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Outdoor activities

A world of outdoor adventures awaits amid the mountain landscapes of Gstaad. The snow-covered slopes invite you to ski, while sparkling trails delight keen cross-country skiers. Carriage rides offer unforgettable memories and winter hiking trails lead through spectacular scenery. There’s an almost limitless array of activities to enjoy in the fresh mountain air: whether you fancy getting around on skis, skates or on foot, the options for enjoying the winter beauty of the Gstaad holiday region are as diverse as the landscape itself. You’re guaranteed all sorts of adventures and the chance to discover new things every day.

Snow & ice

Person climbing a frozen rock wall on a secured rope, surrounded by ice formations, snow and winter forest. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
The Gstaad ice rink is located in the middle of the village surrounded by cosy chalets ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Person in yellow winter gear riding dynamically through powder snow on a snow bike, snow spraying up, blue sky and mountains in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Snowbike Schule Zweisimmen-Gstaad
A winter mountain bike in the front and a sea of fog with a snow-covered mountain panorama in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

To the mountains and beyond

Several colourful hot air balloons floating above snowy rooftops and mountains under a clear winter sky. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Paraglider flying above a snowy slope in bright sunshine, with forest and blue sky in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Jonas Bach / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Helicopter landing on a snow‑covered ridge, snow swirling in the sunlight, with surrounding mountain peaks. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Schweiz Tourismus - My Switzerland
Cockpit view from a helicopter overlooking snowy mountains, with a person pointing toward the winter alpine landscape. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Maurin Bisig / Schweiz Tourismus - My Switzerland

Out and about with four-legged friends

Dog-sled ride on Glacier 3000. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Manuel Kurth / Glacier 3000, Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Horse‑drawn sledge moving along a snowy path through a dense winter forest, with horses and sleigh in the foreground. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Person riding a horse across a snowy field, with another person on skis beside them, and mountains and farm buildings in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Menschen führen Lamas durch verschneite Landschaft bei Sonnenaufgang, mit Bergen und Bäumen im Hintergrund. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Hugo Frieden / Hugo Frieden

More outdoor activities

Snow-covered winter hiking trail with a groomed path lined by frosty trees and illuminated by clear winter light. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

©  (c) Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus Eine Blumenwiese mit Bergpanorama im Hintergrund.