Travel tips
The nearest airport is Zürich-Kloten (about 160 Km). The best way to travel from Zürich-Kloten airport to Davos is by train. There are hourly train connections with a total train journey of 2 hours and 40 minutes.
There is a change of train at Zurich main station (Zurich HB) and at Landquart, where you change to the regional train system to travel from 600 m above sea level to 1560 m above in Davos. The views can be breath-taking. From Zurich to Landquart most trains have carriages equipped to give electricity for computers in first class and there are also quiet carriages available (no mobile phones, personal stereos, no talking) for those who wish to read in peace.
SBB rail travel is fast, safe and punctual. The last section from Landquart to Davos is with the Rhaetian Railway RhB – Rhätische Bahn, though all is in the one ticket you purchase from Zürich airport to Davos (Dorf or Platz), which also has many brand-new trains equipped with electric sockets in first class, but don’t just work, enjoy the beautiful Alpine scenery.
Travel Tips
Davos has several train stations, the main ones being Davos Dorf and Davos Platz. The Conference Center is almost halfway between those two, being slightly closer to Davos Dorf train station.
Instead, the bus stops of relevance are:
- Davos Platz, Bahnhof (at the train station in Davos Platz)
- Davos Dorf, Bahnhof (at the train station in Davos Dorf)
- Davos Platz, Kongresszentrum (you guessed it!)
- SBB website and app provide the information of the whole Swiss public transportation network, including trains, buses and ships. Therefore, you can plan your trip in advance on either platform.
Temperature might vary widely and it goes down a lot in the evening. We suggest you bring different clothes for different kinds of weather (wearing layers is suggested). Snow is unlikely but not impossible. You can check the weather forecast here: Weather Davos Platz – meteoblue
- Bring comfortable shoes to walk on gravel and trails, especially if you are planning to join the walks or other hikes.
- Swiss sockets are different!
The Europlug, can be used in whole Europe as well in Switzerland. The German Schuko-Plug needs an adapter in Switzerland. If you are coming from America or outside Europe, be aware that you need a converter, since the voltage in Switzerland is 230V and the plug design is completely different.
- Beware of accommodation scams. the only booking system provided bu the AO Orthopaedic Research Congress management is: LINK EXPIRED
About Davos
Davos: Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Davos is not only a breathtaking destination for its natural beauty but also a pivotal hub for scientific research, particularly in orthopaedic’s. Home to the renowned AO Foundation, Davos has been at the forefront of orthopaedic innovation and education, driving advancements that have revolutionized patient care worldwide.
The town hosts cutting-edge research facilities and annual conferences like the World Economic Forum (WEF), where global leaders in business, politics, and academia gather to discuss major global issues. Situated at an altitude of about 1,560 meters, the altitude and clean air offers a unique environment for both speacialised respiratory and allergy medical clinics but also a prime location for skiing and mountain sports during winter and summer. Davos delivers an interesting mixture of world class, urban flavor surrounded by glorious nature.
Climate: The weather in June is generally stable, with expected daily temperatures of 14-20°C, although on a sunny day the perceived temperature is much higher. However, with its location at 1560m above sea level temperature variations are wide and sudden: as soon as the sun sets the temperature drops, and the weather can change very quickly, becoming chilly, rainy and even snowy! Latest local weather can be found on the Davos website.
Things to do
Davos is a paradise for sport-lovers. If you enjoy spending time in the nature, do not miss the opportunity to bring walking boots to go for mountain walks. Joggers and runners should definitely bring running trainers. The Davos lake has a 4 Km fairly flat path around it. Everywhere else is uphill 🙂 and there are excellent mountain paths for trail runners.
Please visit the Davos Tourism website to find walks and runs for all fitness levels.