Family hiking with Saani
Wispile Family Hike with Saani
Children exploring a farm in the Saanenland.
GST playground
Summer Adventures
Experiences for the entire family
Would you like to discover the adventure trails with Saani, take part in Saani's family programme or let off steam in the fantastic playgrounds? Come and discover together!
Saani's family program
Fun, games and adventure for the whole family. Join Saani and her friends, Olga the cow and Giselle the chicken, and discover exciting nature experiences in Saaniland every day: visit the red deer in the enclosure, a farmer, our cheese grotto or the Lauenensee nature reserve.This and much more awaits you in Saani's family programme. Participation is free of charge but must be booked in advance. What could be better than enjoying your holiday with the whole family? Pure adventure awaits you in Saaniland!
Ranger with a group at Lake Lauenen
Red deer bull
Entrance to the cheese grotto
Children feed a cow
Fondue at Cheesegrotte
Saani's Family programm bake a pizza
Gstaad Cheese Grotte
Hiking on Rinderberg
Alpenzauberweg
The new adventure trail invites families to explore the secrets and beauty of the Alps together. I Along the way, Saani, Giselle and Olga tell us exciting and interesting facts about alpine life at 8 stations. At our destination on the Rinberg, we can romp around outside on the large Fassa playground or inside in Olga's cowshed. Afterwards, you can take the gondola down into the valley and listen to the Saani radio play «Fritz - The Saviour». The trail can also be followed from Rinderberg to Horneggli.
Saani’s adventure trails
Did you think hiking was boring? Then you don’t know about my adventure trails! On Saani’s sound adventure trail you will hear different sounds and noises. Listen closely, maybe you will hear animal voices or music coming from tree trunks.
On Saani’s mountain adventure trail you work on your fitness and coordination at 17 stations. You practice balancing and climbing. At the different stations you will also learn interesting things about the plants, animals or the moor. And you may begin to wonder what all is living here?
Saani hiking with children
The first puzzle station on Saani's mountain experience
Play equipment large cheese plate in Saani's mountain experience
Family hiking with Saani
Family hike
Hike with a picnic basket or fondue backpack
In our region there are great hikes for the whole family, for example the high-altitude hike from Horneggli to Rinderberg or the hike from Wispile to Lauenensee. Hiking is really fun with the right food. Pack your fondue in your backpack and cook it in the oversized caquelon. Or pack a picnic basket with local specialties. On the way there are also many fireplaces where you can grill the bratwurst you brought with you.
Barbecue areas
Every village throughout the holiday region Gstaad has a number of beautifully sited barbecue areas, ideal for BBQs or simply for taking time out.
Barbecue area
Barbecue area in the forest
Family grilling food
Enjoy an active summer with insider tips from Noel von Grünigen.
Enjoy the beautiful hike from Col du Pillon to Feutersoey. Enjoy a break by Arnensee lake.
Lauenensee at dusk
Stand-up paddling on Lake Arnen
Mountain Waters
The holiday region Gstaad boasts a wealth of majestic mountain lakes stretching out, surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery and exuding a unique atmosphere. Discover the fascinating beauty of these mountain paradises.
Fixed rope routes (via ferrata)
The word combination "Via Ferrata" means "iron path" in Italian and stands for via ferratas that are secured with iron ladders, pins, clamps and steel ropes. The destination of Gstaad offers a number of such attractive via ferratas for every level of fitness. Pack your helmet, carabiners and climbing harness and experience an impressive high-altitude adventure.
Via Ferrata Videmanette (3)
Via Ferrata Videmanette (2)
fixed rope routes (via ferrata) (1)
Wispile playground with slide
Playground Schönried
Playground Zweisimmen Climbing Tower
Playground Zweisimmen Slide and Saani
Woman with child outside Olga’s cowshed on the Rinderberg
Embark on a thrilling voyage aboard the pirate ship.
Playgrounds
Every village in the holiday region Gstaad has playgrounds for children. The equipment varies from a simple playground with swings and slides to an attractive adventure playground with a petting zoo.
High-rope park Zweisimmen
Do you love climbing and adventure? Then you will also feel good in the rope park Zweizimmen. Adventure seekers of all ages will have a great time in the treetops of the majestic Obersimmental trees. Amusing rope ladders, crazy tyrolean zip-wires (up to 150 meters long) and daring jumps in five courses up to 20 meters above the ground. Thanks to a children’s course and playground, even the youngest children will have fun. Did we wake your sense of adventure?
High-rope park Zweisimmen (2)
High-rope Park Zweisimmen (1)
Alpenruhe Plan
Miniature railway Alpenruhe
Embark on a thrilling voyage aboard the pirate ship.
Alpenruhe Experience World
Little pirates and water rats on deck! Only the bravest are allowed on the new pirate ship. Ride the children's train, pet goats, jump on the bouncy cushion or build a sandcastle in the spacious sand area. Maybe there's a treasure buried there too? No one is guaranteed to get bored in the 1600 m2 of play area
Petting zoos
Petting and watching animals is great fun for everyone – and not just for children. And with two petting zoos, the holiday region Gstaad has twice the fun!
Saanen goat
Saani at the Pumptrack Zweisimmen
Scooter riders in the Pumppark Zweisimmen
Pumptrack Zweisimmen (3)
Pumppark Saanen (1)
Pump Tracks
A pump track is a specially created track consisting of waves and banked curves. Without pedaling, the cyclist uses a pumping motion of the body in order to gain and maintain speed. Although the facility is suitable for experienced bikers, children and anyone else wanting to try out something different are sure to have an enjoyable time too.
Scooters
Scooters provide a fun alternative for anyone with a good level of fitness who loves racing down into the valley.
Suitable for children from 12 years
Scooter Runs:
Wispile middle station - Gstaad
Riding scooters with the family
Sanni on the scooter illustration
Scooter family fun
Rapid descent with the Alpine Coaster on Glacier3000.
Summer Tobogganing
The Alpine Coaster on the Glacier 3000 offers thrilling toboggan runs for the young and old alike.
An exhilarating glacier run on the world's highest toboggan run is sure to give you an adrenaline rush. The Alpine Coaster is one of the biggest attractions on Glacier 3000. Up to six meters above the ground and close to the sheer drop, those brave enough to try will experience the ultimate thrilling ride! Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Mini Golf
The mini golf course at the Gstaad Sports Centre provides loads of fun and enjoyment on a small scale. Young and old alike will enjoy the fun and games in the midst of the magnificent mountain scenery.
Minigolf course sports centre in front of the playground
Village of Saanenmöser from above
Geocaching
There are numerous geocaches hidden away in the holiday region Gstaad and they are just waiting to be discovered. Guaranteed fun for the whole family is assured as each person discovers new places and insider tips. Geocaching, also known as GPS scavenger hunting, is a kind of digital treasure hunt. The hidden objects are publicised on the internet using geographic coordinates and are then searched for with the aid of a GPS receiver.
Fishing
The holiday region Gstaad has several lakes and rivers in which fishing is permitted. The trout lake in Zweisimmen and Lake Arnen in Feutersoey are very popular with families.
Fishing at Arnensee
Fishing on a lake
Museum Saanen
Get interesting information about the Saanenland.
Museums
Discover two fascinating museums in our region that bring the history and culture of Obersimmental and Saanenland to life. The Obersimmental Museum of Local History in Zweisimmen and the Museum of the Saanen Landscape offer insights into the past and heritage of our region - from ancient artifacts to modern times. Immerse yourself in the history and diversity of our land as you explore these unique collections.
Visiting my friends in the Suisse Romande
Sometimes I am particularly adventurous. Then I visit my friends in the Suisse Romand in the Pays d’Enhaut. I don’t have to travel far to get there. Too bad, I don’t understand everything they tell me. Uff - I need to practise my French! There are also many exciting things to experience in neighbouring areas. My favourite things are:
View of hot air balloons above Château d’Oex in winter.