Most of us will be lucky to stay just one night in Davos, so 50 nights is a faraway dream. But, as they say, dreaming is free. The spectacular Alpengold hotel in Davos, Switzerland has so many awe-inspiring aspects about it, it’s worth highlighting here, even if we never are able to partake.
Its most obvious highlight is the building itself, known worldwide for its “golden egg” architecture; it is the main hotel supporting the annual January meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Although most of us have heard of the WEF, we may not know that they’ve worked for many decades to assist in peaceful efforts through politics to maintain equity in the world.
Their site says The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. See more about the group, video below.
Whether you’re in Davos to ski or rub elbows with the rich and famous, click here for the Hotel Vereina.
Budget: $$$
Typical Prices – :Hotel from US $3,332- :Flights London- from €183 :Events – from US$ 250.73pp
When to go: winter
Family friendly: 4 of 5 stars
Public transportation: 4 of 5 stars
Main languages: German, French, Italian, some English
English speaking: 3 of 5 stars
LGBTQ+ Equality Index rank: 78 / 100
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GetYourGuide has dozens of things to do in Davos. Click here to look and book.
The video, above, is just one from WEF that highlights the activities of the organisation.
It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is independent, impartial and not tied to any special interests. The Forum strives in all its efforts to demonstrate entrepreneurship in the global public interest while upholding the highest standards of governance. Moral and intellectual integrity is at the heart of everything it does.
Our activities are shaped by a unique institutional culture founded on the stakeholder theory, which asserts that an organization is accountable to all parts of society. The institution carefully blends and balances the best of many kinds of organizations, from both the public and private sectors, international organizations and academic institutions.
We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
The Alpengold Hotel website is here.