Our fondue highlights

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By Selina Riegert | 20.10.2023 | Winter

Our fondue highlights

In Gstaad, nothing is better than enjoying a fine fondue in the middle of the mountains in nature. Since the beginning of time, melted cheese has always had an important place in the hearts of the people of Saanen and is simply a “must” during a visit to Gstaad. Here are our top tips for a great fondue experience in the holiday region Gstaad.

1. With the fondue backpack in the fondue country

The delicious Gstaad fondue is packed in a nostalgic backpack, equipped with everything you need for a good cheese fondue. You can order such a fondue backpack in advance from the regional dairies. On various hiking trails you will come across one of the 6 oversized fondue caquelons or fondue huts with incomparable panoramic views. The newest XXL-Caquelon is located directly on the ski slope on the Rinderberg. With the Gstaad Card you get a piece of cheese for free. A great offer for big and small.

2. Fondue in the Gstaad Igloo Village

From December 25th, 2022, it's back to artful snow walls, cozy seating lounges, an ice bar and a warming regional mountain cheese fondue. At almost 2,000 m.a.s.l., only the famous Igloo Village offers this unique experience. Don't miss the full moon fondue in a unique atmosphere on the mountain.

3. Night sledding with fondue on the Sparenmoos

Ready, set, go! Or maybe a fondue first? On selected dates, Site Alp offers an extremely tasty combination in addition to night sledding. The homemade fondue rounds off the sporty evening appropriately. 

4. Michel’s Stallbeizli

As the name suggests, you sit here in the Michel family's Stallbeizli and watch Simmental cows, calves and goats through the shop windows. Along the way you enjoy a delicious homemade fondue or raclette. For an even more exclusive experience, you can enjoy your fondue or raclette during an unforgettable round trip, with the horse-drawn sleigh through the snowy Saanenland.

5. Bochtehus Beizli

At the bottom of the nature reserve "Rohr-Lauenensee" embedded in the dreamlike mountain landscape, the Bochtehus Beizli serves regional & homemade dishes. The Bochtehus is a farmhouse over 300 years old, which is lovingly run by the Reichenbach family. Combine your visit with a romantic carriage ride around Lake Lauenen.

6. Fondue Hüttli at Hotel Alpenland

The charming little Fondue-Hüttli is surrounded by pure nature and tranquility, yet very close to Gstaad. Let us spoil you with a fine cheese fondue, fondue chinoise or raclette. Sit back and relax is the order of the day. Because the Hotel Alpenland offers high comfort and culinary highlights. The authentic Swiss hospitality with heart & soul, rounds it all off.

7. Zauberweg – « One World »

A snowshoe hike through a magical winter forest, which represents the incredible beauty of the world. Doesn’t that sound good? Then discover the breathtaking diversity and culture of our earth during 80 minutes and 17. light and sound installations. On Fridays, each with a fondue dinner on offer.