Surroundings

Like all of Davos' side valleys, Sertig is a typical glacier valley with steps and bars. It is a popular tourist destination, especially because of the striking mountains and the waterfall at the back of the valley. That is why it is also considered a particularly protected region in Switzerland. In the Sertig village at 1,861 m above sea level, the little church "Hinter den Eggen", built in 1699, is worth a visit - popular for weddings and baptisms. At the beginning of August, the traditional Sertigschwinget attracts many onlookers. For a stop, we recommend the Hotel Walserhuus Sertig, at the foot of Mittagshorn, Plattenflue and Hochducan, as well as the two restaurants Bergführer and the Mühle Sertig. You can get to the Sertig valley by car, post bus or horse-drawn carriage.

Monstein still has the unmistakable characteristics of a typical Walser village. The village is a little gem with wooden houses - some of them even covered with larch shingles - and granaries on posts. A view from Monstein leads directly into the Albula valley. The church "St. Peter" was built in 1896/97 in the Art Nouveau style, financed from the proceeds of wood sales. In spring 2001, the highest beer brewery in Switzerland and the canton's first show brewery opened in Monstein. With the Veltlinerstübli and the Ducan, Monstein has two restaurants with excellent cuisine. Monstein can be reached by taking line 7 to Glaris station and then line 10.

At around twelve kilometers, the Dischma is the longest of the Davos side valleys and a charming destination. The Dischmabach stream is fed by the glacier and is ice cold and crystal clear. Interesting destinations are the Keschhütte, the Grialetschhütte and the Restaurant Teufi, which can also be easily reached by horse-drawn carriage.

The Schatzalp, 1,861 m above sea level, the so-called Magic Mountain, captivates you in a very special and mysterious way. The Hotel Schatzalp is located 300 meters above Davos in a unique south-facing location. The hotel, built in Art Nouveau style (1898-1900), was designed as a luxury sanatorium and was considered the most advanced health resort in the region. Since 1953/54, the Schatzalp Sanatorium has been run as the first-class Schatzalp Hotel. In the novel "The Magic Mountain" by the famous German author Thomas Mann, readers see the sanatorium described there located here. In the panoramic restaurant Schatzalp you have a wonderful view over Davos and can try numerous fondue specialties. A short climb (15 minutes) leads to the mountain restaurant Strelaalp (1,921 m above sea level). On the sun terrace you can enjoy another wonderful panoramic view of the whole of Davos. The Schatzalp can be reached quickly and easily with the Schatzalpbahn. In winter you can also return to Davos via the 2.5 km long, groomed toboggan run.

Clavadel (1,664 m above sea level) is one of the sunniest areas in the region. The private sanatorium Clavadel was opened in Clavadel in 1903. Today it has become the Zürcher Höhenklinik Davos, a specialist clinic for rehabilitation, internal medicine, allergies and skin diseases with an associated sports hotel. Clavadel can be reached from Davos in 5 minutes by car or bus number 8.

Frauenkirch lies between Davos and Filisur at 1,505 m above sea level. On the western slope, immediately after entering Frauenkirch, stands the church "Zu unserem lieben Frauen" (Frauenkirchli), built in the middle of the 14th century, with its splitting wedge probably added in the 16th century to protect against avalanches. Event highlights in Frauenkirch include the Winter Concours in February and the Davos Equestrian Days in August, as well as the regular and popular Ländler music evenings in the "Gasthof Landhaus". From Frauenkirch you can take numerous beautiful walks along the Landwasser. A very beautiful hike, for example, leads from Frauenkirch over the Lengmatta to the Stafelalp. On the Lengmatta you should stop off at the beautiful Landgasthof Lengmatta and try its fine specialties. The famous German artist EL Kirchner once stayed up on the Stafelalp (1,894 m above sea level) in the summer months of 1917 and 1918. Today, you can enjoy fine Bündner Plättli there in the Berghaus Stafelalp.

Laret is located between Davos and Klosters at 1,507 m above sea level and is a typical Swiss village with a small church. The small church dates back to 1793. In 1993 it was renovated and given colored windows by the Swiss artist Hermann A. Sigg. The Schwarzsee is popular for swimming, fishing and picnicking in summer. Laret is also an ideal starting point for various hikes. Laret can be easily reached in 10 minutes by car or by local bus from Davos lines 1 and 11 (included in the guest card). Laret and the surrounding area can also be wonderfully explored on horseback or mule.

Glaris (1,457 m above sea level) is a typical Walser settlement with widely spaced farmhouses. The church of St. Nicholas, built around 1350 and shortly after the Walsers settled there, is worth seeing. A wonderful skiing and hiking area spreads out on the slopes of the Rinerhorn, which can be reached by a 6-person cable car from the valley station at Glaris train station. Below the cable car, the snow-sure 3.5 km long toboggan run leads from the Rinerhorn down into the valley. From Glaris, you can reach the small Walser settlement of Spina (1,587 m above sea level) in twenty minutes on foot. From this sunny little village, you have a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape.

The Landwasser Valley reaches its highest elevation here at 1,631 m above sea level. The pass was formerly called "Stütz". Wolfgang is an ideal starting point for numerous hikes. Beautiful walking paths lead directly to Lake Davos or into the surrounding forests. The Davos High Mountain Clinic is located on the way between the Wolfgang pass and Lake Davos. The Davos High Mountain Clinic is a leading Swiss rehabilitation clinic in the areas of cardiology, pulmonology, dermatology, allergology and psychosomatics for adults, children and young people. The treatments and therapies are always geared to individual needs - in this way, patients receive optimal treatment. Diagnostics, research and therapy work hand in hand on the Davos Medical Campus. Together with a competent team of doctors and nurses and the unique Davos high mountain climate, it is a very special place for rehabilitation and recovery.

Schmelzboden is a former mining settlement at 1,340 m above sea level, right next to the Monstein train station. Since 1978, Schmelzboden has housed a former miners' house, where minerals, rock crystals and objects are exhibited. The old mining facilities of the Silberberg can be visited in summer.

Das idyllische Walserdorf Wiesen liegt auf einer Sonnenterrasse (1'450 m ü.M.) zwischen Davos und Lenzerheide. Wiesen bietet nebst der intakten und wildromantischen Naturlandschaft eine Vielzahl von Sehenswürdigkeiten, die zu jeder Jahreszeit ihren Reiz haben.

The view of the Albula Valley and the opposite peaks of Piz Ela, Tinzenhorn and Piz Mitgel makes up for the climb to 1,940 m above sea level. The Wiesner Alp is one of the most important alpine settlements in Graubünden. You can reach the Wiesner Alp on foot or by mountain bike from Davos Wiesen or via the Schmittner Alp. On the Alp there are centuries-old huts in the Walser style with stable and living quarters.

The Wiesner Viaduct (1909) is an impressive structure of the Rhaetian Railway - 88 m high and 210 m long. It can be reached from Wiesen Station via a secured footpath and is also the starting point of the nature trail to Filisur.

Many houses in the village center of Saas still reflect the original architectural style: beautiful Graubünden houses with white substructures and browned wooden walls. Together with the Campanile church tower, they form a backdrop worth seeing. The lush floral decorations in front of numerous windows are also typical of Saas. The "Aquasana Monument" on the main street commemorates the battle of the Prättigau against the Austrians in 1622. In summer, the large and well-maintained bike and hiking trail network stretches from the valley floor up to the Saaseralp - to the Madrisa. This well-known leisure mountain is easily accessible by the Madrisa cable car from Klosters. At the mountain station there is also the "Madrisa Land", a large-scale play paradise for children and families. In winter, skiers and snowboarders romp around on the Madrisa. Tobogganers get their money's worth on the 12 km long toboggan run from Madrisa to Saas. On various winter hiking trails and snowshoe routes, guests can experience the wonderful winter landscape in all its splendor.

A five-minute drive from the center of Klosters in the direction of Landquart is Serneus Dorf. The houses, which stand close together on the meadow terrace, are protected by the little white church in front of the village. Right at the bottom of the Walki, a path leads along the river bank to the sulfur spring in Bad Serneus. This spring makes Serneus present in the history of alpine spas. Passing the free-standing church of St. Sebastian, we see old Prättigau houses in the center of Serneus, decorated with artistically carved house mottos. The sunburned wooden houses were almost all built between 1742 and 1745. The impressive Sunniberg Bridge by Christian Menn has served as a contrast to this for several years. You can indulge in culinary delights in the Restaurant Gotschna.

Monbiel is the most remote Walser village in Prättigau, which is inhabited all year round and is always worth a visit. The cozy Restaurant Höhwald and the beautiful view are two highlights of this Klosters district. Monbiel is the starting point for wonderful hikes in the Silvretta Mountains with numerous accommodation options. The artist Christian Bolt also lives and works in Monbiel.

Purzel and his friends from the Dwarf Trail are easy to reach from the Aeuja. The mysterious trail is a great experience for young and old. In winter, a fun toboggan run leads from the Guggerstein, which can be reached on foot, down to the Aeuja. No toboggan rental required.

At the Alp Garfiun, guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant with a large sun terrace and a children's playground. Garfiun is located between the Alp Novai and the Alp Pardenn and can also be visited from Klosters with a carriage ride

The mountain houses Schifer and Schwendi are located directly on the ski slope to Klosters (Schwendi) and Serneus/Küblis (Schifer).

There is a restaurant in the small Walser village of Schlappin, which borders the Madrisa area: the Berghaus Erika is open in summer and winter and, in addition to the restaurant, also offers overnight accommodation. The beautiful lake and picnic areas invite you to linger. A hike past the beautiful mountain stream is recommended. If you prefer to come by car, you can get a permit from one of the two restaurants. The Berghaus Erika is located directly on the ski slope from Madrisa to Klosters Dorf.

You can get a wonderful view of Klosters from Selfranga. The district can be reached by local bus, by car, on foot or by bike. The 9-hole golf course, embedded in an idyllic landscape with a magnificent panoramic view of the majestic mountain peaks, promises golfing experiences of the highest standard. In winter, the Selfranga lift starts operating. In addition to the pony lift, there is also a small fun park for snowboarders and a restaurant. In the Tea Hut-Selfranga you can enjoy the attractive surroundings and the sporting action on the terrace or in the rustic, cozy pub while enjoying fine delicacies.

In winter, a great toboggan run leads from the Alpenrösli down into the valley. Toboggans can be rented at the Berghaus Alpenrösli restaurant. The Alpenrösli mountain house is open in summer and winter and can be reached on foot or by taxi. One of the many beautiful hikes leads past the mountain house to the right to the Älpeltispitz (2686 m above sea level) with a beautiful view of Klosters.

The Vereina Valley can be reached from Klosters in the direction of Monbiel by mountain bike, on foot or with the Vereina bus. Up here at 1943 m above sea level, visitors will find many hiking trails, a refreshing mountain stream with a small waterfall and of course the Berghaus Vereina, which offers not only good food but also overnight accommodation. The family business is only open in summer and can be reached by the Vereina bus, which runs according to a timetable and upon reservation from the Gotschna Sport sports shop in Klosters Platz.