Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps at 1,560 meters above sea level, Davos is the highest town in Europe.
Davos is famous for its diverse range of sports, leisure, and cultural activities. Its health-promoting climate, the Kirchner Museum, the World Economic Forum, and the wonderful summer hiking and winter skiing opportunities are known far beyond Switzerland’s borders.
The approximately 50 hotels, spanning all star categories, together with vacation and second homes, offer around 28,000 beds. The selection is complemented by group accommodations, a youth hostel, and camping options. You can find more information about Davos and the surrounding area here: Davos Klosters | Holidays in Graubünden / Switzerland
Like the World Economic Forum, the World Conference will take place at the Davos Congress Center. Davos Congress is Switzerland’s first climate-neutral conference center. The Congress Center meets a good standard of accessibility for a variety of needs, with the exception of one older breakout room that is not wheelchair-accessible. It is accessed via a short flight of stairs. However, in cases of urgent need, a solution can be found here too via a goods lift, with assistance from the Congress Center staff. You can find more information about the Congress Center here: Congress Center Davos | Davos Congress
The Congress Center also serves excellent food. You’ll enjoy it. Your conference ticket covers refreshments during breaks (in Switzerland, these are always meat-free, with bread rolls, croissants and fruit, or in the afternoon with pastries and fruit), still and sparkling water, sumptuous lunch bags, the aperitif at the conference’s official opening, and the three-course menu at the Gala Night. Coverage, of course, depends on the type of ticket you have: the one-day ticket covers that specific day, and the weekly pass covers the entire conference.
The aperitif will also include vegan and vegetarian options. Vegan and vegetarian alternatives are available alongside the meat dishes in the packed lunches and at the gala dinner. When registering, please let us know which option you prefer and whether you have any specific food allergies or dietary requirements for medical reasons.
As regards accommodation, the Congress Center has reserved a block of rooms at various hotels, thereby guaranteeing competitive rates. If you are looking for a hotel, you can make a reservation directly through Davos Congress using this link: Hotel Booking via Davos Congress. If you have any questions or run into any challenges along the way, you’ll receive friendly support.
Of course, you can also book hotels on your own through one of the booking platforms, such as Booking.com (Link: https://www.booking.com/). We also recommend checking out the listings on Airbnb (Link: https://www.airbnb.com) and the wide variety of accommodation options (including camping sites, mountain huts, vacation rentals, and group accommodations) that Davos Klosters Tourism has compiled (Link: Accommodation – from hotel to mountain hut). We’re confident that you’ll find accommodation that suits your preferences and budget.
Travelling to Davos
Davos is easy to reach. The nearest major airport in Switzerland is Zurich, though flights to EuroAirport Basel are sometimes more affordable. Davos is easily accessible from these airports by train or rental car.
The journey takes longer from Munich Airport in Germany or Malpensa-Milan Airport in Italy. Within Europe, it is of course also possible to travel by land, either by train or by road.
Travelling to the Congress Center
The Congress Center is located between the two train stations, ‘Davos Dorf’ and ‘Davos Platz’, and is a 20-minute walk from either station. In addition, buses run regularly, taking you directly from the train stations to the Congress Center.
Possible Need to Acclimatise to the Altitude
By the way: Due to its high altitude, Davos has an alpine climate with pleasant to mild summers. As you climb higher, the air becomes thinner and the air pressure lower. People coming from lower-lying areas often notice stronger sunlight and a different sensation of the air. It may take some time for you to adjust to the altitude. You may experience slight shortness of breath, fatigue, or a headache at first. Don’t worry – just drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous physical activity until you’ve acclimatised.
