Ski transfer Zurich Airport → Gstaad for skiers
You land at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and want to travel with your skis, snowboard and the whole group straight into the Saanenland – without changing trains with a ski bag and a suitcase and without hauling luggage on the platform. SWIVON collects you and your equipment at the terminal and takes you directly to your hotel or chalet in Gstaad or to the valley station – as close as the local access road and your vehicle allow. For ski equipment we use spacious vehicles: Mercedes V-Class with trailer, Sprinter, Sprinter with trailer and coach.
Unlike the general city transfer, this journey is geared entirely towards winter sports: a trailer or luggage compartment for the complete equipment instead of the boot of a limousine. If you are travelling without ski equipment – on business or with ordinary luggage – you will find the limousine classes on our page about the General transfer Zurich – Gstaad.
Our vehicles for the ski transfer to Gstaad
Skis and snowboards do not belong in the boot of an E- or S-Class. For winter sports we therefore drive vehicles with genuine storage space – the equipment travels in the trailer or in the luggage compartment.
Mercedes V-Class with trailer – up to 7 people
For families and small groups of up to seven people. The V-Class comes with all-wheel drive (4MATIC) and winter tyres; skis, boards and luggage travel in the trailer – and the trailer is included in the price. That keeps the interior clear, so you sit in comfort the whole way.
Mercedes Sprinter – up to 20 people
The Mercedes Sprinter seats up to 20 people – suitable for families and ski groups travelling into the Saanenland together. With smaller groups the equipment travels in the luggage compartment; at full capacity we hitch up a trailer for a surcharge.
Sprinter with trailer – when the bus is fully occupied
If you travel at full capacity, we hitch up a trailer for a surcharge: that way all of your ski equipment stays securely and dryly stowed, while every seat inside remains free for your group.
Coach with trailer – for large groups, ski schools & clubs
For large groups we organise coaches (up to 30 / up to 50 people): the luggage travels in the underfloor compartment, and with plenty of equipment additionally in a trailer (for a surcharge). If you would rather hire a coach with chauffeur yourself, we provide the right vehicle. For medium-sized groups, a Sprinter or minibus for up to 20 people is also suitable.
The equipment travels with you: For ski transfers we drive the V-Class with trailer, Sprinters, Sprinters with trailer and coaches. We do not use the E- or S-Class – there is simply no room there for skis and boards.
Ski luggage & equipment
Skis, snowboards, ski boots, helmets and suitcases travel with us – with no surcharge per pair and no discussion at the terminal. When you make your enquiry, simply tell us how many people are travelling with how many ski and board bags; we then choose the vehicle.
Groups, ski schools & clubs
Ski clubs, ski schools, company outings and large chalet parties are in good hands with us. From the Sprinter for the family to the coach for up to 50 people, your group stays together, the luggage travels in the same convoy, and you arrive as one at the ski area. Tell us the number of people, equipment, date and pick-up points – and we will plan the ski transfer.
Winter roads, snow chains & safety
From Zurich into the Saanenland the route crosses a single pass, the Saanenmöser at 1,279 metres between Zweisimmen and Saanen – according to the TCS a pass with no seasonal winter closure. That is not an assurance: we check the current road conditions before every winter journey, and short-notice closures because of weather or an accident remain possible. There is no car-carrying train on this route. In winter our vehicles are fitted with winter tyres, and with snow chains when required. The agreed fixed price applies to the confirmed route and the confirmed vehicle – we do not charge a winter surcharge for snow or traffic jams.
How your ski transfer works
- Send your enquiry: date, flight number, number of people and number of ski or board bags.
- Receive a fixed price: you receive the price for the right vehicle.
- Be collected: your chauffeur meets you with a name sign in the arrivals hall, helps with the loading and drives you directly to Gstaad.
Route & travel time: Zurich Airport – Gstaad
The distance is around 208 km, and the pure driving time in the Sprinter or coach is about 3 hours 20 minutes. Added to that is a driver break of 15 minutes – in the Sprinter or coach, allow around 3 hours 35 minutes for the whole journey. The route runs via the A1 towards Bern and the A6 to the Wimmis exit, then on the main road through the Simmental via Boltigen and Zweisimmen and over the Saanenmöser to Schönried and Gstaad. During the high season and at weekends we build in an additional time buffer.
Meet & Greet, flight tracking & waiting time – around the clock
We track your flight in real time and adjust the pick-up time automatically. On the journey to the ski area the personal welcome is included: the chauffeur awaits you with a name sign in the arrivals hall, helps with your luggage and equipment and accompanies you to the vehicle. A generous waiting time is included, and our service is available 24/7.
The ski area around Gstaad
Gstaad lies in the Saanenland and belongs to the municipality of Saanen. According to Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus and the Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad, around 200 kilometres of pistes await in the destination as a whole – spread across Gstaad, Saanen, Schönried, Saanenmöser, Zweisimmen, St. Stephan, Rougemont, Lauenen, Gsteig and the Glacier 3000 near Les Diablerets. According to the tourist office, the holiday region lies between 1,000 and 3,000 metres. Three mountains rise above Gstaad itself: Eggli, Wispile and Wasserngrat – the last with around ten kilometres of pistes and the black Tiger Run, according to the Wasserngratbahn the steepest run in the region.
The Eggli and Wispile valley stations lie on the edge of Gstaad and have their own car parks; according to the operator, each of them serves as the overflow option for the other – around ten minutes on foot. On request we drive to the Eggli or Wispile valley station with the V-Class – as close to the entrance as the access road allows for the vehicle with trailer and as the local traffic situation permits. For coaches, the parking regulations of the municipality of Saanen designate a coach car park on the alte Lauenenstrasse in Gstaad, with a maximum parking time of 24 hours; the Bergbahnen expressly ask coach groups to clarify the parking options with them in advance. We drive as close to hotels and chalets as the local access road and your vehicle allow, and agree the stopping point with you beforehand.
The season lasts roughly from late November to early April. The Glacier 3000 glacier lies near Les Diablerets in the canton of Vaud, according to the operator around a 20-minute drive from Gstaad.
Return journey: Gstaad → Zurich Airport
We handle the return journey too: we collect you at your accommodation in Gstaad – or at the nearest stopping point, if the access road or the size of the vehicle does not allow anything else – and bring you with all of your equipment to Zurich Airport. We set the pick-up time together, based on your departure time; for winter roads and the Saanenmöser we allow additional reserve.