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Winter Sports

The guide was updated: 2023-10-27

Being 1,200m above sea level guarantees breath-taking views of snow topped mountains and inhabitants of Klosters (mainly farming people) are friendly and welcoming. With the various activities on offer such as horse drawn sleigh rides, snowboarding, curling, ice hockey, ice skating, paragliding, an 8,5 km sledding route and top class restaurants, you will hardly ever run out of things to do.

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Tobogganing

Tobogganing

Klosters is also very well known for its tobogganing - an activity for children and adults alike - and local legend has it that tobogganing was invented here. The four toboggan runs available (Gotschna, Madrisa, Alpenrosli, Aeuja) are free of charge - you just have to pay for toboggan rentals. With its four toboggan runs, Klosters offers fun for the whole family. You can opt for individual rides on the mountain trains, half day or full day rides.

Engadin Bad Scuol

Engadin Bad Scuol

Relax your body and mind after an active few days on the slopes at the Engadin baths in Scuol, open seven days a week. Get a Rhaetian Railways combined ticket which includes your trip (train and bus to the spa) and entrance to the baths, both indoor and outdoor.

Sportzentrum Klosters

Sportzentrum Klosters

If you happen to get a bit tired of all the skiing, then you should visit Klosters sports centre and show off your ice skating skills instead. Free entry for ice skating with a valid guest card.

Horse Drawn Sleigh

Horse Drawn Sleigh

What could be more romantic than travelling through the snowy landscapes on a horse-drawn sleigh? Five coaching families organise these excursions. This is a great way to get about and take in the stunning scenery, and can be fun for all the family. Rides can vary from one hour to three hours and are priced accordingly.

The skiing resort

The skiing resort

Klosters, with its fresh unpolluted air and quiet charm, offer travellers in search of a bit of peace and quiet in a restful escape from the scramble of modern life. Indeed, travellers include celebrities and even royalty - Klosters is reported to be the winter getaway of choice for Prince Charles. This resort is certainly fit for an heir to the throne with its beautiful scenery, active winter sports and reputable entertainment on offer. The resort has novice and advanced skiers flocking to its slopes, however, it is acknowledged to accommodate the intermediate skier best.

Winter Sports

Winter Sports

Being 1,200m above sea level guarantees breath-taking views of snow topped mountains and inhabitants of Klosters (mainly farming people) are friendly and welcoming. With the various activities on offer such as horse drawn sleigh rides, snowboarding, curling, ice hockey, ice skating, paragliding, an 8,5 km sledding route and top class restaurants, you will hardly ever run out of things to do.

Ski Schools

Ski Schools

Klosters also has ski schools especially for children. Kids Land (+41 81 410 2170) at Madrisa is suitable for non-skiers from the age of two and the Snow Garden (+41 81 410 2828) based in the Sports Centre at Klosters Platz, is for children over four. Other ski schools include: Saas Ski and Snowboard School +41 81 420 22 33 www.davos.ch / www.sss-saas.ch Swiss Snowsports School, also for adult skiers. +41 81 410 28 28 www.snowsports.ch Boardriding Klosters +41 81 420 26 62 www.boardriding.ch For equipment rentals: Albeina Sport AG at Klosters Dorf +41 081 422 3959 www.albeina-sport.ch Bardil Sport AG +41 081 422 10 40 www.bardill-sport.ch

Wärchstuba

Wärchstuba

Also apart from skiing slopes and winter sports there is much to do in Klosters. Check out their course programme and join one of their crafts, education and entertainment offers. There is something for every age and interest.

Kulturschuppen

Kulturschuppen

Kulturschuppen is a meeting point for friends of music, film and literature. Visitors can mingle with locals and join a theater performance, movie screening or discuss art over a coffee. Drop by and get to know Klosters' culture.

Muzeum Susch

Muzeum Susch

Located in what was once a monastery in the village of Susch, Muzeum Susch is a place devoted to exhibiting pieces of art coming from different times, experimental presentations and performances. Most of their lineup changes in accordance with their events, but there are permanent installations such as Monika Sosnowska's "Stairs", a structure made of steel weighing one tonne and measuring 14 metres in height.

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