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A place for rest and recreation. Welcome to Schönried-Gstaad – a paradise for sports, fun and relaxation! Surrounded by the picturesque mountain landscape of the Saanenland, our new family-run hotel exceeds the expectations of our discerning clientele with its pleasing blend of friendly service, rustic elegance and extensive range of outdoor activities – the perfect place for a wonderful holiday. Service with a vision. Villages Ten chalet villages make up the Gstaad holiday region. Visitors will find an unparalleled variety of leisure activities on offer here in the middle of a gentle and unspoilt Alpine landscape. History Saanenland The crane (French: la grue), the heraldic animal of the Counts of Greyerz, today adorns the coat of arms of the Municipality of Saanen, to which Gstaad also belongs. It is one of the most prominent indicators of the region's historical roots, which remain astonishingly vibrant to this day. coat of arms of Saanen Milestones 11th century The county of Greyerz is an important dominion, extending from the source of the river Saane at the Sanetsch Pass to the present-day Lac de la Gruyère in the region defined by Broc and La Tour-de-Trême. It also includes the Jauntal valley. 1246: The county becomes part of the suzerainty of Peter II of Savoy. 1404: The under-age Anton becomes Count of Greyerz. The Savoyards appoint an administrator who is against renewing the agreements governing the rights of the towns. In response Bern destroys the castles in the Saanenland and in the Pays-d'Enhaut. 1407: The territory comes back to the county of Greyerz. The Counts' lavish lifestyle results in financial constraints. Various lands have to be sold off. 9 November 1554: The county's bankruptcy is notified at the confederate hearing in Baden. The creditors share the spoils. The Saanenland and the Pays-d'Enhaut ultimately go to Bern. Source Details of the regional history can be found in the Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz (Historical Dictionary of Switzerland). Cable Cars Thanks to the glacier ski area and slopes with artificial snow, Gstaad Mountain Rides is able to offer winter sports from the end of October to the beginning of May. Gstaad Mountain Rides guarantees five months of winter sports from the end of October to the beginning of May. The following factors contribute to a high level of guaranteed snow cover in the ski region: Glacier 3000 Gstaad = the only glacier ski area in the Bernese Oberland 88 kilometres of ski slopes with artificial snow The slope quality is still good in late winter due to the ideal, largely stone and rock-free slope bases Further increase in guaranteed snow cover and slope quality in the context of an ambitious investment programme Winter opening dates Overview of scheduled operating data for ski facilities. Subject to change. Please refer to the current winter sports report for the latest data. Ski areas Gstaad Mountain Rides, that means skiing, snowboarding and hiking up to an altitude of 3000 m. 57 mountain railways and cableways provide access to 220 km of slopes, sled & toboggan runs, snowparks and panoramic winter hiking trails. With authentic landscapes, splendid sun terraces and trendy snow bars it's all certainly well worth a visit. Travel Information Gstaad Saanenland is located in the south-west of Switzerland, right on the border with the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The region is easily accessed by train or by car from the Lake Thun region, the area of Lake Geneva and the Greyerzerland. Direct links with the European high-speed rail network and with all of Switzerland's international airports guarantee quick and easy access to the region from anywhere. Goldenpass MOB BY RAIL From the Bern region (west and north Switzerland): SBB Bern - Spiez (direct ICE link from Germany and Netherlands): change, SEZ (Spiez-Erlenbach-Zweisimmen) to Zweisimmen: change, MOB: Zweisimmen-Saanenmöser-Schönried-Gstaad-Saanen Direct Trains Bern - Zweisimmen with "Lötschberger" train. From the region of Central Switzerland: SBB Lucerne - Interlaken: change, SBB to Spiez: change, SEZ (Spiez-Erlenbach-Zweisimmen) to Zweisimmen: change, MOB: Zweisimmen-Saanenmöser-Schönried-Gstaad-Saanen From the Valais region (Italy): SBB Domodossola - Brig: possibly change to BLS to Spiez: change, SEZ (Spiez-Erlenbach-Zweisimmen) to Zweisimmen:

change, MOB: Zweisimmen-Saanenmöser-Schönried-Gstaad-Saanen From the Lausanne region (west Switzerland): SBB Lausanne - Montreux: change, MOB: Montreux-Saanen-Gstaad-Schönried-Saanenmöser-Zweisimmen » SBB timetable » BLS timetable BY CAR From the Bern region (west and north Switzerland): A6 Bern - Spiez motorway: Wimmis exit: main road (Simmental valley) to Boltigen - Zweisimmen - Saanen - Gstaad From the Central Switzerland region: Lucerne - Brünigpass - Brienzwiler: A8 motorway to Interlaken: main road to Spiez: A6 motorway to Wimmis: main road (Simmental valley) to Boltigen - Zweisimmen - Saanen - Gstaad From the Valais region: A9 Sierre - Lausanne motorway: Aigle exit: main road to Col du Pillon - Gsteig - Gstaad From the Lausanne region (west Switzerland): A9/A12 Lausanne - Vevey - Bern motorway: Bulle exit: main road to Château d'Oex - Saanen - Gstaad » Route planner BY AIRPLANE Via Zurich-Kloten From Zurich-Kloten Airport, Gstaad can be reached in about 2:50 hours by car and in approx. 3:15 hours by train. Via Geneva-Cointrin From Geneva-Cointrin Airport, Gstaad can be reached in 2 hours by car and in 2:40 hours by train. Via Bern-Belp Bern-Belp is the nearest airport. The rest of the journey takes about 1:20 hours by car, but allow approx. 3 hours if travelling by train. Flights from: München Paris Rotterdam Double bedroom east Comfort, quality and stylish living on 18m2 A pleasing blend of modernity and tradition: Our elegant rooms, luxuriously appointed in wood, exude pure comfort and cosiness. Kick back and relax. How about a nice cup of tea as you marvel at the glorious views of the Saanenland-Gstaad mountains from your balcony or terrace? Oh, and if it’s too cold out there, all our rooms come with modern LCD flat screens. Double bedroom south Comfort, quality and stylish living on 20m2 A pleasing blend of modernity and tradition: Our elegant rooms, luxuriously appointed in wood, exude pure comfort and cosiness. Kick back and relax. How about a nice cup of tea as you marvel at the glorious views of the Saanenland-Gstaad mountains from your balcony or terrace? Oh, and if it’s too cold out there, all our rooms come with modern LCD flat screens. Double bedroom west Comfort, quality and stylish living on 23m2 A pleasing blend of modernity and tradition: Our elegant rooms, luxuriously appointed in wood, exude pure comfort and cosiness. Kick back and relax. How about a nice cup of tea as you marvel at the glorious views of the Saanenland-Gstaad mountains from your balcony or terrace? Oh, and if it’s too cold out there, all our rooms come with modern LCD flat screens. Welcome A charming oasis in Saanenland-Gstaad Welcome to one of Switzerland’s most attractive recreational havens! The newly opened Garni Hotel Des Alpes in Saanenmöser-Gstaad is waiting and ready to welcome its discerning guests. Our hotel exudes both charm and style, so do come and indulge yourself with a bit of class! The Hotel Magnificent views for recreationists You’ll just love the charm and elegance of your chalet-style home. Eleven modern and comfortable guest rooms with every comfort, a stylish lounge bar and a beautiful breakfast area in antique wood await you. No matter whether you’re enjoying the tranquility and superb views from the balcony or terrace of your room, or concluding the day with convivial company around drinks and snacks – you’ll feel at home straight away here. Bar / Lounge Meet new friends with lots in common Our elegant lounge bar with fireplace is open to both our guests and to the locals. This classy and elegant venue attracts holiday-makers from far and wide. Make new friends over a whisky or a bottle of wine. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a nicer way to see out the day. First class relaxation! Experience and enjoy the wellness complexes of GOLFHOTEL Les Hauts de Gstaad – located directly next door. Stay two nights or more at our hotel and you’ll be able to use these facilities for a small fee of CHF 20 per day. Treat yourself to some profound well-being as you dive into a fascinating world of Saunas Indoor and outdoor pools Saltwater pools Steam baths and much more…