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Gstaad
Luxury and tradition meet in Gstaad. The trendy winter sports region attracts prominent guests from all over the world all year round. But Gstaad, situated at 1050 m above sea level, is also an excellent vacation region for families and nature lovers. The Glacier 3000 is only half an hour's ride by post bus from Gstaad. With the Golden Pass Express, one of Switzerland's great panoramic trains stops here. Another popular destination from Gstaad is Lake Lauenen, to which the Swiss band "Span" has even dedicated its own song.
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Hiking routes
- Gstaad – Lauenen b. Gstaad
Gstaad – Lauenen b. Gstaad
WanderwegGstaad → Lauenen b. Gstaad · 7.9 km · 2 h 33 - Hike from Flendruz to Pra-Perron via Les Granges d'Oex
Hike from Flendruz to Pra-Perron via Les Granges d'Oex
WanderwegFlendruz → Pra-Perron · 8.8 km · 3 h 00 - Easy hike from Lauenensee via Ufem Büel
Easy hike from Lauenensee via Ufem Büel
WanderwegLauenensee · 4.9 km · 1 h 22
- Overnight stay in a Romantic Igloo in Gstaad
- Fondue Deluxe in the Igloo Village in Gstaad
- Group ski lessons for children in Rougemont near Gstaad
- Private ski lessons in Gstaad
- Private Snowboarding Lessons in Gstaad
- Private Snowshoe Lessons in Gstaad
- Private Cross-Country Skiing Lessons in Gstaad
- Private Ski Tour Lessons in Gstaad
- Private ski school for all levels in Gstaad
- Private snowboard lessons for all levels in Gstaad
- Snowtubing in Leysin near Gstaad or Rougemont
- Electric Quad Adventure in Gstaad and Rougemont
- 4x4 panoramic tour in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Climbing and via ferrata with mountain guides in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Day hike with guide in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Traditional cheese dairy in Gstaad and Rougemont with hiking
- Raft Building as a Team or Family in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Bike or cycling with guide in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Road cycling in Gstaad and Rougemont private coaching
- Shooting in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Bike School in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Axe throwing in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Treasure hunt in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Indoor Ice Skating in Summer in Gstaad and Rougemont private coaching
- Military Bunker Tour in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Canadian boat rides in Gstaad and Rougemont
- SUP in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Kayaking in Gstaad and Rougemont
- Private Ski School in Gstaad
- Private Snowboard Lessons in Gstaad
- Private ski lessons for children aged 5 and up in Gstaad
- Private ski lessons for children aged 3 to 5 in Gstaad
- Private ski lessons for adults aged 16 and up in Gstaad
- Private snowboarding lessons for adults aged 16 and over in Gstaad
- Private snowboard lessons for kids aged 6 and up in Gstaad
- Private Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Saanenland Region
- From Gstaad: Private day trip to Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald
- From Gstaad: Private day trip to the Jungfraujoch
- From Gstaad: Private Day Trip to Glacier 3000, Montreux, Vevey
Frequently asked questions
Gstaad · answered by our editorial team
What are the places of interest and excursions in Gstaad?
Gstaad is a popular vacation resort. In only 20 min from Gstaad you can reach the Lauenensee and in 25 min the Glacier 3000. In addition, the tennis tournament Swiss Open Gstaad takes place annually in this resort. In the city center you will find the shortest shopping mile in Switzerland.
What activities can you do in Gstaad?
There are numerous exciting activities in the Gstaad region. These include skiing, sledding, hiking, river rafting, canyoning, wakeboarding and a trip up the Glacier 3000. In addition, the Golden Pass Line panoramic train from Lucerne via Interlaken and Spiez to Montreux passes by Gstaad.
