Family fun on the Saanenland sledding runs.
Holiday region Gstaad for families
Winter magic in Gstaad – family fun in the snow
Winter is just around the corner – and with it comes the best time for a family vacation in the snowy resort region of Gstaad!
Glittering snow, bright sunshine, and lots of fun for young and old await you.
Whether it's exciting adventures in the snow, fun family outings, or cozy moments
– our lovingly curated offers will make every day of your vacation a special experience.
Our cheerful and cheeky Saanen goat Saani is always there! She will show you the most beautiful places, reveal her favorite activities, and ensure plenty of good cheer.
Be inspired – for winter vacations that will be remembered for a long time to come!
Snow adventures for the youngest.
Skiing: family pass, Euterpark snow park and the sound adventure trail
The inexpensive tryout ticket is a great option for the whole family to enjoy a day on the slopes of the first section of the Saanerslochgrat gondola lift. The blue piste is an easy slope that is ideal for budding skiers to practise their first turns. In the Euterpark snow park, small boxes and rails are available for first-time freestylers – who will conquer the wooden stairs? If you’re looking for something different, another fun activity is the sound adventure trail – this short hike features elements that you can make sounds with using your ski poles. After all that hungry work of skiing and adventuring, grab a hot dog at the WHY KNOT Bar on the piste or at the bottom station.
Tryout ticket prices: children up to and including 5 years of age free of charge, CHF 20 per child (from 6 years of age), CHF 20 for young people (16–19 years of age), CHF 35 for adults (from 20 years of age)
Tobogganing and fun in the snow on Gstaad’s local mountain
The whole family will love the toboggan run on Gstaad’s local mountain, Eggli. After a ride on the state-of-the-art gondola lift, you step off to be greeted with breathtaking Alpine scenery. The Eggli Run starts right next to the summit station, and leads back down into the valley through secluded sections of forest and the tranquil Gstaad mountains. It has plenty of sections where even small children can start steering their toboggans themselves. Before embarking on your next descent, head to the Berghaus Eggli restaurant for delicious, freshly cooked meals – there’s something for everyone, from tasty chips to gourmet Gstaad culinary delights. You’ll also find other toboggan runs in the Saanersloch, Hornberg, Horneggli, Sparenmoos and Wispile ski areas – it’s a true tobogganing paradise for the whole family.
Thrilling sledge run down from the Eggli.
Indoor fun for children at the sports centre.
Indoor experience: indoor aquatic centre
For those who prefer to swim, slide, splish and splash, the Sportzentrum Gstaad sports centre has a water wonderland with different pools, a turbo water slide, a children’s paddling pool and a diving board. Our top tip: watch the snow fall as you and the kids enjoy the 34°C water in the outdoor pool. Don’t forget to present your Gstaad Card to receive a discounted admission to the aquatic centre.
Ice skating and strolling along the Gstaad Promenade
Winter magic on the Gstaad promenade
A stroll along the Gstaad promenade is always worthwhile – especially in winter, when the cozy chalets and lovingly decorated shops conjure up a fairytale atmosphere. And if the little ones get bored of strolling, the artificial ice rink right next door provides a cheerful change of pace: ice skating, playing hockey – anything is possible, and all the necessary equipment is available on site.
To warm up, cozy restaurants await with coffee, hot chocolate, delicious snacks, and homemade pastries – a sweet ending to a successful family outing.
Snow-covered promenade in Gstaad.
Night skiing and full moon sledding
A sparkling family adventure!
When the stars shine and the slopes glisten in the moonlight, the fun begins for young and old alike! Whether on the Rinderberg, the Saanersloch, the Eggli, or in Rougemont—the night becomes an experience. With floodlights, music, and fine food, the evening turns into an unforgettable adventure. And even little skiers get their money's worth!
Iluminated Gstaad at night.
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Our insider tips
- Olga's cowshed, the indoor experience and perfect bad weather programme in the Rinderberg mountain station. Important: Please note the operating times of the cable car!
- Fondueland - fondue from your rucksack, the fondue rucksack is available at various points of sale. The XXL-Caquelon Schlittmoos in Schönried is a short walk away, and the new XXL-Caquelon on the Rinderberg can even be reached on skis. Once there, you can enjoy the fondue you have brought with you in the midst of the most beautiful snowy landscape,
- Cross-country skiing: The cross-country skiing cross in Schönried is comparable to a pump track for mountain bikers - it requires a lot of skill: Schönried Langlauf Cross. Our ‘Fuchsland’ offers great cross-country skiing fun for the whole family. Beginners can take their first steps in cross-country skiing on the ‘Fuchsweide’, while young and old can practise their cross-country skiing skills in the ‘Fuchswald’ XCX skills park.
- With Saani's taster ticket, beginners can practise their first turns with the whole family on easy pistes on the Rinderberg or Wispile.
- Michel's Stallbeizli:The ‘coowlest’ restaurant on the edge of the village of Gstaad with an exceptional view: Watch cows, calves and goats through the shop windows. Michel's Stallbeizli is located right next to the Gstaad/Wispile ski school.
Fondue in a caquelon