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Gstaad, Switzerland

Gstaad is a town in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Bern in southwestern Switzerland. It is part of the municipality of Saanen and is known as a major ski resort and a popular destination amongst high society and the international jet set.

Type CityPopulation 9,200

Why go

  • Town in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland.
  • Known for ultra wealthy ski resort town.

History

Gstaad is a town in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Bern in southwestern Switzerland. It is part of the municipality of Saanen and is known as a major ski resort and a popular destination amongst high society and the international jet set. The winter campus of the Institut Le Rosey is located in Gstaad. Gstaad has a population of about 9,200 and is located 1,050 metres above sea level.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo Features: outdoor seating · 16 Mittelgässli, Saanen, 3792 · 16eme.ch
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 09:30-14:00, 17:45-22:00 · 9 Rue des Allamans, Rougemont, 1659 · trattoria-rougemont.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 53 Dorfstrasse · cherrys.ch
Indoor
Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Italian/Mediterranean restaurant · 23 Alpinastrasse, Gstaad, 3780 · thealpinagstaad.ch
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Rue des Allamans · lecerfrougemont.ch
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · hotel-hornfluh.ch
Indoor
Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · mango-restaurant.ch
Indoor
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 43 Neueretstrasse, Gstaad, 3780 · grandchalet.ch
Indoor

41 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Sion Airport (SIR) 28 km to the centre
Sion, VS, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Gstaad, Switzerland — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gstaad, Switzerland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach