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A Palace Among the Peaks

Travel
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30 Jun 2025
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3 min read

A beacon of Swiss hospitality since 1913, Gstaad Palace remains one of the Alps’ most enchanting addresses—come winter or summer.

Gstaad Palace Deluxe Suite © Stefano Scata

View from Gstaad Palace  © Stefano Scata 

Gstaad Palace Spa © Melanie Uhkötter

Rising above the pine-fringed slopes of the Saanenland like a turreted storybook castle, Gstaad Palace represents a real-life fairytale. It’s one of Switzerland’s most iconic luxury hotels—a grand five-star retreat that has welcomed guests since 1913 with an unmistakable blend of Alpine elegance, discreet service, and time-honoured tradition. Just a short stroll from Gstaad village, this family-owned hotel remains firmly rooted in the landscape and culture of the Bernese Oberland while continuing to evolve with the times.

Now in its third generation of Scherz family ownership, the hotel feels intimate and personal, even with its imposing façade and 90 individually styled rooms and suites. Interiors are warm and sophisticated, dressed in contemporary Alpine design and blessed with panoramic views across snow-capped peaks and verdant valleys.

Sustainability and a deep respect for nature are part of the hotel’s DNA, and the sense of place is woven into nearly every experience. One of the highlights in summer is the Walig Hut—a 1783 Alpine outpost high above Gsteig, exclusively accessible to hotel guests for rustic lunches, dinners, or even a night under the stars.

Above: Gstaad Palace façade © Stefano Scata / Leonardo Golzato | Featured: Gstaad Palace exterior © Melanie Uhkötter

Back at the Palace, five distinctive restaurants showcase the best of the region’s bounty, enlivened with Mediterranean flavours and touches of Asian finesse. Whether you’re settling in for dinner beneath glowing chandeliers in one of the grand dining rooms or sipping a glass of wine in the cosy, wood-panelled Lobby Bar—affectionately known as Gstaad’s living room—the culinary experience is refined yet refreshingly unpretentious. After dark, the legendary GreenGo Club brings a shift in tempo, with its retro interiors and glittering lights setting the stage for convivial nights.

Wellness is another cornerstone of the Gstaad Palace experience. Spanning 1,800 square metres, the Palace Spa blends nature and nurture with its granite-lined thermal suite, outdoor log fire, mountain-view sauna, and botanical-infused treatments. A jacuzzi, hammam and relaxation lounge ensure there’s ample space to unwind. In summer, guests gather around the Olympic-sized outdoor pool—a local institution since 1928—for sun-drenched afternoons with mountain air and retro Riviera vibes. Fitness facilities, tennis and squash courts, and access to nearby ski slopes and golf courses round out the year-round appeal.

Whether visiting in July or January, guests can expect an atmosphere that feels both exclusive and inviting. Children are warmly welcomed with their own programme of entertainment, while adults are left to immerse themselves in everything from après-ski indulgence to serene Alpine moments.This summer, Gstaad Palace opens its doors from 22nd June to 4th September—an ideal window to experience the Swiss Alps at their sun-dappled best. A palace in name, perhaps—but one that proves luxury can still feel like home.

Gstaad Palace Spa © Stefano Scata / Leo Lavorate

Indoor pool at Gstaad Palace © Stefano Scata

Le Grand Terasse © Melanie Uhkötter

To find out more about Gstaad Palace and book, visit the links below:

GSTAAD PALACE

Palacestrasse 28
3780 Gstaad
Switzerland

Web: palace.ch
Tel: +41 33 748 50 00

Email: info@palace.ch

Instagram: @gstaadpalace
Facebook: @GstaadPalaceSwitzerland

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