Gstaad in Saanenland – the holiday region for skiers, snowboarders, hikers and people who know how to enjoy life
Experience unspoilt nature and unlimited leisure opportunities
The region of Gstaad in Saanenland is one of Switzerland’s best known holiday destinations. A popular holiday destination of the rich and famous, Gstaad has nonetheless remained down to earth and authentic and is excellent for family holidays too.
Enjoy the laid-back hospitality of the Saanenländer and the almost unlimited ways to spend your free time, here in the Bernese Oberland!
The Gstaad holiday region is made up of ten chalet villages in a large valley and offers access to skiing and hiking regions that fulfil every wish.
Gstaad boasts excellent shopping and gorgeous village centres. There are lots of regional culinary specialities to discover, especially the classic Gstaad fondues!
Gstaad in winter
With guaranteed snow and over 220 kilometres of piste between 1,000 and 3,000 metres of altitude, the winter sports region offers skiers and snowboarders a real snow sports paradise of above-average length and with stunningly beautiful pistes of all levels of difficulty!
The “Gstaad Mountain Rides” ski area covers 10 summits and is the only glacial ski area in the Bernese Oberland. It is among the largest and most diverse winter sports areas in Switzerland and combines numerous, well-known partial ski areas, such as Schönried, Saanenmöser, Zweisimmen and St. Stephan into one magnificent ski arena. From beginners to professionals, everyone will get their money’s worth.
You can look forward to:
- 53 cableways
- 220 kilometres of piste
- 3 snow parks, 1 fun slope and 1 ski cross piste
- Race track with timing system
- 10 snow sports schools and 8 teaching parks for children
- 8 luge runs
Gstaad and Saanenland in summer
Saanenland offers mountains sports fans, families and those looking for relaxation lots of ways to spend their free time. With hiking, climbing, biking, paragliding or golf, Saanenland has the perfect sport for everyone.
The expanse of Saanenland, a network of routes of over 300km, hiking trails and various mountain railways make this region especially popular with hikers. The terrain is perfect for beginners and experienced hikers, who will be rewarded with breath-taking mountain panoramas!
The Saane is also great for white-water and canoe sports.
The summer toboggan run in Schönried is a popular destination for families.
Insider tips:
The top station of Rinderberg is accessible from Zweisimmen by gondola. When you reach it, you will be rewarded with a breath-taking panorama with a view of Wildstrubel, Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and Simmental.
The over 180 year old Berghaus Horneggli is also worth a visit in winter. It offers an authentic, rustic, mountain hut atmosphere, a large sun terrace and a fantastic view of Saanenland.
Horneggli can be reached via the Horneggli chairlift from the valley station in Schönried.