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- Gstaad
Gstaad
Bernese Oberland's most glamorous holiday resort and the place
for glittering socialites to be seen is the chic town of Gstaad,
known for its high society, luxury hotels, fine dining and
expensive boutiques. Gstaad has been the favoured holiday
destination of the rich and famous for years, entertaining the
likes of Roger Moore, Paris Hilton, Elle Macpherson and Tina
Turner, among others. The picturesque village is traditional in
style with delightful alpine chalets, a pedestrian-only centre and
spectacular scenery, and lies at the centre of the Gstaad Super Ski
Region, one of the largest ski areas in Europe.
Information & Facts
Language
The three official languages are Swiss German, French and
Italian. A few people speak Romansch, but this is confined to the
southeastern corner of the country. Most people know at least three
languages, including English.
Money
The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF) divided into 100
rappen (German) or centimes (French). Although not part of the EU
many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants
may accept Euros. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely
accepted and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus
or Maestro system. Banks offer the best exchange rates for
travellers cheques and foreign currency, but it is also possible to
exchange money at major hotels, main train stations and airports.
Banks are open Monday to Friday.
Time
Local time in Switzerland is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and
October).