Situated in the picturesque scenery of the Bernese Oberland, the idyllic village Gstaad is perfect for those who want to spend a unique and unforgettable vacation. The heart of the village is a paradise for families as is free of private traffic since the year 2000. Therefore, Gstaad is the ideal destination for a relaxing family vacation Switzerland in romantic surroundings.
Gstaad is not only famous for its excellent sporting facilities but has also been awarded the official title of „Wellness Destination“. Especially if combined with sportive activities a spa vacation Switzerland is a deeply relaxing experience, which you will remember a long time. Alongside the a broad range of distinct wellness hotel, Gstaad offers its visitors over 40 different hotels, which offer highly customised services. There are child-friendly hotels where the accommodation is free for children under nine as well as informal middle-class hotels. Furthermore, there are several tastefully designed hotels with diverse wellness facilities. To meet even the highest demands of visitors, a few venerable five-star hotels provide an opportunity to spend an incomparable luxury vacation in Gstaad.
During the winter there is a marvellous range of winter sport facilities: Within walking distance from Gstaad visitors can reach more than 300 kilometres of ski slopes for all levels and more than 50 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails. Besides skiing, snowboarding and sledding, visitors can try challenging alternatives such as heli-skiing, snowkiting or ice climbing. Even for visitors who are not interested in the excitement of sports there are many possibilities to enjoy the beauties of nature: From the top of Gstaad’s glacier you can see 24 summits including the Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
During the summer season, more than 300 kilometres of hiking trails provide magnificent views of Gstaad’s breathtaking natural backdrop. Gstaad is even listed as starting point of several tours in the official guides of Hiking in Switzerland. In addition to the usual hiking trails, there is a variety of interesting alternatives such as family hiking trails combined with playgrounds and barbecue areas, Nordic-walking trails or theme-based paths conveying further information about local history and culture.