More sustainable winter 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 silhouettes and more can be found in many local businesses! 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.
• Snow sports with respect - please respect the wildlife rest areas and wildlife reserves and stay on the paths in the forest. The wild animals will thank you for it.
• Do you want to actively help us with our various events? We organise annual Clean-ups - get information via our newsletter.

The holiday region Gstaad is brimming with regional delicacies and authentic craftsmanship. Tangy cheese, dried beef from Simmental cattle, Saanen mustard made from cherry purée, regional honey and delicate Saanen biscuits all reflect the flavours of our homeland. Even the milk from the Saane goats is used to make not only cheese but also wonderfully fragrant soaps.

But regional character is also evident in the crafts: in delicate paper cut-outs as well as in the local timber used in our chalets. These are products with deep roots in the region that bring a little piece of Gstaad into your home.

Because: Local is brilliant!

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!

Trudging through the snow, enjoying the silence of nature - another highlight in our region! Unlike normal hiking boots, snowshoes prevent you from sinking into the deep snow. This means you can also go on tours off the official winter hiking trails. The view of the winter landscape with its snow-covered fir trees becomes even more intense - let yourself be surprised!

A ride on a horse-drawn sleigh through the beautiful area is a year-round highlight in the holiday region Gstaad. Thanks to the various carriage companies and their different routes, there is a great choice of experiences. Your own route requests will also be taken into account.

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.

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.