Sightseeing in Gstaad - what to see. Complete travel guide

The area of modern Gstaad was a part of the Burgundy Kingdom until the start of the 11th century. Later, this region became the property of the Gruyère counts. This house remained the ruler until the middle of the 16th century. The region kept developing and adding new lands during this period. However, everything changed drastically in 1500. The Gruyère counts had serious financial difficulties that urged them to start selling their lands. The family became bankrupts in 1554. Bern started controlling this region.
Nowadays, Gstaad offers comfortable ski areas with up-to-date infrastructure to its guests. It is possible to reach these areas by trains and buses that connect different parts of the resort. There are six different ski areas in total. The first one is situated between several villages, namely, Zweisimmen, Saanenmöser, Schönried, and St. Stephan. This massif is called Hornfluh. Ski lifts have quite an unusual location here as they form something like a skiing roundabout. The majority of mountain ski pistes have a blue label. That is why Hornfluh is the best choice for inexperienced mountain skiers and tourists with children.

Two other areas, namely, Wasserngrat and Wispile, are much smaller in size. Without a doubt, they are ideal for beginner skiers. There are not many vacationers here, and local ski runs are quite comfortable and safe for people who only learn how to ski. Intermediate skiers who don’t have considerable experience in mountain skiing may find the red ski runs of Chateau d'Oex to be the most suitable for their needs.

Are you fond of snowboarding? Of course, Gstaad has prepared much interesting for fans of this winter sport. Each of the areas has comfortable fun parks with everything that snowboarders need. In Eggli, there are areas for quarter-pipe and big-tail-jump, as well as many other trails for beginner and advanced snowboarders. Fans of extreme activities will find it super exciting to try skiing down from mountain walls. Besides this thrilling skiing, tourists can try sledding or simply explore the area.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Gstaad and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Gstaad
♥ Shopping area ' Promenade' Gstaad, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Promenade' Gstaad, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Gstaad
♥ Castle 'Château de Gruyères' , 19.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tourbillon Castle Sion' Switzerland, 26.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Valère Basilica Switzerland' , 27.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chillon Castle' , 28.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Aigle Castle' , 29.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Gruyères' , 19.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Tourbillon Castle Sion' Switzerland, 26.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Valère Basilica Switzerland' , 27.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Chillon Castle' , 28.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Aigle Castle' , 29.5 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Gstaad
♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 59.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 100.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 105.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 124.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 59.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 100.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 105.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 124.5 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Gstaad from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Lotschberg
From the series “The Greatest Tunnels in the World”
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Distance from Gstaad center - 33.8 km.
The total cost of the investments involved was more than 3 billion Swiss francs. Nowadays the project entered a second implementation phase. It has been decided to build a 60-km-long tunnel which is parallel to Lötschberg to reduce the travel time from Zurich to Milan. Despite the huge investments, the tunnel under the Alps fully confirms its existence, as more than 120 passenger and commercial trains use it daily. …
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Niouc Bridge
From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
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Distance from Gstaad center - 31 km.
Thanks to the fortifications built in 1996, the bridge is no longer rocked by the wind, so you can jump out of altitude in the most comfortable conditions. Niouc is the highest peak in Switzerland, making it a place of interest for the world. The price for Freifall, which takes 4 seconds, is quite high and makes more than 200 USD. It should be noted that the platform for Bunjee jumping is open only at the daytime. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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28.05.2023
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.

28.05.2023
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