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'
Neuchatel
From the series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”
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Distance from Gstaad center - 64.4 km.
In the tower is presented the incredibly interesting exposition - the tiny models of Neuchâtel city. The museum visitors can see what the city looked like in the early Middle Ages, and how it was expanded until the 19th century. Despite the impressive age, the castle has preserved a lot of original elements, including the ancient frescos whose age is over 500 years. It is better to inquire about the time of the excursions. In the high season, they are often led more often. …
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Eiger Run Ski Slope
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
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Distance from Gstaad center - 59.5 km.
At present, the dangerous runway under the leadership of the Jungfrau Railroad, whose specialists claim that there are enough warning signs on the ski slope. The skiers, who are skiing for the first time on Eiger Run, should do the best with the guide. Here one can literally stumble on flat ground and be seriously injured. And the reason for this is not slippery ice, but the old railroad tracks. …
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Wengen Resort
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
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Distance from Gstaad center - 50.3 km.
One of the most attractive features of Wengen is its unique ecology. There is no traffic on the health resort, so the air is always very fresh. Usually, the ski season starts in the middle of December and lasts until the end of April. The guests of the spa resort have a great choice of entertainment, which is not limited to skiing. All year round, the special curling hall and ice rink are open. And in the summer, the tennis courts and the Minigolf fields are available to the health resort guests. Wengen also has the typical entertainment infrastructure and is a location for restaurants, colorful bars and discos, a cinema and even a concert hall. …
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Rosewood to Open a Hotel in Rome in Three Buildings
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts will open its first hotel in Rome. One of the leading luxury chains in the world will have a hotel that is located not in one but three historic buildings in the Italian capital. Overlooking the legendary Via Veneto, Rosewood Rome will occupy the former headquarters of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL). The project is due to be ready in 2023.
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18.01.2021
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts will open its first hotel in Rome. One of the leading luxury chains in the world will have a hotel that is located not in one but three historic buildings in the Italian capital. Overlooking the legendary Via Veneto, Rosewood Rome will occupy the former headquarters of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL). The project is due to be ready in 2023.

18.01.2021
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