Alpine Authenticityy Highlights
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ALPINE AUTHENTICITYY HIGHLIGHTS FONDUELAND GSTAAD ALPINE FARM STAY "SUUFSUNNTIG" CHEESE GROTTO Alpine architecture – based on tradition A village's architectural image has a decisive infl uence over how it is perceived. With Gstaad this is: authenticity, harmony, warmth and hospitality. This is based on Gstaad's chalets, which are either original or freshly-interpreted but always true to tradition. They refl ect the typical character of the holiday region of Gstaad. Saanen As many cows as people Gstaad has a population of 7,200. And almost as many cows. Nothing would work here without Simmental cattle. They provide excellent milk for the famous Alpine cheese and Hobelkäse. Their savory air-dried beef is also a delicacy. In spite of its wealth of tourist facilities, the holiday region of Gstaad has retained its Alpine authenticity. FONDUELAND GSTAAD With its gentle topography and varied speciality cheeses, the region of Gstaad offers the perfect mix for sophisticated bons vivants. In Fondueland Gstaad, there is nothing more natural than enjoying a delicious fondue surrounded by the mountain landscape. In a place where fresh air, lush pastures and herbs provide the best possible basis for outstanding cheese. Two specially designated huts and two inordinately large fondue pots, each with enough room for up to eight people, provide the perfect backdrop for dining, socialising and marvelling at the unparalleled panoramic views. Whether you travel on foot, by bike, by sledge or on snowshoes, or even if you would like to choose your very own outdoor relaxation spot – anything is possible in Fondueland Gstaad. The fondue backpack This is made possible thanks to the fondue backpack in a nostalgic design. It contains all of the ingredients needed for the irresistible outdoor experience: a full set of preparation equipment, either a traditional thick fondue or a particularly fl avoursome truffl e fondue made by the Schönried Dairy, as well as crusty fondue bread supplied by the Wehren Bakery, spices, fondue pot, warmer, plates and forks. How it works Order the fondue backpack the day before at any of the following dairies, during the opening hours. Molkerei Gstaad, Lauenenstrasse 24, 3780 Gstaad, Tel. +41 33 744 11 15, [email protected] Molkerei Schönried, Dorfstrasse 63, 3778 Schönried, Tel. +41 33 744 12 82, [email protected] Molkerei Zweisimmen, Thunstrasse 2, 3770 Zweisimmen, Tel. +41 33 722 42 82 Fromage & Pain, Dorfstrasse 58, 3792 Saanen, Tel. +41 33 748 30 87, [email protected] Berghaus Wispile, Moosfangstrasse 46, 3780 Gstaad, Tel. +41 33 748 96 32 The caquelons and the huts cannot be reserved. Two fondue varieties to choose from · Traditional house mixture: CHF 18.– per person · Truffl e house mixture: CHF 21.– per person The price includes the hire of all the fondue equipment, the cheese mixture, bread and spices. Suitable wine, for example a light and fruity Chasselas, is available from the dairies. 1 Schlittmoos fondue pot 2 Vorderi Wispile fondue pot · Room for up to 8 people · Room for up to 8 people · Location: Schlittmoosstrasse, 15 min. from the · Location: Approx. 40 min. from the mountain centre of the village of Schönried. Follow the station Wispile, on the hiking trail Wispile- sign "Fondue Caquelon Schlittmoos". Chrine-lake of Lauenen and Wispile-Chrine- · No access by car Gsteig. On the winter hiking and sledge trail direction Gsteig. 3 Rellerli fondue hut · Two weatherproof huts with room for up to 8 people · Location in winter: Next to the mountain station Rellerli and on the winter hiking trail Rellerli- Hugeli-Schönried, approx. 40 min. from the mountian station Rellerli. Follow the sign "Fondue Hüttli Rellerli". · Location in summer: Near the Rellerli mountain station and on Mt. Hugeli. When you have fi nished your fondue: Please collect all your garbage and the equipment and return the backpack to the place of collection. Should you need to return the backpack after business hours, please arrange previously with the point of collection. Fondue Caquelon Schlittmoos ALL YEAR ROUND Cheese grotto A cheese monument! Molkerei Gstaad has taken over 3,000 cheeses – including historical rarities – and beautifully displayed them in impressive ways. Information: on request, 6 to 25 people Contact: Molkerei Gstaad Lauenenstrasse 24 3780 Gstaad Tel. +41 33 744 11 15 [email protected] www.molkerei-gstaad.ch Show dairy At "Le Chalet" in Château-d'Oex the "le Chalet Bio" hard cheese is prepared over a wood fi re. A cheese maker, wearing a traditional costume, produces 60 to 200 litres of organic milk into a 16-20 kg cheese loaf. The price includes the round trip by bus from Gstaad (various pick-up points) and lunch. Information: incl. inward and outward journey Contact: Reichenbach Transporte Gsteigstrasse 1 3780 Gstaad Tel. +41 33 744 14 15 Cowbells Cowbells have a long tradition in the Saanenland and may be purchased at various outlets including the Molkerei Gstaad and Matti Eisenwaren in Zweisimmen. Cheese ageing facility Place where the gold of the Gstaad Alps is kept and treasured. Local Alpine farmer experts offer guided tours with tasting of the fi ne Alpine cheese and Hobelkäse or a convivial aperitif in a homely atmosphere. Information: on request, 10 to 40 people Contact: Käsereifungslager Saanenland Gsteigstrasse 125 3783 Grund b. Gstaad Tel. +41 79 786 03 15 Paper-cutting Traditions are lovingly upheld in the holiday region of Gstaad. They include ancient trades and crafts, which have contributed a great deal towards shaping the region's character. Highlights include paper-cutting. Information: Demonstrations by appointment, Brochure with all providers is available at tourism offi ces throughout the region Contact: Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus Promenade 41, 3780 Gstaad Tel. +41 33 748 81 81 [email protected], www.gstaad.ch ALL YEAR ROUND Holiday on a farm Feed the animals in the barn, taste fresh cow’s milk and enjoy the charm of authentic accommodation – for many guests, even well-heeled ones, a holiday on a farm is a real alternative to staying at a hotel. Badebnithof Stefan von Siebenthal Bellerivestrasse 32, 3780 Gstaad +41 33 744 67 66, www.badebnithof.ch Offer: - Bed & Breakfast - sleeping in the straw - sale of farm products Bauernhof Annen Marlise Annen Dorfstrasse 25, 3782 Lauenen +41 33 79 665 63 29, www.marliseannen.ch Offer: - guest rooms with breakfast in the village - mountain pasture with scenic view - sale of farm products Gässlihof Daniela & Walter Sumi Gässli, 3784 Feutersoey +41 33 755 14 75, www.gaesslihof.ch Offer: - Bed & Breakfast - sleeping in the straw - sale of Alpine cheese Pesche's Bäse-Beizli Peter Ueltschi Schlattstrasse 5, 3770 Zweisimmen +41 76 214 66 71, www.pesches-baese-beizli.ch Offer: - meals - sleeping in the straw Gässlihof WINTER Stable tours A visit to a barn is an exciting experience. Enjoy the fragrance of country air in the barn, watch the farmer milking a cow or caressing a calf. Such activities are included as part of the Swiss Farmers Welcome You "Visit a Barn" campaign. The Open Barn Doors programme contributes to the promotion of local products. And it also builds bridges between the city and the countryside. Information: visiting the region’s farms - www.stallvisite.ch Contact: Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus Promenade 41, 3780 Gstaad Tel. +41 33 748 81 81 [email protected], www.gstaad.ch Enjoy the fragrance of country air in the barn SUMMER Alpine farm stay Alp Beust On the Alp Beust, 1,585 metres above sea level, and above Chalberhöni in Saanen, our guests stay in a basic room with single beds. Our farmer's breakfast tastes twice as good after a good night's sleep in this refreshing mountain environment. Operates from early June to early September. Offer: - half board - cheesemaking - sale of Alpine cheese and Hobelkäse Contact: Christine & Willi Bach Rübeldorfstrasse 102 3792 Saanen +41 79 330 86 28 www.willibach.ch Alphüttli Feutersoey There is a small Alpine hut for rental on a weekly basis in Feutersoey, 1,400 metres above sea level between Gstaad and Gsteig. Peace in the heart of nature, surrounded by stunning alpine fl ora, where fresh air and clear water awaits you and where the views draw you outside to enjoy the mountains and the valleys. Offer: - cooking facilities - sale of farm products Contact: Alphüttli Feutersoey Kathrin & Rolf Perreten Gschwändstrasse 36 3784 Feutersoey +41 33 755 11 10 www.appa.ch/50223.htm Alp Turnels Alp Turnels is situated at 1900 meters above sea level in the “basin” of the Turnel valley. Guests spend the night on mattresses in the hayloft above the cowshed. The fresh alpine air creates an appetite for a substantial "Älpler- zmorge" (alpine breakfast). Alp Turnels is open from the beginning of July till the end of August. Offer: - half board - milk bad - cheese making - sale of farm products Contact: Alp Turnels Jakob Zumstein-Matti Bissenstrasse 35 3780 Gstaad +41 79 635 96 87 Alp Stierenseeberg Far away from the everyday hustle and bustle, leave your cares behind and enjoy a delicious serving of rösti prepared according to grandma’s recipe or perhaps something more active such as helping with the milking and watching how cheese is made. These experiences are included in the offer at the Restaurant Stierenseeberg - also known as Stierenberg. Offer: - alpine wellness (HotPot) - cheesemaking - restaurant Contact: Alp Stierenseeberg Edwin & Veronika Griessen Seebergstrasse 3770 Zweisimmen +41 33 722 41 82 www.stierenseeberg.ch SUMMER Suufsunntig/Dorfet Farmers in the Gstaad holiday region celebrate a number of traditional Alpine festivities during the summer with folk entertainment. These festivities epitomise Alpine life as it really is, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable experience until late into the evening. Information: in July and August Contact: Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus Promenade 41, 3780 Gstaad Tel.