Located within a municipality of the same name, Château-d'oex is a tiny village with stellar attractions throughout the year. Starting with Château-d'oex’s international hot air balloon festival each January, the village pulls no punches to establish a unique identity. Commence your year with this colourful fiesta of aesthetic flying contraptions, where you will get to experience the magic of flying in its rawest form. As you soar high above the clouds and alps into a stunning wonderland of endless blue skies, you will finally see the world from a pilot’s point of view. At night, you can set yourself up for an extraordinary aerial light show featuring a jaw-dropping combination of paragliders, pyrotechnics, and hot air balloons.

As you move into the summer, you can enjoy local delights like the delicious L'Etivaz alpine cheese, or take a gander at the quirky museums scattered throughout the village. If you are up for an adventure, you can venture out to the surrounding area for a scenic hike up the mountains or simply explore the quaint architecture that hints at traditional folklore. When winter arrives, you can finally indulge in a few snowy thrills. Hop onto the cable car connecting from the village, and you will get access to a plethora of ski runs interconnected by ski lifts. Brimming with matchless experiences, Château-d'oex is an exquisite gem hidden deep within the Swiss countryside.