Summer Adventures
More family adventures in summer
Pumptracks
A pump track is a specially created track consisting of waves and banked curves. Without pedaling, the cyclist uses a pumping motion of the body in order to gain and maintain speed. Although the facility is suitable for experienced bikers, children and anyone else wanting to try out something different are sure to have an enjoyable time too.
Playgrounds
Each village of the destination Gstaad has playgrounds for children. The equipment from simple playgrounds with swings and slides to attractive adventure playgrounds with an adventure playground with petting zoo.
| Equipement | |
|---|---|
| Pfarrhausmätteli, Location | Small play park |
| Equipement | |
|---|---|
| Beim Rotengraben, Location | Small play park |
| Equipement | |
|---|---|
| Village centre, Location | Large playground (with zip-wire) |
| Schlegelholz / Blankenburg, Schlegelholz Location | Medium-sized playground |
| High-rope park, Location | Small play park |
| Püürt-Huus / Blankenburg, Location | Medium-sized playground (rope bridge) |
| Facade playground Rinderberg Standort | Medium-sized playground |
| Olga's Kuhstall on the Rinderberg Standort | Indoor family experience |
Petting zoo
Petting and watching animals is great fun for everyone – and not just for children. And with two petting zoos, the Destination Gstaad has twice the fun!
| Equipement | |
|---|---|
| Alpenruhe Foundation | Reduced offer due to construction work. Alpacas, llamas, peacocks, dwarf goats, ponies, ducks, rabbits and lots more. |
| Berghaus Wispile | Animal reserve with dwarf goats and more directly adjacent to the mountain lodge. |
Barbecue areas
Every village throughout the Destination Gstaad has a number of beautifully sited barbecue areas, ideal for BBQs or simply for taking time out.
All the campfires are visible on our interactive map.
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Ärbserebach, between the Alpenruhe and the River Saane; accessible only by bicycle or on foot. Location | Grill, seating, wood and a toilet (Kompotoi) available, suitable for families |
| Dorfrütti, close to the airfield next to the River Saane; accessible only by bicycle or on foot. Location | Grill, seating, wood and a toilet (ToiToi) available, suitable for families |
| Chalberhöni, near the restaurant Waldmatte next to the River Chalberhönibach. Location | Grill, seating, wood and a toilet available |
| Integrated into the Erlebniswelt Alpenruhe, accessible on foot or by bike via hiking trail or by car via main road Gstaad - Saanen Location | Barbecue, seating and wood available. Toilet and bistro in the residence Alpenruhe |
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2 aires de barbecue au bord de la rivière Turbachbach, 1x plus grand et pour tous temps et 1x plus petit air de barbecue. 2 campfire sites next to the River Turbachbach, 1x bigger and all-weather and 1x smaller campfire place. Location small / Location big | Grill, seating, wood and a toilet (ToiToi) available, suitable for families with a small playground |
| Rotengraben, there is a parking place next to the barbecue Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families with a small playground |
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Löweli campfire site, from Gstaad in the direction of Feutersoey. Turn right after the bridge. Continue along the River Saane for approx. 250 m. Location | Grill, seating, wood and a toilet (ToiToi) available, suitable for families |
Gsteig
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Looswäldli, in the centre of the village, opposite the Hotel Bären, take the road towards Rohr, cross the bridge and then right along the hiking trail next to the River Saane. Location | Grill, seating, wood and a toilet (ToiToi) available |
Feutersoey
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Büdemli, entrance to Feutersoey, left after the Garage Gehret follow the road, under the bridge and then right along the Saane. Location | Grill, seating, wood and toilets available, suitable for families |
| Lake Arnen (3 barbecue areas). Approx. 20 mins on foot from the car park at the lake. Location "behind the lake" / Location "right lakeside" | 2 x Grill, seating, wood and toilets (2 x Toitoi, 1 x Kompotoi) available, suitable for families |
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| At the playground, above Geltenhornplatz Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families. Public toilet at the Geltenhornparkplatz, 200 m away. |
| Lake Lauenen at the landing stage Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families. Public toilet at the Parking lot, 500 m away. |
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Saaliweg, turn left after Coiffeur Haargenau and follow the road down. BBQ with playground. Location | Grill, seating, wood and a toilet (ToiToi) available, suitable for families |
| Grossi Vorschess, on the hiking trail between Rellerli and Saanenmöser Location | Grill, seating and wood available |
| Horneggli, above the mountain station Location | Grill, seating and wood available |
| Rellerli, on the summit, accessible only by foot or bike Location | Grill, seating, wood and a toilet available |
| im Chübeli on the mountain adventure trail, station no. 13. Schlittmoosstrasse. Accessible on foot and by bike. Location | Barbecue, seating, adventure trail station and toilet available |
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Esel, on the way from Saanenmöser towards Bergmatte. Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families |
| Simmnegraben, 2 campfire sites above the Bergmatte. Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families |
| Saanenwald, go up the Hornbergstrasse, above the Saanerslochbahn middle station. Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families |
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Herrenschwändli, next to the river Location | BBQ, seating and wood available |
| Location | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Schlegelholz / Blankenburg (3 campfire sites) Leave Zweisimmen heading for Lenk, turn right into the Moosbachweg – the sites are then approx. 2 km from here: - 1 x at the Vita Park heading for St. Stephan Location - 1 x at the bridge to the main road Location - 1 x at Moosbach, at the end of the Vita Park Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families. At the Vita Park in St. Stephan is a toilet (ToiToi) available. |
| Mühleport, at the Mätteli Centre heading for Mühlegässli, then along the gravel path towards the swimming pool. The campfire site is located in the forest next to the Simme. Swimming not allowed. Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families. |
| Mühleport 2, from the swimming pool and rope park about 200m along the Simme in the direction of Simmengrund/Saanenmöser. The fireplace is located on a renaturalised section of the Simme. (Suitable for swimming at your own risk) Location | Grill, seating and wood available |
| Rischbachquelle, from Zweisimmen head towards Sparenmoos; approx. 1km after entering the small forest. Location | Grill, seating and wood available, suitable for families. |
| Sparenmoos, above the restaurant. Location | Grill, seating and wood available |
