We won't let it get us down...

We won't let it get us down...

Recently, I was paging through Bendicht Hauswirth’s excellent Saanen: ein historischer Dorfführer, an informative historical guide about the town of Saanen, when I came across the Salzhüsi, or ‘salt house’. It piqued my interest. What was a salt house?

Recently, I was paging through Bendicht Hauswirth’s excellent Saanen: ein historischer Dorfführer, an informative historical guide about the town of Saanen, when I came across the Salzhüsi, or ‘salt house’. It piqued my interest. What was a salt house?

In this last installment of the miniseries on the Chalet Marie-José, the first private school in Gstaad, alumni share their memories.

In this last installment of the miniseries on the Chalet Marie-José, the first private school in Gstaad, alumni share their memories.

Starting in the summer, the on-call service of general practitioners shall be compensated. Interregional cooperation during the off-season could provide additional relief for doctors. Corresponding talks are being held with all parties concerned.

Starting in the summer, the on-call service of general practitioners shall be compensated. Interregional cooperation during the off-season could provide additional relief for doctors. Corresponding talks are being held with all parties concerned.

Anzeiger von Saanen reader Alice Huguenin-Kämpf from Schwerzenbach sent in this photograph, which shows one of the buildings at the centre of Saanen (Coiffure Marti today).

Anzeiger von Saanen reader Alice Huguenin-Kämpf from Schwerzenbach sent in this photograph, which shows one of the buildings at the centre of Saanen (Coiffure Marti today).

Le Chalet Marie-José was the first of many private schools in Gstaad. Over the winter issues, GstaadLife dips into the history of the school, looks at the life pupils led there, and gives a voice to former students

Le Chalet Marie-José was the first of many private schools in Gstaad. Over the winter issues, GstaadLife dips into the history of the school, looks at the life pupils led there, and gives a voice to former students

What concrete effects does climate change have on the tourist destination of Gstaad? The ongoing rise in temperature will significantly worsen the conditions for winter sports operations. At the same time, the summer could become more attractive for guests.

What concrete effects does climate change have on the tourist destination of Gstaad? The ongoing rise in temperature will significantly worsen the conditions for winter sports operations. At the same time, the summer could become more attractive for guests.

The current water report from the National Groundwater Monitoring Centre, Naqua, is causing great alarm.

The current water report from the National Groundwater Monitoring Centre, Naqua, is causing great alarm.

On Thursday, 7 November, the Cogest’ems Foundation invited the public to a briefing in Château-d’Oex. The idea behind this was to present details of the future medico-psychosocial institution Le Rond-Point, to be located in the upper part of the village.

On Thursday, 7 November, the Cogest’ems Foundation invited the public to a briefing in Château-d’Oex. The idea behind this was to present details of the future medico-psychosocial institution Le Rond-Point, to be located in the upper part of the village.

What started as a pilot project in winter 2012/13 has proven its worth. Air-Glaciers again operates an ambulance at night during the winter season. The on-call service will continue until the end of March 2020.

What started as a pilot project in winter 2012/13 has proven its worth. Air-Glaciers again operates an ambulance at night during the winter season. The on-call service will continue until the end of March 2020.

The project Zukunft Saanen has taken a step further on. Eight topics have come to light and goals have now been defined for projects to be set up. Those who are interested can join at any time and get involved.

The project Zukunft Saanen has taken a step further on. Eight topics have come to light and goals have now been defined for projects to be set up. Those who are interested can join at any time and get involved.

Since the Saanenland lacks the appropriate professionals to assist in rescue situations, the Zweisimmen fire brigade has been helping out. This should change from now on, as there are enough interested people who can be trained in this special task.

Since the Saanenland lacks the appropriate professionals to assist in rescue situations, the Zweisimmen fire brigade has been helping out. This should change from now on, as there are enough interested people who can be trained in this special task.

To ensure basic medical and hospital care in Simmental and Saanenland, there are plans for a health campus in Zweisimmen and a health centre in Saanen. There was an important step in October, with the founding of Gesundheit Simme Saane AG.

To ensure basic medical and hospital care in Simmental and Saanenland, there are plans for a health campus in Zweisimmen and a health centre in Saanen. There was an important step in October, with the founding of Gesundheit Simme Saane AG.

The municipality of Saanen and Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (GST) have commissioned a working group by order of the Contact Committee for Economics of the municipality of Saanen to address the matter of infrastructures for culture & sports.

The municipality of Saanen and Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (GST) have commissioned a working group by order of the Contact Committee for Economics of the municipality of Saanen to address the matter of infrastructures for culture & sports.

As part of this immense construction project, the Eggli cable cars, the valley and mountain stations and the Berghaus are all being rebuilt.

As part of this immense construction project, the Eggli cable cars, the valley and mountain stations and the Berghaus are all being rebuilt.

This year the Gstaad-Lenk Association of Mountain Guides celebrated its centenary. A magnificent milestone, which the Association marked in a typically selfless and generous manner by offering free mountain tours throughout the year.

This year the Gstaad-Lenk Association of Mountain Guides celebrated its centenary. A magnificent milestone, which the Association marked in a typically selfless and generous manner by offering free mountain tours throughout the year.

In the latest gourmet guide GaultMillau for 2020, Gstaad and the region have once again scored points, confirming the usual high quality standards.

In the latest gourmet guide GaultMillau for 2020, Gstaad and the region have once again scored points, confirming the usual high quality standards.

A moment of silence heralded the start of this year's Orange Days in Saanenland. Soroptimist Gstaad-Saanenland and the regional churches of Saanenland extended an invitation to meditation at the Saanen church, which attracted around two-dozen people.

A moment of silence heralded the start of this year's Orange Days in Saanenland. Soroptimist Gstaad-Saanenland and the regional churches of Saanenland extended an invitation to meditation at the Saanen church, which attracted around two-dozen people.

The Alpenruhe Foundation, a living and working community in Saanen for people with disabilities, combined practicality with beauty at the weekend. Visitors to the Christmas exhibition had the opportunity to visit the new building.

The Alpenruhe Foundation, a living and working community in Saanen for people with disabilities, combined practicality with beauty at the weekend. Visitors to the Christmas exhibition had the opportunity to visit the new building.

Zukunft Saanen – zäme für ünsi Gmei (The Future of Saanen – together for our municipality) is a project run by the municipality of Saanen to receive suggestions, wants and needs of the public. Mayor Toni von Grünigen (TvG) and project leader Lorenz Kurtz (LK) explain ...

Zukunft Saanen – zäme für ünsi Gmei (The Future of Saanen – together for our municipality) is a project run by the municipality of Saanen to receive suggestions, wants and needs of the public. Mayor Toni von Grünigen (TvG) and project leader Lorenz Kurtz (LK) explain ...