The autumn sun shines through autumn coloured leaves of a tree ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Autumn sun in the forest

From flower meadow at Hornberg View to Giferspitz and into Heuberg ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Mattias Nutt Photography / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Summer view from the Hornberg to the Giferspitz

From a grassy mountain peak, you can see a shimmering blue mountain lake deep in the valley. All around are green pastures and forest. Behind the lake, three rocky mountains rise into the sky. The sky is light blue with white clouds. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Patrick Bauer / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Alpnesstrail Arnensee

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Sustainable summer holidays

Going on holiday without overburdening the environment? Want to experience the traditions of the region up close? You can 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.

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In the foreground a dark blue/white train composition, behind it green hills and white snow-covered mountain peaks. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / MOB

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Father and son on a hiking trail, with a magnificent mountain landscape behind them. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Father and son on a hiking trail, with a magnificent mountain landscape behind them.

Two people lift a cloth with cheese inside into a large cauldron. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Traditional cheese making in the alp.

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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 paper cutting and more can be found in many local shops. 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.
  • 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

During one overnight stay in the holiday region Gstaad, you will receive the digital guest card, theGstaad Card. With the guest card, public transport (train & bus) in the holiday region is included. A highlight is certainly the train journey on the GoldenPass Express, the panorama or nostalgic train. Almost everything on offer in the region is easy and uncomplicated to reach by public transport. Or why not try a bike, e-bike or walk?

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View into a train compartment with an antique interior. Seat cushions are turquoise, ceiling is dark brown wood and there is a dark carpet on the floor. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Belle Epoque Train Gstaad

Two bikers on a wide trail in the mountains ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Discover the Alpine gold by bike

Three cyclists riding up a mountain road, with a beautiful view of Gstaad behind them. ©  (c) unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

The range of cycling activities in the region is constantly evolving.

Three female racing cyclists riding down a mountain road. ©  (c) unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

The range of cycling activities in the region is constantly evolving.

Family hiking in the beautiful countryside with a panoramic view of the mountains. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Family hiking in the beautiful countryside with a panoramic view of the mountains.

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There are four different paper bags with a small plastic window on a white base. In the windows you can see the different types of tea - green leaves and red and yellow flowers. The bags are nicely labelled and a small amount of open tea lies in front of them. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Pia Ulrich / Stiftung Alpenruhe

Tea varieties

Saanenbrätzeli are a thinly rolled sweet pastry. Two rolls lie crosswise on a third Brätzeli. Behind them you can see the white packaging box. It is labelled in old, black lettering and a quarter of a round silhouette is depicted on it. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Pia Ulrich / Stiftung Alpenruhe

Saanenbrätzeli

On a wooden table there is a bread basket, an empty cup, a sugar bowl, a jug, a cup with cream, small pieces of sliced cheese, pieces of alpine cheese and sliced cheese rolled in a glass. There is also a small bouquet of flowers in a glass. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Kerstin Sonnekalb / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Alpine products

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Our alpine and regional products

If you love culinary delights, the holiday region Gstaad 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.

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Ranger tour on Lauenensee

During your stay, take advantage of a guided tour with our ranger directly in the nature reserve at Lauenensee. Thanks to his daily work in nature, he knows the various animals and plants of this area inside out. You can either take the bus or walk from Lauenen village to Lauenensee (approx. 1.5-hour hike).

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Ranger in brown/green clothing and brown cap looking through binoculars. Behind it you can see Lauenensee and around it the autumnal nature with trees, firs and yellow grasses. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Ranger with binoculars

The ranger explains interesting facts about the fauna at Lake Lauenen to the group in the wood. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Marco Minnig / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus, Müller Medien

Ranger with a group at Lake Lauenen

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Marco Minnig / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus, Müller Medien
Lake Lauenen cupped by mountain pastures and moorland, against a backdrop of imposing mountains ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Marco Minnig / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus, Müller Medien

Lake Lauenen with a view towards Gelten

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Top view of a table with black fondue caquelon and a loaf of bread. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

fondueland – fondue pot

Four people sit in an oversized, wooden fondue caquelon and enjoy a raclette in the open air. On the right you can see the brown and white spotted cows grazing. Wooded hills can be seen in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter

Raclette back

Liquid cheese is scraped from a black cheese pan with a small cheese scraper. A red and white chequered tablecloth can be seen in a blur. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter

Raclette backpack

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Our fondue or raclette backpack

Our special backpacks 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 or at the restaurant Zitbödeli in Abländschen. 

The seven oversized fondue caquelons and two specially equipped huts can be reached on foot, by bike or by public transport.

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Alpine Cheese Dairy Tours

Alp breakfast, cheese production, whey baths or mountain food – the diversity of culinary experiences to be had on the mountains in the holiday region Gstaad is huge. However, a visit to an alpine cheese dairy is a must during a stay in the holiday region. Every summer since the 16th century, farmers have taken their cows and families up to the Alps for a few weeks to make this delicious and unique Alpine cheese. The production process still involves a great deal of manual labour.

The two cheesemakers stand in front of the cheese vat, still holding the full cheesecloth over the vat. They are waiting for the whey to run out. ©  (c) Mattias Nutt Photography / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Taking out the cheese

The dairymaid pulls a cloth through the cheese vat to lift the cheese mass out of the whey. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Taking out cheese

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Two horses pull a carriage on a green valley floor ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Carriage ride in summer

Two brown horses with white foreheads pull a carriage. They have decorated leather straps around their heads. Behind them you can see the coachman in his old clothes. High hedges of plants can be seen to the right and left of the road. The sun is shining. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Pascal Berger / Swiss Deluxe Hotels, Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Carriage ride in summer 2

Two horses' heads can be seen slightly blurred in the foreground, along with the coachman in his old clothes. A green hill can be seen behind them and the snow-covered mountains rise up in the background. To the right and left of the picture are wooded hills. The sun is shining and there are a few white clouds in the blue sky. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Pascal Berger / Swiss Deluxe Hotels, Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Carriage ride summer 3

You can see the two horses pulling the carriage. The coachman is sitting on the right in his blue shirt and straw hat. To the left of the carriage flows a mountain stream, in front are two houses and behind them rise green hills with forest and even further back the mountains. The sky is blue - without a single cloud. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Kerstin Sonnekalb / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Carriage ride in summer

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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 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.

Saanen mustard – the perfect souvenir

Saanen mustard – a genuine local product! Every family has its own Saanen mustard secret recipe. It is therefore interesting to produce a jar of Saanen mustard together with the locals. Unlike other types of mustard, cherry puree is used here. Why not take advantage of this Gstaad Card offer to find out more about this classic.

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A glass cup full of dark red Saanen mustard with a teaspoon in it. Next to it is a yellow flower on the table.

Saanen Mustard

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
A bird's eye view of the village of Saanenmöser in summer. The areas around the village are green and in the background you can see higher mountains.

Village of Saanenmöser from above

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Geocaching – an experience for young and old

Get to know the region orienteering-style – geocaching offers this and many other adventures. The beautiful village of Saanenmöser is the starting point for this activity. It's easy to experience this digital treasure hunt, thanks to coordinates published on the internet. With the free geocaching app, it's a lot of fun.

There are numerous geocaches hidden away in the area and they are just waiting to be discovered. Guaranteed fun for the whole family is assured as each person discovers new places and insider tips.

Geocaching, also known as GPS scavenger hunting, is a kind of digital treasure hunt. The hidden objects are publicised on the internet using geographic coordinates and are then searched for with the aid of a GPS receiver.

This is how it works:
1. Download the free geocaching app
2. Register and go hunting

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.

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A man is making a Saanen sledge with a drill. The sledge is on the workbench and almost finished. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Katrin Espiasse / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Sledge builder

The sledge maker saws the sledge timbers with a machine. He wears a noise protector. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Katrin Espiasse / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Sledge maker with machine

The sledge builder burns the name of the sledge into the wood with a hot iron. The sledge lies on its back. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Katrin Espiasse / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Building a sledge

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On the left in the foreground of the picture you can see the Hotel Palace - a white castle building. Around it you can see many green trees, wooded hills and at the back of the picture mountains with some snow on them. A green sticker is positioned on the top right-hand side. It says Swisstainable III - Leading and a small Swiss cross.

Swisstainable Level III - Leading

©  (c) unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus, Gstaad Palace

All hotels in the Swiss sustainability programme Swisstainable

These accommodations are part of Swisstainable, the sustainability programme of «my Switzerland» and consciously address sustainability in their operations. The various hotels are labelled Level I (committed), Level II (engaged) or Level III (leading). They are constantly improving in the three areas of ecology, economy and society - all in the spirit of «a more sustainable Gstaad».