Davos Klosters works well for families who plan around its layout. The mountains aren’t all linked, so the trick is to base yourself near the right one: Bolgen in Davos Platz for first steps on skis, or Madrisa above Klosters for a whole mountain built around children.
Is Davos Klosters good for families?
Yes, with a little planning. The highlights:
- Free magic carpets at Bolgen and Bünda in Davos, open to adults too.
- Under-6s ride free with their parents.
- Madrisa, a family mountain with four practice lifts, Madrisa-Land and an 8.5 km sledge run.
- Free buses with the guest card, so you can get to the right practice area without a car.
The downside: Parsenn and Jakobshorn are big, high mountains, and the most famous runs aren’t the place for little ones.
Ski schools and kids’ lessons in Davos Klosters
- The Swiss Snow Sports School Davos, skiing since 1932, runs the Swiss Snow Kids Village at Bolgen and Bünda. Its Snowgarden is for 3 and 4-year-olds, with a parent present, from 10 am to noon. Its Kids Village group lessons are for children aged 4 and over, with no experience needed, and include a race with a medal for everyone on Friday.
- In Klosters, the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Klosters runs the Snowgarden opposite the sports centre, with two magic carpets and a ski carousel, open daily from mid-December.
Book early for Christmas and February.
Childcare and nurseries in Davos Klosters
The Snowli Club at the Silvretta Parkhotel in Klosters, run by the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Klosters, takes children from 18 months. It needs at least two children to run and places are limited. You can combine it with ski lessons.
In Davos, the Hotel Waldhuus has its own Globi Kids Club with free childcare for guests. For other options, the tourist office points to Red Cross Graubünden and babysitting platforms.
Best beginner areas for children in Davos Klosters
- Bolgen, Davos Platz: a free magic carpet, the Snowli Kids Village and the Kids Slope “Home of Winter” by the Carjöl chairlift, where children follow Flurin the snow dragon round bumps and slalom gates. Parents can watch from the Bolgen Plaza terrace.
- Bünda, Davos Dorf: a free magic carpet, a T-bar with two exits, a fun slope and the Magic Park.
- Madrisa-Land, Klosters: four magic carpets, a themed slope and Funriders, open daily from 10 am to 4 pm from mid-December.
- Selfranga, Klosters: a pony lift and ski lift near the village, with night skiing on some evenings.
Davos Klosters lift passes for families
- Children up to their 6th birthday ride free with their parents or a ski instructor. The valley and practice lifts are not included.
- Children aged 6 to 12 and youths aged 13 to 17 pay reduced prices.
- Madrisa-Land has its own cheaper day ticket, and Pischa’s ticket is cheaper too.
- The free magic carpets at Bolgen and Bünda need no ticket at all.
Things to do with kids in Davos Klosters off the slopes
- Sledging on Rinerhorn’s 3.5 km run, from Madrisa down to Saas, or from Gotschna to Klosters.
- Night sledging and skiing on Rinerhorn every Wednesday and Friday from 7 pm.
- Ice hockey at the Davos ice stadium.
- The Eau-là-là aquatic centre in Davos for bad-weather days.
Best family hotels in Davos Klosters
The Hotel Waldhuus Davos (Globi Kids Club, indoor pool, ski shuttle) and the Silvretta Parkhotel in Klosters (family-run, pool, Snowli Club in the house) are the standouts. The Parsenn Resort apartments give space and a ski-to-the-door location. See where to stay in Davos Klosters for the full list.
Tips for skiing in Davos Klosters with kids
- Base yourself by the beginner area. Davos Platz is handy for Bolgen, and Klosters for Madrisa.
- Avoid WEF week. From 18 to 22 January 2027, Davos is packed and Rinerhorn closes.
- Use the train. Travelling with children is easier without the car: change at Landquart for the Rhaetian Railway, then use the free local buses.
- Pack for altitude. Davos is at 1,560 m and Parsenn tops out at 2,844 m, so bring sun cream and warm layers.
Planning the trip? Start with our Davos Klosters ski resort guide.
