Graubünden, Switzerland

Davos cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Davos had 10,738 residents at the end of 2025 and 12,865 homes, 58.9% of them second homes.

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Housing in Davos

Official figures for the municipality of Davos, canton of Graubünden.

Residents, end of 2025
10,738
Homes
12,865
Second homes
58.9%
New homes 2020–2024
244
per 1,000 residents: 22.7
Density
38
residents per km²
Municipal area
284 km²

Change since the end of 2024: -0.3% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 244 new homes were built in Davos, 22.7 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

As the share is above 20%, the Second Homes Act (Article 6) in principle bars permits for new second homes in Davos.

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

10,738

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Davos are second homes?

58.9% of the 12,865 homes in Davos are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland. As the share is above 20%, the Second Homes Act (Article 6) in principle bars permits for new second homes in Davos.

How many homes are being built in Davos?

From 2020 to 2024, 244 new homes were built in Davos, 22.7 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: -0.3% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Davos?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Davos?

Open the map, zoom into Davos and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Davos land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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