About Davos
About Davos – A Unique Home for Science, Health, and Innovation
Nestled in the Swiss Alps at 1,560 meters above sea level, Davos is the highest city in Europe – and a globally recognized center for medical research, immune health, and scientific collaboration.
Originally known for its healing climate, Davos has attracted patients and physicians since the 19th century. In 1860, the first guesthouses opened their doors to health seekers from across Europe. German physician Dr. Alexander Spengler pioneered a spa concept for lung patients, combining alpine air, rest, and sun exposure. His legacy shaped Davos into a destination renowned for its contribution to respiratory medicine and overall human health.
Today, Davos continues to build on that legacy. It is home to world-leading research institutions such as the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), a globally respected center focused on immunology, epithelial barrier function, and chronic inflammatory diseases. Alongside the AO Foundation, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF), and the World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC), Davos offers a unique ecosystem of high-altitude, high-impact science.
The city also hosts the World Immune Regulation Meeting (WIRM), an annual international congress that gathers leading experts in immunology, allergy, asthma, and barrier research. WIRM thrives in this extraordinary setting that blends world-class research infrastructure with Davos’ natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Beyond science, Davos is famous for its sports, leisure, and cultural offerings – including the Spengler Cup, the Jakobshorn freestyle scene, the Kirchner Museum, and the World Economic Forum (WEF). This vibrant mix of tradition and innovation makes Davos not just a conference location, but a place of true inspiration – embodying what many call the «Spirit of Davos».
Davos – Global Hub for Immunology, Health & Research | WIRM
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Accommodations in Davos
Davos has been stimulating not only for scientists, but also for other meetings such as the World Economic Forum, held every year in this unique city and winter sport enthusiasts.
Davos provides 6‘231 guest beds in 58 hotels of all price categories. The Congress Centre can be reached by bus or on foot in maximum 20 minutes from every hotel.
With the hotel check-in the guest will receive a guest card allowing the complimentary use of the public transport, which efficiently connects all hotels with the Congress Centre along with the skiing lifts.
Please make your hotel reservation together with your meeting registration. You will find prices and more details about the hotels on the online registration form.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
If you would like to change or cancel the hotel reservation, please inform us immediately:
Davos Congress, Tel. +41 (0) 81 415 21 65, Fax: +41 (0) 81 415 21 69, info(at)davoscongress.ch
We strongly recommend effectuating cancellation insurance. By request cancellation insurance might be effectuated through the Destination Davos Klosters by the insurance company “Europäische Reiseversicherungs AG”.
