Photos of Gstaad, a Magical Swiss Town by the Alps

Think of an idealist little Swiss town under the shadow of the Alps, and you've probably pictured Gstaad.

Published: December 12, 2017 11:24 PM IST

By Anoop Menon

The friendly town of Gstaad and the larger Gstaad-Saanenland holiday region, located in the Bernese Oberland of Bern, Switzerland, is pretty much your postcard Swiss town. It has everything you would expect: expansive green meadows, snow-capped Alpine mountains and lots of celebrities. Gstaad is a popular spot for the rich and famous, but the smaller villages around the town offer similar views of the region and make for great destinations for families and kids. Gstaad, meanwhile, has top luxury hotels, luxurious chalets and gourmet restaurants, and the nearby Saanen airport makes it easier for the big-ticket celebs to make their way to the town. Here’s a look at some photos of Gstaad to take you closer to the picturesque Swiss town. ALSO READ: Photos of Bandhavgarh National Park, a Haven of Natural Beauty in Madhya Pradesh

Green meadow and snow capped mountains Schlauchhorn and Oldenhorn

Green meadow and snow capped mountains Schlauchhorn and Oldenhorn. Landscape in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Ski slope and mountains at the summit station of the Wispile ski area, Gstaad

Summit station of the Wispile ski area, Gstaad. Ski slope and mountains

View to Lauenensee near Gstaad in the Berner Oberland

Vewi to Lauenensee near Gstaad, Berner Oberland, Switzerland, Europe

A bird’s eye view of Saanenland valley and distant view of Gstaad

Saanenland valley and distant view of Gstaad

Old city center of Gstaad town, the famous ski resort in Bern

Old city center of Gstaad town, famous ski resort in canton Bern, Switzerland

Landscape of Gstaad in Switzerland, with snow in winter

Landscape of Gstaad in Switzerland, with snow in winter

Smoke of fall fires near Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland

Smoke of fall fires in the Bernese Oberlandthe near Gstaad, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

The car-free resort town of Gstaad has several other neighbouring resorts, like Gsteig, Zweisimmen, Saanenmöser, Schönried, Turbach, Feutersoey and Abländschen around the Saanenland. Altogether, the region has a lot more going for it than the elements of a typical Swiss vacation. There are the moors and waterfalls of the nature preserve by Lake Lauenen, the winter sports of Schönried and Saanenmöser, the quiet village of Abländschen and the historic streets of Saanen.

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