Gstaad Holidays

You can get active on two feet, two wheels or even take to the air to explore the area around Gstaad. Lace up your boots and wander along 300km of walking paths. Add some cheesy goodness to your hike by picking up a fondue kit from a local dairy – you’ll get a backpack with a stove, pot and all the ingredients for a picnic with a twist. Or try animal trekking and explore the mountains with a horse, goat or llama to keep you company. For some two-wheeled fun, hire a scooter, mountain bike or e-bike. And if you have a head for heights, have a go at the high ropes course, or soar over the mountains on a tandem paragliding flight.

Gstaad comes alive in summer with loads of cultural and sporting events. The Menuhin Festival is a series of classical music concerts that start in June and take place regularly throughout the season. July sees the sporting action heat up when the Beach Volleyball Major Series comes to town, followed by the Swiss Open tennis tournament. And in September, the town welcomes back the cows from their mountain pastures with a special day of festivities called the Gstaad Züglete – it takes over the whole village, and is often described as the biggest cocktail party in the Alps.

Gstaad may grab the headlines thanks to its glamorous visitors – George Clooney, Madonna and even Margret Thatcher have holidayed here – but there are nine other charming villages to explore nearby. Visit historic Saanen, which has buildings dating back to the 16th century. Go to Zweisimmen for its hiking trails and high ropes park, or head south to the romantic village of Lauenen for a stroll around its peaceful lake. And it’s easy to travel between them using local trains or buses.

There won’t be a rep based in Switzerland, but if you’ve got any questions during your holiday, you can call our 24/7 TUI Service Centre at any time.

Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Gstaad:

• Boat trips
• Bike hire
• Guided walks
• Indoor and outdoor pools
• Museums
• Art gallery
• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Lakeside paths
• Cycle paths
• Fishing
• Caves
• Lake bathing
• Rowing
• Sailing
• Minigolf
• Tennis courts
• Castle
• Climbing centre
• High ropes park
• Fondueland