Why Schönried?
- A sun plateau above Gstaad - the most hours of sunshine in the Saanenland
- International family-office clientele (a second Saanen)
- Lex Koller resort status
- Premium hotels (The Alpina Gstaad, Ermitage)
- Micro-locations Schoenried village and the Saanenmoeser slope, CHF 28-42k/m2
Market data Schönried (Q1 2026)
The property market in Schönried shows a rising trend, with prices up 5.8% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 28'500/m², apartments at CHF 22'000/m².
Taxes in Schönried
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 Saanen (5 min.) and Montreux (1h45)
- Distance to lake: 0m
- Schools: Le Rosey winter campus Gstaad (10 min.), John F. Kennedy School Saanen
Micro-locations in Schönried
Schönried is divided into several neighbourhoods and districts with distinct characteristics:
Schönried-Dorf
The village of Schoenried is a sun-plateau resort above Gstaad, with the most hours of sunshine in the Saanenland.
Features: Resort centre · Sun plateau · MOB railway
Premium price range: CHF 26'000–38'000/m²
Saanenmöser-Hang
The Saanenmoeser slope is the top address above Schoenried, with ski-slope access and premium chalets.
Features: Sunny hillside location · Ski-slope access · Premium chalets
Premium price range: CHF 30'000–42'000/m²
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Frequently asked questions about Schönried
- What is the tax rate in Schoenried?
- The municipal tax rate is part of Saanen - 168%. The Bernese Oberland offers lump-sum taxation for non-gainfully-employed international HNWIs.
- What distinguishes Schoenried from Gstaad?
- Schoenried lies 5 minutes outside Gstaad on a sun plateau (1,232 m) - quieter, sunnier and more exclusive. International family offices value the privacy compared with the bustle of Gstaad.
- What do chalets cost in Schoenried?
- The median is CHF 28,500/m2. The Saanenmoeser slope reaches CHF 30,000-42,000/m2 - comparable to top Saanen locations, but with a sun-plateau premium.
- Can foreign nationals buy in Schoenried?
- Schoenried has Lex Koller resort status (Bern). Quotas are similar to Saanen - currently 80% exhausted. Off-market brokerage predominates.
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Discreet consultationSource: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.