We are a family travelling out of Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, so we know what a cold night with children is like — and what makes it fun. We have not slept at Iglu-Dorf yet; this guide is built from the operator’s own pages, arrival notes and FAQ. For the full picture of all villages see our igloo hotel Switzerland guide.

What you get in a Family & Friends Igloo

It is a larger overnight igloo set up as a shared sleeping room: a wide snow bed with thermal mats and thin mattresses, expedition sleeping bags in a row, carved snow relief on the walls, light and a USB power point. The basic rate from CHF 627 per night includes three adults; Iglu-Dorf charges each additional person separately, up to six in Davos Klosters.

The same inclusions as every igloo apply: aperitif tray, an igloo tour, all-you-can-eat fondue, whirlpool and sauna slots, a night walk, tea in the sleeping bag and breakfast. Davos is the largest village, with 14 overnight igloos and room for up to 46 overnight guests, so it feels less like a single hut and more like a small snow settlement.

Who it suits (and who it does not)

• Families with children aged six or more. Iglu-Dorf recommends an overnight stay from age six. It offers no changing tables, high chairs or childcare, so toddlers are not a fit; Gstaad is the village it suggests for the youngest.
• Groups of friends who want a shared story — a birthday, a reunion, a ski-trip night off.
• Grandparents and grandchildren who are comfortable walking in snow and sleeping on a low bed.

It is not for anyone who needs a private bathroom at night, cannot walk 10–20 minutes in snow with a backpack, uses a wheelchair or has limited mobility — Iglu-Dorf says the winter trail is not suitable for them. Light sleepers who dislike 0 °C should also think twice.

Getting there from Davos

Iglu-Dorf’s arrival notes for Davos set the meeting point at the Panoramarestaurant at Weissfluhjoch at 4:00 pm. You travel on the Parsennbahn, changing at the Höhenweg middle station, and reach the village with your guide. Overnight guests are never allowed to walk up alone, and after the lifts stop there is no way up, so plan to be early rather than punctual.

A backpack is ideal; wheeled suitcases are not suitable, and there are no lockers at the village, though extra luggage can stay at your own risk. Day visitors walk about 20 minutes from the lift, and you should count on a similar walk with your bags. Breakfast the next day is at the mountain restaurant from 8:30 until 10:00 am, after which you head down on your own schedule.

The evening: fondue, kota and the hot tub

After the welcome and tour comes the main event for a group: the fondue. It is all-you-can-eat Swiss mountain cheese fondue, described by Iglu-Dorf as lactose-free with less than 0.1% alcohol, and in Davos a vegetable stew is available as an alternative if you ask when booking. Children and adults eat at the same table in the igloo restaurant or the heated kota, where the photos show an open fire.

The whirlpool and sauna are reserved for overnight guests and each igloo has a private slot agreed on arrival. That is a lovely moment for kids: hot water, cold air, stars. Everyone needs swimwear, a bath towel and flip-flops. After dinner there is an optional night walk or snowshoe outing.

The night itself — a realistic picture

Iglu-Dorf says the temperature inside stays between about −2 and +2 °C. Everyone gets an expedition sleeping bag with a liner; you do not bring your own. Fleece blankets can be requested. Wear dry socks and thermal underwear, pack two hats, and keep a headlamp by your head for the walk to the toilets.

The toilets in Davos are shared dry toilets in the village centre, and according to Iglu-Dorf’s FAQ there is no running water or shower in Davos, unlike Gstaad and Zermatt. For a family with a six-year-old that is the biggest practical point: decide whether you are relaxed about it. If not, Family & Friends Igloo — Gstaad5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 has running water and the lowest altitude.

How old should kids be? Age bands at checkout

The booking form separates adults (16 and over), teenagers (10–15) and children (up to 9), and the group price depends on how many you add. Teenagers often enjoy the hot tub and the headlamp night walk most. For children under six, Iglu-Dorf’s advice is to wait. Our own rule of thumb: if your child will happily walk a short way in snow, wear a hat for the whole evening and sleep without a toilet next door, they will probably be fine; if you are unsure, ask Iglu-Dorf’s booking office before paying.

Dogs can come for CHF 25 if noted at booking, with their own bowl, blanket and muzzle, but they cannot sleep on the bed.

When to go — the Sunday-to-Thursday rule

Davos Klosters opens its season on 26 December 2026 and runs to 4 April 2027, but HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is valid for stays from 4 January to 4 April 2027, Sunday to Thursday nights only. Iglu-Dorf’s opening times say the Davos hotel is closed Monday to Wednesday after 3 January, so in practice the covered nights are Sunday and Thursday. The calendar in the checkout shows exactly what is open.

For school-term families a Sunday night before a Monday morning is hard, so a Thursday night in a school holiday week is likely the sweet spot. Winter-holiday weeks fill early, and Iglu-Dorf says weekends sell out first.

A simple Davos plan: igloo night plus a ski or snow day

The meeting time of 4:00 pm means your first day can be an ordinary mountain day: lunch in Davos, ride up the Parsenn side in the afternoon and meet your guide at Weissfluhjoch. Iglu-Dorf’s arrival notes say to bring a backpack, so leave the main luggage at your hotel or the station in the valley, and carry only what you need for one night.

The next morning, breakfast is served at the mountain restaurant between 8:30 and 10:00 am. Families who ski can go straight onto the slopes afterwards from a high start; families who do not can ride down together and spend the day in the valley, perhaps with a sledge or a walk. Because the code covers Sunday and Thursday nights in practice, a Thursday night followed by a Friday on snow, or a Sunday night after a weekend in the valley, both fit naturally.

What to pack for the group: two hats each, dry socks and thermal underwear, a headlamp per person, swimwear and flip-flops for the hot tub, a bath towel, sunglasses and sun cream for the morning, and a small bag for toiletries. Do not bring your own sleeping bag — Iglu-Dorf supplies expedition bags and liners.

How to book your igloo night with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5

1. Open the booking page for the Family & Friends Igloo — Davos Klosters5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5.
2. Add the adults, teenagers and children in your group, then choose a Sunday–Thursday night between 4 January and 4 April 2027 that the calendar offers.
3. Add guest details and mention allergies or the vegetable stew in the comments.
4. Type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the Promo-Code field (not Voucher), press Add and check the discount.
5. Confirm and pay. Cancellation is free up to 60 days before, then 10%, 50% and 100% fees apply as the date approaches.

We are Iglu-Dorf’s partner and earn a small commission when you book with our code; it costs you nothing. The code is the only thing that registers the discount.

FAQ

Our Honest Final Word

If you want a night the whole family or a group of friends will talk about for years, the Family & Friends Igloo in Davos Klosters delivers: one big snow bed, a table full of fondue and a hot tub in the cold. It is basic by hotel standards, and we would not take a toddler or anyone who needs a bathroom at night.

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