A man looking out over the lake from the end of the jetty in autumn, with a rowing boat bobbing next to the jetty. Background with mountains covered in forest. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Lauenen Lauenensee fall

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Our vision and strategy

Our vision

«Sustainability in Gstaad is both a fine art and a sincere effort to combine Alpine enjoyment with sustainability.»

  • We want to create regenerative, resilient and sustainable tourism and develop the holiday region into a beacon for sustainability.
  • In doing so, everyone - administrations, the private sector, agriculture, the local population and guests - will actively contribute to sustainable development.
  • Our commitment should inspire beyond the organisation and destination.
Freshly groomed ski slope with impressive views and two people skiing

Freshly groomed ski slope with impressive views and two people skiing

©  (c) Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
The sun rises behind the snow-covered mountains, in front of it a sea of fog and a mountain in autumnal colours rises out of the fog.

Autumn atmosphere with a sea of fog and sun over Turbachtal valley

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / 2021

Our strategy

«Sustainability is an integral part of our destination strategy. This strategy has been developed together with the 30 largest stakeholders in the region.»

As a destination, we strive for a balance between conservation and further development, and we care for landscape, nature, culture and quality of life. At the same time, we are aware of where we are starting from, including the presence of luxury, for example. However, we also regard this challenge as an opportunity.

«A more sustainable Gstaad» is the path we have chosen. This is less about perfection and more about taking a holistic long-term approach to the topic.

Our strategic fields of action are:

  • Promoting sustainability
  • Advancing sustainability projects
  • Strengthening local cycles
  • Fostering authenticity