Inside Swiss elite resort Gstaad

This year, I decided to take a trip to the snowy mountains in Gstaad during my Christmas Holidays. It’s my favourite winter destination, especially in February when there’s more snow. I always get excited to finally wear my mountain-chic outfits! [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ]

Gstaad is an upscale ski resort in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps and I consider it the best place for socializing, enjoying the beauty of the mountains, the charming chalets, the great restaurants and the beautiful cross-country trails. I would not exactly recommend Gstaad for professional skiing because the slopes are quite short compared to other ski resorts in Switzerland.
Gstaad is mostly known internationally for the prestigious boarding school Le Rosey that has made it a popular holiday spot amongst high society and royalties. It is the oldest school in the country and perhaps one of the most expensive in the world, with a glamorous alumni list. Once a year, in mid-February, the alumni organisation of Le Rosey puts together a weekend during which thousands of old alumni around the globe get together in Gstaad. This is the most happening week of the season in Gstaad.
The village is located 1,050 meters above sea level, so the temperature is very pleasant. I could spend the whole day on the terrace of Palace Hotel to get a tan, while having lunch. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. Enjoy the regional specialties such as deer meat and rösti, finished with berries, home-made sour cream and meringue.

The Palace Hotel is making an incredible brunch every Sunday in February. I celebrated New Year’s Eve at a private party in a luxurious chalet, wearing a black leather dress by Saint Laurent.

Where to stay:

The Palace Hotel is an institution in Gstaad, built on a hill overlooking the town, with a breathtaking view of the Alps from the room.

The hotel offers a wide choice of restaurants but my favourite is Le Grill and La Fromagerie, which is a traditional alpine hut that only serves fondue and raclette. The legendary nightclub Greengo is located in the basement. After a nice day of skiing, there’s nothing better than getting pampered in the Spa. I love their spa with the heated outdoor pool and fireplace in the relaxing area.

The Alpina Hotel is a fresh interpretation of Alpine chic, opened in 2012. It was built in an elegant and modern chalet style, featuring natural materials like marble, sandstone and aged wood. Restaurants include Megu, serving Japanese cuisine.

The Six Senses Spa is fantastic and features holistic treatments and a heated outdoor pool overlooking the mountains.

Here are just a handful of the many activities you can enjoy:

Shopping in the Promenade. Each little chalet is a luxury boutique with pittoresque chalet style storefronts and of course the local brand Lorenz Bach, established in Gstaad, that designs the traditional jackets. These jackets are very chic and unique and you can wear them with jeans or elegant wool pants.