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Gstaad is considered one of the most renowned top destinations in Switzerland
Version summer 2015
Luxurious holiday experience
with a touch of glamour
The holiday region of Gstaad is considered one of the most luxurious
destinations in Switzerland. Visitors to this region experience top quality and
diverse services in all areas. Alpine authenticity, proudly maintained traditions
and a touch of glamour give the destination a special flair. In spite of the
brand's enormous prestigious value, Gstaad has remained down-to-earth.
The foundation for the tradition as a luxury holiday destination was laid by the
international schools, with L'Institut Le Rosey leading the way. Generations of
students, parents, relatives, friends and teachers have become ambassadors of
Gstaad's elegant lifestyle. The construction of the Montreux Oberland Bahn (MOB)
railway network, which is now called the GoldenPass Line, improved accessibility at
the beginning of the 20th century and thus made a key contribution to the
development of the tourism region.
In spite of its rural flair, Gstaad boasts a series of tourism-related advantages that
can be experienced discretely. Excellent service is always the main guiding principle
in this respect. Luxury feels right at home in Gstaad. Thanks to its extravagant
architecture, the Gstaad Palace, a flagship among the Swiss luxury hotels, is
considered a landmark of the region. The Grand Hotel Park has decided to
reinterpret the chalet architectural style. With modern esprit - influenced by the
region’s traditions - it was possible to elegantly retain the building’s authenticity. Le
Grand Bellevue, 5* luxury, on the Gstaad Promenade itself, fully renovated for his
100 year existence in 2013 drawing understated chic and extraordinary comfort and
facilities.
Also a year-round operation
The Wellness & Spa Hotel Ermitage in Schönried is the only five-star hotel with a
year-round offering. It was extensively renovated and stylishly extended in 2011.
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Since the opening of The Alpina Gstaad five more brilliant stars illuminate Gstaad's
hotel firmament. The Guide “Gault&Millau” elected the hotel, which opened in
December 2013, to the hotel of the year 2013.
Exceptional offers
The car-free promenade with a variety of high-end boutiques, galleries and fine
restaurants is the perfect place for a peaceful stroll and relaxing. The airfield in
Saanen makes it possible to arrive by private jet. This is the starting point for
sightseeing flights over the glacier area or excursions to the major cities of Europe.
Gstaad offers fans of exclusive heli-skiing a total of five stations. Gstaad also gets
extra points for its agenda of internationally renowned top events. The culinary
masterpieces conjured up by numerous chefs, who have won awards from several
restaurant guides, round off the stay in Gstaad in the finest possible way.
Person to contact for further questions:
Kerstin Sonnekalb
Public Relations Manager
Gstaad Saanenland Tourism
Promenade 41, CH-3780 Gstaad
Tel. +41 33 748 81 20
Fax +41 33 748 81 83
k.sonnekalb@gstaad.ch www.gstaad.ch
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