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A place for rest and recreation. Welcome to Schönried-Gstaad – a paradise for sports, fun and relaxation! Surrounded by the picturesque mountain landscape of the Saanenland, our newly-renovated, family-run hotel exceeds the expectations of our discerning clientele with its pleasing blend of friendly service, rustic elegance and extensive range of outdoor activities – the perfect place for a wonderful holiday. Service with a vision. Nestled in the beautiful Gstaad mountains, our hotel is rich in the kind of tradition and experience that come with being run by the fourth generation of the same family. The Kerner family looks forward to welcoming you as you enjoy every comfort at this relaxing oasis. Villages Ten chalet villages make up the Gstaad holiday region. Visitors will find an unparalleled variety of leisure activities on offer here in the middle of a gentle and unspoilt Alpine landscape. History Saanenland The crane (French: la grue), the heraldic animal of the Counts of Greyerz, today adorns the coat of arms of the Municipality of Saanen, to which Gstaad also belongs. It is one of the most prominent indicators of the region's historical roots, which remain astonishingly vibrant to this day. coat of arms of Saanen Milestones 11th century The county of Greyerz is an important dominion, extending from the source of the river Saane at the Sanetsch Pass to the present-day Lac de la Gruyère in the region defined by Broc and La Tour-de-Trême. It also includes the Jauntal valley. 1246: The county becomes part of the suzerainty of Peter II of Savoy. 1404: The under-age Anton becomes Count of Greyerz. The Savoyards appoint an administrator who is against renewing the agreements governing the rights of the towns. In response Bern destroys the castles in the Saanenland and in the Pays-d'Enhaut. 1407: The territory comes back to the county of Greyerz. The Counts' lavish lifestyle results in financial constraints. Various lands have to be sold off. 9 November 1554: The county's bankruptcy is notified at the confederate hearing in Baden. The creditors share the spoils. The Saanenland and the Pays-d'Enhaut ultimately go to Bern. Source Details of the regional history can be found in the Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz (Historical Dictionary of Switzerland). Cable Cars Thanks to the glacier ski area and slopes with artificial snow, Gstaad Mountain Rides is able to offer winter sports from the end of October to the beginning of May. Gstaad Mountain Rides guarantees five months of winter sports from the end of October to the beginning of May. The following factors contribute to a high level of guaranteed snow cover in the ski region: Glacier 3000 Gstaad = the only glacier ski area in the Bernese Oberland 88 kilometres of ski slopes with artificial snow The slope quality is still good in late winter due to the ideal, largely stone and rock-free slope bases Further increase in guaranteed snow cover and slope quality in the context of an ambitious investment programme Winter opening dates Overview of scheduled operating data for ski facilities. Subject to change. Please refer to the current winter sports report for the latest data. Ski areas Gstaad Mountain Rides, that means skiing, snowboarding and hiking up to an altitude of 3000 m. 57 mountain railways and cableways provide access to 220 km of slopes, sled & toboggan runs, snowparks and panoramic winter hiking trails. With authentic landscapes, splendid sun terraces and trendy snow bars it's all certainly well worth a visit. Travel Information Gstaad Saanenland is located in the south-west of Switzerland, right on the border with the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The region is easily accessed by train or by car from the Lake Thun region, the area of Lake Geneva and the Greyerzerland. Direct links with the European high-speed rail network and with all of Switzerland's international airports guarantee quick and easy access to the region from anywhere. Goldenpass MOB BY RAIL From the Bern region (west and north Switzerland): SBB Bern - Spiez (direct ICE link from Germany and Netherlands): change, SEZ (Spiez-Erlenbach-Zweisimmen) to Zweisimmen: change, MOB: Zweisimmen-Saanenmöser-Schönried-Gstaad-Saanen Direct Trains Bern - Zweisimmen with "Lötschberger" train. From the region of Central Switzerland: SBB Lucerne - Interlaken: change, SBB to Spiez: change, SEZ (Spiez-Erlenbach-Zweisimmen) to Zweisimmen: change, MOB: Zweisimmen-Saanenmöser-Schönried-Gstaad-Saanen From the Valais region (Italy): SBB Domodossola - Brig: possibly change to BLS to Spiez: change, SEZ (Spiez-Erlenbach-Zweisimmen) to Zweisimmen:

change, MOB: Zweisimmen-Saanenmöser-Schönried-Gstaad-Saanen From the Lausanne region (west Switzerland): SBB Lausanne - Montreux: change, MOB: Montreux-Saanen-Gstaad-Schönried-Saanenmöser-Zweisimmen » SBB timetable » BLS timetable BY CAR From the Bern region (west and north Switzerland): A6 Bern - Spiez motorway: Wimmis exit: main road (Simmental valley) to Boltigen - Zweisimmen - Saanen - Gstaad From the Central Switzerland region: Lucerne - Brünigpass - Brienzwiler: A8 motorway to Interlaken: main road to Spiez: A6 motorway to Wimmis: main road (Simmental valley) to Boltigen - Zweisimmen - Saanen - Gstaad From the Valais region: A9 Sierre - Lausanne motorway: Aigle exit: main road to Col du Pillon - Gsteig - Gstaad From the Lausanne region (west Switzerland): A9/A12 Lausanne - Vevey - Bern motorway: Bulle exit: main road to Château d'Oex - Saanen - Gstaad » Route planner BY AIRPLANE Via Zurich-Kloten From Zurich-Kloten Airport, Gstaad can be reached in about 2:50 hours by car and in approx. 3:15 hours by train. Via Geneva-Cointrin From Geneva-Cointrin Airport, Gstaad can be reached in 2 hours by car and in 2:40 hours by train. Via Bern-Belp Bern-Belp is the nearest airport. The rest of the journey takes about 1:20 hours by car, but allow approx. 3 hours if travelling by train. Flights from: München Paris Rotterdam Single room Grandlit Come to your rest with ease. Relax and unwind with every comfort on hand! Our Grandlit category rooms face north and include a king size bed. Modern, elegant country-style furnishings and decor that leave nothing to be desired, shower/toilet, hairdryer, radio/LCD flat screen TV, air conditioning, telephone and room safe. Double room North Snug relaxation for you and your loved ones. Comfort-loving families staying in our north-facing double rooms know they’re in good hands. These rooms come with a connecting door to give you either togetherness or privacy. 17m2, modern, elegant, country-style furnishings and decor, shower, toilet, hairdryer, radio, LCD flat screen TV, air conditioning, telephone and room safe. Double room South Fresh blend of rest and family life. Our south-facing double rooms with connecting door are perfect for families. Special features: glorious views of the Saanenland mountains, plenty of space and an extensive range of comforts. 19m2 with balcony, modern, elegant, country-style furnishings and decor, radio/LCD flat screen TV, bath or shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone and room safe, family rooms with connecting door. Junior suite North More room for you to relax in. Spread your wings and relax – the Junior Suite, facing the Rellerli, leaves nothing to be desired in terms of comfort and space. 28m2, modern, elegant, country-style furnishings and decor, bath/toilet, hairdryer, radio, LCD flat screen TV, air conditioning, telephone and room safe. Junior suite South We make room for your pure relaxation. The south-facing Junior suite (facing the Horneggli) will live up to your holiday expectations. 26m2, modern, elegant, country-style furnishings and decor, bathroom/toilet, hairdryer, radio, LCD flat screen TV, telephone and room safe. Restaurant Fine dining – the royal road to relaxation. Genuine, regional cuisine prepared with expert knowledge and skill. Delicious drinks. A soothing ambience. What more could you want? Dine on hearty, traditional fare at our restaurant. We believe that food and drink are the royal road to relaxation. And you can taste it. Gaststube Expand your social horizons. Meeting place for young and old, locals and tourists – our restaurant brings people together. Conviviality and high spirits, relaxation and spontaneous celebration – what better way to bring the day to a close? Terrace Feel on top of the world. Just gazing at the unique mountain scenery is enough to let you unwind and relax. Enjoy the invigorating rays of the sun. Let the eye wander, switch off - and let us pamper you. Our pleasantly unobtrusive staff would just love to exceed your every wish. Here you literally “feel holiday”! Banquets A time for celebration! Hold your celebration or party at the Hotel Kernen. We offer the perfect setting for occasions and events of every kind. Put our organisational experience to work and ensure that you and your guests have the time of your lives! First class relaxation! Experience and enjoy one of Switzerland’s finest wellness complexes – located directly next door at the Hotel Ermitage. Stay two nights or more at our hotel and you’ll be able to use these facilities for a small fee of CHF 20 per day. Treat yourself to some profound well-being as you dive into a fascinating world of Saunas Indoor and outdoor pools Saltwater pools Steam baths and much more…