New pump park for Saanen
29.03.2018
Local News
A new pump park will be realised by this summer. The existing pump track at Oey, Saanen, which can only be used on bikes du to the terrain, will be replaced by a fully paved one. This can be enjoyed on almost any vehicle on wheels such as scooters, inline skates, skatesb or skateboards.
New pump park for Saanen
29.03.2018
Local News
A new pump park will be realised by this summer. The existing pump track at Oey, Saanen, which can only be used on bikes du to the terrain, will be replaced by a fully paved one. This can be enjoyed on almost any vehicle on wheels such as scooters, inline skates, skatesb or skateboards.
Saanenland representative elected to the Grand Council
27.03.2018
Local News
Hans Schär, member of the liberal party FDP, was re-elected for a four-year term. He is the only representative of the Saanenland in the Grand Council. Politicians lament the low voter turnout of only 36.8%.
Saanenland representative elected to the Grand Council
27.03.2018
Local News
Hans Schär, member of the liberal party FDP, was re-elected for a four-year term. He is the only representative of the Saanenland in the Grand Council. Politicians lament the low voter turnout of only 36.8%.
GYC member wins European championship
26.03.2018
Sports & Leisure
Nils Theuninck, member of the Gstaad Yacht Club Racing Team, can look back at a successful racing event in Càdiz, Spain, where he won the Eurpean junior championship in the finn. After a week of sailing and racing, Theuninck reports that he is exhausted but happy.
GYC member wins European championship
26.03.2018
Sports & Leisure
Nils Theuninck, member of the Gstaad Yacht Club Racing Team, can look back at a successful racing event in Càdiz, Spain, where he won the Eurpean junior championship in the finn. After a week of sailing and racing, Theuninck reports that he is exhausted but happy.
Post offices in limbo
25.03.2018
Local News
The future of the post offices in Saanen and Schönried is yet unclear. The municipal administration and Die Post are leading talks in order to find a solution. The public will be informed of any measures in May.
Post offices in limbo
25.03.2018
Local News
The future of the post offices in Saanen and Schönried is yet unclear. The municipal administration and Die Post are leading talks in order to find a solution. The public will be informed of any measures in May.
Fighting food waste in hotels
23.03.2018
Gstaad Living
Food waste has become a big issue throughout the whole chain from producers to consumers. The interest group Procurement of the Hotelierverein Gstaad-Saanenland now collaborates with a specialised firm to reduce food waste.
Fighting food waste in hotels
23.03.2018
Gstaad Living
Food waste has become a big issue throughout the whole chain from producers to consumers. The interest group Procurement of the Hotelierverein Gstaad-Saanenland now collaborates with a specialised firm to reduce food waste.
Finances for alpine wakeboarding secured
13.03.2018
Local News
A group of young residents is planning the installation of a wakeboard facility on the storage lake up on Hornberg (see our last article). Securing the finances for this project has now been achieved with the help of sponsors, the municipality of Saanen and a crowdfunding.
Finances for alpine wakeboarding secured
13.03.2018
Local News
A group of young residents is planning the installation of a wakeboard facility on the storage lake up on Hornberg (see our last article). Securing the finances for this project has now been achieved with the help of sponsors, the municipality of Saanen and a crowdfunding.
Spital STS AG seeks new location for the ambulance
12.03.2018
Local News
When the ambulance stations Saanenland and Obersimmental were merged, Spital STS AG decided to station their vehicles in Saanenmöser, which allows a fast response in both directions. This is something they attempt to keep.
Spital STS AG seeks new location for the ambulance
12.03.2018
Local News
When the ambulance stations Saanenland and Obersimmental were merged, Spital STS AG decided to station their vehicles in Saanenmöser, which allows a fast response in both directions. This is something they attempt to keep.
Expat adventures
06.03.2018
Magazine
When I tell people I live in Gstaad they assume I am an avid skier, but unfortunately this is far from the truth.
Expat adventures
06.03.2018
Magazine
When I tell people I live in Gstaad they assume I am an avid skier, but unfortunately this is far from the truth.
In memory of Lina Frangié Wagner
05.03.2018
Lifestyle
She was beautiful, she was young, she was gifted, she was beloved. The Goddesses gave her everything. But they got jealous and took it back. All.
In memory of Lina Frangié Wagner
05.03.2018
Lifestyle
She was beautiful, she was young, she was gifted, she was beloved. The Goddesses gave her everything. But they got jealous and took it back. All.
Lost in transition?
02.03.2018
Lifestyle
Knowing how to get around the Saanenland used to be an inside game. Then it all changed.
Lost in transition?
02.03.2018
Lifestyle
Knowing how to get around the Saanenland used to be an inside game. Then it all changed.
Friendly competition
01.03.2018
Sports & Leisure
The Alpina Cup took place for the sixth time this year. On 2 February, pupils, teachers and affiliates of the Gymnasium Gstaad and Le Rosey competed in two disciplines. It was a double for Le Rosey this year.
Friendly competition
01.03.2018
Sports & Leisure
The Alpina Cup took place for the sixth time this year. On 2 February, pupils, teachers and affiliates of the Gymnasium Gstaad and Le Rosey competed in two disciplines. It was a double for Le Rosey this year.