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Here is how to choose between them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> November 2026 <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> 11 min read <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> Winter 2026\u20132027<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img-inner\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-aerial-view-of-gstaad-igloo-village-on-a-snowy-slope-with-entrance-igloo.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Gstaad igloo village on a snowy slope with entrance igloo, tables and ski runs behind\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<!-- HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 READER PERK -->\n<div class=\"htf-sale-banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0 36px;padding:22px 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#d8b970 50%,#C8A45A 100%);border-radius:10px;color:#0d2018;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(200,164,90,0.25);\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#0d2018;color:#C8A45A;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:4px;\">Reader perk<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 260px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\">5% off your igloo night with Iglu-Dorf<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;opacity:0.85;\">Book directly with Iglu-Dorf and enter the code <strong style=\"font-size:18px;letter-spacing:1px;background:#0d2018;color:#C8A45A;padding:2px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin:0 4px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> at checkout \u2014 valid for Romantic and Family &amp; Friends igloos in Davos Klosters, Gstaad and Zermatt and the Tiny Lodge in Gstaad. Stays 4 Jan \u2013 4 Apr 2027, Sunday to Thursday nights.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\"><!-- BODY -->\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>This guide is built from Iglu-Dorf&#8217;s own pages, prices and conditions \u2014 what is included, how the villages work and what each igloo is like come straight from the operator, never invented.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short answer<\/div>\n<p>The igloo hotel in Gstaad is <strong>Iglu-Dorf Gstaad<\/strong>, just below the Saanerslochgrat station at about 1,900\u20132,000 m, where you can sleep in a Romantic Igloo (from CHF 538 for two), a Family &amp; Friends Igloo (from CHF 627 for three) or the heated <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/huettli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">TinyLodge \u2014 Gstaad<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> (from CHF 438 for two). Book directly with Iglu-Dorf and enter <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> in the Promo-Code box for 5% off \u2014 valid for stays from 4 January to 4 April 2027, Sunday to Thursday nights only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HTF-BOOK-CTA -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Our pick \u00b7 5% off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">TinyLodge \u2014 Gstaad \u2014 Gstaad<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">Heated wooden TinyLodge for 2 \u00b7 Gstaad \u00b7 sleeps 2. Stays 4 Jan \u2013 4 Apr 2027, Sunday to Thursday nights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/huettli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Check dates &amp; prices \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#s1\">Why Gstaad is the gentle igloo village<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s2\">The igloo or the TinyLodge?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s3\">Getting to Gstaad\u2019s igloos by train and cable car<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s4\">The Gstaad evening: fondue, hot tub, snowshoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5\">Cold and toilets in Gstaad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s6\">Gstaad nights: Sunday, Monday and Thursday<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s7\">Gstaad in winter beyond the igloo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s7b\">Gstaad compared with Davos Klosters and Zermatt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s8\">How to book your igloo night with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s9\">Who should skip Gstaad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Gstaad_is_the_gentle_igloo_village\"><\/span>Why Gstaad is the gentle igloo village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gstaad is in the Bernese Oberland, and Iglu-Dorf Gstaad sits just below the Saanerslochgrat mountain station, lower than Davos Klosters or Zermatt. It has 10 overnight igloos for up to 40 guests, a season that runs 25 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, and the shortest walk from the lift for day guests: five to seven minutes.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-aerial-view-of-gstaad-igloo-village-on-a-snowy-slope-with-entrance-igloo.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Gstaad igloo village on a snowy slope with entrance igloo, tables and ski runs behind \u2013 Iglu-Dorf, Switzerland\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Aerial view of Gstaad igloo village on a snowy slope with entrance igloo, tables and ski runs behind <span>Photo: Iglu-Dorf<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It is also the village Iglu-Dorf\u2019s FAQ points to for guests with small children or during pregnancy, simply because it is lower. We would still not take a child under six, but Gstaad is the village to start from if you are unsure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_igloo_or_the_TinyLodge\"><\/span>The igloo or the TinyLodge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The TinyLodge is a heated wooden cabin at the village with a large panoramic window, a heater, a kettle with free tea and coffee, and a bed measuring 1.55 \u00d7 2.00 m with blankets and pillows. You use the village toilets, and breakfast is in the warm Kota the next morning. It is for two, from CHF 438 per night as published in November 2026, which is a hundred francs below the Romantic Igloo. Iglu-Dorf\u2019s page compares the two: igloo at about 0 \u00b0C with an expedition mattress and sheepskins versus a heated cabin with a comfortable mattress.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-woman-opening-the-wooden-tinylodge-door-bed-kettle-and-shelf-visible-insi.jpg\" alt=\"Woman opening the wooden TinyLodge door; bed, kettle and shelf visible inside \u2013 Iglu-Dorf, Switzerland\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Woman opening the wooden TinyLodge door; bed, kettle and shelf visible inside <span>Photo: Iglu-Dorf<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>One caution: the TinyLodge page has wording about next winter, while the booking finder shows it for this season. If the calendar shows it for your date, it is bookable; if not, ask Iglu-Dorf.<\/p><p>Choose the igloo if you want the real snow night. Choose the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/huettli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">TinyLodge \u2014 Gstaad<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> if you want the village, the fondue, the hot tub and a warm bed, and would rather not sleep in a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_to_Gstaads_igloos_by_train_and_cable_car\"><\/span>Getting to Gstaad\u2019s igloos by train and cable car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gstaad is different: Iglu-Dorf opens at 4:00 pm, and check-in is at 4:30 pm at the bar in the village with an aperitif. You take the train to Saanenm\u00f6ser, walk about four minutes to the valley station of the Saanenm\u00f6ser\u2013Saanerslochgrat cable car, and ride to Saanerslochgrat. The cable car only runs during regular ski hours, so be there on time. Tickets are bought at the valley station and a MagicPass is valid. If you drive, overnight parking is at the back of the station car park.<\/p><p>In the morning there is tea in the sleeping bag at 7:30 or 8:30 and breakfast at 8:00 or 9:00, depending on your booking. Skis can come along, and there is a warm room for boots.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gstaad_evening_fondue_hot_tub_snowshoes\"><\/span>The Gstaad evening: fondue, hot tub, snowshoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The programme is the shared Iglu-Dorf one: welcome drink, igloo tour, an all-you-can-eat cheese fondue (pasta with tomato sauce is the alternative at Gstaad), snowshoeing or a night walk, and the sauna and outdoor whirlpool in a private slot. Gstaad also offers a Mystery-Igloo puzzle game for CHF 35 per person, paid on the spot, and the Romantic Igloo extras: a surprise cake (CHF 15), a rose in ice (CHF 29), rose petals (CHF 25), champagne in the room (CHF 52) or Candle Light, a fondue with a bottle of wine at a table for two (CHF 99). Dogs are allowed on request for CHF 25.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-couple-embracing-in-outdoor-hot-tub-with-gondola-cabins-on-cable-overhead.jpg\" alt=\"Couple embracing in outdoor hot tub with gondola cabins on cable overhead \u2013 Iglu-Dorf, Switzerland\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Couple embracing in outdoor hot tub with gondola cabins on cable overhead <span>Photo: Iglu-Dorf<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cold_and_toilets_in_Gstaad\"><\/span>Cold and toilets in Gstaad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The igloos stay between about \u22122 and +2 \u00b0C. Toilets are shared dry toilets; Iglu-Dorf\u2019s FAQ lists running water and showers for Gstaad. The TinyLodge is the one place where you are warm all night.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-sleeping-igloo-with-sleeping-bags-on-a-snow-bed-geometric-snow-block-reli.jpg\" alt=\"Sleeping igloo with sleeping bags on a snow bed, geometric snow-block relief wall \u2013 Iglu-Dorf, Switzerland\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Sleeping igloo with sleeping bags on a snow bed, geometric snow-block relief wall <span>Photo: Iglu-Dorf<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\" style=\"margin-top:36px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Book direct \u00b7 5% off with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">TinyLodge \u2014 Gstaad \u2014 Gstaad<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">Live availability and prices on Iglu-Dorf&#8217;s own booking page \u2014 enter the code at checkout. Stays 4 Jan \u2013 4 Apr 2027, Sunday to Thursday nights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/huettli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">See availability \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gstaad_nights_Sunday_Monday_and_Thursday\"><\/span>Gstaad nights: Sunday, Monday and Thursday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gstaad has an advantage with the code. Iglu-Dorf\u2019s FAQ lists the Gstaad hotel as closed on Tuesday and Wednesday after 3 January, so HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (Sunday to Thursday nights, 4 January to 4 April 2027) should work on Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights; Davos and Zermatt only get Sunday and Thursday. That is our reading of the FAQ \u2014 the live calendar on iglu-dorf.com shows exactly which nights are open, and we never promise a night it does not show.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gstaad_in_winter_beyond_the_igloo\"><\/span>Gstaad in winter beyond the igloo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gstaad is known as a smart Swiss resort, but you do not need to spend like it: arrive, do the igloo, and use the day for skiing, a train ride or a walk. The MagicPass area is the lift pass Iglu-Dorf mentions. We would spend one night here and a second night in a warm hotel in the valley.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-group-with-headlamps-preparing-snowshoes-at-dusk-near-the-village-evening.jpg\" alt=\"Group with headlamps preparing snowshoes at dusk near the village, evening sky \u2013 Iglu-Dorf, Switzerland\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Group with headlamps preparing snowshoes at dusk near the village, evening sky <span>Photo: Iglu-Dorf<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s7b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gstaad_compared_with_Davos_Klosters_and_Zermatt\"><\/span>Gstaad compared with Davos Klosters and Zermatt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table><tr><th>Village<\/th><th>Altitude (about)<\/th><th>Check-in<\/th><th>Extra<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Gstaad<\/td><td>1,900\u20132,000 m<\/td><td>4:30 pm at the village bar, cable car from Saanenm\u00f6ser<\/td><td>TinyLodge, showers and running water per FAQ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Davos Klosters<\/td><td>2,500 m<\/td><td>4:00 pm at Weissfluhjoch<\/td><td>Largest village, no running water per FAQ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zermatt<\/td><td>2,700 m<\/td><td>4:30 pm at Rotenboden station<\/td><td>Matterhorn backdrop<\/td><\/tr><\/table><p>All three villages carry the same published igloo prices, so choose by who is going and how comfortable you want the logistics to be. Couples who want a warm bed can take the TinyLodge; groups of up to six can take the Family &amp; Friends Igloo; both are covered by HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for stays between 4 January and 4 April 2027, on Sunday to Thursday nights only.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_book_your_igloo_night_with_HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5\"><\/span>How to book your igloo night with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are no special links or tracking cookies in this partnership. The code typed at checkout is the only thing that gives you the 5% and registers the booking as ours, so it is the one step not to skip. We are Iglu-Dorf\u2019s affiliate partner and earn a small commission when you book with our code; it costs you nothing extra.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Pick your village and igloo.<\/strong> Open <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/huettli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">TinyLodge \u2014 Gstaad<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> or the quick-booking page on iglu-dorf.com and choose the village and the igloo type.<\/li><li><strong>Add your guests first<\/strong> (adults 16+, teenagers 10\u201315, children up to 9). The date calendar only appears after that. Choose a Sunday-to-Thursday night between 4 January and 4 April 2027 \u2014 in practice Sunday and Thursday nights (Gstaad also Monday) \u2014 the live calendar on iglu-dorf.com shows exactly which nights are open.<\/li><li><strong>Fill in guest details and extras<\/strong>: single sleeping bags instead of a double (free), a dog (CHF 25), a vegetarian or pasta dinner alternative, a surprise cake or a rose in ice.<\/li><li><strong>Find the \u201cPromo-Code\u201d box<\/strong> (\u201cDo you want to redeem a promo code?\u201d), type <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> and press Add. Check that the total drops by 5% before you confirm. The \u201cVoucher\u201d box above it is for gift vouchers, not for our code.<\/li><li><strong>Confirm and pay.<\/strong> You can cancel free of charge up to 60 days before the night; after that Iglu-Dorf charges 10% (59\u201330 days), 50% (29\u20137 days) and 100% (under 7 days or no-show), with refunds preferably as vouchers. Discounts are not cumulative.<\/li><\/ol><p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_skip_Gstaad\"><\/span>Who should skip Gstaad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An igloo night is not for everyone, and we would rather say so now. It is not a good fit for children under about 6 (Iglu-Dorf recommends the stay from age 6 and offers no changing tables, highchairs or childcare), for anyone who needs a private bathroom in the night (the toilets are shared and dry; the \u201cPlus\u201d igloo with a private toilet is not part of our code), for people who cannot walk in snow with a backpack, or for light sleepers who dislike sleeping at about 0 \u00b0C. Wheelchairs and limited mobility are not supported either. And if you can only travel on a Friday or Saturday, the code does not apply to those nights.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"htf-faq\"><details><summary>How much is the TinyLodge in Gstaad?<\/summary><p>From CHF 438 per night for two as published in November 2026. With HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 you get 5% off on eligible Sunday to Thursday nights.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is the TinyLodge heated?<\/summary><p>Yes, it is a heated wooden cabin with a heater, kettle with free tea and coffee, and a bed of 1.55 \u00d7 2.00 m. The village\u2019s shared toilets are used.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I take a dog to Iglu-Dorf Gstaad?<\/summary><p>Dogs are allowed on request for CHF 25 per dog, noted at booking, on a leash and not on the bed.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How do I get to the Gstaad igloos?<\/summary><p>Meet at 4:30 pm at the village bar, take the train to Saanenm\u00f6ser and the Saanenm\u00f6ser\u2013Saanerslochgrat cable car. It only runs during ski hours.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Which nights does HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 cover in Gstaad?<\/summary><p>Sunday to Thursday nights between 4 January and 4 April 2027; in practice Sunday, Monday and Thursday. Check the live calendar.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is Gstaad good for families?<\/summary><p>It is the lower village and Iglu-Dorf recommends the stay from age 6. The Family &amp; Friends Igloo takes up to 6 from CHF 627 for three people.<\/p><\/details><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Honest_Final_Word\"><\/span>Our Honest Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Gstaad is where we would send a first-timer: lower, closer to the lift, a TinyLodge for people who want the village without the sleeping bag, and more open nights with our code. We have not slept there yet; we have read every page Iglu-Dorf publishes.<\/p><p>Book directly with <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/huettli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">TinyLodge \u2014 Gstaad<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> or <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/romantik-iglu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Romantic Igloo \u2014 Gstaad<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span>, enter <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> in the Promo-Code box, and you pay 5% less on a Sunday-to-Thursday night between 4 January and 4 April 2027. More in our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/igloo-hotel-switzerland\/\">igloo hotel guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- IGLU-DORF STAY CARDS \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cards\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-code\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">5% off \u00b7 code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_we_would_sleep_in_Gstaad\"><\/span>Where we would sleep in Gstaad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#d8e8d0;margin:0 auto;max-width:580px;\">Tap an igloo to see live dates and prices on Iglu-Dorf&#8217;s booking page. Enter <strong style=\"color:#C8A45A;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);padding:1px 8px;border-radius:3px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> at checkout for 5% off \u2014 stays 4 jan \u2013 4 apr 2027, sunday to thursday nights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-la-grid\"><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/huettli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"htf-la-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-tinylodge-bed-with-blue-bedding-and-window-view-of-snowy-mountains.jpg\" alt=\"TinyLodge \u2014 Gstaad \u2013 Iglu-Dorf Gstaad\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Gstaad \u00b7 sleeps 2<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">TinyLodge \u2014 Gstaad<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">from CHF 438 per night for 2 (as shown on iglu-dorf.com, Nov 2026)<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Check dates with 5% off \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/romantik-iglu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"htf-la-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-sleeping-igloo-with-red-expedition-sleeping-bags-on-white-bed-carved-scul.jpg\" alt=\"Romantic Igloo \u2014 Gstaad \u2013 Iglu-Dorf Gstaad\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Gstaad \u00b7 sleeps 2<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Romantic Igloo \u2014 Gstaad<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">from CHF 538 per night for 2 (as shown on iglu-dorf.com, Nov 2026)<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Check dates with 5% off \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglu-dorf.com\/en\/checkout\/accommodation\/gstaad\/family-friends-iglu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"htf-la-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iglu-dorf-gstaad-sleeping-igloo-with-sleeping-bags-on-a-snow-bed-geometric-snow-block-reli.jpg\" alt=\"Family &amp; Friends Igloo \u2014 Gstaad \u2013 Iglu-Dorf Gstaad\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Gstaad \u00b7 sleeps 3\u20136<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Family &amp; Friends Igloo \u2014 Gstaad<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">from CHF 627 per night for 3 people, each additional person charged separately (as shown on iglu-dorf.com, Nov 2026)<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Check dates with 5% off \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);margin:22px 0 0;text-align:center;\">Code <strong style=\"color:#C8A45A;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> gives 5% off the public price when you book directly with Iglu-Dorf (Stays 4 Jan \u2013 4 Apr 2027, Sunday to Thursday nights; Friday and Saturday nights excluded). 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