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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- avoid May, Nov (many lifts and hotels closed)
- Airport
- ZRH
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Klosters117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Klosters, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Switzerland-wide
- SIM or eSIMSwisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.Switzerland-wide
- Tap waterTap and fountain water is excellent.Switzerland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.Switzerland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Switzerland-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturday in small towns and all day Sunday, except stations and airports.Switzerland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZRH Zurich Airport (Train via Zurich HB and Landquart, about 2 h 15 min to Klosters Platz).
- Getting aroundFive bus lines converge at Klosters Platz station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
- BeerBeer (half litre)CHF 6–9 (≈ US$8–12)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket within KlostersCHF 2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCHF 50 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per roomCHF 250 (≈ US$350)
- High-end bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per roomCHF 400 (≈ US$500)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 120 (≈ US$150) · Mid CHF 250 (≈ US$350) · High CHF 450 (≈ US$600)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ZRH Zurich Airport (Train via Zurich HB and Landquart, about 2 h 15 min to Klosters Platz)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Apr. Avoid: May, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Klosters: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
9 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Rhaetian Railway, 15 min
Larger town with more shops, the Kirchner Museum and the Schatzalp funicular.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
Rhaetian Railway via Landquart, about 1 h
Old town, cathedral and the Rhaetian Railway hub.
Door to door: 1 h 45 min
Train via Chur, about 1 h 30 min
Good for a full day of skiing or hiking, but the transfer is long.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CHF 100–150 (≈ US$130–190) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 200–350 (≈ US$250–450) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 400 (≈ US$500)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a mid-range hotel1 × 2 nights × CHF 250 | CHF 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CHF 250 | CHF 1,000 |
| Day ski pass Parsenn (winter)2 × CHF 85 · check | CHF 170 |
| Gotschna cable car return (summer)2 × CHF 40 · check | CHF 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 175 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 481 per person per day, bed included | CHF 1,925≈ US$2,500 |
2026 estimate in Swiss francs; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Lunch (pizza or pasta in a restaurant) | CHF 20–30 (≈ US$25–40) |
| Beer (half litre) | CHF 6–9 (≈ US$8–12) |
| Ski rental (skis, boots, poles, one day) | CHF 40–60 (≈ US$50–75) |
| Bus ticket within Klosters | CHF 2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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 (≈ US$100–120) (2026 estimate).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 144
- Rega (air rescue)
- 1414
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance144
- Rega (air rescue)1414
Embassy
The nearest major embassy is in Bern (about 2.5 h by train). Most countries have consulates in Zurich.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Zurich Airport → Klosters Platz, train: about CHF 50–70 (≈ US$65–90), 2 h 15 min (check)
- Klosters Platz → Davos Platz, train: about CHF 8–12 (≈ US$10–15), 15 min (check)
- Day ski pass Parsenn: about CHF 85 (≈ US$110) (check)
Say or show
- Grüezi — Hello (GREW-ee-tsee)
- Merci / Danke — Thank you (MER-see / DAHN-keh)
- Was chostet das? — How much is this? (vahs KOS-tet dahs)
- Wo isch d’Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (voh ish d’twah-LET-teh)
- Chan i mit Karte zahle? — Can I pay by card? (khahn ee mit KAR-teh TSAH-leh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Klosters. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid May, Nov (many lifts and hotels closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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