An idyllic alpine house with flower balconies and a large meadow. In the background, gentle hills and a blue sky can be seen. ©  Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
A picturesque mountain landscape with green meadows and majestic peaks. Some wooden houses are situated on the slope and the sky is clear and blue. ©  Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
People are working in a cheese workshop. They are stirring in a large kettle with cheese mass. ©  Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
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Visit to the Alp in Schönried

Find out why the cows are on the alp in summer and how cheese is made.
Around the alpine hut are cows, goats, chickens, pigs, and the house cat.
An exciting morning with a wonderful view awaits you after a hike from the mountain station Horneggli (approx. 40 minutes).
The explanations will be in German, and it will be possible to translate the most important information.


Good footwear, surefootedness on unpaved paths, and a basic level of fitness are required.

The activity lasts approx. 3.5 hrs. including a chairlift ride and hike to the alp. 

The ticket for the mountain railway is not included and must be organized by the participants.

Equipment

Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear good shoes and bring your own food and drink.

Level of difficulty

The path to the alp is partly steep and unpaved. Good footwear, sure-footedness on unsurfaced paths and a basic level of fitness are required; the trail is suitable for children.

Price

The cable car ticket is not included.

Meeting point

09:30 a.m. valley station Horneggli, Schönried

Arrival Information

- Meeting point 9:30 a.m. at the Horneggli valley station Schönried. A guide will accompany you during the activity and will wait for you at the valley station.
- Joint ride to the Horneggli
- Hike to the Alp for about 40 minutes
- After visiting the Alp, there is the option to take the Horneggli cable car back to Schönried, or to undertake a hike to Hornberg to 
 Rinderberg or down to Gstaad.
- The tickets for the cable cars are not included in the offer.

Requirements

Registration until the day before at 11:00 AM.

Note about booking:
For this family program, at least one child and one adult must book together.
All participating individuals require their own booking.

The explanations will be in German, and it will be possible to translate the most important information.

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Saani's family program

Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad

Game, fun, and adventure for the whole family. Discover exciting nature-related experiences daily in Saaniland with Saani and her friends the cow Olga & the chicken Giselle: Visit the red deer in the enclosure, visit a helicopter base, encounter the animals on the farm, or explore the nature reserve Lauenensee.

This and much more awaits you in Saani's family program. Participation is free for all participants. What could be better than enjoying your holidays with the whole family? Pure adventure awaits you in Saaniland!

Bookable from July 1, 2026

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