A picturesque street with traditional chalets and mountains in the background. The surroundings radiate tranquility and alpine beauty.
An idyllic landscape with cows in a meadow. In the background, traditional wooden houses and gentle hills can be seen.
A picturesque snow landscape with many wooden houses. People are skiing on a perfectly groomed slope.
A group of people glides on skis across a snowy landscape. In the background, mountains and a train can be seen, while the sun shines brightly.
A skier jumps over a small ramp in the snow. In the background, you can see snow-covered trees and a clear blue sky.
Two people are walking on a snowy slope in a mountainous environment. The mountains in the background are covered with snow and the sky is clear and blue.
A beautiful place with a round flower bed and benches. In the background, there are trees and buildings in a mountainous landscape.
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Schönried: Sport and enjoyment on Gstaad's sun terrace

Schönried (1,230 m above sea level) is situated on the sun terrace of the Gstaad region. The chalet village is a paradise for nature lovers as well as winter and summer sports enthusiasts. A cable cars accesses the Horneggli mountains direct from the village centre. In winter Schönried offers direct access to the largest ski area in the region and a cross-country skiing paradise.

Highlights

Village square named after Mike von Grünigen
Years after retiring from the sport, the local multiple world champion, Olympic medallist and World Cup overall winner in Giant Slalom, remains a role model and motivator for young, up-and-coming ski talent in the region. The village of Schönried dedicated its main square to Mike von Grünigen, commemorating the milestones of success in his unique sporting career. The official website of Mike von Grünigen: www.mvg.ch.