Switzerland · Bernese Oberland
Gstaad
Understated exclusivity
Gstaad prefers to whisper. A car-free promenade of wooden chalets, a palace on the hill and a valley of farmhouses that hide some of the most beautiful private homes in Europe.
The skiing is gentle and scenic, the service is discreet and the pace is entirely your own. Come for privacy, long lunches and the quiet confidence of old Swiss elegance.
- Village altitude
- 1,050m
- Top lift
- Glacier 3000, 2,971m
- Ski area
- Around 200km, Gstaad Mountain Rides
- Nearest airport
- Saanen for private aircraft; Geneva or Bern
The skiing
Scenic, uncrowded slopes across several mountains, from family-friendly Eggli and Wispile to the high glacier.
Beginners
Wispile and Eggli are ideal, with gentle pistes and calm lifts.
Intermediates
The long runs of Saanenmöser, Rinderberg and Zweisimmen.
Advanced
Glacier 3000 and the Tube run, plus guided off-piste and ski touring.
Snow parks
Snowpark Gstaad at Saanenmöser has well shaped lines for all levels.
Where to stay
The Gstaad Palace
The castle on the hill, family owned since 1913.
The Alpina Gstaad
Contemporary alpine luxury with a Six Senses spa.
Le Grand Bellevue
Relaxed elegance with an outstanding spa.
Ultima Gstaad
Discreet, residence-style suites for complete privacy.
Where to dine
Megu at The Alpina
Refined Japanese cuisine in the mountains.
Sommet at The Alpina
Michelin-starred modern alpine cooking.
Chesery
A long-standing gourmet address in the village.
Wasserngrat restaurant
Sunny terrace lunches high above the valley.
Bars, après and clubs
GreenGo at The Gstaad Palace
The famous nightclub built over the palace's swimming pool.
Les Bossonnets at The Palace
Fondue and a fireside evening.
The Alpina bar
A sophisticated late drink.
Landmarks
Peak Walk by Tissot
The world's first suspension bridge between two peaks, at Glacier 3000.
Promenade
The car-free village street of chalets and boutiques.
Saanen church
A late-Gothic church with medieval frescoes.
Beyond the slopes
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides
- Hot-air balloon week at Château-d'Oex
- Dog sledding on the glacier
- Cheese dairies of the Saanenland
- Private spa days
A note from Curious Wolf
Gstaad is for those who value privacy above all. It suits families and travellers who want beautiful days rather than demanding ones.
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