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Davos vs Laax vs Realp: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Davos, Laax and Realp based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

DavosLaaxRealp
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionCanton of GrisonsGraubündenCanton of Uri
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoPartlyNo
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. 140 km); St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (approx. 100 km)Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 120 km (1h 45m drive); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - approx. 180 km (2h 30m drive)
Ski area300 km224 km1 km
Blue slopes77 km88 km1 km
Red slopes157 km81 km–
Black slopes66 km19 km–
Ski lifts57292
Village altitude1,560 m1,016 m1,000 m
Maximum altitude3,146 m3,018 m2,429 m
Hiking trails700 km250 km135 km
Population11,0242,112153
Accommodation beds26,00010,870250

Key differences

  • Davos has the largest ski area: 300 km, compared with Laax (224 km) and Realp (1 km).
  • Davos has the most black slopes: 66 km, compared with Laax (19 km).
  • Davos has the most ski lifts: 57, compared with Laax (29) and Realp (2).
  • Davos has the highest village: 1,560 m, compared with Laax (1,016 m) and Realp (1,000 m).
  • Davos has the highest top altitude: 3,146 m, compared with Laax (3,018 m) and Realp (2,429 m).
  • Davos has the most hiking trails: 700 km, compared with Laax (250 km) and Realp (135 km).
  • Davos has the largest accommodation capacity: 26,000, compared with Laax (10,870) and Realp (250).

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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Laax

World-class freestyle infrastructure including the largest halfpipe in the world and 5 snowparks; extensive 224 km ski area connected with Flims and Falera; high snow reliability due to Vorab Glacier; recognized family-friendly destination; unique summer experiences like the longest treetop walk (Senda dil Dragun) and swimming in turquoise lakes like Caumasee.

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Realp

Authentic alpine atmosphere, world-class cross-country skiing, and historical Furka steam railway heritage.

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