
In the children's ski paradises of Davos Klosters, children playfully gain their first experiences on skis and snowboards.
Is your child trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time? Or have they already mastered their first turns and want more? In Davos Klosters, you'll find the perfect terrain for every skill level, from the free magic carpet in the valley to the children's area on the mountain. Here you can see what's on offer, where it's located, when it's open, and how much it costs.
The practice areas in Davos Klosters are categorized according to skiing ability. This makes it easy to find the right option – from your first attempts on skis or snowboards via easy practice lifts to family-friendly slopes and adventure runs.
For first turns and playful practice Four magic carpets and a dedicated practice area make the first attempts on skis and snowboards easier. In addition, there's the themed slope with the Madrisa gang, the Funrider, and other play opportunities. From the Madrisa Alp's sun terrace, you can keep an eye on your child.
For children who are already more confident on their bikes
At Madrisa Park, children can improve their riding technique on practice tracks of varying lengths. A race track with timing equipment and a children's cross-country course with bumps, curves, and small jumps offer additional challenges.
Magic carpets & children's areas
For children who are skiing or snowboarding for the first time. Flat terrain, magic carpets and playful practice opportunities make it easy to get started.
At the foot of the Jakobshorn, Bolgen offers a practice area for first attempts at skiing and snowboarding. In the "Snowli Swiss Snow Kids Village" and the "Swiss Snow Playground," children playfully learn to glide, balance, and brake.
Information about the magic carpet Bolgen
Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm during the winter season. Use is free for adults as well.
At Bünda, families will find a clearly laid-out practice area with gentle slopes. In addition to the public magic carpet lift, the Swiss Ski School Davos offers a ski kindergarten, further practice lifts, and courses for different skill levels.
Information about the magic carpet in Bünda
Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm during the winter season. Use is free for adults as well.
Directly opposite the sports center in Klosters is the Snowgarden of the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School. Two magic carpets, a ski carousel, and various learning aids support the youngest children in their first attempts on skis or snowboards. Accompanying adults can watch from the spectator area.
Snowgarden information
Open daily from mid-December, 9:30 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. Day ticket: CHF 8 per person. Access only with skis or snowboards.
Practice lifts
Can you already brake and make your first turns? At the practice lifts, children can master longer descents and become more confident step by step.
At Bolgen, children can practice their first turns on various slopes. The beginner slope by the Carjöl 2-seater chairlift is suitable for longer runs. The Geissloch lift offers two exits, allowing practice at different difficulty levels.
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Point cards with 10 or 20 points are only available on-site at the Carjöl and Jakobshorn sales points. A ride on the Geissloch lift costs 1 point, and a ride on the Carjöl chairlift to the mid-station costs 2 points. The point cards are personal and non-transferable.
The T-bar lift on Bünda offers two exit points and provides access to clearly laid-out slopes for different skill levels. On the fun slope with its rollers and dips, as well as in the Magic Park, children can playfully improve their skiing technique. Further information is available from the Swiss Ski School Davos.
Near the village, Selfranga offers practice opportunities for different skill levels with a pony ride and a ski lift. More confident skiers will find longer runs at the ski lift. Night skiing is also possible when conditions are right: Tuesdays at the ski lift from 7 pm to 9 pm and Fridays at the pony lift from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The Selfranga teahouse is available for a break.
The Mottalift, a cable car approximately 360 meters long, is located in the heart of Serneus. With its easy slope, it's particularly suitable for children and those learning how to use a lift. It has been a part of village life for over 50 years.
Located right in the village, the Wiesen practice lift offers ideal conditions for taking your first turns. The clearly laid-out terrain is particularly suitable for children and anyone wanting to learn to ski. The lift is operated by the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Wiesen, who will be happy to provide you with further information.
Family-friendly mountains & adventure slopes
Those who are already skiing independently on easy slopes will find more variety here: family-friendly ski resorts, playful elements and slopes for the next step.
Wide, predominantly blue and red slopes make the Rinerhorn a popular ski area for families. Children can practice on an easy slope at the trainer lift. Right next to it, the Enchanted Forest awaits with small jumps, moguls, and an adventure area themed around witches. Night skiing and night sledding are also available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 pm to 10:30 pm.
On the Kids Slope at Bolgen, Flurin the Snow Dragon and his friends accompany children through a varied course. Slalom, moguls, and playful obstacles make the descent an adventure. The slope is suitable for children who can already ski independently on easy slopes.
Carjöl chairlift information
Point cards with 10 or 20 points are available exclusively on-site at the Carjöl and Jakobshorn sales points. Two points are deducted per ride on the chairlift (up to the mid-station). The cards are personal and non-transferable.