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Visiting Gstaad, Switzerland


Mountain railways and roadways provide access to jet set–popular Gstaad in the southwest region of the Swiss Alps. Three ski areas, heli-skiing, 10 winter sports schools and more than 30 miles of cross-country skiing trails are within reach of this traffic-free resort town, which is also known for its fine dining. A promenade lined with luxury boutiques runs through the town center. Activities are also plentiful in summer, like tennis, golf, hiking and mountaineering.
Best fare found from San Francisco to Zurich: €473

Traveler Advice on Gstaad

29 Hotels & Accommodations

2 Things to Do

5 Restaurants

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Grand Hotel Bellevue

5 of 5 stars
Surrey, UK
Nov 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

A modern interpretation of the Grand Hotel style is an absolute hit. We loved everything about this hotel, a beautiful room, a terrific spa, an excellent restaurant with a good breakfast all add upto...more

5 of 5 stars
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Nov 4, 2005
13/13 found this review helpful

I picked Saanen as a base to explore the towns of the Vaud Pays d'Enhaut (Rougemont and Chateau d'Oex), Gstaad, Spiez, and Thun. It was the perfect spot! There's not much in the actual village,...more

5 of 5 stars
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Nov 3, 2005
15/15 found this review helpful

I avoided Gstaad for years because of the hype that it's a resort only for the rich and famous. But when I finally spent time there, I discovered incredible ranges of green, rolling hills dotted with...more

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Ski equiment hire + lessons October 29, 2009, 3 replies
Ermitage Golf August 22, 2009, 3 replies
Restaurant w/ kids? June 09, 2009, 4 replies
10 Day Hiking Trek in the Bernese Oberland in July 2010 November 24, 2009, 3 replies
Jungfrauch or Schilthorn? November 04, 2009, 6 replies
Travelling in late November November 03, 2009, 7 replies
3 Days in Switzerland - Where is the best base? October 20, 2009, 2 replies
Beatenberg for a family of non skiers October 21, 2009, 5 replies
Weekend Activity October 29, 2009, 2 replies
Which Rail Pass?? October 20, 2009, 1 reply
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