Davos

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Davos is located Switzerland A town in the southeast Grissons region, near Austria Border, yes Alps It is the highest town, 1529 meters above sea level, with a population of about 13,000 German .
Davos is famous in Switzerland Hot spring vacation , conference, sports resort, since the 20th century has become international Winter sports One of the centers. In addition, it is also a classic train route in Switzerland Glacier train A necessary stop.
The town is famous all over the world, not so much because it is a tourist destination, but because of the annual event World Economic Forum Held here, by contrast, "the largest in Europe. Alpine ski resort "The title is less dramatic.
Chinese name
Davos
Foreign name
Davos
Geographical position
Grissons, southeastern Switzerland
Area product
283.99 km²
Climatic condition
mild
Population number
10,998 people
Famous scenic spot
Kloster Ski Resort
prescription
German
Famous event
Davos Economic Forum
Sea bulldog
1529 m
Home country
Switzerland
Home city
Canton Graubunden

Town profile

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Davos
Davos (German, French: Davos; Italian : Tavate; Romansh Tavau is a small town in the Griessons region of southeastern Switzerland Canton Graubunden (German: Graubunden [gʁa conversations 'bund]; Italian Grigioni [g. i'd g 'g 'o sample ni]; Romansh: Grischun [g. i 'g. un]. It is one of the main Romansh-speaking areas in Switzerland) and is located in a 17-kilometer-long valley, close to Austria Border. It's the highest town in the Alps. In the Davos Valley of the Landwasser River, 1529 meters above sea level. It has a population of about 13,000, mainly Speak German . It has a pleasant climate and is a resort for health care and tourism.
Davos has been an international event since the 20th century Winter sports One of the centers, the ski area is divided into seven sections, of which the Parsenn area is the largest and most popular; The adjacent Klosters ski resort is British royal family My favorite. The cable car can reach an altitude of 1,530-2,610 meters Ice skating Field.
Davos is famous in Switzerland Hot spring vacation , conference, sports resort, in addition to the classic Swiss train route - Glacier train A necessary stop.
The location of Davos
World Economic Forum Since it was first held in the Swiss town of Davos, it was also called "Da
Voss Forum ". The annual meeting of the Forum is held each year from late January to early February in Switzerland Davos Town It is also called "Davos Forum".
The 2015 Summer Davos Forum is held Dalian International Convention Center The forum will last until November 11.

Transport in Davos

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Traffic information
◆ St.Moritz - Davos: 1 hour 50 minutes by train
/ Distance: 77.3 km/car 89.9 minutes
◆ Lucerne Lucerne Luzern - Davos: 3 hours and 15 minutes by train
/ Distance: 190.7 km / 156 minutes by car
In pieces Interlaken (Interlaken)- Davos: 5 hours and 10 minutes by train
/ Distance: 264.4 km/car 221.9 minutes
◆ Carriage tour: You can tour the whole town by carriage. There are routes to the pristine and beautiful Setik Valley canyon (about 1 hour and 30 minutes one way) and the canyon route to Skleta Glacier (about 50 minutes one way).
In pieces Glacier Express (Glacier Express) : Glacier Express is connected Switzerland the representativeness Alpine health resort -- Zermatt and St. Moritz You can also reach Davos. The journey takes about seven and a half hours, crossing 291 Bridges, passing through 91 tunnels and climbing over Alpine passes, making it Switzerland's most popular all-landscape train ride Tour route . The large curved window at the top of the train's panoramic view car allows you to enjoy the panoramic view outside the window. Air conditioning equipment Make the temperature in the carriage suitable and keep the air fresh. Sitting in the comfort of the train, you can have a magnificent view.
◆ Heidi Express: about 8 hours to Lugano
The Heidi Express runs from Landquart, near Meinfeld, the country of Heidi, via Davos, through glaciers and through Bern The mountains will arrive Italy Tirano. The line overlaps with the Bernina Express route from the St. Moritz section. It runs all year round. It is only available during the summer months from June to September Lugano (Lugano). (* Must be valid Schengen visa )

Sister city

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Friendly Davos, Switzerland Sister city There is:
Chamonix, France
Sanada, Japan (March 6, 2006 vs Ueda Merger, with the latter inheriting the sister city status)
America Aspen

Davos culture

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Kirchner Museum: This exhibition lists more than 1,200 works by the German painter Kirchner who once lived in Davos.
Open information: Tuesday Till Sunday
July 15 - September 30, Christmas, Easter, 10:00-18:00
Other times: 14:00-18:00 Fare: Adult 10 CHF Children 5 CHF
◆ Puppet and Toy museum Spielzeugmuseum: A personal collection of 18th-19th century puppets and tin-plated toys. The exhibition space was expanded during the renovation in 2002. Opening hours : Sunday to Friday 14:00-18:00 Closed Saturday Early December to mid-April and early June to mid-October Ticket price: Adult 6 CHF 3 CHF under 12 years old
◆ Wintersport-Museum: Winter is on display here Sporting goods , and information related to it.
◆ Heimatmuseum Davos: This museum is a place where you can get a glimpse of traditional life in the Alpine region.
◆ Casino Davos: A small gambling center located inside "Hotel Europe".
In pieces Davos Forum : Every year in late January Switzerland The ski resort of Davos hosts the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. More than 2,300 elite delegates from around the world attended the conference.

Economic cooperation

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January 26, 2018 Alipay In collaboration with Swiss partner SIX Payment Services, it is announced that the Swiss town of Davos is fully connected to Alipay. [1]

Tourist mecca

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Annual meeting in Davos Davos was originally known for its air. In the 19th century phthisis Or incurable disease, and Davos because of the high altitude, surrounded by mountains, the air is dry and fresh, is a variety of Lung disease patient-best Health resort . There were many hospitals in the city at that time, many of which have been converted into hotels. However, the status of Davos in the medical community has not diminished, and many international medical congresses are still held here every year. It's said to take Davos from Convalescent area It was an innkeeper who became a tourist attraction. At that time, there were few tourists in Davos, and they only came in the summer to escape the heat. The innkeeper promised his customers free room the following summer if they would come for their winter vacation. Unable to resist the lure of "buy one, get one free", guests flocked here and found that the winter was more fun - and the town has since gained a reputation. In 1877, Europe's largest natural Ice arena Built in Davos, where world-class players train. Davos also has an ice and snow gym. Here every year International competition Constantly, let sports lovers feast their eyes.