Skiing & Snowboarding
200 kilometres of ski slopes nestled between 1,000 and 3,000 metres above sea level
The destination Gstaad stands for a variety of winter activities. Skiers and snowboarders appreciate the diverse offer of the various ski areas. Kilometres of slopes, village ski lifts for families and the only glacier ski area in the Bernese Oberland – the Glacier 3000 – make Gstaad the preferred choice for snow lovers.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Ski Highlights & Snowpark
The Destination Gstaad offers snow sports enthusiasts a wide range of piste activities. Whether following in the footsteps of world champion Mike von Grünigen, practising freestyle tricks in one of the snow parks or discovering the ski area on the Rinderberg Ronda, there is certainly no chance of boredom with this variety of offers.
Gastronomy
Skiing stops at the edge of the slopes, but not the day in the snow! Cosy mountain lodges and inviting sun terraces, snow bars with good music and wonderful views onto the surrounding Alps guarantee a huge portion of the feel-good factor. After countless kilometres of runs and ski lift rides, the day comes to an end in a wonderful atmosphere. With a hot drink in your hand, you watch the sunset over Gstaad and take in the beauty of the picturesque Simmen Valley and Saanenland – the perfect way to end the day in the outdoor paradise.
Learning areas
Families in the western Bernese Oberland also benefit from the learning areas, which also include a range of easy slopes. Children easily and playfully learn how to ski or handle their snowboard and even make their first turns. Young children, for example, gain their first experiences at Snowliland in Zweisimmen, Schönried, Saanenmöser or Gstaad. Afterwards, the T-bar lifts are no longer an obstacle. Whether alone or with the local ski school – thanks to the learning parks, the whole family is on the slopes in no time. Next stop – Snow Park or a black run?
Night Skiing
At night, the feeling on the mountain is especially magical. On the selected dates, skiing under the floodlights is possible. On the Rinderberg above Zweisimmen and on the Eggli, night turns into day. Night lovers will enjoy the music and culinary highlights in the ski area. Fasten your skis and snowboards and off you go!
Under a starry sky, race down the new ski run of the Rougemont slalom area! The village ski club invites you to a night session on Wednesdays and Fridays.
A tip for all tobogganing fans, check the schedule for moonlight rides. More information about this offer here.
Further Information
Here is a list of sports stores that rent out equipment for a perfect ski holiday. In addition to rental, the local shops also offer ski services, sell clothing and much more.
- Newest cable car: Eggli panoramic gondola (opened in 2019)
- Steep slopes: Tiger Run (Wasserngrat), La Videmanette
- Small ski area: Lauenen and Gsteig each have one ski lift – small but nice!
- Largest ski area: the largest interconnected ski area in the destination Gstaad is Rinderberg-Saanersloch-Horneggli
Useful links
- Interactive map: an overview of the ski area
- Ski map Holiday region Gstaad
- Snow sports schools
- Weather
