The 2021-2022 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International School in Saanen. Founded in 1971, this small school with a big heart has become a much-loved fixture of the Saanenland community.

The 2021-2022 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International School in Saanen. Founded in 1971, this small school with a big heart has become a much-loved fixture of the Saanenland community.

Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.

Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.

Jessica and Viktor Sulliger were left with 180 loaves of Alpine cheese because of some imperfections in the dough. After their story had appeared in the newspaper 20 Minuten, they sold their cheese within two days.

Jessica and Viktor Sulliger were left with 180 loaves of Alpine cheese because of some imperfections in the dough. After their story had appeared in the newspaper 20 Minuten, they sold their cheese within two days.

The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens.

The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens.

How privileged we are to be able to observe Switzerland’s two largest breeding birds, the golden eagle and the bearded vulture, here in Saanenland.

How privileged we are to be able to observe Switzerland’s two largest breeding birds, the golden eagle and the bearded vulture, here in Saanenland.

They are big, mostly white, bark loudly and live amid livestock herds: livestock guardian dogs. Those who conscientiously follow the rules of conduct have nothing to fear from them – in theory.

They are big, mostly white, bark loudly and live amid livestock herds: livestock guardian dogs. Those who conscientiously follow the rules of conduct have nothing to fear from them – in theory.

In 2016, leading groups and organization in tourism developed a tourism strategy for the Destination Gstaad. Now the strategy was revised and signed by 30 organisations who represent a wide range of stakeholders. It defines how the region wants to develop in terms of tourism.

In 2016, leading groups and organization in tourism developed a tourism strategy for the Destination Gstaad. Now the strategy was revised and signed by 30 organisations who represent a wide range of stakeholders. It defines how the region wants to develop in terms of tourism.

New ways of living and working offer mountain regions like Obersimmental and Saanenland an opportunity. “Creative solutions are needed for success,” says Professor Dr Heike Mayer from the University of Bern.

New ways of living and working offer mountain regions like Obersimmental and Saanenland an opportunity. “Creative solutions are needed for success,” says Professor Dr Heike Mayer from the University of Bern.

In the night of Thursday, 28 January, an avalanche descended from the Lauenenhorn and buried an access road. Another avalanche descended the following day in Feutersoey. Luckily, neither were people injured, nor buildings damaged.

In the night of Thursday, 28 January, an avalanche descended from the Lauenenhorn and buried an access road. Another avalanche descended the following day in Feutersoey. Luckily, neither were people injured, nor buildings damaged.

The history of the boarding school Le Rosey and that of Gstaad have been closely linked for 104 years. In fact, it is mainly thanks to this institution that Gstaad has become the world-famous holiday resort it still is today.

The history of the boarding school Le Rosey and that of Gstaad have been closely linked for 104 years. In fact, it is mainly thanks to this institution that Gstaad has become the world-famous holiday resort it still is today.

As every year, a Christmas tree decorates the Promenade, which is traditionally organised by the Dorforganisation (village organisation) Gstaad.

As every year, a Christmas tree decorates the Promenade, which is traditionally organised by the Dorforganisation (village organisation) Gstaad.

At the end of October, part of the right bank of the river Saane at Rougemont was replanted. It was one ore stage in the canton of Vaud’s land restoration project.

At the end of October, part of the right bank of the river Saane at Rougemont was replanted. It was one ore stage in the canton of Vaud’s land restoration project.

The voters of Saanen have clearly rejected the expansion of the Rütti school complex. The additional credit for ÜO No. 79 "Les Arts/Ried" was also rejected. The other proposals were accepted.

The voters of Saanen have clearly rejected the expansion of the Rütti school complex. The additional credit for ÜO No. 79 "Les Arts/Ried" was also rejected. The other proposals were accepted.

Anzeiger von Saanen readers shared their snapshots of autumn landscapes. The Saanenland and its surrounding valleys are a beautiful spot to be, also during the off-season.

Anzeiger von Saanen readers shared their snapshots of autumn landscapes. The Saanenland and its surrounding valleys are a beautiful spot to be, also during the off-season.

Construction of the two adventure trails, which are part of the larger concept of Saaniland, can begin.

Construction of the two adventure trails, which are part of the larger concept of Saaniland, can begin.

The expansion of the Rütti school in Gstaad is expected to cost just under CHF 31m. The authorities presented the project at two information events. The loan will be voted on at the ballot box on 29 November.   

The expansion of the Rütti school in Gstaad is expected to cost just under CHF 31m. The authorities presented the project at two information events. The loan will be voted on at the ballot box on 29 November.   

On 21 October, in the presence of various families, the "Smiley" petition with 350 signatures was officially submitted to the municipality of Saanen.

On 21 October, in the presence of various families, the "Smiley" petition with 350 signatures was officially submitted to the municipality of Saanen.

The Turpachbach has already burst its banks several times, with devastating consequences sometimes. Such events could become more frequent due to global warming and the resulting heavier rainfall. To ensure that the river can withstand a century flood, 10 of 11 check dams are being renovated.

The Turpachbach has already burst its banks several times, with devastating consequences sometimes. Such events could become more frequent due to global warming and the resulting heavier rainfall. To ensure that the river can withstand a century flood, 10 of 11 check dams are being renovated.