Saanenmöser · Switzerland · Bern
Golf Club Gstaad-Saanenland
Gstaad-Saanenland Course
The Gstaad-Saanenland Course is part of Bern's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around Saanenmöser. Located in Saanenmöser, in the Bern region, this course is set in an alpine woodland landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Switzerland, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects the Gstaad-Saanenland Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, and setting.
woodland · 18 holes · Par 70 · 5,270 m · 1961
At a glance
The Gstaad-Saanenland Course is part of Bern's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around Saanenmöser. Located in Saanenmöser, in the Bern region, this course is set in an alpine woodland landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Switzerland, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects the Gstaad-Saanenland Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, and setting.
Geography & setting
The Gstaad-Saanenland Course is located in Saanenmöser, in the Bern region of Switzerland. The course unfolds within an alpine woodland terrain. This geographical overview should be supplemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Founded in 1959 after earlier regional golf in the 1930s, the Saanenmöser course opened in the early 1960s.
Architecture
The par-70 course measures about 5,270 metres at roughly 1,400 metres altitude, crossing Alpine slopes, mountain streams and woodland edges.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par 70, and measures approximately 5270 meters from the reference tees. The course utilizes its alpine woodland environment to dictate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
A chalet-style clubhouse and Gstaad hospitality reinforce the mountain identity.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.golfclubgstaad.ch/