Be active and relax
Winter Sports Paradise
Winter wonderland. When arriving in Saanenland in the winter it feels like you are entering a fairytale world. The region offers a total of 200 km of downhill skiing runs, numerous cross-country skiing trails (45.5 km classic and 46.3 km skating) and trails for snowshoeing or tobogganing. It is simply a paradise for winter sports lovers.
For more information visit the official website of Gstaad.
https://www.gstaad.ch/en.html
The international hot air ballon festival regularly takes place in January in Chateau-d’Oex. https://www.chateau-doex.ch/en/P1152/international-hot-air-balloon-festival
Experience being on top of the mountains at 3000 m altitude. The peak walk by Tissot at the Glacier 3000 won`t disappoint, a great spot for your picture. One can also book a dogsled ride here in addition to other winter sports activities.
https://www.glacier3000.ch/en
There are also numerous indoor activites should the weather be bad for a day or two. Gstaad offers a great sports center with a big indoors swimming pool & wellness area, fitness center, curling, tennis & more. Check out their website for more information.
https://www.sportzentrum-gstaad.ch/de
Station Saanen is another great bad weather activity for families with kids.
https://stationsaanen.ch/en/english/
