Active Recovery
Recharge your Batteries Outdoors
“Come up and slow down” is the slogan with which Desitination Gstaad invites you to enjoy the time outdoors and soak in the beauty of the Swiss alps.
The region offers a lot in the summer. You will find more than 300 km of hiking trails, numerous bike tours and climbing possibilities as well as an 18 hole golf course.
White water rafting and canoeing on the Simmen river promise adventure, adrenaline, and lots of fun.
Gstaad hosts many great and well-known events from music to international sports events such as the Menuhin festival, Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad, Country Night Gstaad, Swatch Beach Volleyball Major, Swiss Tennis Open, Hublot Polo Gold Cup, just to mention a few.
Families with kids will enjoy the many possiblities to spend time in “Saaniland”. Saani is the little white goat which is the mascot of the Saanen area. The signs indicate where you can have lots of fun experiences with the whole family. There are many playgrounds, adventure hikes, pump tracks, scooter locations and there is also a rope park in Zweisimmen. You will also find indoor and outdoor swimming pools, minigolf and many other activities in and around Gstaad. https://www.gstaad.ch/en/summer/saaniland.html
Experience what it feels like to be on top of the mountains at 3000 m altitude. The peak walk by Tissot at the Glacier 3000 won`t disappoint and is a great spot for your adventurous picture.
https://www.glacier3000.ch/en
Foodies will love this location as well. Region Gstaad offers more than 100 restaurants, of which many are gourmet restaurants or traditional Swiss “Raclette Stübli” places. There is also a picnic backpack available for pre-order, filled with local specialities and treats. For more information see https://www.gstaad.ch/en/gstaad/enjoyable-outdoor-experience/picnic.html