Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000)
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Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000) lies between the Bernese Oberland and Vaud and is one of the larger Swiss ski areas: 200 kilometres of piste served by 50 lifts.
The area runs from 948 to 2971 metres above sea level, giving around 2,023 metres of vertical. The upper slopes therefore sit at an altitude that usually holds snow reliably even in weaker winters.
The ski terrain reaches up to a glacier, and the season runs Nov – May (Glacier 3000). There is no summer skiing here any more, but the state of the glacier remains a live issue.
There is a snow park, an adult day pass costs CHF 82.
Of note: One area from Zweisimmen via Saanenmöser and Schönried up to Glacier 3000; glacier summer skiing ended in 2004
Pistes by difficulty
- Leicht (blau)122 km61%
- Mittel (rot)52 km26%
- Schwer (schwarz)26 km13%
Distribution calculated from OpenStreetMap and applied to the 200 official kilometres of piste. An approximation, not a figure from the lift company.
Snow report
Not currentThis reading is 47 days old and is not being updated automatically at the moment. Current figures are available from the SLF and from the resort itself.
Source: SLF / WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. A single measuring station, not the resort’s official piste report.
Piste map, map & webcams
Interactive piste map
Every piste and lift colour-coded by difficulty, zoomable, built on OpenStreetMap. Community-maintained data; where it differs, the official piste map next to it is authoritative.
Open on OpenSkiMap →Official piste map
The lift company’s drawn piste map, plus lift status and tickets.
gstaad.ch →Webcams
Live images from the mountain on the resort’s official site, usually several locations.
View webcams →Piste maps and webcam images belong to the lift companies and are protected by copyright. That is why we link directly to the original instead of copying it.
Getting there by public transport
Destination stop: Gstaad. Fastest connection on a Saturday morning in the currently published timetable, from the open Swiss timetable interface, retrieved 10 August 2026. A guide value, not a timetable: the real journey time depends on when you leave and what you connect to, and winter-only bus services are not yet included.
Frequently asked about Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000)
How high is Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000)?
The ski area runs from 948 to 2,971 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 2,023 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.
How many kilometres of piste does Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000) have?
200 kilometres on 50 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.
What does a day pass at Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000) cost?
CHF 82 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not.
When does Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000) open?
The usual season window is Nov – May (Glacier 3000). For winter 2026/27 the resort has announced 8 November 2026 as its starting date (Glacier 3000). Every announced date depends on enough snow and cold.
How do I get to Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000) by train?
The destination stop is Gstaad. From Zürich HB the fastest connection on a Saturday morning takes 2 h 55, changing 2 times; from Bern 1 h 53. A guide value, not a timetable.
Does Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000) have a glacier?
Yes. Glacier terrain makes the early season more reliable, because the snow layer is supported from below by ice. The summers since 2022 have shown that this is no longer a guarantee either: several Alpine glacier areas have given up summer skiing altogether.
Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000) in the magazine
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Where this resort stands
In our rankings of all Swiss ski areas:
Gstaad (inkl. Zweisimmen und Glacier 3000) is one of 9 ski areas in the canton of Bern, and it is quickest reached from Bern by train, in 1 h 53.
Nearby ski areas
Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.
Key figures
- Region
- Bern / Vaud
- Season
- Nov – May (Glacier 3000)
- Kilometres of piste
- 200 km
- Elevation
- 948 to 2971 m (2,023 m of vertical)
- Lifts
- 50
- Adult day pass
- around CHF 82 (guide value)
- Summer skiing
- no
- Glacier
- yes
- Snow park
- rated 6/10
- Coordinates
- 46.472, 7.286
- Official website
- gstaad.ch
All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.