JFK students from kindergarten to the upper grades spent 30 minutes Saanen and along the Saanenufers with a «clean-up» crew. They found a surprising amount of waste in such a short time. So they decided that this was certainly not the last time they would organise this ...

JFK students from kindergarten to the upper grades spent 30 minutes Saanen and along the Saanenufers with a «clean-up» crew. They found a surprising amount of waste in such a short time. So they decided that this was certainly not the last time they would organise this ...

The Saanenland is experiencing autumn in its full, colourful splendor. Reader Ruedi Hahl snapped this photo in the area of Hinteri Schneit / Muttnere, where he had a fantastic view through the bright foliage of the Ebereschen to his second (or first?) home, the Grubenberg. 

The Saanenland is experiencing autumn in its full, colourful splendor. Reader Ruedi Hahl snapped this photo in the area of Hinteri Schneit / Muttnere, where he had a fantastic view through the bright foliage of the Ebereschen to his second (or first?) home, the Grubenberg. 

The new Safran restaurant in the Hotel Sanetsch in Gsteig has been open since mid-August. After a soft opening last Thursday, the "Atrinkete" took place with musical entertainment by the Jodlerklub Gsteig, which many guests attended. 

The new Safran restaurant in the Hotel Sanetsch in Gsteig has been open since mid-August. After a soft opening last Thursday, the "Atrinkete" took place with musical entertainment by the Jodlerklub Gsteig, which many guests attended. 

The "Best of the Region" association is committed to the importance of regional products and craftsmanship for their production line. Last week, the group organised the annual "Genusswoche", National Pleasure Week, with the Wasserngrat added to the exposition list.

The "Best of the Region" association is committed to the importance of regional products and craftsmanship for their production line. Last week, the group organised the annual "Genusswoche", National Pleasure Week, with the Wasserngrat added to the exposition list.

After the renovation of the mountain restaurants on Rinderberg Spitz, Saanerslochgrat, Wispile, and La Videmanette, the next establishment to get a facelift by BDG is Horneggli.

After the renovation of the mountain restaurants on Rinderberg Spitz, Saanerslochgrat, Wispile, and La Videmanette, the next establishment to get a facelift by BDG is Horneggli.

The Swiss economic magazine Bilanz has released its annual hotel ratings, with Saanenland hotels earning top marks. The Alpina Gstaad has swept the awards, with kudos in several categories including Best Holiday Hotel – Switzerland 2017.

The Swiss economic magazine Bilanz has released its annual hotel ratings, with Saanenland hotels earning top marks. The Alpina Gstaad has swept the awards, with kudos in several categories including Best Holiday Hotel – Switzerland 2017.

The Olden is what it is today to a good part because of her, Hedi Donizetti, whom many of our readers will remember. She knew them all, the stars who frequented Gstaad. And she was not only their host but occasionally their duet partner. In July she celebrated ...

The Olden is what it is today to a good part because of her, Hedi Donizetti, whom many of our readers will remember. She knew them all, the stars who frequented Gstaad. And she was not only their host but occasionally their duet partner. In July she celebrated ...

Gstaad offers a host of summer activities ranging from hiking, swimming in mountain lakes plus child friendly distractions. In between it might just be necessary to take a break and enjoy some light-ish relief. Cheese is at the heart of the Saanenland with traditional cheese ...

Gstaad offers a host of summer activities ranging from hiking, swimming in mountain lakes plus child friendly distractions. In between it might just be necessary to take a break and enjoy some light-ish relief. Cheese is at the heart of the Saanenland with traditional cheese ...

What have the Swiss Alps to do with the worldwide oceans? This and other questions were answered by William Winram, IUCN Oceans Ambassador, Ocean Explorer and Deepblu Brand Ambassador in a first-time presentation to a total of 60 students from 7th to 9th grade of ...

What have the Swiss Alps to do with the worldwide oceans? This and other questions were answered by William Winram, IUCN Oceans Ambassador, Ocean Explorer and Deepblu Brand Ambassador in a first-time presentation to a total of 60 students from 7th to 9th grade of ...

When you think of beach volleyball, you typically think of tropical sandy beaches, palm trees,maybe even a Piña Colada. Well, think again because the Gstaad Major returns to our alpine paradise in just a few weeks’ time, and is set to bring along ...

When you think of beach volleyball, you typically think of tropical sandy beaches, palm trees,maybe even a Piña Colada. Well, think again because the Gstaad Major returns to our alpine paradise in just a few weeks’ time, and is set to bring along ...

HUUS Hotel Gstaad is gearing up for its first summer season after a successful winter debut. HUUS opened in December 2016 and had 70% capacity booking and over 18,000 overnight stays during the season.

HUUS Hotel Gstaad is gearing up for its first summer season after a successful winter debut. HUUS opened in December 2016 and had 70% capacity booking and over 18,000 overnight stays during the season.

The Gstaad Palace opened its doors for the summer season by hosting local students to help in the festivities. The group of nine was made up of first graders who are students of Eveline Hofmann at the Rütti school.

The Gstaad Palace opened its doors for the summer season by hosting local students to help in the festivities. The group of nine was made up of first graders who are students of Eveline Hofmann at the Rütti school.

The experienced hotelier Stephan Post has been appointed the new general manager of Park Gstaad. Post will move from his current job as general manager at the Intercontinental Davos Hotel in Gstaad this summer.

The experienced hotelier Stephan Post has been appointed the new general manager of Park Gstaad. Post will move from his current job as general manager at the Intercontinental Davos Hotel in Gstaad this summer.

It’s not the first time Graff uses the shape of the volatile butterfly to set their diamonds. This time, the butterfly takes a more central and dominant role than previously, though, and almost lets you forget what you are actually wearing.

It’s not the first time Graff uses the shape of the volatile butterfly to set their diamonds. This time, the butterfly takes a more central and dominant role than previously, though, and almost lets you forget what you are actually wearing.

This year the Swiss non-profit Innocence in Danger took their annual fundraiser up the mountain to the top of the Wasserngrat. The "Legends Party", co-sponsored by Crédit Suisse and three anonymous donors, kicked off with a rock’n’roll greeting at the bottom of the ski lift and carried ...

This year the Swiss non-profit Innocence in Danger took their annual fundraiser up the mountain to the top of the Wasserngrat. The "Legends Party", co-sponsored by Crédit Suisse and three anonymous donors, kicked off with a rock’n’roll greeting at the bottom of the ski lift and carried ...

Like in the olden days, in the morning I go shopping with my basket, filled with a bottle of fresh milk and warm croissants. After a fine day on the slopes I arrive on skis at the garden of Chalet Dorfflue, constructed with antique boiserie. My days are filled with off-piste skiing, hockey, and ice ...

Like in the olden days, in the morning I go shopping with my basket, filled with a bottle of fresh milk and warm croissants. After a fine day on the slopes I arrive on skis at the garden of Chalet Dorfflue, constructed with antique boiserie. My days are filled with off-piste skiing, hockey, and ice ...

Local resident and “diamantaire extraordinaire” Lawrence Graff has never been one to shy away from the spotlight. With the company's newest creation, the Graff Venus, Mr Graff, OBE has unveiled an unusual beauty – the world's largest flawless D heart ...

Local resident and “diamantaire extraordinaire” Lawrence Graff has never been one to shy away from the spotlight. With the company's newest creation, the Graff Venus, Mr Graff, OBE has unveiled an unusual beauty – the world's largest flawless D heart ...

Marcus G. Lindner, The Alpina Gstaad’s celebrated chef, will leave the hotel after the winter season for a new, as yet unnamed, challenge.

Marcus G. Lindner, The Alpina Gstaad’s celebrated chef, will leave the hotel after the winter season for a new, as yet unnamed, challenge.

A Swiss team led by none other than Gstaad chef Tobia Ciarulli has won the bronze medal at the Culinary Olympics. The talented national youth team scored big as well--securing second place after Sweden.

A Swiss team led by none other than Gstaad chef Tobia Ciarulli has won the bronze medal at the Culinary Olympics. The talented national youth team scored big as well--securing second place after Sweden.

Panarea, lounge of the Raya, is one ofnthe most spectacular terraces in the Aeolian Islands. The children of our regular contributor, Januaria Piromallo, could not have had a better venue for their celebration.

Panarea, lounge of the Raya, is one ofnthe most spectacular terraces in the Aeolian Islands. The children of our regular contributor, Januaria Piromallo, could not have had a better venue for their celebration.