Snowshoe hikers on the snowshoe trail on Rellerli. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Beautiful, snowy winter landscape on Rellerli.

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Sustainable winter holidays

Going on holiday without overburdening the environment? Experience the traditions of the region up close? Or discover nature up close and learn something about it in the process? We offer you various ways to spend your holidays more sustainably and we have a few tips for you!

We thank you for your commitment to making Gstaad more sustainable.

From the coachman's point of view, you can see two horses pulling a sledge. The landscape is snow-covered and at the back you can see a rocky mountain. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Carriage ride in winter in Lauenen

Two people hiking through the snowy forest  ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Winter hiking in forest

Three cheese biscuits lie on the table. There are also more cheese biscuits in a white cardboard box decorated with black silhouettes. The labelling is written in an old script. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Pia Ulrich / Stiftung Alpenruhe

Regional products from the holiday region Gstaad

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Our tips!

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 Trailkeeper Days and Clean-ups - get information via our newsletter.

«Slow traffic» to slow down

From one overnight stay in the holiday region Gstaad, you are entitled to the Gstaad Card. With this guest card, public transport in the holiday region is included. A highlight is certainly the train ride with the GoldenPass Express, the panorama or nostalgic train. In addition, almost all offers in the region are easily and uncomplicatedly accessible by public transport. Or why not simply walking!

View into a train compartment with an antique interior. Seat cushions are turquoise, ceiling is dark brown wood and there is a dark carpet on the floor. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Belle Epoque Train Gstaad

A dark blue/white train composition leaves a village and travels through a snowy landscape. The train consists of five cars. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / MOB

Train in winter

The Belle Époque train passing in front of a snowy mountain landscape. ©  (c) unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

The Saanenland and Simmental now offer unrestricted mobility in winter, too

Couple hiking through the snowy mountain landscape on a winter hiking trail, past two snow-covered huts.  ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Go on an unforgettable winter hike through the most spectacular winter landscape.

Two people hiking in the snow in front of an impressive mountain backdrop ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Winter hiking Rellerli

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There are four different paper bags with a small plastic window on a white base. In the windows you can see the different types of tea - green leaves and red and yellow flowers. The bags are nicely labelled and a small amount of open tea lies in front of them. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Pia Ulrich / Stiftung Alpenruhe

Tea varieties

Saanenbrätzeli are a thinly rolled sweet pastry. Two rolls lie crosswise on a third Brätzeli. Behind them you can see the white packaging box. It is labelled in old, black lettering and a quarter of a round silhouette is depicted on it. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Pia Ulrich / Stiftung Alpenruhe

Saanenbrätzeli

A red and white chequered tablecloth with a wooden board and a bread knife lies on a wooden frame. On it lies a golden-brown baked Zuepfe. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Larissa Dubach / Chnusper-Becke

Zuepfe

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Our alpine and regional products

If you love culinary delights, the holiday region Gstaad is the right place for you. Regional specialities include various types of cheese, dried meat from Simmental cattle and Saanen mustard made from cherry purée.

Snowshoeing in nature

Stamping through the snow, savouring the silence of nature – another highlight in our region! Unlike regular hiking boots, snowshoes prevent you from sinking into the deep snow. This makes it possible to enjoy tours far away from the official winter hiking trails. The view of the winter wonderland with its snow-covered fir trees becomes even more intense – you'll be surprised!

Two people hike with snowshoes through the powdery snow. You can see blue sky, snow-covered mountain peaks and further up an alpine hut. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Snowshoeing

 Snowshoe hikers on the snowshoe trail on Rellerli. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Beautiful, snowy winter landscape on Rellerli.

 Two people snowshoeing on a sunny day ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Couple hiking through fresh powdery snow with snowshoes.

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 Red fondue caquelon with two people’s hands eating cheese fondue. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Exclusive fondue indulgence on the Wasserngrat with a magnificent view.

A fondue backpack next to a small picnic table on a ski slope, with a barn and snow-covered mountains in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Fondue backpack on a ski slope

Black fondue caquelon and bread in a giant wooden fondue caquelon, against a wintry backdrop of trees and mountains. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG, Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Fondue in a caquelon

A couple sitting in a large wooden fondue pot and enjoying a fondue from their fondue backpack, with snow-covered mountains in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Fondue with a view

On a wooden table on the left is a green cup with tea and a tea bag inside. At the top you can see a single raclette oven in black with a piece of raclette cheese. At the bottom of the picture are small pieces of bread on a white plate. There is also a napkin and wooden cutlery on the table. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Stefan Rhyn / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Raclette with bread

Couple sitting in a giant fondue caquelon and eating fondue. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG, Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Couple in a fondue caquelon

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Our fondue or raclette backpack

Our special backpacks make it possible to enjoy a regionally produced fondue or raclette in the middle of nature. The fondue or raclette backpack with the necessary accessories can be reserved at the dairies in the region.

The five oversized fondue caquelons and two specially equipped huts can be reached on foot, on skis or by public transport.

Enjoy a comfortable carriage ride!

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. Lean back and enjoy – that's the motto!

From the coachman's point of view, you can see two horses pulling a sledge. The landscape is snow-covered and at the back you can see a rocky mountain. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Carriage ride in winter in Lauenen

 Snow-covered Gstaad promenade with a view of the chalets and horse-drawn carriage ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Romantic carriage ride through the snow-covered chalet village.

 Horse-drawn carriage drives alongside the snow-covered Lake Lauenen. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Carriage drives around Lake Lauenen.

Two laughing women sit in a carriage covered and warmly dressed while they drive through the snowy winter landscape. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Cozy and magical excursion through the winter landscape.

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Two people are walking on a prepared winter hiking trail that is ascending. He is wearing a blue winter jacket and she is wrapped in a white down jacket. Both are wearing black trousers. Behind them you can see snow-covered fir trees and willows. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Winter hiking

Two people hiking through the snowy forest  ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Winter hiking in forest

Two people walking along the winter hiking trail at sunrise in front of an impressive mountain backdrop ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Magical atmosphere on the Eggli

 Couple hiking hand in hand on a winter hiking trail, against a snowy mountain backdrop ©  (c) Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Winter hike with great views of the mountains.

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Winter hiking – simply switch off!

How about a romantic hike through the snow-covered winter landscape of our region? The many groomed winter hiking trails invite you to take short or longer tours. Whether in the valley or on our magnificent mountains, our many attractions will guarantee you an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a hike with one of the local hiking guides - their extensive knowledge will make it an educational sporting excursion for you! 

Make your own sledge!

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.

A man is making a Saanen sledge with a drill. The sledge is on the workbench and almost finished. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Katrin Espiasse / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Sledge builder

The sledge maker saws the sledge timbers with a machine. He wears a noise protector. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Katrin Espiasse / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Sledge maker with machine

The sledge builder burns the name of the sledge into the wood with a hot iron. The sledge lies on its back. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Katrin Espiasse / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Building a sledge

 Three wooden sledges stand at the top of the mountain in fresh powdery snow, with white mountain peaks in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Three sledges in fresh powdery snow.

Person sitting on a wooden sled in front of a snowy mountain backdrop. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Enjoying a break from sledding and taking in the breathtaking view.

 A man and a woman sitting on sleds and travelling down the sledding run through the snowy forest. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Sledding fun through the snowy forest.

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Two snowshoes made in the traditional way. With a wooden frame, struts made of ropes and two straps to tie them on.

Snowshoes like in the old days

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Michel Zysset / Alpinzentrum Gstaad

Make your own snowshoes

Take up the challenge and make your own snowshoes! The material is already available and together with your guide you will learn step by step to produce two snowshoes. As a crowning finale, you can test your self-made shoes directly in the field on a snowshoe tour. So, what are you waiting for!

Homemade Saanen mustard – the perfect souvenir

Saanen mustard – a genuine local product! Every family keeps its own secret Saanen mustard recipe. That's why it's interesting to make your own jar of Saanen mustard together with locals. Unlike other mustards, this one is made with cherry pulp. Take advantage of this offer and learn more about this classic. 

A glass cup full of dark red Saanen mustard with a teaspoon in it. Next to it is a yellow flower on the table.

Saanen Mustard

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus