Is artificial snowmaking used in the Schatzalp-Strela ski area?

No. The area relies exclusively on natural snow, so the lifts may open later or close earlier depending on snow conditions; the slopes are nevertheless prepared each night as long as there is snow.

How do I reach the ski area from Davos Platz?

The Schatzalp funicular runs from the valley station near Davos Platz up to the Schatzalp in about four minutes, and from the hotel a chairlift leads directly into the ski area.

Is there a sledging run at Schatzalp?

Yes, a 2.8 km sledging run with 18 bends leads from the Schatzalp down to Davos Platz; its use is free of charge and sledges can be rented at the valley station or at the kiosk at the top station.

Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters)

The Schatzalp-Strela ski area above Davos Platz is a small, hotel-owned winter sports area reached by the Schatzalp funicular and a chairlift directly from the Berghotel Schatzalp. After seven years of closure the lifts run again; the quiet slopes, prepared only with natural snow, suit leisurely skiers and children in particular. The award-winning "SlowMountain" area is free of charge for hotel guests.

Families and Kids

The quiet, natural-snow slopes of Schatzalp-Strela are described as particularly suited to children and leisurely skiers. A 2.8 km sledging run down to Davos Platz is free to use and also suitable for children and beginners, with sledges available for rent.

Food and drinks

The nostalgic mountain restaurant Strela Pass at 2,352 m serves homemade soups, hand-rolled tarte flambée, Grisons, Austrian and Walser specialities, cakes in jars and apple strudel. At the Schatzalp itself, the Panorama restaurant with sun terrace, the Snow Beach terrace restaurant, the Belle Epoque dining room and the Piano Bar offer regional and Mediterranean dishes, afternoon tea and live piano music.

12.0 km

Status

Information

Easy slopes: 8 km
Intermediate slopes: 5 km
Advanced slopes: 0.5 km
- Free entrance: Yes (partly)
- Children activities: Sledging

Opening hours

The winter season runs from 20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026; pistes are open daily from 09:00 to 16:00.

Monday: 09:00-16:00 (20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026)
Tuesday: 09:00-16:00 (20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026)
Wednesday: 09:00-16:00 (20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026)
Thursday: 09:00-16:00 (20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026)
Friday: 09:00-16:00 (20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026)
Saturday: 09:00-16:00 (20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026)
Sunday: 09:00-16:00 (20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026)

Admission fees

The "SlowMountain" ski area is free of charge for guests of the Berghotel Schatzalp. Access to the slopes is via the hotel's own chairlift, which runs directly from the hotel into the private ski area.

Contact

Webpage: schatzalp.ch
Email: info@schatzalp.ch
Address: Promenade 63, 7270 Davos Platz

Access

Nearby stops

Schatzalp200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From: Travel time
Chur: 1h 43m
Zürich HB: 2h 41m
St. Gallen: 2h 54m
Zug: 3h 18m
Olten: 3h 20m

FAQ

Is artificial snowmaking used in the Schatzalp-Strela ski area?
No. The area relies exclusively on natural snow, so the lifts may open later or close earlier depending on snow conditions; the slopes are nevertheless prepared each night as long as there is snow.
How do I reach the ski area from Davos Platz?
The Schatzalp funicular runs from the valley station near Davos Platz up to the Schatzalp in about four minutes, and from the hotel a chairlift leads directly into the ski area.
Is there a sledging run at Schatzalp?
Yes, a 2.8 km sledging run with 18 bends leads from the Schatzalp down to Davos Platz; its use is free of charge and sledges can be rented at the valley station or at the kiosk at the top station.