Davos is a town in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Situated on the Landwasser River in the Rhaetian Alps, it lies between the Plessur and Albula Ranges. The municipality encompasses nearly the entire Landwasser valley, with the main population centers, Davos Dorf and Davos Platz, sitting at an elevation of 1,560 meters (5,120 ft). Davos is the highest town in Europe.
Davos is best known for hosting the World Economic Forum (WEF), an annual meeting that gathers global leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to discuss and address pressing global issues. The WEF's annual meeting usually occurs at the end of January. The 2026 meeting, held from January 19-23, centered around the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue" and focused on cooperation in a contested world, deploying innovation responsibly, unlocking new sources of growth, investing in people, and building prosperity within planetary boundaries. Besides the WEF, Davos is a popular destination for skiing and winter sports, boasting extensive ski areas like Parsenn and Jakobshorn. Other attractions include Lake Davos, the Kirchner Museum, and the Alpinum Schatzalp botanical garden.