Last time I was in Davos was 2007 and am curious as to what changes have come to this ski resort town of 10,500 inhabitants. With an elevation of 5,118 feet it's the highest town in Europe.
Near the edge of Davos I check the water in the Landwasser river: yep, it's nice and cold.
I cycle past Davos Golf Club.
Originally 9-holes when it first opened back in 1927 (by the British), Davos Golf Club now features 18-holes.
Lake near the outskirts of Davos.
Admiring the lake I spot a passing train but, behind the train in the woods a weird-looking structure poking out of the woods catches my eye.
Wow, this wasn't here during my last visit. The five-star AlpenGold hotel is shaped like an egg.
The five-star Grandhotel Belvedere anchors the main street through town. Dating back to 1875, this Belle Epoque health resort was the big draw during its heyday.
Most of the buildings and structures in Davos date from the 1960/1970's. Too bad more buildings like this hotel aren't around to add character to the town.
View of Davos coming from the northern entrance.
New apartment/condos complexes have been built since my 2007 visit. Why? You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out: the World Economic Forum.
Founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab (now 88 years old and supposedly retired) the World Economic Forum has become a global star with investors/business leaders/political leaders/celebrities/media coming together every January for five days of pow-wows. These movers & shakers I'm sure are the ones gobbling-up the newly constructed housing.
Hard Rock hotel in downtown Davos with a former church part of the place.
Another view heading into Davos.
View of Davos coming from the northern entrance.
New apartment/condos complexes have been built since my 2007 visit. Why? You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out: the World Economic Forum. 
Hard Rock hotel in downtown Davos with a former church part of the place.
Another view heading into Davos.
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