The Exploration Train is coming back during WEF’26, stationed the whole week just five minutes walk away from Davos Platz station. It operates as a fundraising venue to finance multiple nonprofit initiatives focused on Practical Wisdom and Exploration topics – including those listed below which also take place in Davos during the year:
WisdomAccelerator.org (youth education)
WisdomHouseDavos.org (supporting other nonprofits)
ExplorationFilmFestival.org (field sciences films)
ExplorersWeekend.org (survival training etc.)
How to find the train?
Bolgenstrasse 3a
7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland
It is parked from Tue to Thu at the Davos Platz train depot, across the tracks from Davos Platz station.
From the Jakobshorn Gondola Station it is a five minutes walk along Bramabüelstrasse Address: Werkstatt RhB Davos, Bolgenstrasse 3a (next to Davoser Craft Beer).
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You are welcome to join the Exploration Train chat group for timely updates via this short link: http://tiny.cc/TrainChat
Our venue highlights
> Our century old Piano Bar Wagon comfortably welcomes up to 40 seated and standing guests in a relaxed atmosphere and can also be setup as a recording studio for media interviews etc. Journalists are welcome to use it when not booked, just show your credentials to our train staff.
> Our Gourmet Restaurant Wagon is also 100 years old and caters to up to 30 guests in a traditional setting, offering remarkable meals with local ingredients.These two wagons can be seamlessly combined with a total capacity of around 70 guests.
> Our Stiva Retica Pub Wagon caters to up to 41 guests offering lighter meals in an alpine style setting with plenty of charm.
> Our Meeting Room Wagon can sit 15-40 guests in round table or cinema configurations, benefitting from a very large 75″ TV/Monitor screen.
> We also have two Passenger Wagons (the classic red ones) with a standard configuration for up to 54 guests which can be used for private bilateral meetings.
> Our operation hours during WEF’26 are Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd from 12:00 (noon) to 00:00 (midnight); event slots have a two hours minimum with a 15 minutes turnover time.
> Most wagons can be rented separately or combined e.g. Restaurant plus Pub = 70 guests. Our total hosting capacity with all six wagons connected is of 250+ guests.
> A set donation per hour of venue use is mandatory to cover our charter costs and to support our initiatives outside the WEF week. Food/drink prices are charged separately based on consumption – please contact us for more details.
> We can also provide walkthrough videos and pictures from past events as a reference to better understand of the layout of the wagons.
For more details, please contact:
Marcelo Garcia;
marcelo (at) wisdomaccelerator.org; linkedin.com/in/marcelogarcia
Participation requires acceptance of our Terms & Conditions and Liability Waiver.
By entering the venue, you confirm that while registering you have read and accepted them. We reserve the right of admission. All damages will be charged in full.
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Our Standard Timetable
To make the best use of our venue, we propose two hours minimum slots. Our standard operating times during Davos Week are Tue-Thu12:00 (noon) to 00:00 (midnight), with the following themes proposed:
12:15 – 14:00 Lunch
14:15 – 16:00 Late Lunch
16:15 – 18:00 Tea Time
18:15 – 20:00 Early Dinner
20:15 – 22:00 Late Dinner
22:15 – 00:00 Nightcap
Full Day/Half Day Events
It is also possible to host longer events lasting four hours or more. Our most popular session during WEF’25 was eight hours long with hundreds of participants having the time of their lives!
Our guests were extremely pleased with the venue, which was for virtually all of them the first experience to board century old Swiss wagons custom built to cater to particularly adventurous passengers.
Use as a filming location
We can also make the wagons available as venues to film interviews, podcasts etc. The Piano Bar wagon is particularly well suited as it has plenty of additional floor space for cameras, lighting etc.
Our two new wagons in 2026
Alpine Pub Wagon for 41 guests proposing drinks and light snacks… or the full menu options from our fine dining wagon literally next door.
Screening/Meeting Wagon with a giant 75″ screen seating up to 40-50 participants.
SELECTED SUPPORTERS DURING WEF WEEK’26
The Exploration Train 2026 is kindly supported by:
CODEX The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics
Harvard Center on the Legal Profession
Event Terms & Conditions & Liability Waiver
Event: ExplorationTrain.org
Location: Parked Train, Railway Depot, Davos, Switzerland
Date: Tue 20th to Thursday 22nd January 2026
Organiser: WisdomAccelerator.org
By attending this event, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
1. Nature of the Venue & Risk Acknowledgement
This event takes place in and around a stationary train located inside an operational railway depot, in winter conditions. The environment includes but is not limited to:
- Snow and ice
- Slippery surfaces
- Metal steps, platforms, rails, cables, and uneven ground
- Cold temperatures
- Limited lighting and industrial infrastructure
You understand and accept that this is not a public entertainment venue and that conditions may be inherently hazardous.
You attend entirely at your own risk.
2. Personal Responsibility
By entering the event area, you confirm that:
- You are physically able to safely attend
- You are wearing suitable footwear and clothing
- You will move carefully and responsibly
- You will follow all instructions from staff and security
You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
3. Waiver of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted under Swiss law, you agree that:
The organiser, venue provider, train owner, staff, volunteers, contractors, and partners shall not be liable for any injury, accident, illness, death, loss, or damage, including but not limited to:
- Slipping, tripping, or falling
- Ice or snow related accidents
- Contact with train equipment, rails, or infrastructure
- Alcohol-related incidents
- Other guests’ actions
- Cold exposure or health events
This applies whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
4. Alcohol & Behaviour
Alcohol may be served. By attending you agree that:
- You are legally allowed to consume alcohol
- You will drink responsibly
- You remain fully liable for your actions
Any of the following will result in immediate expulsion without refund:
- Aggressive, abusive, or threatening behaviour
- Intoxication or disorderly conduct
- Harassment or inappropriate conduct
- Ignoring safety instructions
- Damaging property
- Entering restricted areas
Security and staff decisions are final.
5. Expulsion & Denial of Entry
The organiser reserves the right to:
- Refuse entry
- Remove any person
- Cancel access
without refund if behaviour is unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate.
6. No Insurance Coverage Provided
The organiser does not provide personal accident or health insurance for attendees.
You are responsible for your own insurance coverage.
7. Emergency & Medical
In case of emergency, you authorise the organiser to contact medical services, but you remain responsible for all related costs.
8. Property
The organiser is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.
9. Damage & Financial Liability
Any attendee who causes damage to property, equipment, the train, railway infrastructure, furnishings, or any part of the venue — whether intentionally, negligently, or through reckless behaviour — shall be fully financially liable for the total cost of repair, replacement, cleaning, and any related losses.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Damage to the train interior or exterior
- Broken fittings, windows, doors, or technical systems
- Damage to railway tracks, cables, or depot infrastructure
- Professional cleaning due to spills, vomit, smoke, or waste
- Fines, penalties, or charges imposed on the organiser by the railway operator
The organiser reserves the right to invoice the responsible person for the full amount of such damages and to pursue legal collection if payment is not made.
10. Swiss Law
These terms are governed by Swiss law.
Any disputes shall be handled in the courts of Canton Graubünden.
11. Acceptance
By entering the event, scanning your ticket, or remaining on the premises, you confirm that:
You have read, understood, and accepted these Terms & Conditions and Waiver of Liability.
© 2025-26 Marcelo Garcia, all rights reserved
Wisdom Foundation Initiatives: ExplorersWeekend.org, WisdomAccelerator.org, BroadLights.org 