Villas in Schönried
Schönried suits skiers and hikers who want a quiet base in the Gstaad area, with its own railway station. No home here has a pool, and the shops and hotels are mostly in Gstaad, not in the village.
- Villas
- 36
- From, per week
- £375
About Schönried
Schönried is a village in the municipality of Saanen, in the canton of Bern, alongside Gstaad and Saanenmöser. With the Horneggli and the Rellerli, known as the sunshine mountain, it makes a good base for hiking. A 5 km winter walk of around an hour and a half leads through forest to Saanenmöser, crossing a ski slope on the way. The Gstaad region has three ski areas plus cross-country trails, winter walking trails and toboggan runs, and in summer hiking, bike routes, via ferratas and bathing lakes. Our homes are tightly grouped, within about half a kilometre, in the village itself. None has a pool, a quarter have a garden and none has air conditioning. Evenings are quiet and small-scale.
Is Schönried right for you?
- Best for
- Skiers and hikers wanting a quiet Gstaad-area base without a car
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort village, because Schönried is small and the polish and shops are in Gstaad.
Near Schönried
Saanenmöser
Neighbouring village at 1,270 metres, reached from Schönried on an easy 5 km winter walk.
Gstaad
The area's main village, which grew where trails forked towards Valais and Vaud and was rebuilt for tourism after a great fire in 1898.
Glacier 3000
Reached by cable car from the Gstaad area, with a glacier ski area, the Peak Walk and a suspension bridge.
Lauenensee
Lake in the Gstaad area for walks and swims, with Lake Arnen, reached from Feutersoey, as a second option.
Getting to Schönried
Zurich airport is the practical choice. From Zurich it is about two and a half hours by road, or about three and a half hours by train via Spiez and Zweisimmen. Schönried has its own station, so a car is optional.
When to go to Schönried
Winter brings three ski areas around Gstaad, cross-country trails, winter walks and toboggan runs, though a walking route can be blocked by snow or weather. Summer is for hiking, bike routes, via ferratas and the lakes. In the Gstaad area the Züglete, when cows come down from the mountain pastures with flower garlands, is a highlight.
Villas in Schönried
4-star property
Chalet Rebhalde
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
12
6
0
DishwasherFireplaceGarden+10 more
from£377
per night
3-star property
Monique Nr. 9
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
3
1
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£64
per night
3-star property
Suzanne Nr. 21
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+4 more
from£60
per night
Hivernants Le Premier
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+6 more
2-star property
Henry (1. Stock)
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
12
6
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+6 more
2-star property
Anne (2. Stock)
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
12
6
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+6 more
1-star property
Sonnenfreude, Chalet
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
7
4
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+8 more
2-star property
2-star property
2-star property
2-star property
2-star property
Henry (Hochparterre)
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
12
6
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+5 more
3-star property
Arlette Nr. 34
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£54
per night
2-star property
Anne (Hochparterre)
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
12
6
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+5 more
2-star property
Henry (Tiefparterre)
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
8
4
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+5 more
3-star property
Les Hivernants (EG links)
Schönried, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
3
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+5 more
Schönried villa holidays: questions answered
Do you need a car in Schönried?
No. Schönried has its own railway station, and a Gstaad Card with an overnight stay gives free train and bus travel between the Saanenland and the Simmental. A car only helps for flexibility on side trips.
Is Schönried close to Gstaad?
Yes. Both are villages in the municipality of Saanen, and the Gstaad Card covers trains and buses between the Saanenland and the Simmental. Gstaad has the car-free centre with its wooden shops and fine hotels; Schönried is the quieter base.
Can you walk from Schönried to Saanenmöser?
Yes, in winter on a marked 5 km walk that takes around an hour and a half. It is easy, running through snow-covered forest with views of the Simmental and the Horneggli, though it crosses a ski slope.
What is there for summer visitors around Schönried?
Hiking, bike routes, via ferratas and bathing lakes, plus Lake Arnen and Lauenensee for walks. Schönried and the Horneggli make a good hiking base, and the Glacier 3000 cable car gives a high-altitude day out.
Is Schönried good for families?
It suits families who like walking and winter outdoor days: toboggan runs, winter walking trails and cross-country trails are all within the region. There is no pool at any of our homes, so lakes are the summer swim.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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