Davos is a mountain town in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland, located in the Davos Valley on the Landwasser River in the Swiss Alps.

Where Davos is in Switzerland

  • Davos lies in the eastern part of Switzerland, in the canton (state) of Graubünden, near the border with Austria.
  • It sits high in the Alps at about 1,560 meters (5,120 feet) above sea level, in the Prättigau/Davos region on the river Landwasser.
  • The town’s main built-up area is made of two adjoining parts: Davos Dorf (Davos Village) and Davos Platz (Davos Place).

Extra quick facts

  • Davos is known worldwide as the host city of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting each winter.
  • It is also a major ski and mountain resort, often described as the highest town in Europe due to its elevation.

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