The village of Gsteig, which is under Cultural Heritage Protection, lies in the rocky hanging valley of the Saane at the Col du Pillon, surrounded by the Diablerets massif and the Sanetsch region. The church and the Hotel Bären next to it are among the most photographed settings of a typical village in Switzerland.

• Village centre from the 16th and 18th century, under Cultural Heritage Protection
• Glacier 3000 glacier ski and hiking area
• Lake Sanetsch
• Cross-country skiing area
• Hiking paradise
• Ski-lift

Main events

• Traditional village fêtes (e.g. August 1)
• Gsteig's 24-hour races (team competition at the Heiti ski-lift)