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When you move somewhere new, one of the first challenges is figuring out how to find out what’s on – local events, community goings-on, the things that actually make up daily life.

La Folia, the beloved Festival for Early Music in Rougemont, celebrated its 25th anniversary during Pentecost week with a series of seven concerts and five open-air events. Audiences were very enthusiastic about the new concept.

On Saturday, 14 June, the Sanetsch cable car in Gsteig reopened for the summer season and will run daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can look forward to vibrant alpine flowers, stunning panoramic views, and hearty Valaisan specialities served at the Restaurant du Barrage.

Zhao Mengge on art, solitude, and finding freedom in the Swiss Alps.

Throwback Thursday Education: "Small school–big heart." Few embodied this motto of JFK International School as wholeheartedly as longtime director Henri Behar. Earlier this year, he handed the reins to his successor, Shirley Mitchell.

On 24 May, the Romanesque church of Saint-Nicolas de Myre in Rougemont hosted the official opening of the travelling exhibition Cluny#tousconnectés. Installed along the church’s side aisles, the exhibition retraces the legacy of the Cluniac monastic network.

This Monday, 2 June, Filmpodium Saanenland presents “The Missile – News from Lapland” (Original title: “Ohjus – Uutisia Lapista”) at the Kino Gstaad, a darkly comic film by Finnish director Miia Tervo.

Last weekend, the Saanenland hosted a dazzling display of chrome, roaring engines, and vintage aviation dreams. The Classic Thunderbird Club of Switzerland celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Clear your calendars and sharpen your elbows — the legendary Gstaad Palace Garage Sale was Friday, 23 May 2025, from 12:00 to 16:00.

From 24 May to 22 June, the Church of Rougemont will host an exhibition dedicated to the European network of Cluniac sites.

From 15 May to 15 June, the Rougemont Hotel & Spa will host a solo exhibition by Chinese artist Zhao Mengge, currently in residence at the hotel.

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. While around 400,000 faithful gathered in Rome on the following Saturday to say their final farewells, believers in the Saanenland and Obersimmental regions also paid tribute to the late pontiff in a simple but personal way.

On May 1st, the Mad Muni Festival kicks off with a truly unique highlight—a folk music evening that brings together all generations and musical tastes.

It’s that time again: Gstaad Saanenland Tourism, the BDG, and the non-profit Summit Foundation are joining forces for the fourth annual Clean-Up Day — and they need your help!

After several years away from the Amateur Interclub Team Championship (AICC), the Eagle Ski Club made a strong return at this year’s races in Klosters—combining sporting ambition with the camaraderie that defines this unique international event.

Rhubarb season is here, and so is the rain. The perfect excuse to stay in and bake something cozy—like this fluffy, oven-puffed Dutch baby.

Change was the theme—both literally and figuratively—at last week’s General Assembly of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy. Chairman of the Board, Aldo Kropf, announced his resignation, with Richard Müller named as his successor.

DRIVERS BE AWARE! The annual tunnel cleanings for the Gstaad bypass and the Saanen northern bypass will occur on 29-30 April, 2025.

The traditional Easter and New Year’s concerts at Saanen Church are a testament to how contagious the joy of making music together can be.

While Gstaad's alpine grandeur takes a brief seasonal pause, Le Grand Bellevue continues to offer locals a quiet sanctuary of culinary and wellness experiences—albeit behind partially closed doors.

Franz W. Faeh joins the ranks of Switzerland’s top chefs while the Palace sets new sustainability standards.

What is at stake on 4 April when residents can vote at the General Assembly

On 4 April, the municipality of Saanen will vote on the development plan for revitalising the Rellerli. The Friends of the Rellerli and Mountain View AG are advocating for a new gondola lift that combines state-of-the-art technology with nature-based tourism.

On April 4, the municipality of Saanen will vote on Development Plan No. 88, which pertains to the tourism region of Saanenmöser-Schönried.

At the upcoming Saanen municipal assembly, residents will vote on the municipality’s contribution to the planning costs for a new sports and event hall