Switzerland is the place to be if you wish to take part in winter sports and one of the most popular and most glamorous of locations is Gstaad. So what winter sports are there in Gstaad?
It goes without saying that skiing is a very popular winter sport in Gstaad. There are many slopes offering different levels of winter fun for all ages. Learning parks are open to beginners and small children and the under 9`s go free. Ski schools are specialized and offer courses for children of all ages and for different levels. Gstaad is family orientated and as such offers mountain slopes suited for family skiing and enjoyment.
Another popular winter sport in Gstaad is sledding. Imagine feeling the powdery snow swirl around you as you rush down one of eight different runs. Family sledding is available on the Sparenmoos family toboggan run in Zweisimmen and Adults may wish to be daring and try sledding by moonlight.
If you wish to take in the spectacular views of Gstaad and the surrounding areas at a slower pace then you may wish to go winter hiking. There are 30 prepared winter hiking trails in the region of Gstaad, with restaurants situated along the walks providing welcome respite.
Gstaad offers plenty of enjoyment by way of winter sports; the above are just some of many. If you wish to book a hotel that is just 10 minutes߀™ walk away from the heart of Gstaad village and the fun, and which offers panoramic views from its balconies and terraces, you may wish to choose the Bellerive Hotel Gstaad. Built to very high standards in 2007 this superb Hotel Gstaad has a choice of 15 themed rooms, all in Swiss mountain style and is well equipped with all the amenities you could want. Enjoy local cuisine in the restaurant, a cozy bar, lounge, massage parlor, sauna and a beauty salon, all which comes with an exceptional level of service. Claudia Gerber-Bach owner of the Bellerive Hotel Gstaad will welcome you with the hospitality that Gstaad is famous for. Claudia comes from a business background as her father is an established electrician in Gstaad with his own electrical installation business.
