It's not a fairy tale
it's real
It may look like a fairytale castle, but behind the walls of the Gstaad Palace, real stories are written every day. Add your own chapter to our story and live your dream.
Summer Highlights 2025
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Become part of the Gstaad Palace's story
The Gstaad Palace has enchanted guests from near and far for over a century. Not with spells or magic, but with authentic hospitality, genuine family spirit and a long tradition. Our hotel is one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Part of the Palace's charm is the beauty of the Saanenland region that constantly amazes our guests. The Gstaad Palace has been owned by the Scherz family for three generations. We invite you to join us and become part of our history in the making!
Andrea Scherz
The Leading Hotels of the World
The Leading Hotels of the World is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels, with more than 400 properties from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt. Leading Hotels carefully curates distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps for adventurous souls.
Just as the Gstaad Palace is a family-led hotel of more than three generations, more than eighty percent of Leading Hotels’ members are family-led, ninety percent are independent, and one hundred percent are luxury properties.
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A true summer fairy tale
You decide how you want your summer story in Gstaad to begin
Summer reading tips
Rapunzel can really let her hair down here and enjoy all that the Saanenland region has to offer.
From the perfect room to culinary delights, a day in the spa or sporting activities: We make your dreams come true.
The beauty of summer in Gstaad is exhilarating
Highlights of the season
Ernst Andrea Scherz with film star Roger Moore
Closer than you think – yet in a world of its own
The Gstaad Palace is just 2 to 2 1/2 hours by car from the international airports in Geneva and Zurich. If that's not fast enough, a private airplane from Jetfly or Fly7 will get you to Gstaad Airport in no time at all. The local airport is just 5 km from the hotel. You can also travel in style to the Gstaad Palace by train from all over Switzerland - thanks to the world's densest railway network. We would be happy to pick you up from the station in Gstaad.
