Davos Dorf – future scenario with added value
An investment of CHF 250 million, a new railway station and an improved transport network. Davos Dorf is planning a ground-breaking redevelopment of its town centre for the next generation.
Initial situation and partnership
The municipality of Davos, the Rhaetian Railway, Davos Klosters Bergbahnen and the Konsum Davos property cooperative have joined forces in a project competition. The aim is to make the centre of Davos Dorf more modern, barrier-free and traffic-friendly.
The winning project:
“Davoser Schlitten“
The winner of the competition is the “Davoser Schlitten” design, which plans a relocation of the railway station, 550 public parking spaces in an underground car park and a barrier-free transport hub. This design is to serve as the basis for a masterplan.
Infrastructure and living space
The project includes a new railway station building, several bus stops, a taxi rank and space for bicycles. In the area of the current Parsenn car park, primary residences of a cooperative and warm guest beds are planned. The old railway station is to make way for residential and commercial buildings.
Sustainability and quality of life
The project places great emphasis on sustainability and aims to improve the quality of life of the local population by providing affordable living space. A park will be created in the area of Seehofseeli and St. Theodul Church.
Timetable and public participation
Further planning phases will follow based on the master plan. The people of Davos will vote on the project at the end of 2024. If the result is positive, the project planning work will continue and the sub-projects will be implemented.
Statements and public participation
Key stakeholders such as Reto Branschi, Davos Tourism Director, and Christian Florin, Head of RhB Infrastructure, are positive about the project. The local population is kept informed throughout the entire process and can have their needs incorporated into the planning.