Gstaad Iglu Village with sunset, snow, and mountains.

11 Things to Do in Gstaad 2025

Q: What are the places of interest and excursions in Gstaad?

Gstaad is a popular vacation resort. In only 20 min from Gstaad you can reach the Lauenensee and in 25 min the Glacier 3000. In addition, the tennis tournament Swiss Open Gstaad takes place annually in this resort. In the city center you will find the shortest shopping mile in Switzerland.

Q: What activities can you do in Gstaad?

There are numerous exciting activities in the Gstaad region. These include skiing, sledding, hiking, river rafting, canyoning, wakeboarding and a trip up the Glacier 3000. In addition, the Golden Pass Line panoramic train from Lucerne via Interlaken and Spiez to Montreux passes by Gstaad.

Luxury and tradition meet in Gstaad. The trendy winter sports region attracts prominent guests from all over the world all year round. But Gstaad, situated at 1050 m above sea level, is also an excellent vacation region for families and nature lovers. The Glacier 3000 is only half an hour's ride by post bus from Gstaad. With the Golden Pass Express, one of Switzerland's great panoramic trains stops here. Another popular destination from Gstaad is Lake Lauenen, to which the Swiss band "Span" has even dedicated its own song.

8 Activities

Tour

Overnight stay in a Romantic Igloo in Gstaad

Duration: 18 hours

FromCHF 538

Course

Private ski school for all levels in Gstaad

Duration: 2 hours, 3 hours, 5 hours or 6 hours

FromCHF 250

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Private Cross-Country Skiing Lessons in Gstaad

Duration: 3 hours, 5 hours or 7:30 hours

FromCHF 310

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Tour

Fondue Deluxe in the Igloo Village in Gstaad

Duration: 2 hours

FromCHF 74

Course

Private Ski Tour Lessons in Gstaad

Duration: 6 hours

FromCHF 790

Tour

Snowtubing in Leysin near Gstaad or Rougemont

Duration: 5 hours or 7 hours

FromCHF 490

Course

Private snowboard lessons for all levels in Gstaad

Duration: 2 hours, 3 hours, 5 hours or 6 hours

FromCHF 250

Course

Private ski lessons in Gstaad

Duration: 3 hours, 5 hours or 7:30 hours

FromCHF 310

Tour

Overnight stay in a Romantic Igloo in Gstaad

Duration: 18 hours

You spend the night as a couple at 2000 m above sea level in an igloo in Gstaad. This includes a nighttime snowshoe hike, cheese fondue, and a whirlpool/sauna. Breakfast is also included in the morning.

Duration: 18 hours

Free cancellation

Booking on request

English, French, German

FromCHF 538

Course

Private ski school for all levels in Gstaad

Duration: 2 hours, 3 hours, 5 hours or 6 hours

In the ski school in Gstaad, skiers of all levels, from beginners to experts, learn. You schedule an appointment with your private instructor wherever you want. Friends or family can join at no extra cost.

Duration: 2 hours, 3 hours, 5 hours or 6 hours

Free cancellation

English

FromCHF 250

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Over 100,000 satisfied customers

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Course

Private Cross-Country Skiing Lessons in Gstaad

Duration: 3 hours, 5 hours or 7:30 hours

In Gstaad - Rougemont, you will receive private lessons in cross-country skiing. The individual support leads to rapid and sustainable learning success.

Duration: 3 hours, 5 hours or 7:30 hours

Free cancellation

English, French, German

FromCHF 310

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Over 100,000 satisfied customers

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Tour

Fondue Deluxe in the Igloo Village in Gstaad

Duration: 2 hours

You will be served a fondue for two at the Iglu Dorf Gstaad at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. You can either sit at a table reserved for you in the igloo or take a seat on the terrace.

Duration: 2 hours

Free cancellation

Booking on request

English, French, German

FromCHF 74

Course

Private Ski Tour Lessons in Gstaad

Duration: 6 hours

In Gstaad - Rougemont, you have the opportunity to go on a ski tour with a private ski instructor using touring skis and skins. An unforgettable descent through the powder snow awaits you.

Duration: 6 hours

Free cancellation

English, French, German

FromCHF 790

Tour

Snowtubing in Leysin near Gstaad or Rougemont

Duration: 5 hours or 7 hours

You experience fun and action on the snowtubing playground in Leysin. There are exciting descents and special challenges such as a looping or a jump onto an air cushion.

Duration: 5 hours or 7 hours

Free cancellation

English, French, German

FromCHF 490

Course

Private snowboard lessons for all levels in Gstaad

Duration: 2 hours, 3 hours, 5 hours or 6 hours

This course is suitable for snowboarders of all levels in Gstaad, from beginner to expert. You schedule a lesson with your private instructor wherever you want. Friends or family can join at no extra cost.

Duration: 2 hours, 3 hours, 5 hours or 6 hours

Free cancellation

English

FromCHF 250

Course

Private ski lessons in Gstaad

Duration: 3 hours, 5 hours or 7:30 hours

In the Gstaad ski school, you will enhance your learning success on the slopes with private lessons. For children or adults, beginners or advanced skiers, individual support leads to quick and sustainable learning success.

Duration: 3 hours, 5 hours or 7:30 hours

Free cancellation

English, French, German

FromCHF 310