Gruyère district, Fribourg, Switzerland

Places to visit near Gstaad

Gstaad is a town in Gruyère district, Fribourg, Switzerland, home to about 9,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 14 museums and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Swiss Fort Knox I (4 km), Saanenmöser Pass (6 km) and Via Alpina Red R103 (9 km).

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Gstaad, Fribourg
Gstaad, Gruyère district, Fribourg, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gstaad at a glance

Location
Gruyère district, Fribourg, Switzerland
Population
about 9,200
Coordinates
46.4721° N, 7.2869° E
Places within 50 km
158 (158 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Gstaad

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gstaad: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gstaad

166 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gstaad. The closest is Saanenmöser Pass (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gstaad

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gstaad. The closest is Château de Gruyères (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Gstaad

26 museums within 100 km of Gstaad. The closest is Tibet Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gstaad

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gstaad. The closest is Lauenensee (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Gstaad

11 churches within 100 km of Gstaad. The closest is Notre-Dame des Marches (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Gstaad

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Gstaad. The closest is Engstligen Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Gstaad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gstaad
  2. 6 km Saanenmöser Pass · viewpoint, Gruyère
  3. 6 km Swiss Fort Knox I · fort, Oberland administrative region
  4. 10 km Col de Jable · viewpoint, Gruyère
  5. 10 km Via Alpina Red R103 · trek, Oberland administrative region
  6. 4 km Lauenensee · lake, Gruyère
  7. 12 km Back to Gstaad

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From travellers near Gstaad

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gstaad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints87166Saanenmöser Pass (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3154Château de Gruyères (25 km)
    Museums1426Tibet Museum (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs920Lauenensee (12 km)
    Churches711Notre-Dame des Marches (24 km)
    Waterfalls48Engstligen Falls (27 km)
    Caves12Swiss Fort Knox I (4 km)
    Treks22Via Alpina Red R103 (9 km)
    Parks22Happyland (33 km)
    Other attractions12La Fourchette (42 km)

    Gstaad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gstaad?

    Swiss Fort Knox I (fort, about 4 km), Saanenmöser Pass (viewpoint, about 6 km), Via Alpina Red R103 (trek, about 9 km), Col de Jable (viewpoint, about 10 km), Lauenensee (lake, about 12 km), Hundsrügg (viewpoint, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gstaad?

    158 places on Spotwander: 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gstaad?

    Saanenmöser Pass, about 6 km by road; Col de Jable (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gstaad?

    Château de Gruyères, about 25 km by road; Saint-Germain Castle (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Gstaad?

    Tibet Museum, about 25 km by road; Giger Museum (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gstaad?

    Start in Gstaad, visit Saanenmöser Pass, then Swiss Fort Knox I, then Col de Jable, then Via Alpina Red R103, then Lauenensee, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gstaad?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Gstaad

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gstaad’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gstaad on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.