The Saanenland and Simmental now offer unrestricted mobility in winter, too
Sustainable mobility with public transport
Mobility in the region
Gstaad is a relatively compact holiday region. Travelling here is efficient and sustainable, if you discover the region by public transport, on foot or perhaps even by bike on the snow. Those who still want to get around by car will find a well-developed main road network, but must be prepared for narrow and winding roads, especially in the side valleys.
In winter, the roads can be covered in snow!
Winter hiking as the day winds down.
Illuminated Gstaad promenade at dusk.
On foot or by bike
The most beautiful parts of the region can be explored on foot. This is not only environmentally friendly, but also keeps you fit and happy. Most village centres are perfect for a relaxed stroll to discover the beautiful houses and perhaps buy a regional product. Walking through the narrow streets and alleys, observant people discover new corners and spend time in the fresh air. Anyone who gets on their bike in winter will discover a different side to biking.
With public transport
The Destination Gstaad benefits from an extensive public transport network, both within the region itself and beyond. The main mode of transport is the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) railway and a number of PostBus routes. The MOB links up the villages of Château-d'Oex, Rougemont, Saanen, Gstaad, Schönried, Saanenmöser and Zweisimmen. The PostBus lines mainly serve the side valleys of Turbach, Lauenen, Gsteig and the villages of Gstaad, Saanen, Schönried and Saanenmöser with a finer network of stops.
Ski buses run between the valley stations of the mountain railways in Gstaad and Saanen in winter from mid-December to mid-March. Use is free of charge - even without a ski pass.
Sustainable mobility with public transport
Free public transport with Gstaad Card
In the spirit of sustainability, public transport in 2nd class is included / free of charge throughout the year during your stay in the Gstaad Card experience area between Saanenland and Simmental.
Only on the four GoldenPass Express (GPX) trains per day between Montreux - Gstaad – Interlaken the seating capacity is very limited due to high demand and no transport guarantee can be given! The MOB and the tourism organisations recommend using the other connections.
For the GPX trains, it is urgent to buy a seat reservation. In the prestige class of the GPX, reservation is even compulsory. Reservations can be purchased directly from the GoldenPass Express website.
Public transport with the Gstaad Card
The following public transport is included
All year
- Train between Lenk - Zweisimmen - Gstaad – Rougemont (MOB)
- Bus between Lenk and Simmenfälle (AFA)
- Bus between Lenk and Bühlberg (AFA)
- Bus between Lenk - REKA - Boden - Lenk (AFA)
- Bus between Lenk and Iffigenalp (summer) / Alpenrösli (winter) (AFA)
- Bus between Gstaad and Saanenmöser (PostBus)
- Bus between Gstaad and Lauenensee (summer) / Lauenen (winter) (PostBus)
- Bus between Gstaad - Turbach - Bissen - Gstaad (PostBus)
- Bus between Gstaad and Col du Pillon/Glacier 3000 (PostBus)
- Bus between Grubenwald, Mannried and Zweisimmen (PostBus)
Summer service only
- E-Bus between Saanen, Mittelberg, Abländschen and Jaun (PostBus)
- Bus between Lenk and Laubbärgli (AFA)
Winter service only
- Bus between Lenk - Betelberg valley station - Lenk - Metschbahnen valley station (AFA).
- Bus between Matten Dorf - St. Stephan - Lengenbrand (AFA)
Bookable with the Gstaad Card as reduced payment during the summer (latest 17:00 the day before):
- Hiking taxis Sparenmoos and Seebergsee: +41 33 722 11 33
The bus to Sparenmoos is NOT included in the Gstaad Card!
Obligatory reservation for public transportation
For groups of ten or more, reservations are obligatory both at the train stations and at the bus companies (also with the GstaadCard).
Therefore, reserve the seats for your group early (at the latest two working days before the trip at 12:00):
- MOB: train station Gstaad: bahnhof.gstaad@mob.ch or train station Zweisimmen: zweisimmen@mob.ch
- PostBus: +41 848 100 222
- tpf Bus: +41 26 351 02 00
- AFA bus Lenk: +41 33 673 74 74
- Hiking taxi Sparenmoos/Seebergsee: +41 33 722 11 33
For groups of ten or more, reservations are obligatory both at the train stations and at the bus companies (also with the GstaadCard). School classes of compulsory schools are exempt from this regulation. Information is available at the Gstaad & Zweisimmen train stations.
* The Junior Card is NOT accepted in combination with the GstaadCard! The GstaadCard is NOT valid for dogs and bicycles/mountain bikes. A normal ticket must be purchased for these.