Klosters

• Beginners

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• Intermediates

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• Experts

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• Snow Record

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• Families

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• Charm

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• Apres Ski

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• Weekends

The best of both worlds. Traditional, attractive village with access to some of the best skiing in Switzerland. Friendly, welcoming locals. An alternative to Davos but with greater charm.

In Favour of Klosters

Klosters shares with Davos the world-renowned Parsenn skiing area, making it one of our favourite resorts for that elusive mixture of charm and good skiing. Enthusiastic skiers will enjoy the wonderful selection of long runs. Stop on the way at a variety of mountain huts. Having skied down into the valley you can catch the train back to Klosters. For beginners the gentle and sunny slopes of the Madrisa are just a snowball’s throw from the village.

Klosters is split into Dorf and Platz. Dorf is quite a good place to stay if you are a beginner or novice skier so you can learn on the gentle slopes of the Madrisa. There is more skiing on the Madrisa than the piste map suggests – even intermediates will enjoy a day or two here. Klosters Dorf is a sleepy little village with abundant old world charm. Klosters Platz is ‘where it’s at’, with many of the resorts bars and restaurants.

Disadvantages

Perhaps Klosters will not appeal to those who are used to systematic lift arrangements, but on the plus side you have an enormous north-facing mountain with lots of off-piste. Though buses link the main areas, including Davos, they can be busy in high season. The local trains link the area but you need to ski with the schedule in your pocket to cut down the waiting time.

Non-Skiing Activities

Ice rink, horse sleigh-rides, tobogganing, indoor swimming pools in hotels, squash, fitness centre, local museums and concerts.

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