The Gewerbeverein Saanenland (trade association), Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus and the Hotelierverein Gstaad-Saanenland (hoteliers’ association) have jointly developed the project "Hie läbe, hie ichoufe" (living here, shopping here) to support the local businesses and the local gastronomy.
Starting today, 25 May the heavily damaged cantonal road between Gsteig and Col du Pillon will be repaired. The affected passage will be completely closed.
The protection concepts for restaurants have the effect that fewer guests can be served. Prefects of the Canton of Berne have therefore agreed that hotels and restaurants may expand their outdoor service areas without a building permit.
With the cancellation of the Swiss Open Gstaad, the gap in Gstaad's event calendar has become wider. 27 May will probably mark the decisive moment for the events that have not been cancelled yet.
A complete opening of the border with Germany, Austria and France is planned for 15 June 2020, if the development of the pandemic does not worsen. This was agreed by Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter in talks with the Interior Ministers of the three neighbouring countries.
As a result of the corona crisis, the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) has decided to cancel all ATP tournaments scheduled until 31 July. The Swiss Open Gstaad 2020 is also affected by this decision.
Some readers may still remember when the old bridge was built in 1967. It had to be renovated for the first time in 1981. A recent inspection showed that it was in a bad condition. Only part of the old foundation could be reused for the new bridge.
