The short answer: A one-week family ski holiday in Davos/Klosters is realistically bookable from €1,200 per person (including flights, accommodation, and a 6-day lift pass). The season runs from late November to mid-April, with peak snow in February and early March (base depths of 80-120 cm at 1,560 m resort altitude). The flight from London to Zurich takes around 1 hour 45 minutes, followed by a roughly 2-hour transfer to the resort.
Is Davos/Klosters suitable for families with young children?
Yes, both resorts are well set up for families. Davos sits at 1,560 m and connects to five individual ski areas, while Klosters at 1,194 m shares the Parsenn area, one of the largest ski domains in Switzerland. Together they offer around 300 km of marked pistes across all difficulty levels.
For small children, the Bolgen nursery slope in Davos Platz and the Madrisa ski area above Klosters Dorf are the most practical starting points. Madrisa is particularly child-friendly: a dedicated family area with a carpet lift, snow park for beginners, and a toboggan run mean non-skiing days stay busy. Ski schools in both villages offer group lessons from age 3 and private instruction from age 5. Lesson blocks of 5 consecutive mornings cost around €200-€280 per child depending on group size.
Children under 9 ski free on the Davos/Klosters lift pass when accompanied by a paying adult, which significantly reduces the weekly cost for families with toddlers.
What does a week in Davos/Klosters actually cost?
The table below gives realistic per-person costs for a family of four (two adults, two children aged 7 and 10) travelling from the UK in February 2026.
| Cost item | Adult (x2) | Child age 10 (x1) | Child age 7 (x1) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return flights (London-Zurich) | €180 pp | €180 | €180 | €720 |
| Airport-resort transfer (return) | €65 pp | €65 | €65 | €260 |
| Accommodation (7 nights, self-catering apartment) | €420 pp | €210 | €210 | €1,260 |
| 6-day lift pass | €390 pp | €250 | Free | €1,030 |
| Ski and boot hire (6 days) | €160 pp | €110 | €100 | €530 |
| Ski school (5 mornings, group) | - | €240 | €240 | €480 |
| Total | €4,280 | |||
| Per person average | €1,070 |
Costs assume booking 12-16 weeks in advance and staying in a standard self-catering apartment rather than a hotel. Eating in the apartment for breakfasts and some dinners reduces the overall budget considerably compared with full-board hotels.
Which slopes should families ski in Davos/Klosters?
For confident beginner and intermediate families, the Parsenn area is the main draw. The long blue run from Weissfluhjoch (2,844 m) down to Wolfgang is 10 km and suitable for children who have completed a first ski week. The Küblis valley run extending to 12 km is manageable for children aged 8 and older with solid snowplough turns.
Families with complete beginners are better served by Madrisa (max. 2,200 m) where almost all terrain is blue or easy red, and the area is compact enough that parents and children rarely lose sight of each other. The Rinerhorn area above Davos Glaris offers uncrowded blue and red runs and is noticeably quieter on peak-season Saturdays.
For older children and teenagers ready for more challenge, Jakobshorn (2,590 m) has a well-regarded snow park with beginner, medium, and pro lines, and the off-piste terrain accessible from the top station is suitable with a guide.
Connecting between ski areas requires taking buses or the Rhaetian Railway, which runs reliably and is included in the regional guest card given to staying guests. It adds some logistical effort with young children but also makes the holiday feel like an adventure beyond a single gondola.
Explore more destinations on our wintersport overview for further family-friendly alpine options.
Frequently asked questions
At what age can children start ski lessons in Davos/Klosters?
Most ski schools in Davos and Klosters accept children from age 3 in dedicated nursery ski programs. Group lessons for older beginners typically start at age 5 or 6.
How much does a family ski holiday in Davos/Klosters cost?
Budget roughly €1,200 to €1,800 per person for a one-week family holiday including flights, accommodation, lift passes, and ski hire. Lift passes for children under 9 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
When is the best time to visit Davos/Klosters with kids?
February and early March offer the best combination of reliable snow cover (typically 80-120 cm base depth), longer daylight hours, and mild temperatures around -4 °C to +2 °C at resort level.
