Plan
Where to stay for the WEF: Davos or Klosters
Accommodation decides how much of your week is spent in a car. Choose with the road in mind.
In short
Stay in Davos if you can. Klosters is roughly 20 to 30 minutes away in normal conditions, with one main road in, and takes far longer in Forum week. Book early, before prices rise.
Updated October 2026
The short answer
Stay in Davos if you can
Book early, before prices skyrocket, and stay as close to your programme as possible.
Hotel prices in Davos rise sharply as the Forum approaches, and the well-located hotels go first. If you are organising a trip, secure accommodation as soon as the dates are fixed.
Davos puts you within minutes of the congress area, the receptions and the evening programme. Klosters is a pleasant alternative on paper, but it comes with real disadvantages in Forum week.
Compare
Davos against Klosters
| Factor | Davos | Klosters |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the programme | Minutes from most venues | A drive down the valley each way |
| Road checks | Close to the venues, where you expect them | Additional checks on the road between the two towns |
| Snow and weather | You are already in town | More exposure on the approach; excess snow can slow or stop traffic |
| Road risk | Short, known routes | One main road into Davos; a fallen tree or an accident can block it |
| Late nights | Return to the hotel quickly | A long cold drive after dinner |
If you do stay in Klosters
Plan for the road
Some guests will stay in Klosters because the rooms are available or because they prefer the town. We can make that work, but we plan differently: extra time in every schedule, a chauffeur who knows the valley road, and an alternative if the road closes.
Anticipate the unexpected. A tree falling on the road or heavy snow can close the only way in. We keep a back-up vehicle in Davos for your guests and agree with you in advance what happens if the road is blocked.
Sources and official information
Rules, closures and deadlines are set by the organisers and the authorities and change every year. Always check the current edition.
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