“Come up, slow down” – Gstaad’s slogan rings true for its guests. When it comes to wellness and recreation, no other destination offers such an enjoyable experience. This is an announcement that the Feriendestination Gstaad was pleased to make in a recent press release.

A survey completed by winter sports enthusiasts

Who has the highest levels of guest satisfaction? Which slopes are rated the best? Where do you get the best value for money? What areas of natural scenery impress you the most? Where’s the best ambience to enjoy? Where’s the best après-ski? Also: Where are the best wellness facilities? “These are the questions asked by the Best Ski Resort Study carried out by Mountain Management in collaboration with the University of Innsbruck”, according to the press release. During the past ski season, this customer satisfaction survey covered 20 different categories and was completed by 46,000 winter sports enthusiasts on the slopes of 55 selected top Alpine ski resorts.

The award in the Wellness category

Heinz Brand, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG and Günter Weilguni, member of the Executive Board of the Gstaad-Saanenland Hotelier Association, were pleased to accept the award in the Wellness category for the destination of Gstaad. In addition, the destination came second for the best ski schools, fourth for peace and relaxation, sixth for exclusivity and ninth for comfortable surroundings. “The destination of Gstaad is delighted and proud to receive these awards, especially since the award is based on customer reviews” says Christian Hoefliger, President of the Gstaad Hotelier Association.

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