Klosters
Originally a 13th century monastic retreat, or "cloister", Klosters is a peaceful resort tucked away at the end of the picturesque Prättigau valley in eastern Switzerland. Klosters-Serneus has a population of around 4,000 and as such the resort is a medium-sized Swiss alpine village. The buildings are mainly traditional in style with a number of smart hotels, restaurants and watering holes, clustered around the railway station and main Gotschna cable car. Klosters remains a smart resort and essentially a discreet place undisturbed by the mass market tour operators.
The village lies around 1200 meters above sea level and can be reached from Zürich by road in under two hours or by train in a little over that. The final stage on the Rhätischebahn railway up the Prättigau valley is a delight in itself.
Its neighbour Davos is the largest mountain holiday resort in the Alps and with the fast tunnel connection to the Engadine valley, Klosters has magnificent opportunities for families seeking active holidays.
Please click here to link through to the Klosters tourism site.
