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Gstaad 2-Day Itinerary & Top Things to Do for Families

Plan the perfect weekend in Gstaad with this family-friendly guide to the most scenic hikes, best alpine playgrounds and fun activity trails for kids.

Bernese Oberland

Belle Époque Train: How to book this vintage scenic rail journey

How to book this special vintage train for a scenic journey to Montreux and Gstaad in western Switzerland.

Gstaad: 10 Best Hikes in the Region

The best hikes in the Gstaad region in western Switzerland for casual hikers and families as well as more adventurous travelers.

Bernese Oberland

Glacier 3000 glacier walk to Quille du Diable

Moderate
2 h
4.3 k
70m
70m

Walk on the glacier ice without a guide or special equipment on a prepared trail. After the hike, enjoy the suspension bridge and alpine coaster.

Bernese Oberland

Glacier 3000 Les Diablerets

Moderate
2 h
4.3 k
70m
70m

How to visit Glacier 3000 near Gstaad, including a suspension bridge, alpine coaster, summer sledding park and glacier hike.

Lake Geneva Region

La Videmanette • Amazing hike by spiky peaks!!!

Moderate
2.5 h
6.75 k
420m
420m

High mountain trail near Gstaad with breath-taking views along a dramatic ridge and through alpine pastures packed with wildflowers.

Gstaad Rinderberg “Alpine Magic” Ridge trail

Moderate
2 h
6.3 k
150m
370m

Safe and easy ridge trail with mountain views, good choice for children and novice hikers looking to stretch their skills. Restaurants and picnic areas along the way.

Bernese Oberland

Gstaad Lauenensee • Easy walk around idyllic Swiss lake

Easy
1 h
3.1 k
20m
20m

Short loop trail around small lake surrounded by mountain peaks. Nice place for a picnic and swim with a view.

Gstaad Wispile • Panorama Hike to Lauenensee Lake

Moderate
3 h
9.5 k
140m
660m

Hike along a broad ridge with mountain views through fields and forest to reach the beautiful Lauenensee lake, where you can picnic and swim.

Bernese Oberland

Camping du Berceau near Gstaad

This campground has beautiful views, a fun pool, a separate grassy area for tents, and provides easy access to lots of mountain resorts in the Gstaad area, a bit too far for a day trip from Zurich. We stayed there so we could visit Glacier 3000, where you can do an easy walk on a glacier without a guide.