Welcome to Davos, the highest city of Europe in the heart of the Alps! The World Biodiversity Forum takes place at Davos Congress, one of the most modern conference centers in the Alps.
Traveling to Davos
From Zurich Airport, you reach Davos in just 2.5 hours by train. In Landquart, you change to the narrow-gauge Rhaetian Railway, which climbs upwards through beautiful scenery to reach Davos.
Where to stay overnight in Davos
An idyllic hotel at the edge of the forest, a little appartment just for yourself or a classic urban hotel – we have you covered. Have a look at what is on offer and book your accommodation soon, the good ones will be gone quickly!
The conference centre Davos Congress
The conference centre in Davos is situated right in the middle of the small town, with short distances to train stations, hotels, shops and restaurants. The recently renovated venue offers space for conferences with up to 5’000 participants.
In 2020, Davos Congress was awarded the «climate-neutral congress centre» certification as the first in Switzerland. Sustainability is taken seriously in Davos:
– Catering uses local suppliers and seasonal products whenever possible.
– There is no air-conditioning, cooling is done by using the outside air.
– Solar panels on the roofs feed in to the local energy network, and more.
Climate and weather in Davos
Davos, situated on 1560 m asl, has a subalpine climate, with cool to cold temperatues year-round, normally significant winter snowfall and mild summers. Water temperatures for lake Davos can reach up to 19°C in summer.
Yearly average temperature: 2.6°C / June temperatures: 6-17°C