At Gstaad Palace, it’s not a fairytale, it’s real. The charming chalet village of Gstaad is a favorite holiday destination for royals, celebrities, and the international jet-set looking to escape it all and enjoy the majestic beauty of the Bernese Oberland.
Gstaad Palace is celebrating 110 legendary years and opens for the winter season on December 20th, inviting guests to ‘come up and slow down.’
Magical, glamorous, and idyllic, Gstaad Palace is the perfect place to enjoy the festive season and there’s a lot to look forward to this winter:
Julie Andrews said it best: “Gstaad remains the last paradise in this crazy world,” and we agree.
Winter 2023 Happenings at Gstaad Palace:
Greengo is the first (and some might argue only) night club in the charming chalet village that’s become a favorite destination for A-listers, international jet-set, dignitaries, celebrities, and the global elite. Greengo is famed for its exclusivity and alluring all-night parties.. where the revelers dance under the neon lights and twirling disco ball while looking out over the Palace’s indoor pool and panoramic views of the Swiss Alps. Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Princess Di, and many others spent legendary nights at GreenGo.. many of those nights ending in skinny dipping. GreenGo is a Swiss chalet version of Studio 54 and retains much of the same charm + character found 50 years ago when it first opened… but now the walls hold endless glamorous secrets and scandal.
New this winter is The Black Wall, a brand new run at Glacier 3000. Connecting the intermediate station Cabane to the Col du Pillon, this new black slope crosses the cliff thanks to a 265 meters long tunnel. At the exit of the tunnel, the run begins with a 41° section, making it one of the steepest slopes in the world. It is a third slope of more than 1’000 meters of altitude difference that completes the offer of Glacier 3000, with the Olden Slope (7 km) and the Red Run (8 km).
The pioneers of the 19th century dreamed of it, the GoldenPass Express will now become reality. From 11 December 2022, this train seamlessly connects Montreux, Gstaad and Interlaken without change. The journey is a stunning spectacular – as the awe-inspiring landscape of the Swiss Alps gently rolls by, champagne and amuse-bouches are served.
Spend Christmas Eve fireside admiring endless wintery views of the snow-sparking alps with champagne in hand. Luxuriate over a delicious five-course dinner in Le Grand Restaurant or Le Grill. And of course, the musical entertainment does not come short and children can enjoy a Christmas movie and spend a joyful evening together. Children can also enjoy Sammy’s Club where they can play with the Palace’s St. Bernards explore the grounds, and enjoy arts and crafts.
Gstaad Palace offers those looking for a restorative New Year’s Eve getaway the ultimate in relaxation and glamour. Gstaad offers adventurers over 80 pistes for all levels of skiers; enjoy sunny days spent skiing and exploring the white winter wonderland before returning back to the Palace. Spend the last day of 2022 in bliss, reveling in the Palace’s 20,000 sq. ft spa luxuriating in the sauna, Jacuzzi, cold plunge pools, all while taking in unrivaled views of the mountain landscape. End the year right with a 50-minute massage before spending the evening celebrating at Gstaad Palace’s legendary New Year’s Eve black tie gala, a tradition since the hotel’s founding in late 1800s. The theme this year is La Dolce Vita and disco-goers can dance till the first dawn of 2023 in one of the world’s most exclusive night clubs.
The last family-owned palace hotel in Europe, and is proud to continually invest in bettering the hotel experience for guests. This winter season Gstaad Palace reveals a new outdoor Jacuzzi, a destination within itself, the expansive Jacuzzi is a place of relaxation and recovery post-skiing surrounded by the majestic mountains. The Salle Bridge, storied for being a favorite choice for card playing and poker, has also been refreshed with new soft furnishings as well as several new suites for guests to enjoy.
