Optimistic Future for Hotel Bären
At a recent community meeting, it was announced that Gabi and Christian Hefti-Felber would take over the historic Hotel Bären in Gsteig bei Gstaad.
Saanenland Scores at BEA
The 125 most beautiful cows were on display at the 32nd annual Bernese Elite Show on May 11th. The competition consisted of 14 categories of the three races—Simmental, Swiss Fleckvieh, and Red Holstein/Holstein.
Bacsinszky and Bertens at Ladies Championship Gstaad
Tournament ambassador Timea Bacsinszky, defending champion Kiki Bertens, and former Grand Slam champion Samantha Stosur have confirmed their participation in the third edition of the Ladies Championship Gstaad.
Springtime Reflection
This stunning photo of the Saanenland's natural wonders--the Kleines-, Spitz-, and Mutthorn peaks--reflected in Lauenensee was taken by reader Ruth Annen.
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Isabelle Henchoz Wins Special Prize
On 14 May, the "Prix Femme de l'Année", Woman of the Year prize, was awarded in Monaco. Isabelle Henchoz, board member of the Capdenho association, was awarded the "Prix Spécial Monte Carlo Femme de l 'Année 2018" for her work within the Capdenho association.
"Crown Season" Has Begun
Spring has sprung, and the wrestling “crown season” has begun. After many spring events, the first of the celebrated matches which bestow crowns on the winners took place May 5 and 6.
Tourism in Gstaad Grows
Just in time for the start of the summer season, the tourist board reports a good winter season balance in the coffers.
Rectification – Student injured in Schönried
A young student was injured Friday evening in Schönried, after his bicycle was struck by a vehicle. The child was flown to the hospital by Rega, where he is recovering from his injuries.
Early Opening for Rellerli Downhill Track
The downhill mountain biking season has officially begun early, with the piste at Rellerli now open to riders. In its partially snowy state, it provides a thrilling between-season challenge.
Stockhorn Reborn
This year the Stockhornbahn celebrates its 50th birthday. The mountain railway recently finished partial renovations, replacing the control system, drive system, and the cabins for the first section of the journey. They were inaugurated in April at the season opening.
GST Teams with SwissPost
A solution has been found for the two post offices in Schönried and Saanen, thanks to coopoeration between the commune of Saanen and Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus.
May Day = Grey Day
No, these are not photos of the "Chalt Märet", but the May Day market, which took place last Tuesday in Saanen. Despite rain and low temperatures, many people strolled through the village in the afternoon enjoying the market atmosphere, where tasty treats and other specialties were offered.
