The fondue caquelon on the Wispile is a welcoming sight.
Beautiful, snowy winter landscape on Rellerli.
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.
Carriage ride in winter in Lauenen
Winter hiking in forest
Regional products from the holiday region Gstaad
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 Gstaad holiday region, you are entitled to the Gstaad Card. With this guest card, public transport in the holiday region is included. In summer, this offer is not only valid in the region itself, but also as far as Lenk and Erlenbach. A highlight is certainly the train ride with the GoldenPass Express, the panorama or nostalgia train. In addition, almost all offers in the region are easily and uncomplicatedly accessible by public transport. Or why not try a bike, e-bike or simply walking!
Belle Epoque Train Gstaad
Train in winter
The Saanenland and Simmental now offer unrestricted mobility in winter, too
Go on an unforgettable winter hike through the most spectacular winter landscape.
Winter hiking Rellerli
Tea varieties
Saanenbrätzeli
Zuepfe
Our alpine and regional products
If you love culinary delights, the Gstaad holiday region 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!
Snowshoeing
Beautiful, snowy winter landscape on Rellerli.
Couple hiking through fresh powdery snow with snowshoes.
Raclette with bread 1
Exclusive fondue indulgence on the Wasserngrat with a magnificent view.
Fondue backpack on a ski slope
Fondue in a caquelon
Raclette with bread
Couple in a fondue caquelon
Our fondue or raclette backpack
Our special rucksacks 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 of 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!
Carriage ride in winter in Lauenen
Romantic carriage ride through the snow-covered chalet village.
Carriage drives around Lake Lauenen.
Cozy and magical excursion through the winter landscape.
Winter hiking
Winter hiking in forest
Magical atmosphere on the Eggli
Winter hike with great views of the mountains.
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.
Sledge builder
Sledge maker with machine
Building a sledge
Three sledges in fresh powdery snow.
Enjoying a break from sledding and taking in the breathtaking view.
Sledding fun through the snowy forest.
Snowshoes like in the old days
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.
Saanen Mustard