 18 June 2016
A host of different attractions in the centre of Saas village await visitors to the Village Festival throughout the day. A
market featuring a range of stands will be held from late-afternoon onwards and during the evening a range of "Beizli"
food and drink outlets will be encouraging visitors to linger awhile. Saas is a district of Klosters and has a real charm of
its own thanks to its well-preserved Walser-style houses.
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Davos@Promenade
On the traffic-free Promenade in Davos 8 / 15 / 22 / 29 July 2016
The traffic-free promenade has established itself as an event at which guests and locals meet up. Every Friday evening
in July, the Davos Promenade is blocked off to cars between the Hotel Steigenberger Belvédère and the Postplatz from
17:30 to 23:00. From 18.00 onwards, people can wander at leisure between the diverse art, food and drink stands and
meet up with friends. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the liveliest street in Davos until late in the evening
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Klosters Summer Festival
Come and join us for the Summer Festival in the Silvretta Park in Klosters on 23 July 2016
Every year, Klosters‘ clubs and societies organise a social get-to-know-you festival in the idyllic Silvretta Park. Visitors
and locals alike come together to enjoy the musical entertainment and gastronomic delights. A children‘s programme is
sure to enthral your little ones, making this summer night’s festival a celebration for all the family. The Silvretta Park in
Klosters is the place where locals and visitors, the young and not-so-young meet up.
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Seelifäscht Festival in Davos Village
"Lakeside Village" festival on 6 August 2016
The party band "Cocktail" will be creating a great atmosphere at Dorfseeli in Davos Village on 6 August 2016 from 17:00
onwards. The hotels Seehof, Victoria and Parsenn as well as the Weber‘s Bakery will be serving up culinary delights.
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"Pro Monstein" Festival
The traditional festival will be held on 13 and 14 August 2016 with this year‘s slogan "Walser"
Guests and locals alike from across the Davos region will flock to the picturesque Walser village of Monstein to take part
in the traditional village festival. A range of local products will be for sale on the village market square. "Monstein Beer",
brewed in the brewery in the centre of the village, will be toasted in the festival tent accompanied by rousing music.
Klosters Nostalgic Gourmet Day
A feast for connoisseurs on 27 August 2016
The finest culinary delights, plenty of good music, singing and old crafts of yesteryear extend 200 metres along the main
road in Klosters. The main road between Piz Buin and Wynegg is closed during the day for this event. The big party goes
on well into the evening in the Silvretta Marquee accompanied by tasty delicacies and rousing music. All guests and
participating businesses, hotels, restaurants, shops, clubs etc. are encouraged to walk around in old-fashioned traditional clothing. The most beautiful costumes are awarded prizes. Visitors to the village are guaranteed to experience lots of
fun, singing, fine food, entertainment and tradition.
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Alpine Parade (ceremonial driving down of cattle from mountain pastures) in Klosters
The end of the Alpine season in Klosters will be celebrated on 17 September 2016
This traditional celebration, during which the decorated cows are herded down from their summer pastures, is accompanied by lively folk music and a big feast. Visitors also have the opportunity to buy local products directly from the
producers on market stalls. Younger visitors will love the petting zoo and the fun playground.
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Visitor Offers
GWunderwald Davos - A trail for all your senses
The "GWunderwald Heidboden Davos" is a nature adventure trail on which visitors can actively learn about nature, flora,
fauna, agriculture, forestry, hunting and the landscape at 30 different stations en route. The trail is intended to inspire
visitors and help them to explore the wonders of nature. The trail is equally interesting for hikers of all ages. At the heart
of the GWunderwald lies an area called Heidboden, a popular recreational larch forest. It can be reached from several
different paths and offers a number of BBQ sites.
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The Alps Epic Trail Davos
The section between Jakobshorn and Filisur was elevated to the status of an IMBA Epic Trail in 2014 and
has thus been accepted into the prestigious circle of the world’s best mountain bike trails. Only trails that
offer mountain bikers real back-country experiences, are technically and physically extremely demanding
and 80 percent of which are on single track routes can be designated as "Epic Trails". They also have to be
a minimum of 32 kilometres long. Davos Klosters is the first Alpine resort to be awarded this designation.
bike-davos.ch
Bike Academy Davos - Love the ride!
Challenging single trails, arduous ascents and smooth descents – all set in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable!
Davos Klosters offers the ideal prerequisites for a true biking adventure. The guides at the Bike Academy are happy to
show you the greatest local trails. A bike shop is located at Parsenn Sport, next to the Parsenn cable car terminus. Small
but top-of-the-range: in addition to Rocky Mountain bikes, Evoc backpacks and other exciting products, the shop also
offers a repair service for all brands.
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Trail Crew Davos Klosters
On duty for the best single tracks in the Alps
With approximately 1‘500 km of single tracks, Davos Klosters and the Prättigau region represent the No. 1 biking haven
in the Alps. The Davos Trail Crew maintains the trails to ensure that they remain safe and fun for visitors and works
throughout the summer months. Guaranteed riding fun!
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Guaranteed wind in Davos
Lake Davos is considered to be one of the Swiss lakes with virtually guaranteed wind
Lake Davos (1‘559 m above sea level) is a key leisure and recreational space in the Davos region. The surface of the lake
measures 0.59 km², it is 1.5 km in length (north east to south west), around 0.5 km wide and has a perimeter of 3.8 km.
In summer, the lake is the go-to place for water sports fanatics: make the most of sailing, surfing, pedalos or just lazing
on the beach in the heart of the mountains. The lake is regarded as having guaranteed wind, with the Wolfgang wind from
the north to north-east blowing from almost daily at 11 o‘clock every morning at two to three on the Beaufort scale. The
water temperature rises during the summer months to around 20 degrees Celsius.
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Adventure Park Färich: swing from tree to tree like Tarzan
Climbing fun for the young and not-so-young
Before you are let loose, you will be given an introduction to key safety techniques by one of the park’s attendants. Then
you‘re off on your own and can move independently around the six courses, swinging from one platform to the next. The
high-wire park is divided into different levels of difficulty. There is a specially secured course for children in which they
can learn how to rope climb from tree to tree. The twelve-metre high pendulum on which visitors float between heaven
and earth is the toughest challenge of all. Children under the age of 12 are only permitted to enter the high-wire park
accompanied by an adult. The park is open from July to October.
Adventure Park Färich now offers an exciting and varied playground for children. It is suitable for children of all ages and
provides an alternative when kids want a change from the climbing harnesses in the high-ropes park.
davos.ch/sommer/aktivitaeten/adventure-park-davos-faerich/
"Reading benches": hike and read
From June to October, you‘ll find "reading benches" along paths in the Davos Klosters area that encourage you to sit
down and take a break
The "reading benches" all feature a box in which you‘ll find a selection of books for all ages. The benches are intended to
encourage people to sit down and take a break, read, browse, take some time out, immerse themselves in stories and get
back into the habit of reading. The eight boxes of books can be found along walking and hiking trails from the beginning
of June. They are maintained and supported by the local libraries.
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Rhaetian Pullman Express
An adventure trip for aficionados and romantics
On the trip from Davos to St. Moritz, guests can enjoy the lovingly restored classic Pullman coaches. The Krokodillok
[crocodile engine] regularly pulls the historic train between Davos and St. Moritz. In Davos: "Climb on board!". Get ready
to enjoy the ride in the luxury lounge cars dating back to the 1930s: the train will take you through the wildly romantic
Zügen Gorge, across the famous Wiesener Viaduct and on through the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, it‘s time
to revel in the stylish and charming alpine metropolis of St. Moritz. The Rhaetian Pullman Express operates in 2016 from
Thursday to Saturday on the following dates: 7 – 9 July, 21 – 23 July, 11 - 13 August and 18 and 20 August.
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Schlappin Valley: follow in the footsteps of smugglers
Hundreds of years ago, a lively trade flourished between the valleys of Montafon and Prättigau. When the national
border was established, trade became illegal, meaning that many important goods had to be smuggled. Today, the path
across the border is freely accessible and holds unique nature experiences and exciting stories! You will hike over two
days on historic paths at an altitude of between 1,900 and 2,600 metres. A GPS device guides you through the alpine
landscape and leads you to the secrets of the smugglers. In the evening, you will exchange thrilling stories over a delicious
smugglers’ dinner and sleep in rustic mountain accommodation. The round trip is a great experience for both young
and old. All you need is a minimum level of fitness as well as curiosity and a passion for exploring things! The route
is designed to include approximately four hours of hiking per day and is suitable for children from the age of nine.
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Ten golf courses in direct proximity
Every golfer will find his own personal challenge on one of the many golf courses in and around Davos Klosters.
The historical golf course in Davos nestles amidst unspoiled nature with 18 challenging holes and offers the perfect golfing
landscape with lakes, brooks and trees. Klosters has its own 9-hole course, providing a unique vista over the Silvretta
Glacier tucked away in the idyllic countryside. Eight more golf courses are located within an hour‘s drive of Davos. A
world of golfing variety is guaranteed! In addition, golfers are welcome to take advantage of the many attractive package
deals: luxuriously appointed golfing hotels with perfect service before and after teeing-off are sure to thrill every golfing
enthusiast. Both courses are open between May and October for a relaxing golfing holiday.
golfdavos.ch / golf-klosters.ch / davos.ch/golf
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Via Valtellina - Out and about on the old pack train route
One of the most beautiful sections of the Via Valtellina takes you from Davos Wolfgang into the Duchli Sage and then
along the Dischma stream as far as Dürrboden. From there, you can take bus no. 12 back to Davos. Or continue hiking
over the Scaletta Pass into the Engadine. Depending on your fitness level! The route then continues over the Bernina Pass
to southern Poschiavo. With a little luck, you might even meet some mule trains on the way, upholding the craft of the
"sumpters", or pack train drivers.
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Dogs welcome! - Four-legged friends are welcome guests in Davos Klosters
Dogs are welcome in a number of hotels in Davos Klosters. What is more, the extensive network of hiking trails offers
endless possibilities to spend your holidays with your faithful canine companion. In Davos Klosters, dogs and their owners
can travel free on all lifts and cable cars as part of the Davos Klosters Inclusive programme. A special highlight for
dog-owners is the first Grisons Lecky Trail, which leads from the Madrisa mountain station via the Jägglisch Horn to St.
Antönien. What are Lecky Trails? They are hiking trails, specifically designed for dogs and their owners. For details, see
lecky.ch
davos.ch/sommer/aktivitaeten/weitere-aktivitaeten/urlaub-mit-hund/
Silvretta Glacier: organised tours by the Sport Lodge in Klosters
The Silvretta Glacier Round Trail winds its way over some four kilometres across the forefield of the Silvretta Glacier. En
route, you will climb approximately 300 metres in altitude. Yellow-and-blue signposts show the way. Along the circular
trail, you‘ll pass 15 boards, providing information and diagrams on local features, but also showing the effect of climate
change on the alpine landscape. The tours are ideal for the entire family, offering plenty of information about the glacier
and its origins. You can also go on a guided day trip to the glacier, including a taxi ride to Alp Sardasca and other
services.
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Jass Weeks: Hotel Ducan Davos Monstein
Fans of jass will be in for a real treat this summer at the Hotel Ducan in Monstein. Over the course of a week, you will be
able to play in various jass competitions for prizes. Take advantage of the Schieber Package Deal or the Coiffeur Schieber
Package Deal: you‘ll soon be fighting for every trick in the idyllic Valais village. The week‘s exciting events will also include
guided hikes along the loveliest trails around Monstein or a visit to the local brewery.
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Tips and Information
Online booking portal: tailor-made holidays
One website – one click – so many benefits
The Davos Klosters resort provides special holiday offers. The Davos Klosters Holiday Shop enables you to book various
events and activities at the same time as your holiday. The booking suggestions include a whole range of services by
different providers and can be combined in any way you please. This way, visitors to Davos Klosters can design their
personal holiday programme from the comfort of their own homes.
davos.ch/ferienshop
The Davos Kosters app: always up-to-date
You‘ll always find the latest events and news on the app and the mobile internet portal
It‘s hard to imagine life today without a smartphone. The resort of Davos Klosters has taken this fact into account. You‘ll
now find all the information you need about events, hiking and cycling tours, cinema listings and so much more on the
mobile portal and the app, making it so much easier to plan your stay in Davos. You can also view livecams and find out the
addresses of hotels, restaurants, bars and shops. Get the free app for iPhone or Android from the App Store / Play Store.
All other smart phone users can access the Davos Klosters mobile channel via
i.davos.ch
Pay in Davos Klosters with TWINT and MasterPass
TWINT and MasterPass - your digital wallets. TWINT is the first cross-channel mobile payment solution in Switzerland.
It combines the physical and digital worlds and creates a new shopping experience. Payments can be made quickly
and easily using your smartphone wherever you are – whether at the cash register or a vending machine, when making
payments online or in other apps, at events or even when transferring money between friends. To make this possible,
TWINT uses Bluetooth. In addition to its state-of-the-art payment function, TWINT will soon also include mobile
marketing functions such as coupons and stamp cards.
In Davos Klosters, it is possible to use the new digital payment systems TWINT and MasterPass from MasterCard at
folling places: Infodesk Davos Platz, Davos Dorf, Klosters and also at adventure park Färich. Additionally, and that‘s the
great Plus, TWINT and MasterPass do work in the Davos Klosters holiday shop. So, hotels, appartments, ski tickets etc.
can be bought.
davos.ch/ferienshop
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Lift and cable car opening hours for the summer of 2016
Schatzalp
30. April - 30. October 2016
Rinerhorn
4. June - 9. October 2016
Madrisa
11. June - 23. October 2016
Jakobshorn
25. June - 23. October 2016, 1st section
2. July – 23. October 2016, 2nd section
Parsenn Davos to Weissfluh Summit
2. July - 16. October 2016, all sections
Parsenn Klosters
28. Mai - 12. Juni 2016, weekend service
18. Juni – 16. Oktober 2016
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Outlook
New Cross-country Ski Centre in Davos
We anticipate that the new centre will open in November 2016
The Davos Cross-country Ski Centre built in 1973 will be dismantled during the summer and replaced by a new two-floor
building. The timber construction on the ground floor will feature a lounge with kitchen/cold room, equipment rooms,
washroom, toilets, cloakrooms, ski school counter and storage space for the piste-basher vehicles. The first floor will
house a gym and fitness room, a massage room, more cloakrooms, meeting room and rooms for the national Swiss Ski
Team Association and for the local ski club youth organisation. The basement will house the plant rooms and stores. The
outside space is sub-divided into a covered seating area and an uncovered entrance area. A separately accessed, singlestorey kindergarten building adjoins the centre. Parking for the Cross-country Ski Centre will be available in the garage
of an adjacent private building. Davos is a national Swiss Ski cross-country training hub and the only place in Switzerland to host World Cup races annually.
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Extended snow-farming - The cross-country trail is being extended to around 4 km
Snow-farming – the over-summering of snow – was extended in autumn 2015 with the construction of a new infrastructure. Three times the volume of snow was produced and stored during the winter of 2015/16. This over-summered snow
will be used in late-autumn 2016 to create a 4 km-long cross-country trail in the lower Flüela Valley. A charge will be
made as a contribution to the cost of this additional trail. A charge will only be made for this trail and only during the
month of November. The entire cross-country ski network of 120 km can continue to be used free of charge throughout
the remaining season. It is worth noting that the snow-farmed cross-country trail will be reserved for elite athletes during certain times of the day. The World Cup cross-country trail in the Flüela Valley will also be improved and its artificial
snow-making expanded. This will seriously improve conditions for World Cup racing as part of the Davos Nordic event.
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Laser-controlled chairlift
New 6-seater chairlift on the Madrisa
A new "Schaffürggli" 6-seater chairlift will be built for the coming winter season in the Madrisa ski arena. The 1'860 metrelong chairlift will cover an elevation of 510 metres. It will transport 2,600 people per hour thanks to its speed of 5 m/s.
Unique in Switzerland, the seat height of the chair will be controlled. A laser scans passengers and determines whether they
are adults or children. The hydraulic control adjusts the seat height perfectly so that even smaller „ski racers“ can safely get
onto the chairlift. A rising bar ensures that smaller children can no longer slide out. And finally a hood lowers automatically
to protect skiers from the cold and bad weather. The chairlift also has heated seats. Ski sledges (wheelchair users in special
winter sports equipment) can also be transported.
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