Take in the majestic beauty of Saanen
The mountains and glaciers provide a pleasant backdrop to your holiday home in Saanen. This scenic city is known for its skiing, hiking and sporting events. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Sightseeing in and around Saanen
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Saanen a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Eggli Ski Resort (0.5 mi / 0.7 km)
- Gstaad Ski Resort (0.5 mi / 0.9 km)
- Schonried Horneggli Ski Resort (2.1 mi / 3.3 km)
- Saanenmoser Hornberg Ski Resort (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Lenk-Betelberg Ski Area (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Chateau d'Oex Ski Resort (7.6 mi / 12.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Saanen
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Saanen is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Saanenmöser Pass (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- Gastlosen (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park (8.2 mi / 13.2 km)
- Lac (12.3 mi / 19.8 km)
- Derborence Lake (13.9 mi / 22.3 km)
- Bisse du Ro Trailhead (14 mi / 22.6 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Saanen
Travellers enjoy Saanen for its skiing. If you're interested in winter sports, you might consider visiting in January, February, March or April, when snowfall averages 0 cm and temperatures average -2°C.
Transport to and around Saanen
The nearest airport is in Sion (SIR), located 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Bern (BRN-Belp), which is 32 mi (51.5 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Gstaad Station, Saanen Station and Schönried Station are the main stations in the area.