Whether you enjoy a pleasant village atmosphere or a great variety of shopping opportunities: in the region of Gstaad, which is referred to by the locals as the Saanenland, your holiday dreams will come true. This is because what is on offer is, in fact delivered. Also, since tradition is not simply a façade in our oldest villages, guests truly feel at home here.
Gstaad is something of a magnet for this entire region. It unites tradition, comfort and style in a very friendly way. The fairy-tale like Promenade has become as eminent as the name of the village itself. In the center of the village, which is also free of traffic, you will find a number of restaurants, shops, hotels and bars, which stand harmoniously next to each other. The surrounding ski- and winter-hiking areas are joined by three groups of mountain lifts.
Gstaad Mountain Rides stands for skiing, snowboarding and pure enjoyment at up to 3,000 meters above sea-level. Thanks to 62 different lifts, a total of 250 kilometers of pistes, various sled rides, snowparks and gorgeous hiking routes are available for your pleasure. Rustic huts, sunny terraces and trendy snow-bars invite you to linger on. Gtsaad Mountain Rides comprises six independent ski regions. Included is the Glacier 3000 - the only glacial area in the Berner Oberland - with a guaranteed offer of winter enjoyment from November until the beginning of May.
Snowboard fans can be sure to expect action, snow parks, and cool runs. Beginners, connoisseurs and free riders will all be in exactly the right place at Gstaad Mountain Rides. Come up, ride down: The ski and holiday paradise Gstaad Saanenland is a natural fun park – for snowboarders who are looking for something different. Trendy events are sure to present you with some daredevil stunts and hot parties.
Located 202 km from Zurich and 150 km from Geneva Gstaad can easily be reached using either a car or public transportation. Please take into consideration, that cars are not allowed inside Gstaad and have to be parked outside. A car trip from Geneva to Gstaad should take approximately 2 hours while the journey from Zurich would be 2 hours 40 minutes. If you decide to take a train, swiss federal railway will take you from Geneva to Gstaad in 2 hours 30 minutes with transfer in Montreux. The trip from Zurich to Gstaad via Bern will take about 3 hours with transfers in Spiez and Zweisimmen.