Davos celebrates 150 years of Thomas Mann all summer long
Published : 30. April 2025
In 2025, German author Thomas Mann would have turned 150. To celebrate this internationally significant anniversary, Davos will host a diverse cultural program this summer. Highlights include a costume ball on the Schatzalp and a selfie wall featuring historical accessories.
In honor of Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann, Davos 2025 will be the stage for a unique cultural year. Numerous events, such as interactive tours, time travel with VR headsets, and readings from his books, will honor the life and work of the world-famous author and Nobel Prize winner. Thomas Mann first came to Davos in 1912, where his wife Katia was curing tuberculosis at the Waldsanatorium (now the Waldhotel).
A journey through time into the world of the "Magic Mountain"
The anniversary summer begins on June 7 with a historic costume and masked ball on the Schatzalp – a historic site that served as inspiration for Thomas Mann's novel "The Magic Mountain." Guests will immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the 1920s with music, dance, and stage performances. A selfie wall with authentic props invites visitors to interactively reminisce at various locations in Davos, initially in the Local History Museum and later at other locations in Davos.
A cultural year in honor of a world-famous literary figure
In addition to the main attractions, the anniversary year offers a wide-ranging program: readings, exhibitions, lectures, and themed tours will explore Thomas Mann's work. Innovative formats such as a virtual reality dinner entitled "Being Thomas Mann" provide an immersive experience of his world. Film screenings and discussions round out the literary cultural year in Davos.