Gstaad
in Bernese Oberland

Gstaad is essentially Ibiza in the snow. This stylish, star-studded ski resort in southwest Switzerland is effortlessly cool. Because it is a bit of an enclave for the global elite, you can certainly indulge in a little luxury.

how long to go for

a long weekend, a week

when to go

january, february, july, august, september, december, march

holidays

Swiss National Day

how to get there

Fly into Geneva and either take the train, arrange a transfer or rent a car.

how to get around

on foot, by car, by taxi, on skis

nice to know

Unlike some ski towns, style reigns supreme here. Break out your those Monclers, people!

local language

German

currency

Swiss franc

in an emergency

Call 112