Davos Sledge – The Swiss Original

The original Davos sledge is a piece of Swiss tradition and has been produced for over 150 years. Even though technical improvements have been made to the structure and runners, the design has remained true to the original model in many areas. Regardless of whether you want to take a leisurely ride with your family or speed down the sledge run alone, a wooden sledge from Davos is always the best choice.

3R Original Davos sledge from Switzerland

Sledges come in many different types and shapes: made of wood or plastic, as a classic sledge or toboggan , the Grindelwald or the Davos sledge . In Switzerland, the Davos sledge is the most popular. For good reason. With this wooden sledge, you don't just speed down the slope on a wooden frame. This traditional sports vehicle brings back childhood memories and represents genuine Swiss craftsmanship. Would you like to buy a Davos sledge , but are unsure which product is right for you? Our tobogganing specialists will be happy to advise you personally by phone or email and recommend the right item for your unforgettable winter sports experience.

This is how you recognize a real wooden sledge from Davos

Wooden sledges and toboggans are now available in numerous designs, shapes and styles. Many of them are imitations of the Davos sledge. In our online shop we offer the original, namely the particularly high-quality models from 3R Davoser (formerly Graf Schlitten). You can recognize the real Davoser wooden sledge from 3R by the following features:

• made from FSC ash wood
• traditional wooden seat made of several wooden slats
• two curved wooden runners, covered with iron band
• a stable wooden construction connects the bench and runners
• different lengths for one to two people
• made in Switzerland
• the processed wood is exclusively FSC-certified and comes from Eastern Swiss forests
• Hologram seal with consecutive numbering – this allows you to register your sled online with the manufacturer and secure exclusive service

Last but not least, the Davos wooden sledge offers a unique driving experience that you cannot experience on any other sledge.

Who is a Davos sleigh suitable for?

The original Davos sledge is characterized by features such as:

• robustness
• Handiness
• simplicity

This makes the wooden sledges from 3R absolute design icons . Like no other product, they embody the winter sports history of many generations and Swiss tradition. Thanks to its good-natured characteristics, the Davoser is the perfect family sledge . It is suitable for transporting children or luggage on a winter outing with the family. With an additional backrest, even the smallest babies can enjoy a ride on the sledge. You can also use the sledge for a descent with your child, or several children together, depending on their size. In the interests of honesty, however, it should be mentioned that a Davoser sledge is not a racing bobsleigh or a sports toboggan . But then, too fast descents into the valley in the snow are not everyone's cup of tea.

The right size for your sled

The Davos sledge is available in various lengths from 80 to 130 cm . Shorter wooden sledges with a length of 80 or 90 cm are suitable for one person. On a 100 cm model you will find enough space alone or together with your child. The Davos sledge with a length of 110 to 120 cm is suitable for up to two adults. The even larger 130 cm Davos sledge is ideal for pulling several children and for family rides.

The right care for your wooden sledge

A high-quality wooden sled hardly requires any special care. However, you should protect the runners from rust with wax. So apply paste or liquid wax to the runners after sledding. This will protect your sled well until the next descent.

Original Davos sledge – inexpensive in the truest sense of the word

With the original Davos sledge, we offer you a particularly high-quality and traditional sledge that is the result of the highest level of craftsmanship. This quality comes at a price and of course we know that there are cheaper sledges. However, we are convinced that the Davos sledge is worth its price . The high quality and its robustness offer driving fun for many decades and generations. When one day you pull your grandchildren on the sledge that their parents sat on, you will understand what that means. Are you looking for a steering bobsleigh or sledge made of plastic? Then we recommend that you take a look at our Bobsleighs section.