Fondueland

The perfect mix

Fondueland, an oasis for lovers of delicious cheese specialities, awaits connoisseurs in the lovely holiday region of Gstaad. Here, the cheese is characterised by the fresh mountain air, lush grasses and fragrant herbs. Seven oversized caquelons and two cosy huts offer space for convivial get-togethers with magnificent panoramic views. Whether on foot, by bike, on skis or on snowshoes - in Fondueland Gstaad, everyone can find their own personal favourite spot in the midst of nature.

Family hiking in the mountains, with the father carrying a fondue backpack. — Family with a fondue backpack

The fondue backpack

The nostalgic fondue backpack is a must-have for this unforgettable outdoor experience. It contains creamy classic or aromatic truffle fondue from local dairies, crispy fondue bread from local bakeries, spices, caquelon, rechaud with fuel paste, plates and forks.

The fondue backpack is available for 2 or more people.

Now also available with raclette!

The raclette backpack is equipped in the same way as the fondue backpack but, of course, with raclette cheese instead of fondue. The easy-to-use Vulcano oven, without electricity, lets you enjoy your raclette outdoors. The backpack is available from one person on for CHF 18.00 Matching wine or other drinks are available in the dairies.

How does it work?

The fondue rucksack can be ordered the day before from the listed dairies during opening hours (online ordering possible up to 2 days in advance):

In Saanen and Abländschen, the fondue rucksack can be pre-booked by telephone at the following points of sale:

Fromage & Pain Saanen: +41 33 748 30 87

Restaurant Zitbödeli: +41 26 929 80 29

After enjoying the fondue: pack up your rubbish and take your rucksack back to the point of sale. It is possible to return the rucksack after closing time, please discuss this in advance with the issuing centre.

Overnight guests with a valid Gstaad Card receive a reduction and a piece of cheese free of charge.

Fondue flyer

Top view of a table with black fondue caquelon and a loaf of bread. — fondueland – fondue pot

Fondueland Summer Caquelon — Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Fondueland summer landscape — Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Two fondue options to choose from

The price includes the hire of the complete fondue equipment. Suitable wine, for example a light, fruity Chasselas, is available in the dairies.

House blend classic
CHF 18.00 per person
House blend truffle
CHF 21.00 per person

Site plan and GPS tour

We love to socialise. The caquelons and huts cannot be reserved. Sliding together and chatting with your table neighbours is encouraged.

Lauenen bei Gstaad

Gstaad

Zweisimmen

Gstaad

Fondue Caquelon Grossi Vorschess_Sommer (1) — Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Yannick Romagnoli

Schönried

Saanenmöser

Schönried

Schönried

Abländschen

A piece of bread speared on a fork lifting fondue from a black caquelon. — Black fondue caquelon

The fondue carriage

Fondueland Gstaad is mobile: Johann von Grünigen's horse-drawn carriage goes on tour with a covered and heated fondue wagon for a maximum of 20 people. The fondue mix is supplied by Michel's Stallbeizli. The carriage can be booked all year round.

To the "cheese whisperer" in the cheese grotto

And where does the precious gold of the Alps secretly ripen? Between cooling rock faces at seven degrees Celsius, underground, well hidden. The Gstaad cheese grotto is the cheese ripening storehouse for more than 3000 wheels and is located in the municipality's former water reservoir. Climb 8 metres down the steep wooden steps to find out interesting facts about Berner Hobelkäse AOP and its origins. If you would like to book an expert guided tour with aperitif, you can do so all year round at the Gstaad dairy.

In a high room, you can see countless cheese wheels on 8 levels to the right, left and front. In front of them are candlesticks with glowing candles and a beautifully laid table with an aperitif. A large crystal sits on a barrel. — The gold of the Gstaad holiday region

Delicious Gstaad mountain cheese with herbs.

Dairies in the region

A small region with great cheeses, such as the impressive variety of Hobelkäse AOP. Unspoilt nature, lush meadows, fresh herbs and proud cows make all the difference. You can find the right cheese in the dairies in the Gstaad holiday region. A paradise for cheese lovers.

Dairy Gstaad

Dairy Schönried & Zweisimmen