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Ski Holidays in Gstaad
Glorious Gstaad – one of the world’s poshest and prettiest resorts, complete with Michelin starred restaurants, fine alpine chalets and a palace overseeing all. Oh and a pretty incredible ski area.
- Flight Time
- 1.5 hours
- From London
- Nearest Airports
- Geneva, Zurich
- Time zone
- GMT + 1 hour
- Language
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Currency
- Swiss Franc
- Ski Season
- Dec - April
Gstaad Stats
In Switzerland’s German speaking Saanenland region, Gstaad has the kind of reputation in the skiing world that St Tropez has in summer. And it’s the local international schools we have to thank for it. Institute Le Rosey set up shop here in 1917 and as students, teachers and their families raved about the Gstaad good life, the village’s reputation as a luxurious destination grew and grew. Stars of Hollywood’s golden age graced its grand hotels and ritzy bars - Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly – and royals have long been regulars, from Princess Grace of Monaco to Queen Sirikit.
The resort philosophy is a soothing “Come up – slow down” and it suits Gstaad swimmingly. The atmosphere is deliciously discreet and refined: buildings strictly keep to authentic chalet style and none other than Julie Andrews is the mastermind behind the fairy lights that line each and every one - having famously declared Gstaad the “last paradise in a crazy world". Boutiques, galleries and gourmet restaurants line the car-free promenade and accommodation includes a handful of 5 star hotels and some of the finest chalets the alps have ever seen. Besides Gstaad itself, nine other chalet villages lie in the surrounding area – Saanen, Schonried and Rougemont included.
Bern Airport is the closest if you plan to connect to the resort by car, taking around an hour and 20 minutes. For rail links, Geneva is the most convenient, with the transfer lasting 2 hours 40.
Gstaad Transfer Times
The nearest airport to Gstaad is Geneva / Genève at 160 km or about 2 hours by car
What's the ski area like in Gstaad?
Which other ski resorts are near to Gstaad?
The nearest ski resorts to Gstaad include Villars, Les Diablerets.
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Gstaad Restaurants
As you’d expect of a resort of Gstaad’s calibre, there are some fabulous restaurants to dine in. The Alpina Gstaad and Restaurant Chesery have a Michelin star and 18 Gault&Millau points each, and more G&M points are scattered around the resort’s remaining eateries. We like Berghaus Wispile for 360° views of the surroundings and Saagli Stubli for fondues and all things cheesy. For DIY fondues, there are fondue huts and giant fondue pots scattered around the region to form Fondueland – pick up a rucksack from one of the local shops and walk, sledge or snowshoe your way to one of the locations (Schlittmoos, Vorderi Wispile and Rellerli) to enjoy warm, gooey goodness in the great Gstaad outdoors.
Gstaad Après Ski
For a slightly different place to drink, head up to the Saanerslochgrat mountain station where an Igloo Village, complete with bar serves wonderfully warming mulled wine. The Mojo Snow Lounge has a nice sun terrace to relax on while Moosbar is a cute little alpine hut between Schönried and Saanenmöser. Sophisticated evenings can be had at Le Grand Bellevue’s Bouquet with its live pianist performance that morphs into a DJ set until late. Of all the local nightclubs, the one that shines brightest is always the GreenGo Club at Gstaad Palace with its smart seventys decor and resident DJ.
Gstaad Activites for Non-skiers
There are four ice rinks in the area, and horse drawn carriage rides are a hopelessly romantic way to explore the surroundings. Hot air ballooning and helicopter wides give a bird’s eye perspective of the region, while husky rides and llama treks introduce you to some of Gstaad’s favourite four-legged residents. The Swiss Tourist Association have made Gstaad officially a Wellness Destination and spa facilities can be found in the larger hotels. A number of our finest chalets also have their own wellness centres.
Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops
Gstaad's shopping is legendary and, rather unfairly and certainly incorrectly, it has been said by some reporters that an American Express Green card is not adequate plastic, only gold, platinum or black cards would do. Certainly there are some extremely exclusive boutiques and a dozen art galleries with works available to purchase.
Boutiques selling luxurious designer items include Robert Kunz, Benoit de Gorski, the Uhren Bijouterie Villiger and Chronométrie J. Piguet for the best Swiss watches and jewellery, the E Jutzeler parfumerie for haute coiffure and Lorenz Bach or Loertscher-Graa for up market fashions.
Hermenjat Sports serves the elite with in-hotel outlets at the five star Palace and Park hotels. There is also a Cartier store. At the same time though, Gstaad has a good selection of shops catering for all budgets, including a small but 'normal' supermarket come general store.
Local artists include an alphorn maker, a small weaving business, potters, wood carvers and paper cutters.
Best Time to Visit Gstaad
What's Gstaad like at Christmas?
Christmas in Gstaad is dreamy – the classic wooden huts look cosier than ever and festivities range from Michelin starred feasts to advent concerts and Santa visits from the start of December.What's Gstaad like in the New Year?
If you like to set the bar high, New Year in Gstaad’s perfect. Posh parties at the Palace and guided torch descent at Horneggli are just a couple of the celebrations in previous years.What's Gstaad like in Half-Term?
Adults are well rested and little ones well looked after over Half Term in Gstaad, which still feels gloriously exclusive on the busiest skiing week of the year.What's Gstaad like at Easter?
Concerts and celebrations are traditional happenings during Easter in Gstaad. We love the Easter market that usually takes place here too and the glacier holds onto the white stuff fabulously.Gstaad Snow Conditions
Snow Report, History & Forecast
View our detailed Gstaad snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Gstaad snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Gstaad snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.
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Ski Accommodation in Gstaad
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Ski Extras
How much is a ski pass in Gstaad
Maximum and minimum adult Gstaad lift pass prices ranged from CHF327 to CHF327 for 6 days access to the Gstaad ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Gstaad holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
| Lift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day Price | CHF31 - CHF37 | CHF62 - CHF62 | CHF56 - CHF56 |
| 6 Day Price | CHF164 - CHF164 | CHF327 - CHF327 | CHF295 - CHF295 |
| Age Range | 9 - 16 | 21 - 64 | 65+ |
Getting to Gstaad
Most of our ski holidays to Gstaad packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Gstaad from nearby airports
How long does it take to fly to Gstaad from the UK?
Flights from London take about 1.5 hours to Geneva, Zurich. This table shows approximate transfer times to Gstaad from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
| Airport | Distance | Transfer Time |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva / Genève | 160 km | 2 hours |
| Zürich | 220 km | 3 hours |
| Berne | 90 km | ? |
How long does it take to drive to Gstaad from the UK?
Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.
How long is the transfer from nearest Switzerland train station to Gstaad?
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Gstaad transfers.
| Station | Distance | Transfer Time |
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| Gstaad | 0 km | 0 minute |
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Going to Gstaad under your own steam
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