Why Saanen (Gstaad)?
- An international family-office refuge
- A chalet market of the very highest calibre
- Lex Koller resort status
- The Le Rosey winter campus attracts parents worldwide
- Polo-on-Snow and Hublot-sponsored events
Market data Saanen (Gstaad) (Q1 2026)
The property market in Saanen (Gstaad) shows a rising trend, with prices up 5.5% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 32'000/m², apartments at CHF 24'000/m².
Taxes in Saanen (Gstaad)
Municipal tax rate: 168%
Property transfer tax (buyer): 1.8%
Imputed rental value factor: 70% of market rental value
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Location & infrastructure
- Public transport: MOB GoldenPass line to Montreux (2h), Lenk (1h)
- Distance to lake: 0m
- Schools: Le Rosey winter campus (Gstaad), John F. Kennedy School Saanen
Micro-locations in Saanen (Gstaad)
Saanen (Gstaad) is divided into several neighbourhoods and districts with distinct characteristics:
Gstaad-Dorf
The village of Gstaad, around its car-free promenade and the Gstaad Palace, is the Saanenland's international calling card.
Features: Promenade · Hublot boutique · Palace hotel location
Premium price range: CHF 30'000–50'000/m²
Schönried
Schoenried, above Gstaad, offers sunny plateau living with unobstructed views of the Bernese Alps.
Features: Sun plateau · Family chalets · Ski-area access
Premium price range: CHF 25'000–40'000/m²
Oberbort (Gstaad)
Oberbort is Gstaad's most exclusive hillside location, with private chalets belonging to international family offices.
Features: Prime hillside location · Private chalets · International owners
Premium price range: CHF 35'000–55'000/m²
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Frequently asked questions about Saanen (Gstaad)
- What is the tax rate in Saanen/Gstaad?
- The municipal tax rate in Saanen is 168% (Bern system). Bern offers lump-sum taxation for international HNWIs - Saanen/Gstaad is one of the Swiss hotspots.
- What do chalets cost in Gstaad?
- Chalet prices sit at a median of CHF 32,000/m2. Prime locations such as Oberbort and the Wispile slope reach CHF 35,000-55,000/m2. Private chalets of the very highest calibre, above CHF 100 million, are traded off-market.
- Can foreign nationals buy a chalet in Gstaad?
- Saanen has Lex Koller resort status with a cantonal quota. Nationals of third countries require authorisation; premium locations are highly competitive. Timely off-market reservation is critical.
- How good are Gstaad's connections?
- The MOB GoldenPass panoramic train to Montreux (2h) and Lenk (1h). Saanen airfield for private jets. Geneva (2h by car), Zurich (2.5h).
- Which international schools are in Gstaad?
- Le Rosey operates its winter campus in Gstaad - the most expensive boarding school in the world. The John F. Kennedy School Saanen caters for day pupils. This school ecosystem is a principal reason for the presence of family offices.
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Discreet consultationSource: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.