Summer Adventures

Family hikes and adventure trails

Did you think hiking was boring and too strenuous? Then you don't know our adventure trails and family hikes! On the “Saani's sound experiences” trail, you can listen to various sounds and noises. Listen carefully, you might hear animal voices or music from tree trunks. On the “Saani's mountain experience” trail, you will train your fitness and coordination at 17 stations. You practise balancing and climbing. At the various stations, you will learn interesting facts about plants, animals and the moor. On the Alpine Magic Trail, Saani, Giselle and Olga will tell you exciting and interesting facts about alpine life. Other leisurely hikes take you to barbecue spots and oversized fondue caquelons, which invite you to linger and enjoy.

Family hikes and adventure trails

easy

2:30 h

4,6 km

72 m

107 m

Themed trail

easy

2:0 h

4,1 km

3 m

33 m

Themed trail

moderate

2:30 h

5,8 km

311 m

70 m

Themed trail

The ranger explains interesting facts about the fauna at Lake Lauenen to the group in the wood. — Ranger with a group at Lake Lauenen

A red deer bull with mighty antlers stands in the dark forest — Red deer bull

A group enters the cheese grotto in Gstaad — Entrance to the cheese grotto

2 children feeding a cow with straw in the barn — Children feed a cow

Oversized fondue caquelon for three people to sit on stands on a lawn. In the background you can see a wooden barn and the Wispile mountain. — Fondue at Cheesegrotte

An aisle in the cheese grotto leads through shelves on which many wheels of cheese are stored. They are indirectly illuminated. — Gstaad Cheese Grotte

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Saani's family program

Fun, games and adventure for the whole family. Join Saani and her friends, Olga the cow and Giselle the chicken, and discover exciting nature experiences in Saaniland every day: visit the red deer in the enclosure, a farmer, our cheese grotto or the Lauenensee nature reserve.This and much more awaits you in Saani's family programme. Participation is free of charge but must be booked in advance. What could be better than enjoying your holiday with the whole family? Pure adventure awaits you in Saaniland!

Saani's family program

Alpine Cheese Dairy Tours

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. This unique experience is highly recommended for families, with friends or as an individual!

A large cheese vat is full of cheese. The mixture is stirred with a wooden shovel. — Stirring cheese

Two cheesemakers take the half-finished cheese out of the large brass vat with a cloth. — Cheesemaking over an open fire

On a wooden table there is a bread basket, an empty cup, a sugar bowl, a jug, a cup with cream, small pieces of sliced cheese, pieces of alpine cheese and sliced cheese rolled in a glass. There is also a small bouquet of flowers in a glass. — Alpine products

Old alpine hut in the evening light. There are many bells hanging from the façade and cheesecloths on the clothesline. Pointed mountain peaks can be seen in the background. — Old alpine hut in the evening light

Cheese store in a cellar — Cheese in the cheese cellar.

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Grund b. Gstaad

Gstaad

Saanen

Feutersoey

Gstaad

Lauenen

Zweisimmen

Turbach

Oeschseite

Recently arranged barbecue area with wooden tables, stone benches and a view of the mountain landscape. — Barbecue area

A father grills sausages on a stick over an open fire in the forest with his daughter and son. — Barbecue area in the forest

Family sitting by the fireplace and preparing bread. — Family grilling food

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Barbecue areas

Every village throughout the holiday region Gstaad has a number of beautifully sited barbecue areas, ideal for BBQs or simply for taking time out.

Barbecue areas

Fondueland

The perfect mix

Fondueland, an oasis for lovers of delicious cheese specialities, awaits connoisseurs in the lovely holiday region of Gstaad. Seven oversized caquelons and two cosy huts offer space for convivial get-togethers with magnificent panoramic views.

Fondueland

A family enjoys an outdoor fondue in the oversized fondue caquelon on the rinderberg — Outdoor Fondue on the Rinderberg

Raclette cheese slices lie on cheese paper on a red and white chequered tablecloth. There are also two pieces of fondue bread and a raclette slice in a cheese pan. You can also see the black Vulcano raclette oven with a slice of cheese that is already hot. — Raclette rucksack

Large wooden fondue caquelon on a hill in front of a mountain backdrop. — Fondue enjoyment in a large fondue caquelon.

A couple sits in a giant wooden caquelon and enjoys a fondue and the view. — Fantastic view from the fondue caquelon on the Rellerli.

A piece of bread speared on a fork lifting fondue from a black caquelon. — Black fondue caquelon

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We see the start of the slide from a wooden house on stilts. — Wispile playground with slide

Bird's eye view of Schönried playground — Playground Schönried

The mascot Saani supports a boy in shorts climbing the wooden tower — Playground Zweisimmen Climbing Tower

Saani high-fives a child just coming out of the slide in front of the picket fence. — Playground Zweisimmen Slide and Saani

Woman welcomes small child with open arms outside Olga’s cowshed on the Rinderberg. — Woman with child outside Olga’s cowshed on the Rinderberg

Five children looking out over a playground from a pirate ship. — Embark on a thrilling voyage aboard the pirate ship.

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Playgrounds

Every village in the holiday region Gstaad has playgrounds for children. The equipment varies from a simple playground with swings and slides to an attractive adventure playground with a petting zoo. With the Saani Playground Pass, the whole family (2 adults and up to 4 children aged between 6 and 15) benefit from an all-inclusive price of CHF 69.00 for return trips on the Rinderberg or Wispile gondola lifts.

Playgrounds

Alpenruhe Experience World

Little pirates and water rats on deck! Only the bravest are allowed on the new pirate ship. Ride the children's train, pet goats, jump on the bouncy cushion or build a sandcastle in the spacious sand area. Maybe there's a treasure buried there too? No one is guaranteed to get bored in the 1600 m2 of play area

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Detailed plan of the Alpenruhe — Alpenruhe Plan

A group of children sits behind the driver on the miniature railway. — Miniature railway Alpenruhe

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Noel von Grünigen wearing his swimming trunks and standing on a paddle board on Lake Arnen. — Enjoy an active summer with insider tips from Noel von Grünigen.

An image of Arnensee lake surrounded by trees and with a bright blue sky. — Enjoy the beautiful hike from Col du Pillon to Feutersoey. Enjoy a break by Arnensee lake.

Man sitting with a lantern on the jetty by Lauenensee at sunset. — Lauenensee at dusk

Two stand-up paddleboarders on the deep blue Lake Arnen in the heart of the mountains. — Stand-up paddling on Lake Arnen

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Mountain Waters

The holiday region Gstaad boasts a wealth of majestic mountain lakes stretching out, surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery and exuding a unique atmosphere. Discover the fascinating beauty of these mountain paradises.

Mountain waters

Swimming and bathing

Whether in the lakes, the outdoor pools or the sports center of the Gstaad holiday region, the refreshing water brings bathing fun for young and old.

Saanen

Zweisimmen

Gstaad

Feutersoey

High up in the treetops are the various climbing elements against a blue sky. — High-rope park Zweisimmen (2)

A young man climbs through the rope park high in the treetops — High-rope Park Zweisimmen (1)

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High-rope park Zweisimmen

Do you love climbing and adventure? Then you will also feel good in the rope park Zweizimmen. Adventure seekers of all ages will have a great time in the treetops of the majestic Obersimmental trees. Amusing rope ladders, crazy tyrolean zip-wires (up to 150 meters long) and daring jumps in five courses up to 20 meters above the ground. Thanks to a children’s course and playground, even the youngest children will have fun. Did we wake your sense of adventure?

High-rope park Zweisimmen

Petting zoos

Petting and watching animals is great fun for everyone – and not just for children. And with two petting zoos, the holiday region Gstaad has twice the fun!

Petting zoo - Wispile

Petting zoo - Alpenruhe

A white Saanen goat without horns looks friendly into the camera. — Saanen goat

The mascot Saani rolls through the skatepark on a scooter — Saani at the Pumptrack Zweisimmen

A boy with a helmet and protection around his joints races through the pump track on a scooter. — Scooter riders in the Pumppark Zweisimmen

View of the entire Pumptrack in the terrain from the air — Pumptrack Zweisimmen (3)

A boy on a green bicycle rides in the Pumppark in Saanen — Pumppark Saanen (1)

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Pump Tracks

A pump track is a specially created track consisting of waves and banked curves. Without pedaling, the cyclist uses a pumping motion of the body in order to gain and maintain speed. Although the facility is suitable for experienced bikers, children and anyone else wanting to try out something different are sure to have an enjoyable time too.

Pumptrack Zweisimmen

Pumppark Saanen

Scooters

Scooters provide a fun alternative for anyone with a good level of fitness who loves racing down into the valley.

Suitable for children from 12 years

Scooter Runs:

Wispile middle station - Gstaad

Rinderberg middle station - Zweisimmen

Sparenmoos (Site Alp) - Zweisimmen

A family of four rides their scooters down the street. — Riding scooters with the family

A drawing of Saani on the scooter — Sanni on the scooter illustration

A family visibly having fun with the scooter descent through the forest — Scooter family fun

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A father plays miniature golf with his daughter and son in front of the adventure playground near the sports centre. — Minigolf course sports centre in front of the playground

Mini Golf

The mini golf course at the Gstaad Sports Centre provides loads of fun and enjoyment on a small scale. Young and old alike will enjoy the fun and games in the midst of the magnificent mountain scenery.

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Fixed rope routes (via ferrata)

The word combination "Via Ferrata" means "iron path" in Italian and stands for via ferratas that are secured with iron ladders, pins, clamps and steel ropes. The destination of Gstaad offers a number of such attractive via ferratas for every level of fitness. Pack your helmet, carabiners and climbing harness and experience an impressive high-altitude adventure.

Fixed rope routes

Arriving at the summit after the via ferrata, a man and a woman in climbing gear contemplate the panorama — Via Ferrata Videmanette (3)

A woman in climbing gear and a white helmet climbs the iron steps of the Via Ferrata in the middle of the rocks — Via Ferrata Videmanette (2)

A woman in climbing gear and a white helmet climbs the Via Ferrata at the Videmanette — fixed rope routes (via ferrata) (1)

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Two people having fun on the Alpine Coaster on Glacier3000. — Rapid descent with the Alpine Coaster on Glacier3000.

Summer Tobogganing

The Alpine Coaster on the Glacier 3000 offers thrilling toboggan runs for the young and old alike.

An exhilarating glacier run on the world's highest toboggan run is sure to give you an adrenaline rush. The Alpine Coaster is one of the biggest attractions on Glacier 3000. Up to six meters above the ground and close to the sheer drop, those brave enough to try will experience the ultimate thrilling ride! Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Alpine Coaster Glacier3000

Fishing

The holiday region Gstaad has several lakes and rivers in which fishing is permitted. The trout lake in Zweisimmen and Lake Arnen in Feutersoey are very popular with families.

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A man dressed in an orange T-shirt stands on the shore of Lake Arnensee and checks his fixed fishing rods — Fishing at Arnensee

2 people standing on the shore of a lake in the meadow and fishing — Fishing on a lake

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A bird's eye view of the village of Saanenmöser in summer. The areas around the village are green and in the background you can see higher mountains. — Village of Saanenmöser from above

Geocaching

There are numerous geocaches hidden away in the holiday region Gstaad and they are just waiting to be discovered. Guaranteed fun for the whole family is assured as each person discovers new places and insider tips. Geocaching, also known as GPS scavenger hunting, is a kind of digital treasure hunt. The hidden objects are publicised on the internet using geographic coordinates and are then searched for with the aid of a GPS receiver.

Website Geocaching

Flyer Geocaching Saanenmöser (german)

Museums

Discover two fascinating museums in our region that bring the history and culture of Obersimmental and Saanenland to life. The Obersimmental Museum of Local History in Zweisimmen and the Museum of the Saanen Landscape offer insights into the past and heritage of our region - from ancient artifacts to modern times. Immerse yourself in the history and diversity of our land as you explore these unique collections.

Obersimmental Museum of Local History

Museum of Landscapes Saanen

You can see the Saanen Museum from the village square. The old chalet is four storeys high. The ground floor is made of white masonry while the three upper floors are made of dark wood. The windows have traditional wooden bars and there are no shutters. — Museum Saanen

Old kitchen with a fireplace and a wooden table in the Museum of the Countryside in Saanen. — Get interesting information about the Saanenland.

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Une famille avec deux enfants fait une randonnée sur une crête du Rinderberg. — Une famille fait une randonnée sur le Rinderberg

Childcare

These lists contain the babysitting providers in the destination known to Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus. Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus is not liable for any disputes arising from the services of the listed providers

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Summer camps

As a child, there's nothing better than spending the whole day out and about with other children, experiencing adventures in nature and learning something at the same time. This is exactly what is possible in the Destination Gstaad. Three institutes offer educational summer camps for children and young people.

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The gondola named Saani Express with the Saani head stuck on it travels over green meadows to the Wispile mountain station. — Saani Express Wispile (1)

Flags of Switzerland, Bern and Saanen hanging over the promenade in Gstaad. — Promenade in Gstaad

Here we see the outdoor pool from a bird's eye view — Outdoor pool in Saanen

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Visiting my friends in the Suisse Romande

Sometimes I am particularly adventurous. Then I visit my friends in the Suisse Romand in the Pays d’Enhaut. I don’t have to travel far to get there. Too bad, I don’t understand everything they tell me. Uff - I need to practise my French! There are also many exciting things to experience in neighbouring areas. My favourite things are:

Espace Ballon

Bowling

Musée du Pays-d'enhaut

Disc Golf

Miniature golf "P'tit Golf"

Berceau outdoor swimming pool

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Summer Adventures

Family offers for young and old

Family hikes and adventure trails

Saani's family program

Alpine Cheese Dairy Tours

Barbecue areas

Fondueland

The perfect mix

Playgrounds

Alpenruhe Experience World

Mountain Waters

Swimming and bathing

High-rope park Zweisimmen

Petting zoos

Pump Tracks

Scooters

Mini Golf

Fixed rope routes (via ferrata)

Summer Tobogganing

Fishing

Geocaching

Museums

Childcare

Summer camps

Visiting my friends in the Suisse Romande

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