Philosophy

The Waldhotel Davos is not just a hotel. The Waldhotel Davos is a myth. It is a father, it is a mother who lovingly welcomes her children. The Waldhotel Davos is a place of power.

The house is situated slightly elevated above the lively town centre of Davos. Its white facade shines towards the visitor from afar. The numerous large windows and the frosted glass balcony railings further enhance the impression of radiance. The light is literally drawn into the building, flows through the rooms and halls, and flows out again.

The Waldhotel Davos has its own aura – a circumstance certainly owed to its eventful history. Built in 1911 as a sanatorium, a scene of illness, suffering and death during the tuberculosis era, a place of healing and recovery for Katia Mann, a source of inspiration for her husband Thomas Mann ("The Magic Mountain"), a meeting place for numerous well-known artists, writers and personalities, it was reopened as a hotel in 1957 and continuously expanded and carefully modernised.

For us, it was obvious to give this special house a new and holistic concept: "for body & soul" – body, mind and soul should be addressed and included.
This is also reflected in our rooms and their names:

Our Bar & Lobby is called "Ignis" - fire, the seminar rooms "Aura" - air. People – guests and staff – meet in the restaurant "Atrium" - just like the centre of Roman houses in the past. The adjacent smaller sister of the "Atrium", "Eon", is reserved for small and fine occasions, private celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, banquets. These celebrations are meant to be special moments to always remember. "Eon" means eternity.

In our walk-in wine cellar, it should be cheerful, lively and bubbling. In the so-called "Palavrium", talking and chatting is allowed and encouraged. The name of the roof terrace on the 5th floor is obvious – "Visio" - the view / outlook. The view is simply breathtaking. Our wellness centre is simply called "SPA". As you may know, "SPA" is a coined word, an acronym from the Latin terms "sanus per aquam" - health through water.
The rooms convey calm and security, characterised by an unpretentious, serene aesthetic. With us, you don’t just take a holiday, you get to know yourself anew.

Waldhotel Davos | Space, Time and You!

See you soon, your hosts, Marietta and Jürg Zürcher and the Waldhotel team.
People are our passion