Golf
The Gstaad – Saanenland Golf Course (at 1400 m above sea level) was built in 1960/61 and is considered one of the most beautiful 18-hole courses in the Alps. Set in the delightful mountain landscape of the Bernese Oberland, adjoining a nature reserve and fens of national importance, it is far removed from all the noise and the traffic.
Hiking
With more than 300 km of signposted and well maintained trails and paths the Gstaad holiday region is a genuine hiking paradise in Switzerland. The dense and far-reaching network of hiking trails is ideally accessible thanks to the many cable cars and different modes of public transport, with something to suit every taste.
Biking
Eleven specialised bikehotels, 150 kilometres of signposted bike routes, 500 kilometres of GPS tours and an electric bike system for bons vivants provide access to the most beautiful parts of the holiday region of Gstaad in Switzerland: from leisurely to sporty and from short excursions to extreme tours.
Climbing
The Gstaad holiday region has lots of climbing tours in top regions, from Zweisimmen to the Pays d’Enhaut, for anyone from elite athletes to families.
Swimming
The Gstaad holiday region has lots of offer when it comes to swimming and bathing. Proficient swimmers can train their endurance and technique; children can splash about at the family-friendly swimming pools with water chutes; and the brave ones can take the plunge into ice-cold mountain lakes.
Lakes and waterways
Arnensee (Lake Arnen)
Seebergsee (Lake Seeberg)
Lac de Sanetsch reservoir
Retaudsee (Lake Retaud)
Lake Lauenen (nature reserve)
Toboganning
Whether it's the Alpine Coaster at Glacier 3000 or tobogganing on the Rellerli high above Schönried, Gstaad has spectacular treats in store for young and old.
Bikeboards
Scooters and bikeboards provide a fun alternative for anyone with a good level of fitness who enjoys racing down into the valley.
Carriage Rides
Riding through the beautiful landscape in a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh is one of the romantic highlights of any stay in the Gstaad holiday region.
Organisers Season
Kutscherei Reichenbach All year round
Kutschenfahrten Johann von Grünigen Mainly in winter
Kutschenbetrieb Walter Reuteler Mainly in winter
Tennis
Gstaad and tennis are an unbeatable pairing. Each year in July, the ATP Tour's elite competes at the Crédit Agricole Suisse Open Gstaad for valuable world ranking points. Elsewhere in the Gstaad holiday region there are plenty of tennis courts for tennis fans to enjoy a set or two.
Beach Volleyball
Year in and year out, the Beach Volleyball SWATCH FIVB World Tour – 1to1 energy Grand Slam is a highlight on Gstaad's event agenda. Top players from all over the world compete for the title in the centre of Gstaad against a fabulous mountain and chalet backdrop. Various courts are available to sports enthusiasts and fans of beach volleyball in Gstaad and surrounding areas.
Rafting
Conditions for rafting and canyoning on the Saane and Simme rivers are nothing if not exhilirating, especially during the snowmelt. But even at the height of the summer a rafting adventure on the cool waters is heaps of fun for the young and the young-at-heart.
Horse-Riding
Geführte Ausritte in der intakten Natur oder Reitstunden in der Halle, entweder klassisch, englisch oder im Western-Stil: Das Saanenland lässt das Herz von Pferdefreunden höher schlagen.
Reitzentrum Gstaad
Halle 25 x 45m, eingeweiht im Dezember 2010
Aussenplatz 30 x 65m
Clublokal
2 ha Weiden und Paddocks
Reitstunden von eidgenössisch diplomierten Reitlehrern auf D/E/F/RU
Fahrkurse
Begleitete Ausritte - Dauer 1,5 bis max. 6 Stunden
Kutschen- und Schlittenfahrten
25 moderne,klimatisierte Innenboxen und 10 Aussenboxen zu mieten pro Tag, Woche oder Monat
Ausrittmöglichkeiten
Schöne Wege mit prächtiger Panoramasicht führen vom Reitzentrum Gstaad aus in Richtung Schönried, Saanenmöser, aber auch ins Turbachtal oder Chalberhöni. Nicht Ortskundige sollten sich vorab bei den hier genannten Personen über die verschiedenen Ausrittwege informieren oder nur in Begleitung ausreiten.
Reit- und Fahrverein Gstaad Saanenland
Oliver von Grünigen
Chalet Cala Sol
Bissenstrasse 70
3780 Gstaad
Tel: +41 (0)33 744 84 14
Reitschule Voegeli Gstaad
Ernst Voegeli
Eidg. dipl. Reitlehrer
Mettlenstrasse 15
3780 Gstaad
Tel: +41 (0)77 418 95 16
Mobile: +41 (0)79 354 52 89
Fishing
The Gstaad holiday region has several lakes and bodies of flowing water in which fishing is permitted. The main attractions are the "Forellensee" in Zweisimmen and the trout lake Arnensee (Lac d'Arnon), which is popular with families, in Feutersoey.
Fishing waters
Saane
Grischbach
Kleine Simme
Grosse Simme
Arnensee (Lac d'Arnon)
Tschärzisbach
Meielsgrundbach
Chalberhönibach
Geltenbach
Lauibach
Turbach
Turnelsbach
Reuschbach
Erbserenbach
Kauflisbach
Fishing is not permitted in Lake Lauenen!
Licence required
A licence is required to fish in public waters. Annual, monthly, weekly and daily licences are available from the tourist information centres in Gstaad, Zweisimmen, Saanen, Schönried and Sannenmöser.
Paragliding
The Gstaad holiday region has lots of different flying routes. The launch sites have good thermals and are easy to reach by cable car. Guests can enjoy the experience of tandem flights with experienced pilots.
Offerer Contact
Paragliding School Gstaad +41 (0)79 224 42 70
Time To Fly Paragliding +41 (0)76 470 10 10
Sightseeing flights
Whether you are propelled into the sky by means of wind uplift or motor power, you have a number of very different options and flight routes to choose from over the Alps of the Bernese Oberland. The offering of the diverse companies (flying groups) enable to fly over the Jungfrau, the Eiger and Mönch or in the direction of the Valais Alps near the Matterhorn over the Aletsch Glacier... The aspiring pilots can also become real professionals by getting their RPPL (Restricted Private Pilot Licence).
Nordic Walking
The Gast holiday region is ideal for Nordic Walking. It offers a wide range of hiking trails for beginners and proficient walkers keen to take up this sport that's so healthy for the body yet easy on the joints, and do so either on their own or in a group, with or without professional coaching.
Helsana swiss running walking trail
Three official Nordic Walking Trails of different levels are signposted in the Gstaad holiday region:
5.5 km Gstaad – Saanen – Gstaad, blue
7 km Schönried – Saanenmöser – Schönried, red
10 km Schönried – Bergmatte – Grosse Vorschess – Rellerli – Rittmal – Schönried, black
Sports shops with Nordic Walking equipment and coaching
Brand Sport und Mode AG, Gstaad
Edelweiss Sport, Gstaad
Schneeberger Sport und Mode AG, Saanen
Overlap, Saanen
Frautschi Sport, Schönried
Intersport Matti, Zweisimmen
Miniature Golf
The miniature golf courses of the Gstaad holiday region offer lots of mini-format leisure entertainment, with fun and games among the wonderful mountain scenery for both young and old.
Miniature golf course
Gstaad Sports Centre
