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The Gstaad Guy’s Guide to Gstaad 🇨🇭

“Come up and Slow Down”, The Gstaad Guy’s way. There is no place like home. Gstaad is known as a winter paradise — but it’s heavenly in every season, with each bringing its own unique charm and beauty. Those who know, just know. Gstaad is always the answer.

By The Gstaad Guy

Hotels

The Alpina 🛏️

Everything

The Alpina is favoured by The Gstaad Guy when he’s in town, offering unmatched luxury, Swiss elegance, and stunning Alpine views.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

All rooms at the Alpina have balconies and views of the mountains. The Gstaad Guy’s preferred room is the Panorama Suite (specifically 501). When booking make sure to request a bottle of Palais Constance in the room pre-arrival.

Restaurants

Sonnenhof 🥩 🍴

French
Swiss
European
Sunset Dinner
Cosy
Group Meal
Playing Area For Kids
Pet Friendly
Outdoor Seating

Sonnenhof in Saanen offers breathtaking views and an unforgettable dining experience — one of The Gstaad Guy’s all-time favourites.

What to order

Starters

Tuna carpaccio, Truffle salad, Foie gras.
Mains

Sliced veal “Emince de veau” in creamy mushroom sauce with rösti, Beef tenderloin steak, Veal saddle steak.
Desserts

Mousse au chocolat, Cheesecake.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Order the truffle ravioli (off menu), and ask for extra house butter for the steaks.

Wasserngrat Restaurant ☀️ ⛰️

Swiss
Lunch
Group Meals
Cosy
Après Ski
Après Ski Without The Ski
Après Hike
Outdoor Seating

A great vantage point to view Gstaad from 1940 metres up — the Wasserngrat is iconic for their “bigger than your table” meringue dessert served with gruyère double cream.

What to order

Starters

Wasserngrate platter, Winter salad, Soup of the day.
Mains

Rösti sliced veal, Cheese fondue.
Desserts

Meringues and double cream for dessert (a must).

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Ask for Nik or Simon, they will take care of you!

Grand Chalet Bagatelle 🐓 🍴

Swiss
French
Lunch
Dinner
Cosy
Heartwarming Meal
Group Meal
Date Night
Wine Night
Outdoor Seating
Views

Not the Bagatelle you’re thinking of. With perfect views of the Glacier 3000, their panorama terrace is suitable for both sunny and winter days.

What to order

Duck liver terrine, Wild scampi.
Mains

Oven roasted Bresse chicken with black truffles, Wild whole sea bass in a breaded crust served with choron sauce (ask for extra choron sauce).
Desserts

Wild berries and ice cream.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Say hello to Mr. Ferrera — he will elevate your experience.

Olden 🍝 🕯️

Swiss
European
Dinner … multiple times!
Cosy
Group Meal
Date Night
Post-Shopping At Loro Piana
Outdoor Seating

Have you been to Gstaad if you haven’t been to Olden? Olden is a classic Gstaad institution. No matter what season, time or day, Olden is always packed and people travel near and far to get their spoons into the iconic penne alla vodka.

What to order

Starters

Beef carpaccio. For mains, Penne alla vodka, Veal milanese, and Sea bass Mediterranean style with crispy potatoes.
Desserts

Crêpe suzette.

La Fromagerie🫕🧀

Swiss
French
Family Dinner
Date Night
Cosy
Intimate

La Fromagerie is one of the cosiest, most intimate restaurants in all of Gstaad, and the Gstaad Guy’s favourite fondue spot.

What to order

Mains

Fondue nature, Fondue champagne and truffles, Raclettes Gstaad, Rösti.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

They are only open in the winter.

Le Grill 🕯️🐓

French
Swiss
Dinner
Intimate
Date Night
Family Dinner

Le Grill should be on everyone’s list of go-to spots. It is elegant, refined, and absolument fantastique.

What to order

Starters

Smoked salmon, Caviar osciètre, Foie gras, Chawanmushi.
Mains

Chateaubriand, Sea bass, Rotisserie chicken.
Desserts

Crêpes suzette.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Take a look at the wine list — Le Grill boasts one of the best collections in Gstaad.

Things To Do

Hike🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ (Lauenensee and Arnensee)

Summer

The Gstaad Guy is convinced that the trails around Lauenensee and Arnensee in summer are the most beautiful hiking trails on the planet.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Reach out to Alpinezentrum run by Simon Bolton, for hiking trails tailored to your liking.

Cheese Making 🧀🐄

Summer

Somewhere high in the mountains of Gstaad, a family that has been herding cows and crafting some of Switzerland’s finest cheese for generations has opened its doors to the world, inviting you to immerse yourself in the art of cheese-making firsthand.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Ask to be taken to the Bach House where Willy and his wife will transform you into a professional cheese connoisseur.

Walk in Town 🛍️🛍️

Summer
Winter

Walk through the town’s main strip, known as the Promenade, and enjoy shopping at your favourite luxury brands while indulging in classic Swiss food and drink. Obviously, make sure to make a pit-stop at Loro Piana to gear up head-to-toe for your next adventure, the Gstaad Guy way.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

At Loro Piana, ask for Riccardo Lorenzetti — he will take care of you!

Charly’s Gstaad 🍫☕️

Summer
Winter

In between hiking, skiing, après-skiing, relaxing at the spa, and shopping around in town, pop-in to Charly’s for a chocolate chaud.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

If you’re not having the chocolate chaud then have the chocolate cake.

Early Beck 🥐☕️

Summer
Winter

A great spot to pick up your morning and afternoon coffee paired with a Swiss pastry.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Explore the donut stand, only available on the weekends.

Alpina Winter Picnic ❄️🧺

Winter

The Alpina Gstaad can arrange a luxurious winter picnic on the frozen lake. So cosy up under plush blankets as you enjoy the crisp mountain air and the warmth of a private and magical setting.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Don’t leave planning for the last minute — demand is high.

Alpina Romantic Dinner 🕯️❤️

Summer

Upon request, The Alpina will organise a candlelit, romantic dinner on their patio. Perfect for date night.

t’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Call the concierge in advance and let them take care of the rest: +41 33 888 98 86.

GreenGo Club 🥂🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Winter

The GreenGo Club is the only nightclub Gstaad has to offer, and it welcomes people ages 18-88. One of the only clubs appropriate to go to with your entire family. After all, ‘It’s All Family’ in Gstaad.