Schatzalp & Strela

Inbetween magic mountaina and mountain magic
The Berghotel Schatzalp is situated on a sunny terrace high above Davos and can be reached by cable car in four minutes from Davos Platz.

Summer season 2025 on the Schatzalp

This summer, the chairlift will be operating for the first time on the Schatzalp – an additional highlight for all hiking enthusiasts.
The chairlift is open every weekend from May 29, 2025, to October 26, 2025. It is open daily on the Ascension Day and Whitsun holidays, and during the summer holidays from July 4, 2025, to August 17, 2025.

Schatzalp: the magic mountain above Davos

Skiing on natural snow in Europe's first relaxed ski resort, a Hollywood setting and inspiration for Thomas Mann's literary masterpiece "The Magic Mountain": The Schatzalp in Davos has delighted generations.

The historic chairlift purrs up slowly. Peace instead of chaos, comfort instead of speed. The wide, gently sloping slopes in the Schatzalp-Strela ski area are particularly popular with leisure skiers, nature lovers and families with children. Slowing down is the magic word on the magic mountain. In short: a winter like it used to be. And on natural snow, without any artificial snow. Even inexperienced skiers can tell the difference. Because on natural snow, ski edges don't blunt as quickly. The risk of injury is also lower because you fall more softly. And last but not least, this also protects the climate. It's no wonder that climate activist Greta Thunberg set up camp on the Schatzalp during her WEF visit - and attracted publicity.

  • Foxtrail im Sommer in Davos Freunde Familien
  • Schatzalp im Sommer
  • Familien Rodeln im Sommer auf der Schatzalp Kinder

Hollywood on the Schatzalp

Speaking of publicity: Schatzalp has also repeatedly served as a popular film backdrop. In 2014, the Hollywood film "Youth" was filmed here. In 2015, Oscar winner Marion Cotillard followed suit with the historical romance "Mal de Pierres." During the filming of the historical spy series "DAVOS 1917" in spring 2023, Schatzalp served as the location for the fictional sanatorium "Curhaus Cronwald."

Toboggan run to Davos Platz and winter hiking trails

Back to winter activities: In addition to leisurely skiing, the Slow Mountain Schatzalp also boasts a classic toboggan run and cleared winter hiking trails such as the Sonnenweg, Wasserfallrundgang, Eichhörnliweg or the route up to the Strelapass. The latter is also good training for trail running on snow.

Thomas Mann and his Magic Mountain

A visit to the Schatzalp is also worthwhile in summer: hiking, summer tobogganing, visiting the botanical garden or enjoying the view in the mountain restaurant. The hotel, built in the Art Nouveau style, was designed as a luxury sanatorium. It has been run as a hotel since 1953. The hotel and with it the entire mountain were immortalized in the novel "The Magic Mountain" (1924) by the German author and Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann. And rightly so.

Eleven things you should experience on Schatzalp

  • 01

    Take a seat in the Piano Bar

    Schatzalp Bar Nightlife Davos

    There are plenty of bars with character. But have you ever toasted a glass where X-rays were once developed? In the Piano Bar, with its historic X-Ray Smoking Room, you can enjoy fine afternoon tea and homemade cakes during the day. In the evening, select spirits and rare wines from the 110-year-old wine cellar are served.

  • 02

    Visit the largest edelweiss and gentian collection in the world

    Botanischer Garten Alpinum Schatzalp im Sommer

    High mountain flowers from the Pyrenees, New Zealand, China, Nepal and Tibet can also be found in Switzerland. In the Alpinum Schatzalp Botanical Garden, over 3,500 plant species and varieties bloom from June to September.

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  • 03

    Take a winter hike

    Schatzalp Winterwandern Winterwanderweg Berge Winter

    For those who enjoy the fresh air: The Sonnenweg (Sun Trail) or the Wasserfallerweg (Waterfall Trail) will take you back to Schatzalp via Strela Alp in about an hour. These easy walking paths are cleared daily.

  • 04

    Explore the Schatzalp toboggan run

    Schlitteln auf Schatzalp im Winter Familien Kinder

    The wide, well-prepared toboggan run is 2.8 km long and leads through 18 bends through the forest down to Davos Platz. Also suitable for children and beginners. Open from mid-December to the end of March and the bends are illuminated until 11 p.m.

  • 05

    Go skiing – at a slower pace!

    Schatzalp im Winter

    Skiing like in the old days: Schatzalp-Strela is Europe's first relaxed ski area on the sunny side of Davos. Gently sloping slopes, rustic ski lifts and only four minutes from the center of Davos Platz by a comfortable funicular. Ski Heil!

  • 06

    Take the high-altitude hike on the sunny side

    Wandern Alpinum Schatzalp Davos

    The Davos 9-Alps tour offers a phenomenal mountain panorama with a view of Davos. The hike leads past the historic Hotel Schatzalp and the Botanical Garden.

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  • 07

    Off to the summer toboggan run

    Familien Rodeln im Sommer auf der Schatzalp Kinder

    Rush down the 500-meter-long canal and then take a lift back up. Open from May to October in dry weather. Fun for young and old alike.

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  • 08

    Ski tourer evening on the Strela Pass

    Restaurant Abendessen Kulinarik Davos

    A quick ski tour after work, ideally with a stop at a hut? During the winter season, the Strelapass mountain restaurant is open until 10 p.m. on Thursdays. Once you reach the top, soups, cheese spaetzle, tarte flambée or a fondue await you. All homemade at 2353 m above sea level.

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  • 09

    Follow in the footsteps of Thomas Mann

    Thomas Mann

    On the Thomas Mann Trail, which is open all year round, from the Waldhotel Davos up to the Schatzalp, ten literary stations with quotes from The Magic Mountain bring the famous novel closer to you. You can feel a little like the book's protagonist, Hans Castorp.

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  • 10

    Eat a piece of homemade cake on the Strela Alp

    Strelaalp Kuchenbuffet Kulinarik Restaurant Bergrestaurant Kuchen Torte Süsses Gebäck

    Rhubarb cake, chocolate cake or Linzer cake: The Strela Alp mountain restaurant is known for its homemade cakes. They taste best on the sunny terrace, which is just a short walk from the Schatzalp.

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  • 11

    Climb the Strela Pass in winter

    Strelapass im Winter Bergrestaurant Kulinarik Gastronomie

    Those out on foot or in trail running shoes in winter can take the steep climb over the Strelaberg up to the restaurant at the pass. At the top, a viewing terrace rewards with views of the Chüpfenflue, Schiahorn, and Haupterhorn – and the Tinzenhorn gleaming in the distance. This is where you can take a longer break.

Addresses

Schatzalp-Strela Bahnen

Bobbahnstrasse 23, 7270 Davos Platz

+41 81 415 52 80

E-Mail

www.schatzalp.ch

Schatzalp Snow & Mountain Resort

Promenade 63 (Talstation Standseilbahn), 7270 Davos Platz

+41 81 415 51 51

E-Mail

www.schatzalp.ch

Sommerschlittelbahn Schatzalp

Bobbahnstrasse 23, 7270 Davos Platz

+41 81 415 52 80

E-Mail

www.schatzalp.ch

Schatzalp Panoramarestaurant

Schatzalp, 7270 Davos Platz

+41 81 415 51 60

E-Mail

www.schatzalp.ch

Schatzalp Piano Bar

Schatzalp, 7270 Davos Platz

+41 81 415 51 51

E-Mail

www.schatzalp.ch

Schatzalp Terrassenrestaurant Snow Beach

Schatzalp, 7270 Davos Platz

+41 81 415 51 51

E-Mail

www.schatzalp.ch

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