An Insider’s Guide To Gstaad

An Insider’s Guide To Gstaad

In the Bernese Mountains lies glitzy Gstaad, beloved of the European jet set and packed with swanky boutiques and grand old hotels. Originally a winter resort, Gstaad attracts about half of its visitors in the summer. At 1,000 meters or 3,280 feet, above sea level, the idyllic mountain town is worth visiting every season. 84 Rooms founder Sebastian Schoellgen has been living in the area for many years. Here he shares his latest discoveries and why you should visit this winter season.

November 10, 2023

Guides

Winter Activities

200 kilometers of ski slopes nestled between 1,000 and 3,000 meters above sea level. The ski season runs from mid-December to mid-March. The Glacier 3000 is open from early November to May, roughly 20 minutes from Gstaad.

For the more daring there’s the Tiger Run on Wasserngrat, my favorite mountain to ski. Have lunch at Berghaus Wasserngrat which is the sister restaurant to 16 in

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