Gstaad PalaceGstaad, Switzerland

Gstaad is in the heart of the Saanenland which has for centuries held an irresistible fascination for travelers, mountaineers, sportsmen and an ever growing number of people in search of tranquility, relaxation, privacy, fun and a dash of social life. The name of Gstaad has become synonymous with the idea of sophisticated holidays in an unspoilt scenery, spectacular in winter and summer. It is precisely the apparent contradiction between the presence of a highly discerning clientele and the survival of traditional lifestyles, crafts and architecture that constitutes the enormous appeal of this land we love, and to which we cordially invite you. Not to miss:

• Glacier 3000 with Alpine Coaster
• 250 kilometers of ski slopes
• 11 mountains offering 300 kilometers of walking trails
• Top cultural and sporting events throughout the year

Experience the mountain herb garden "Jardin du Monts" with all your senses. About half an hour away from our hotel by car, you can try out 100 percent natural products and enjoy the freshness and beauty of nature at 1'350 meters above sea level.

For this unique mountain experience you will need skis nor hiking boots: Climb in to the helicopter and fly to the Matterhorn - one of the highest mountains in the alps and a Swiss landmark thanks to its striking shape. Enjoy a champange aperitif on the move and lunch at almost 3'000 above sea level.

Cheese lovers welcome!

Savoring the taste of local cheese at our breakfast buffet coming straight from the pasture of mount Walig, where the Palace's cow "Bergrose" is enjoying her life. Local sustainability developed by the Perreten family from Feutersoey. This is your chance to bring the taste of the Swiss Alps back home, for yourself or as a gift for family and friends. You too can adopt a cow of your choice for one summer, or even longer.

Gstaad, 15 November 2018 – moitié-moitié fondue in a unique ambience and a White Party for dancing the night away. The Gstaad Palace will be melting the hearts of its winter guests twice this year: While the “Fromagerie”, a former gold bunker and probably the quirkiest fondue parlour in Switzerland, now offers its rustic Swiss specialities with a new look, the restaurant “Gildo’s” and the hotel’s own night club “Green Go” are celebrating Greek zest for life.

It was a revolution – and a trendy pub, before anybody in this country had thought of themed catering. In 1975/76, Ernst Andrea Scherz, resourceful and well-travelled owner of the Gstaad Palace – now a senior partner in non-retirement – turned the bunker, which was used as a safe place for money and gold during the Second World War, into a wittily cheerful meeting place by the name of “La Fromagerie”. The fondue parlour was originally exclusively reserved for the Saanenland’s gold: for the divine alpine cheese, served with deliberate charm and nonchalance, outfitted with ornate traditional chairs, wooden tables and red and white tablecloths and equipped with wildly thrown together crockery and cutlery. With this, there was fine chasselas and other local drinks.

And right up to today, in the cold months, the “Fromagerie” has remained the epicentre and most frequented restaurant in the palace. Guests from every country and part of society appreciate the simple, tasty classics such as fondue, raclette, and rarebit. For the winter season 2018/19, the bijou restaurant is now shining in new splendour: For this epicentre of pleasure at the Oberbort in Gstaad, interior designer Marina Nickels has sought out antique furniture and lights, and alpine finds. Here’s to the “Fromagerie” keeping its cult status for the next 40 years and more...
 
White Party in the Fairytale Castle
On the subject of cults: At least as well thought out as the “Fromagerie” concept is the look of what is probably Switzerland’s most original disco. The “GreenGo”, proudly 47 years young and opened in 1971, becomes the venue – not only for the gilded youth that, every winter season and night after night, parties into the early hours of the morning under the disco ball and in the glamorous gleam of the original designer lamps of Teo Jakob. The “White Party” takes place for the big finale of the “Greek Weeks”, which are big from 27 February to 9 March 2019 in the white fairytale castle in Gstaad. The white flakes are dancing outside, while the night-owls are sweating inside. And in “Gildo’s” restaurant it is always “kalispera” instead of “buonasera”: Head Chef Yannis Baxevanis and his team from the 5-star-resort Elounda Beach & Villas in Crete are guests in the Palace kitchen. This master of Greek cuisine is treating the guests to the finest Cretan delicacies. The star guest – he has also been awarded a Michelin star – is conquering the hearts of gourmets from New York to Canberra, Athens to Gstaad, in a flash, with his creative Greek cuisine.
   
 
About Gstaad Palace

The first-class five-star superior Hotel Gstaad Palace, which opened its doors for the first time in December 1913, has been owned by the Family Scherz for three generations and is thus one of the last family-owned hotels in Europe where personalities live first-class hospitality culture. The 90 rooms and suites of this season hotel with an extraordinary panoramic view of the Bernese Oberland skilfully unite contemporary glamour with alpine comfort. In five restaurants, this Gstaad landmark serves Swiss, Italian and international specialities, and gourmet cuisine that has been awarded 15 Gault-Millau points. The hotel’s own night club GreenGo is well-known for legendary parties and its illustrious clientele. In the Palace Spa, the guest’s senses are pampered in an area of 1,800 square metres. In summer, an Olympic outdoor swimming pool and four tennis courts are available. With the Walig Hütte, an alp from 1783 at a height of 1,700 metres above sea-level, the Gstaad Palace possesses a unique refuge where guests can experience up close the true luxury of the Saanenland, peace, tranquility and authenticity. The Family Scherz welcomes their guests in winter from 21 December 2018 to 10 March 2019.