Gstaad Switzerland
Switzerland ’s pride and joy: The Swiss Alps
Switzerland as a county is famous for its outstanding chocolate and its premium cheese but most of all for the Swiss Alps. Not only the tourists from all over the world that come to Switzerland to visit this special scenery but also the locals are fascinated by this wonderful place on earth. At the top of the snow-covered mountains the view is just breathtaking and the sorrows of everyday life are gone.
Gstaad: The Swiss Winter Paradise
Gstaad is the perfect choice to spend unforgettable ski holiday in the Bernese Oberland. There are great opportunities for both skiing and snowboarding as well as many others winter activities such as curling, husky tours and snow golf. The satisfaction of everybody’s needs is the over-all goal of Gstaad Tourism. Also the accommodation possibilities leave nothing to be desired. It’s possible to rent a typical Swiss chalet to get the ultimate winter feeling with wooden walls and an open fire to warm up after a long skiing trip.
Another opportunity is to spend wonderful moments in a wellness hotel and to relax in a professional and high-quality environment after a day of skiing or snowboarding. The Quality Seal “Wellness Destination” of the Swiss Tourist Association has awarded Gstaad in 2008. Gstaad met the very strict criteria perfectly and this fact gives proof of the high quality standard that the whole holiday region wants to ensure.
Great summer opportunities
But not only in the winter, but also in summer time Gstaad has a wide range of activities to offer: Gstaad captivates by more than 300 kilometres well maintained hiking trails and mountain paths. Hiking in Switzerland is a great and unforgettable experience that you shouldn’t miss. Because of the wonderful panoramic view, the open countryside and the fresh mountain air you can forget about the rest of the world and just focus on your own well-being. Gstaad offers different types of hiking trails like Alpine Routes, Family Hiking and Nordic Walking Trails and even Cultural & Theme-based Trails and has therefore the perfect hiking-match for everybody’s individual needs.
Gstaad also meets the biker’s wants by providing 150 kilometres of sign-posted bike routes that leave nothing to be desired: From leisure to extreme sport, everybody gets its money’s worth.
The slogan of the region Gstaad “Come up – Slow down” is not an empty promise but a word you can rely on. Just spend some time in this wonderful place on earth and you can brace your energies to affront the stressing challenges of everyday life.