Are you looking for relaxation but also value cultural and sporty experiences? Do you love the spectacular Swiss mountains and appreciate unspoilt scenery? First-class food is just as important to you as a unique atmosphere? Then choose Gstaad and the Gstaad Palace for your next holiday.
In Gstaad visitors benefit from the authentic alpine life paired with a history of tourism spanning more than 100 years. There are roughly 200 agricultural businesses, 80 mountain pastures that are still farmed and roughly 7,000 cows in the region. Forests, meadows, streams and lakes surrounded by a stunning mountain panorama provide impressive scenery. Gstaad and the other villages in the region are characterised by houses built in chalet style. Making Gstaad a really charming and picturesque mountain village. The people here are proud of their tradition and their hospitality. See for yourself.
Winter sports fans really get their money's worth in Gstaad. Kilometres of ski slopes as well as the unique glacier skiing area in the Bernese Oberland ensure plenty of fun in the snow. Gstaad is also one of the top three cross-country skiing areas in Switzerland and is considered to be the ultimate paradise for sledging fans and freeriders.
In the summer Gstaad entices with 300 kilometres of hiking trails and numerous cable cars. There are also countless options for bike tours and climbing as well as an idyllic 18-hole golf course. Gstaad also holds a leading position when it comes to beauty and wellness. For example, Gstaad received the "Wellness destination" seal of quality from the Swiss tourism association straight away.
There are more than 100 restaurants to choose from in Gstaad and the region. From rustic raclette inns to gourmet temples – chefs indulge their guests everywhere. The haute cuisine has won multiple awards: the renowned Gault Millau restaurant guide regularly awards a high number of points to numerous chefs. We also serve first-class delicious food in our hotel's restaurants.
Gstaad offers you a whole variety of shopping opportunities: elegant boutiques and international flagship stores await you here alongside professional sports shops and elegant jewellery stores. You can also find lovely small shops though with regional products. The pedestrian promenade is the magnificent heart of shopping in Gstaad.
Would you like to buy home-made food like sausages, alpine cheese or dried meats? Numerous agricultural businesses offer these directly from the farm.