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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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This stunning photo of the Saanenland's natural wonders--the Kleines-, Spitz-, and Mutthorn peaks--reflected in Lauenensee was taken by reader Ruth Annen.

Do you have a local photograph you'd like to share? Write to editor@gstaad.life for the chance for your image to appear online.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just in time for the start of the summer season, the tourist board reports a good winter season balance in the coffers.

Just in time for the start of the summer season, the tourist board reports a good winter season balance in the coffers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Swiss tennis fans, rejoice! Canton Vaud native Stan Wawrinka will be back this summer for the J. Safra Sarasin Swiss Open Gstaad. After a five-year absence from the tournament, Wawrinka will make Gstaad his home from 21 to 29 July 2018.

Swiss tennis fans, rejoice! Canton Vaud native Stan Wawrinka will be back this summer for the J. Safra Sarasin Swiss Open Gstaad. After a five-year absence from the tournament, Wawrinka will make Gstaad his home from 21 to 29 July 2018.

The J. Safra Sarasin Swiss Open Gstaad begins the ticket sales with a special offer via a crowd funding platform.

The J. Safra Sarasin Swiss Open Gstaad begins the ticket sales with a special offer via a crowd funding platform.

Construction work for the new gondola to the Saanersloch is on schedule.

Construction work for the new gondola to the Saanersloch is on schedule.

The vintage cycling race will take place the second time round this summer. After a successfull event last year, preparations for this summer are in full swing.

The vintage cycling race will take place the second time round this summer. After a successfull event last year, preparations for this summer are in full swing.