🇨🇭 Saanen

Major

Quick Facts

Country	🇨🇭
Type	Major
Coordinates	46.488559, 7.260227
Timezone	Europe/Zurich
Connections	774
UIC Code	8501398

About Saanen

Saanen station is located in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, on the Golden Pass line between Zweisimmen and Montreux. It serves the village adjacent to the internationally renowned Gstaad resort. The Goldenpass Express and regional trains provide panoramic connections through the Bernese foothills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Saanen is one stop from Gstaad on the MOB line between Montreux and Zweisimmen. The journey from Montreux takes about 80 minutes on the scenic Golden Pass route. The station serves the quieter end of the Saanenland valley.

MOB trains on the Montreux-Zweisimmen line serve Saanen. The GoldenPass panoramic trains and the new GoldenPass Express both stop here. Regional services provide connections to Gstaad and Chateau-d'Oex.

Saanen station is small with limited facilities. The village centre is within walking distance. For more extensive services, Gstaad station is just one stop away.

Saanen is known for its picturesque traditional wooden chalets and the 11th-century Romanesque church. The village hosts part of the Menuhin Festival concerts in summer. The Saanen airfield occasionally hosts glider events with stunning alpine backdrops.

Saanen is the administrative centre of the municipality that includes Gstaad, despite being quieter and more traditional. While Gstaad is the famous resort, Saanen offers a more authentic Bernese Oberland village experience at lower prices, with the same mountain access.

Operators

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