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Davos vs Grindelwald & Wengen vs Stoos: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Davos, Grindelwald & Wengen and Stoos based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

DavosGrindelwald & WengenStoos
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionCanton of GrisonsCanton of BernSchwyz
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Groups of friends, Couples, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoPartlyYes
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 150 km / 2 hours drive; St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) - approx. 100 km / 1.5 hours driveZurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 190 km (2.5-3 hours); Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) - approx. 170 km (2-2.5 hours)Zurich Airport (ZRH) ~ 80 km; EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) ~ 150 km
Ski area300 km160 km35 km
Blue slopes77 km52 km4 km
Red slopes157 km82 km24 km
Black slopes66 km26 km7 km
Ski lifts57338
Village altitude1,560 m1,034 m1,246 m
Maximum altitude3,146 m2,500 m1,935 m
Hiking trails700 km300 km340 km
Population11,0245,125150
Accommodation beds26,00012,0002,200

Key differences

  • Davos has the largest ski area: 300 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (160 km) and Stoos (35 km).
  • Davos has the most black slopes: 66 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (26 km) and Stoos (7 km).
  • Davos has the most ski lifts: 57, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (33) and Stoos (8).
  • Davos has the highest village: 1,560 m, compared with Stoos (1,246 m) and Grindelwald & Wengen (1,034 m).
  • Davos has the highest top altitude: 3,146 m, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (2,500 m) and Stoos (1,935 m).
  • Davos has the most hiking trails: 700 km, compared with Stoos (340 km) and Grindelwald & Wengen (300 km).
  • Davos has the largest accommodation capacity: 26,000, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (12,000) and Stoos (2,200).

Davos

Highest city in Europe, world-class congress infrastructure, cradle of international ice hockey (Spengler Cup), and massive interconnected ski area.

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Grindelwald & Wengen

World-renowned alpine scenery with Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks; home to the legendary Lauberhorn World Cup run and the modern Eiger Express cableway.

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Stoos

Home to the world's steepest funicular railway, offering a car-free alpine experience with a panoramic ridge hike and family-friendly ski slopes.

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