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Voykit pocket guide · Switzerland
Klosters
Two nights in winter for skiing and après-ski; one night in summer for hiking. A day trip from Davos (15 min by train) is possible but short.
Klosters is a quieter, less flashy alternative to Davos, with the same ski area (Parsenn) and a village centre that feels more traditional. Winter visitors come for red and black pistes, a lively après-ski scene and the Gotschna cable car. Summer brings hiking, a 9-hole golf course and an open-air bath. Most travellers stay 1–2 nights or commute from Davos.
- Country
- Switzerland
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- Avoid
- May, Nov (many lifts and hotels closed)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CHF
- Money
- Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; euros are sometimes taken with change in francs.
- Daily spend
- Budget CHF 100–150 excl. bed · Mid CHF 200–350 excl. bed · High CHF 400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire 118 · Ambulance 144 · Rega (air rescue) 1414
- Plugs
- Types J, C · 230 V · 50 Hz · Swiss three-pin sockets are recessed: thin two-pin (type C) plugs fit, but thick German Schuko plugs do not — bring a Swiss adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.; Café or bar: Round up.; Taxi: Round up.; Hotel: Optional; CHF 2–5 for porters.; Mountain guide: CHF 20–50 for a day, optional.
- Water
- Tap and fountain water is excellent. Restaurants usually charge for bottled water; ask for 'Hahnenwasser' / 'eau du robinet'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost CHF 1–2; restaurants and department stores are free for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | CHF 4–6 |
| Lunch (pizza or pasta in a restaurant) | CHF 20–30 |
| Beer (half litre) | CHF 6–9 |
| Ski rental (skis, boots, poles, one day) | CHF 40–60 |
| Bus ticket within Klosters | CHF 2–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ZRH · Zurich Airport
- Train via Zurich HB and Landquart, about 2 h 15 min to Klosters Platz
Typical fares
- Zurich Airport → Klosters Platz, train
- about CHF 50–70, 2 h 15 min (check)
- Klosters Platz → Davos Platz, train
- about CHF 8–12, 15 min (check)
- Day ski pass Parsenn
- about CHF 85 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Five bus lines converge at Klosters Platz station. Walking covers the village. The Rhaetian Railway connects Klosters to Davos (15 min) and Landquart (50 min).
See and do
Known for
- Parsenn ski area (shared with Davos)
- Gotschna cable car
- Après-ski at Serneuser Schwendi Hütte
- Summer hiking and golf
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Davos | Rhaetian Railway, 15 min | 30 min |
| Chur | Rhaetian Railway via Landquart, about 1 h | 1 h 15 min |
| Lenzerheide | Train via Chur, about 1 h 30 min | 1 h 45 min |
Sleep
- Klosters Platz
- Around the main train station and Gotschna cable car; hotels, restaurants and bars within walking distance.
- Klosters Village
- Quieter, more traditional; a 10–15 min walk or short bus ride from Platz.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | GrüeziGREW-ee-tsee |
| Thank you | Merci / DankeMER-see / DAHN-keh |
| How much is this? | Was chostet das?vahs KOS-tet dahs |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo isch d’Toilette?voh ish d’twah-LET-teh |
| Can I pay by card? | Chan i mit Karte zahle?khahn ee mit KAR-teh TSAH-leh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; three cheek kisses among friends; avoid: Skipping the greeting in shops
- Punctuality: Be exactly on time; avoid: Running for the train expecting it to wait
- Language: Greet in the local language, then ask for English; avoid: Speaking German in Geneva as a default
- Quiet: Low voices in trains; quiet carriages are marked; avoid: Speakerphone calls
- Money: Keep financial talk discreet; avoid: Asking people's salaries
- Recycling: Separate PET, glass and cans; avoid: Leaving rubbish in hotel or flat bins unsorted
Scams and watch-outs
- Last trains and buses run earlier than in cities; check the timetable if you are out late.
- Ski lifts close in late April and reopen in early December; check exact dates.
- Prices are high: a day ski pass for Parsenn is about CHF 80–90 (2026 estimate).
Very safe. The main risks are skiing injuries and icy pavements in winter. Avalanche danger is managed by the local warning service; check the bulletin before going off-piste.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Klosters yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Parsenn ski area (shared with Davos)
- Gotschna cable car
- Après-ski at Serneuser Schwendi Hütte
- Summer hiking and golf
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Klosters official website: www.gemeindeklosters.ch
- Wikivoyage: Klosters, revision 5209195 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5209195
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/klosters). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.