Gstaad - WHAT TO DO ELSE

Tobogganing

If you love tobogganing then Gstaad with its six toboggan runs is the perfect place to be. And there are several mountain restaurants and snow bars along the way where you can relax and take a break.

 

1)Hornberg Run

3,37 km, 0:30 hr, 539 m

Starting point of the tour

Hornberg Bergstation, Läger, 3777 Saanenmöser

Easy.

 

2) Saanersloch Run

4,11 km, 0:45 hr, 713 m

Starting point of the tour

Saanersloch Bergstation, Saanerslochgrat, 3777 Saanenmöser

Difficult.

 

3) Horneggli Run

3,42 km, 0:30 hr, 640 m

Starting point of the tour

Horneggli Bergstation, Horneggliweg, 3778 Schönried. Moderate.

 

4) Wispile Run

8,16 km, 2:00 hrs. 728 m

Starting point of the tour

Wispile, Berghaus

Moderate.

 

5) Eggli Run

6,37 km, 1:30 hrs, 517 m

Starting point of the tour

Eggli, mountain restaurant

Easy.

 

6) Sparenmoos Run

3,59 km, 0:45 hr, 332 m

Starting point of the tour

Zweisimmen, Sparenmoos

Moderate

Winterbike

Winter biking, for which fat bikes are usually used, is becoming increasingly popular among outdoors-minded people looking for new sporting challenges.

Gstaad Saanenland Tourism recommends the following winter hiking trails:

    2 - Sparenmoos - Hüsliberg - Tolmoos - Sparenmoos; 3.0 km

    2.1 - Sparenmoos - Schiltenegg - Sparenmoos (Rundweg); 6.5 km

    3 - Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos; 4.0 Km

    13 - Gstaad - Grund - Clösterli - Feutersoey; 8.6 km

    14 - Feutersoey - Saali - Gsteig; 6.4 km

    17 - Gstaad - Bissen - Turbach; 5.3 km

    50 - Schwarzensee - Heimchueweid - Zweisimmen

    51 - Sparenmoos - Heimchueweid - Zweisimmen; 6.5 km

Snowshoe Hiking

The Destination Gstaad with its gently rolling landscape is ideal for snowshoe tours. Young and old alike will enjoy the easy or challenging routes through the unspoilt natural world.

1) Schönried – Rellerli (1833 M.a.s.l) – Schönried

9,57 km, 4:06 hrs.

Starting point of the tour

Schönried (1242 M.ü.M).

Difficult

 

2) Eggli - Vorderes Eggli – Eggli

3,26 km, 1:05 hrs.

Starting point of the tour

Eggli, mountain station.

Moderate.

 

3) Lauenen - Rohr – Lauenen

3,04 km, 1:00 hrs.

Starting point of the tour

Lauenen, Hotel Alpenland

Easy.

 

4) Site Alp

3,37 km, 1:15 hrs.

Starting point of the tour

Sparenmoos, Berghotel.

Moderate.

Ice rink

The ice rinks in the Destination Gstaad offer an attractive alternative to fun on the slopes.

 

1) Park Gstaad
Tel. +41 (0) 33 748 98 00

Open: 12.12.2019-14.03.2020

Entry is free.

 

2) Gstaad artificial ice rink

The ice rink is located in the centre of Gstaad, directly adjacent to the elegant promenade.

Tel. +41 33 744 25 71

Children (6 - 15 years):  CHF 6.50

Adults: CHF 8.50

 

Opening times (start of season mid October):

Monday to Friday           

10.00 am - 5.00 pm.

Wednesday evening     

08.15 pm - 9.30 pm.

Saturday            

10.30 am - 5.00 pm

Sunday

10.00 am - 5.00 pm.

 

3) Sannenmöser natural ice rink

GOLFHOTEL Les Hauts de Gstaad & SPA
Tel. +41 33 748 68 68

Entry is free.

Paragliding

The Destination Gstaad has a wealth of varied flying routes. The launch sites have good thermals and are easy to reach by lift and cable car. Visitors can also experience the thrill of tandem flights with experienced pilots.

Providers

    Paragliding School Gstaad,

Tel. +41 79 224 42 70

    Time To Fly Paragliding,

Tel. +41 76 470 10 10

    Alpinzentrum Gstaad,

Tel. +41 33 748 41 61

    Wondericfly,

Tel. +41 79 717 06 05

Carriage Rides

Riding through the beautiful unspoiled countryside in a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh is one of the romantic highlights of any stay in the Destination Gstaad.

Providers

1)Kutscherei Reichenbach

Tel. +41 33 765 30 34

 2)Fuhrhalterei Venner

Tel. +41 26 929 84 79

 3)Kutscherei Johann von Grünigen

Mobile +41 79 328 77 14

 4)Kutschenbetrieb Walter Reuteler

Tel. +41 33 755 14 01

 5)Saanenreiter

Tel. +41 79 602 41 94

 6)Reitstall Hauswirth

Ice-climbing

www.edelweisssport.ch

With the right equipment, an adrenaline rush is guaranteed in the Destination Gstaad. The day will become an unforgettable experience with instructions from local guides. Information is available from the local providers of outdoor activities.

Suitable for trained climbers

Season: Between November and March depending on the ice conditions.

Overview: Les Diablerets (Col du Pillon, at the waterfall), Geltenschuss (at Lake Lauenen), Tungelschuss (at Lake Lauenen), Burgfälle (Gsteig)

Hot Air Ballooning

The balloon floats gently up into the sky where everything is silent and peaceful. As you drift along with the wind, you will have an outstanding view of the mountains and valleys. Experienced balloonists have come to love the region for its micro-climate, which provides the very best conditions for ballooning.

Providers

Ballon Château-d’Oex,

Tel. +41 26 924 22 20, info@ballonchateaudoex.ch

 

Take-Off Balloon,

Tel. +41 32 397 51 42, info@gstaad-balloon.ch

Dog-sleigh Trips

 Glacier 3000

 Contact for groups: booking@glacier3000.ch

 Contact for individual guests: www.swissmushingcompany.ch

The Huskies are at home in the white splendor. The whole pack enjoys moving around in the snow – and this joy is contagious and felt by everyone watching them play in the snow.

Dog sledding every Wednesday and Saturday without booking from 10 am to 2 pm.

Heliskiing

Leave your cares behind and fly off in a helicopter to experience the Alps at their most beautiful in the company of a mountain guide for skiing instructor.

Providers

Air Glaciers, Gstaad Saanenland, Tel. +41 33 744 55 50, www.air-glaciers.ch

Swiss Helicopter AG, Gstaad-Grund, Tel. +41 33 755 13 21, www.swisshelicopter.ch

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