More sustainable summer holidays

Together we can achieve more. Support us in our mission, for example by:

• Staying longer with us - There are many reasons!
• Travel to us as sustainably as possible. Why not travel by train for once?
• Come Up - Slow Down - Take a break and discover our enjoyable places, coffees, restaurants and resting benches!
• Shop locally. You'll get the best memories right here! From cheese to honey and meat, but also traditional paper cutting and more can be found in many local shops. You will also learn a lot about how they are made.
• Reduce, reuse and recycle - for less waste in our region! Thank you for your help.
• Do you want to actively help us with our various events? We organise annual Trailkeeper Days and Clean-ups - get information via our newsletter.

The Swiss Tourism Federation’s Swisstainable programme is designed to help visitors identify those who are already taking concrete steps to promote greater sustainability in tourism. This development programme views sustainable travel not as a sacrifice, but as a more conscious and enjoyable way to travel.
These accommodation providers are classified under Swisstainable as Level I (committed), Level II (engaged) or Level III (leading). They are constantly improving in the three areas of ecology, economy and society – in keeping with the motto A more sustainable Gstaad.
Since 2026, the Gstaad holiday region and Gstaad Saanenland Tourism have been certified as organisations in accordance with the internationally recognised TourCert standard and classified as a Swisstainable Destination Level III – leading. This external certification and the Swisstainable classification confirm that sustainability is firmly embedded in our tourism strategy and is being systematically developed further. We do not view sustainability as a static state, but as a commitment to continue along the path we have chosen in a transparent, verifiable and collaborative manner.
Together, we can achieve more!

During your stay, take advantage of a guided tour with our ranger directly in the nature reserve at Lauenensee. Thanks to his daily work in nature, he knows the various animals and plants of this area inside out. You can either take the bus or walk from Lauenen village to Lauenensee (approx. 1.5-hour hike).

Alp breakfast, cheese production, whey baths or mountain food – the diversity of culinary experiences to be had on the mountains in the holiday region Gstaad is huge. However, a visit to an alpine cheese dairy is a must during a stay in the holiday region. Every summer since the 16th century, farmers have taken their cows and families up to the Alps for a few weeks to make this delicious and unique Alpine cheese. The production process still involves a great deal of manual labour.

Saanen mustard – a genuine local product! Every family has its own Saanen mustard secret recipe. It is therefore interesting to produce a jar of Saanen mustard together with the locals. Unlike other types of mustard, cherry puree is used here. Why not take advantage of this Gstaad Card offer to find out more about this classic.

Have you ever conquered the slopes with a sledge you made yourself? With this activity, you can. You will get an insight into the traditional art of toboggan-making and assistance to make your own toboggan. An Älpler Zvieri (Alpine snack) with regional products can be booked on request.