Gstaad: More than just mountains

DESTINATION It's not just tourists who answer the call of the mountains. Swiss city dwellers are also drawn to the heights. The destination of Gstaad is world-famous for this. And the village also has some gems to offer in the conference and event sector."Come up - slow down" is the slogan of the village Gstaad. At around 1000 meters above sea level, a backdrop of mountains, nature and mountain lakes stretches out. In addition to Gstaad, the region includes nine other chalet villages. The slogan formed by combining the modern, the action, the luxurious and the lifestyle of a past, quieter time. Therefore, among the guests are big city dwellers from London and New York, who want to relax and experience something. The offer in this respect is wide: from five-star hotel to chalet to hiking lodge, from massage to bike tour and to hiking trail, from gourmet dinner to barbecue to fondue chat. It's not for nothing that British actress Julie Andrews said of the destination, "Gstaad is the last paradise in a crazy world." And so it is not only the rich and beautiful who are attracted there, but also numerous conference and event participants who want to enjoy a varied supporting program.

Gstaad is also known as Fondueland.Relaxed meetingThe slogan "Slow down" also applies to the conference and event sector. The message here is to leave everyday worries behind and concentrate on the essentials. This is ensured, among other things, by the seven spa and wellness hotels and the sports center. Gstaad has officially been considered a wellness destination since 2008. A pioneer in its class is the five-star hotel Ermitage in Schönried, which opened the first Swiss indoor and outdoor brine pool in 1979. It has two seminar rooms for up to 80 people. The Salon Festival measures 180 m² and can be used for seminars with up to 72 people. The "Sunnige Matte " measures 20 m² and can accommodate up to 12 people. Both rooms are equipped with modern infrastructure. The Ermitage also offers a package with catering and social program at an all-inclusive price.

Wellness destination Gstaad: The Hotel Ermitage in Schönried lives up to its title.On a large scaleAnother landmark of Gstaad is the Palace. The five-star-plus hotel is designed for larger events. The Palace has four halls of up to 240 m2, four conference rooms, a salon and various outdoor spaces. From a sales meeting on the mountain to a wedding aperitif in an igloo or a team building with a self-built raft to a party in the eternal ice, the Palace also offers a space for the extraordinary.Event location with a viewFor a company celebration, the Gstaad Tourist Office recommends the Water ridge. The smallest ski area in the region attracts both sports enthusiasts and gourmets. On the Wasserngrat is a mountain house with a view over the Saanenland. Whether it's an aperitif, a fondue party or a three-course menu, the inn offers something for every wish and has room for a maximum of 200 people. Dine among works of art There are also some culinary highlights downhill for conference and event participants. The "16-Art-Bar-Restaurant" lives - as the name suggests - from the art hanging on the walls. Gstaad is not only a wellness destination, but also known as Fondueland. So there is another work of art at three different locations: an oversized fondue wooden caquelon, which is perfect for an open-air fondue experience before or after a hiking, biking or snow tour. The fondue backpack in nostalgic look makes it possible. It contains all the ingredients. The backpack can be ordered from four different dairies.

For events with a view: Wasserngrat, the smallest ski area in the region.Glacier 3000In addition to the usual sports activities such as hiking, biking and snow sports, there is also the world's first suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks for adventurers who are free from giddiness. The "Peak Walk by Tissot" is located on the Glacier 3000, 107 meters long and 80 centimeters wide. From the suspension bridge, guests can enjoy the view of the Matterhorn, the Mont Blanc massif and the Jungfrau region.