All quiet in Davos
The Davos Congress Centre, which is also the central meeting hub for the World Economic Forum. Meinrad Schade
Without the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Spengler Cup, Davos is caught up in a particularly hard pandemic winter. But a visit to the town reveals a spirit of optimism.
This content was published on January 25, 2021 - 09:00
January 25, 2021 - 09:00
Benjamin von Wyl (Text), Meinrad Schade (Fotos), Ester Unterfinger (Bildredaktion)
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The speakers are blaring upbeat music by Robbie Williams. A sign advertises “glühwein for 5 francs.”
From the frozen lake comes the smacking sound of ice-hockey sticks. The mood is cheerful at the Dorfseeli park in Davos on the second weekend in January. A 14-year-old boy who is lacing up his skates says he only notices the pandemic restrictions in school.
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