Klosters uniquely combines the epitome of the sophisticated mountain resort with the romantic unspoilt Swiss village. Famous for hosting royalty, this exclusive and rustic village nestles in the still rural area of Graubünden.
Known predominantly as a ski resort with a good snow record, fantastic and largely untouched off piste, great for advanced powder seekers as well as beginners and children, Klosters offers a diverse range of activities, both in summer and winter.
Good restaurants are plentiful, and include the Michelin star Walserhof. There are many others, tucked away above the village, who will pick you up in 4×4 vehicles and send you home again on a sledge in the moonlight.
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Winter
The ski area offers 305km of pistes for all levels of skier. A cable car takes you to the Gotschnagrat end of the Parsenn area shared with Davos, and a gondola takes you up to the scenic Madrisa area, with sunny slopes that are great for beginners. There is also the Selfranga area which is flood lit some evenings.
Most of the runs in Klösters are on open slopes above steeper woodland, making it ideal for intermediate skiers and lovers of wide, groomed pistes. The lift-served off-piste possibilities are the main appeal for expert skiers and ski touring, and the family friendly nature of the resort means that the powder doesn’t get skied out quickly.
Cross-country skiers will find long trails immediately near Klosters, as well as in the Landwassertal (Davos). Snowboarders prefer the Jakobshorn near Davos.
Non-skiers will discover winter walking paths, horse-drawn sled rides, toboggan runs, snow-shoeing, curling and iceskating. Mountain restaurants are authentic and delicious. Cosy atmosphere, sheep skins and blankets, and speciality rösti warm you through during the lunch hours.
There is a wide range of après-ski activities and nightlife venues in Klosters, including the famous, but low key Casa Antica. Davos is just up the road for a wider variety of party venues.
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Summer
700 km of trails ranging from footpaths suitable for prams to demanding mountain hikes ramble through Klosters and its surrounding areas.
Nature, rock and forest trails, the energy-encounter trail and a herb garden at Madrisa above Klosters ensure a special experience. The Madrisa adventure park with its climbing facilities provides an adrenalin rush.
Cyclists and mountain bikers will find routes of varying degrees of difficulty situated around Klosters. The Swiss Bike Masters across 120 kilometres is one of the world’s most gruelling mountain bike races, and is very popular with amateur sportsmen, as well as an enjoyable spectator sport.
