Places to Visit
Cheese Grotto
A monument to cheese! Molkerei Gstaad have taken over 3,000 cheeses – including historical rarities – and beautifully displayed them in impressive ways. Learn all sorts of interesting facts about the Bernese Hobelkäse AOP and its origins in this former water reservoir 25 metres underground.
Gstaad
Gstaad (1,050 m above sea level) is the region’s main attraction, combining style, Swiss Gemütlichkeit and tradition in a delightful way. The traffic-free centre of the village is a harmonious mix of restaurants, shops, hotels and bars. The recreational areas surrounding the village are accessed by three mountain railways.
Gstaad Indoor Pool
Gstaad indoor swimming pool is located in the Sports Centre and is centrally located. One highlight of this indoor pool is the magnificent views of the surrounding mountainous scenery guests enjoy when swimming. So regardless of whether you’re working out, doing Aqua Fit, just splashing around or having a sliding party on the water slides – Gstaad indoor pool has something for water lovers of all ages.
Glacier 3000
The Glacier 3000 is the only glacier ski area in the Bernese Oberland and allows to offer winter sports from late October to early May. It presents a spectacular view over the Bernese Alps, 24 summits over 4000m high such as the Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Do visit the mountain station conceptualized by famous designer Mario Botta and explore the Restaurant Refuge de l’Espace on its magnificent location.
Lake Lauenen – immortalised in a Swiss folk classic
“I gloub, i gangä no meh a Louenesee”. This line is from the 1982 song by the Swiss german rock band Span, who almost created a classic overnight. You’ll struggle to find a Swiss man or woman who cannot sing along to this ballad. Lake Lauenen thus was immortalised in music almost overnight.
Museums
The wonderfully laid out museums in the Destination Gstaad provide a stimulating insight into the culture, traditions and craftsmanship of the region: The Obersimmental Heimatmuseum, a local history museum, is located in a farm house dating back to 1647, while the Museum der Landschaft Saanen, an agricultural museum in Saanen, captivates visitors with its interesting temporary exhibitions. And the Menuhin Centre Saanen is dedicated to the life and work of Yehudi Menuhin.
