St. Moritz
St. Moritz is a popular destination in the Swiss canton of Graubunden, 67 km away from Davos. It is a synonym of class and style. It boasts a superb location near the lowest of several lakes at the foot of the majestic snow-capped summit Piz Bernina. It is also famous as a winter sports centre. Popular activities include hiking, skiing, and polo. The toboggan course of St. Moritz enjoys international fame. This city hosted the winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948. The city holds more than 150 events in the winter alone, among which the Cresta Run, horse races, cricket tournaments, the celebrated Engadin Ski Marathon with 15 000 participants on average, ski jumps, gem weeks and more.
The Rhaetian Railway Glacier Express
The Rhaetian Railway Glacier Express is the main attraction in the area of Davos-Klosters. This seven-hour train trip starts at St. Moritz and ends at Zermatt. You will enjoy travelling through the romantic Alps and relishing the scenery. The train runs through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges and viaducts. This trip is an excellent year-round option.
Zermatt
If you decide to take the train trip to Zermatt, you are sure to enjoy visiting this winter resort with its excellent skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and hiking facilities. It is famous for its delightful scenery, being located on the Swiss-Italian border. It offers over 394 km of pistes for skiers of all levels and abilities. Zermatt is almost traffic-free, with many apres-ski and entertainment opportunities. It has an altitude of 1620 m. Local attractions include the Alpine Museum and the fascinating Gorner Gorge.