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Davos, located in the heart of the Alps at an altitude of 1,560 m, is famous for its toothpaste-fresh air and the World Economic Forum (held in the last week of January each year). Davos is a 4 km-long strip beside a train line and a river. It comprises two contiguous areas, each with a train station: Davos Platz and Davos Dorf. Surrounded on all sides by idyllic countryside and breathtaking mountain scenery is Davos, Europe's highest town. The area offers over 300 km of ski runs. The Weissfluh ski area goes as high as 2,844m, and from there you can ski all the way to Küblis, over 2,000 m lower and 12 km away. Across the valley, Brämabüel and Jakobshorn offer equally good skiing for all abilities.
How to get there: From Chur it takes approx. 1 ½ h. There are 2 trains per hour and you have to change in either Landquart or Filisur.
Tourist office: at Promenade 67 (081 415 21 21) www.davos.ch
Budget accommodation:
Davos Youthpalace, Horlaubenstrasse 27, Davos Dorf (081 410 19 20) (with the local bus from Davos Dorf as far as the Schiabach stop).
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