The Gstaad Palace owes its existence to a handful of courageous pioneers. Its story began with the construction of the railway line between Montreux and Zweisimmen, which made a deliberate detour through the small farming hamlet of Gstaad. Inspired by this new accessibility, a visionary village teacher, supported by investors from Lausanne, built the region’s first luxury hotel. In 1913, the Gstaad Palace opened its doors, and for more than a century it has stood resilient against the elements. This iconic landmark of Swiss hospitality has experienced its share of triumphs and challenges, yet since 1947 it has remained proudly under the stewardship of the Scherz family, a true gem in the nation’s hotel history.