Holiday region Gstaad for families

The inexpensive tryout ticket is a great option for the whole family to enjoy a day on the slopes of the first section of the Saanerslochgrat gondola lift. The blue piste is an easy slope that is ideal for budding skiers to practise their first turns. In the Euterpark snow park, small boxes and rails are available for first-time freestylers – who will conquer the wooden stairs? If you’re looking for something different, another fun activity is the sound adventure trail – this short hike features elements that you can make sounds with using your ski poles. After all that hungry work of skiing and adventuring, grab a hot dog at the WHY KNOT Bar on the piste or at the bottom station. 

Tryout ticket prices: children up to and including 5 years of age free of charge, CHF 20 per child (from 6 years of age), CHF 20 for young people (16–19 years of age), CHF 35 for adults (from 20 years of age) 

The whole family will love the toboggan run on Gstaad’s local mountain, Eggli. After a ride on the state-of-the-art gondola lift, you step off to be greeted with breathtaking Alpine scenery. The Eggli Run starts right next to the summit station, and leads back down into the valley through secluded sections of forest and the tranquil Gstaad mountains. It has plenty of sections where even small children can start steering their toboggans themselves. Before embarking on your next descent, head to the Berghaus Eggli restaurant for delicious, freshly cooked meals – there’s something for everyone, from tasty chips to gourmet Gstaad culinary delights. You’ll also find other toboggan runs in the Saanersloch, Hornberg, Horneggli, Sparenmoos and Wispile ski areas – it’s a true tobogganing paradise for the whole family.

For those who prefer to swim, slide, splish and splash, the Sportzentrum Gstaad sports centre has a water wonderland with different pools, a turbo water slide, a children’s paddling pool and a diving board. Our top tip: watch the snow fall as you and the kids enjoy the 34°C water in the outdoor pool. Don’t forget to present your Gstaad Card to receive a discounted admission to the aquatic centre.

The Gstaad Promenade is definitely worth a visit. In winter especially, the cosy chalets and beautiful shops in the pedestrian zone create a magical atmosphere. But if the little ones quickly get bored of strolling, the Gstaad Promenade’s artificial ice rink is sure to be a hit. Whether they want to skate or play ice hockey, they can have fun on the ice to their heart’s content. The equipment can also be conveniently hired on-site. Charly’s, right next to the ice rink, has delicious coffee, exquisite pastries and cakes, and is the perfect place to grab a warming hot chocolate for everyone after a session on the rink.

From your first overnight stay in Gstaad, you’ll receive the Gstaad Card, which gives guests access to a host of fantastic family experiences. Fancy a fondue? Enjoy it straight out of a backpack, sitting in one of the XXL caquelons in the middle of the snow. Or pay a visit to the dairy and watch as the farmer makes cheese, then taste the farm’s abundant delicious products directly on-site. With the Gstaad Card, you can also take advantage of various perks for the following experiences: Ice rink, climbing hall, carriage ride, fondue in the XXL caquelon and visit to the stables 

• Olga's cowshed, the indoor experience and perfect bad weather programme in the Rinderberg mountain station. Important: Please note the operating times of the cable car!
  
• Fondueland - fondue from your rucksack, the fondue rucksack is available at various points of sale. The XXL-Caquelon Schlittmoos in Schönried is a short walk away, and the new XXL-Caquelon on the Rinderberg can even be reached on skis. Once there, you can enjoy the fondue you have brought with you in the midst of the most beautiful snowy landscape,
  
• Cross-country skiing: The cross-country skiing cross in Schönried is comparable to a pump track for mountain bikers - it requires a lot of skill: Schönried Langlauf Cross. Our ‘Fuchsland’ offers great cross-country skiing fun for the whole family. Beginners can take their first steps in cross-country skiing on the ‘Fuchsweide’, while young and old can practise their cross-country skiing skills in the ‘Fuchswald’ XCX skills park.
  
• With Saani's taster ticket, beginners can practise their first turns with the whole family on easy pistes on the Rinderberg or Wispile.
  
• Michel's Stallbeizli:The ‘coowlest’ restaurant on the edge of the village of Gstaad with an exceptional view: Watch cows, calves and goats through the shop windows. Michel's Stallbeizli is located right next to the Gstaad/Wispile ski school.