Gstaad
Gstaad (/ɡəˈʃtɑːd, ɡəˈstɑːd/ gə-S(H)TAHD, German: [kʃtaːt]) is a town in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Bern in southwestern Switzerland. It is part of the municipality of Saanen and is known as a major ski resort and a popular destination amongst high society and the international jet set. The winter campus of the Institut Le Rosey is located in Gstaad. Gstaad has a population of about 9,200 and is located 1,050 metres (3,445 feet) above sea level.
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| Coordinates: 46°28′N 7°17′E | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Bern |
| District | Obersimmental-Saanen |
| Municipality | Saanen |
| Elevation | 1,050 m (3,440 ft) |
| Population (Dec 2009) | |
| • Total | 7,063 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 3780 |
| SFOS number | 0843 |
| Website | https://www.gstaad.ch/ SFSO statistics |
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