How big is Klosters?
Klosters has 320 trails served by 55 lifts — 4th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
Klosters resort guide
Graubünden, Switzerland
Exclusive resort favored by royalty
Klosters at a glance
320
Trails
55
Lifts
9,222ft
Top
3,937ft
Base
5,285ft
Vertical
ACH
Nearest airport, 44 mi
20% beginner45% intermediate35% advanced
Klosters offers exclusive skiing, traditional charm, and excellent access to the Parsenn ski area.
Your questions about Klosters, answered
How high is Klosters?
The lifts run from 3,937ft at the base to 9,222ft at the top, a vertical of 5,285ft. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 14th highest, with the 8th biggest vertical.
Is Klosters good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Klosters split 20% beginner, 45% intermediate and 35% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.
On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
When is the ski season at Klosters?
Over the last ten winters Klosters has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 18 to May 29, about 194 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 55in, 26in of new snow and 3.5 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Klosters?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), 44 mi away in a straight line. Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 57 mi, Innsbruck (INN), Austria is 73 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Klosters?
A 6-day adult Davos Klosters costs CHF 390 for 2026/27, or CHF 65 a day. For value it ranks 3rd of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Klosters
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH44 mi
- Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH57 mi · major airport
- InnsbruckINN73 mi · major airport
Travel time to Klosters
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,962 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 30m · 60 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 35m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,954 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 55m · 77 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
- Flight
- 8h 40m · 4,044 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 25m · 99 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 35m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Klosters lift ticket 2026/27
CHF 3906-day adult Davos Klosters · ≈$472
CHF 65 per day · 4.7 km of trails per € · #3 of 34 for value in Switzerland
85value scoreOutstanding value
Klosters trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Klosters. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Klosters has 320 trails and 55 lifts, running from 3,937ft to 9,222ft.
Why go to Klosters
- Exclusive luxury resort
- Excellent snow conditions
- Access to Parsenn ski area
- Traditional Swiss charm
- World-class facilities
- Beautiful mountain scenery
Things to know
- Very expensive
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Klosters by ability level
Beginners
Klosters has limited beginner terrain but offers excellent ski schools. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Klosters offers extensive intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Klosters, especially in the Parsenn area, but the resort is primarily known for its intermediate skiing.
Our take on Klosters
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Official resort website: klosters.ch
More on Klosters
- Klosters snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Klosters snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Klosters lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Klosters
Distances are straight-line, not by road.