Seven hotels from the region have been selected to appear on the Bilanz list of Switzerland’s top 50 holiday hotels.

Seven hotels from the region have been selected to appear on the Bilanz list of Switzerland’s top 50 holiday hotels.

During the last week of July (25-29) Château-d’Oex was overrun with children and families who came to take part in its annual summer Festival au Pays des Enfants (Children’s Festival). This was the sixth consecutive year the festival has been held.

During the last week of July (25-29) Château-d’Oex was overrun with children and families who came to take part in its annual summer Festival au Pays des Enfants (Children’s Festival). This was the sixth consecutive year the festival has been held.

Advertorial – Cool down or sweat it out: From Aquaflow to Qi-Gong, from Fit-boxing to Yoga – the summer at the Palace Spa has something for everyone. And why not try something new with Tabata?

Advertorial – Cool down or sweat it out: From Aquaflow to Qi-Gong, from Fit-boxing to Yoga – the summer at the Palace Spa has something for everyone. And why not try something new with Tabata?

The village shop in Saanenmöser is moving on 1 November to new premises that are twice as large than the space it currently occupies. The enlarged shop will include a small bistro corner and will offer Swiss Post services as well as tourist information from the Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (GST). ...

The village shop in Saanenmöser is moving on 1 November to new premises that are twice as large than the space it currently occupies. The enlarged shop will include a small bistro corner and will offer Swiss Post services as well as tourist information from the Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (GST). ...

The village organization Gsteig-Feutersoey has signposted a circuit, Gsteig Discover. People interested will find a map with the locations and a small description. The beautiful summer weather we are having invites you to discover.

The village organization Gsteig-Feutersoey has signposted a circuit, Gsteig Discover. People interested will find a map with the locations and a small description. The beautiful summer weather we are having invites you to discover.

It's already time for the last issue of this summer. And what a summer it was! 2018 saw the period between April and July with the least precipitation in the last 100 years. Record temperatures made a bad situation worse.

It's already time for the last issue of this summer. And what a summer it was! 2018 saw the period between April and July with the least precipitation in the last 100 years. Record temperatures made a bad situation worse.

When my middle son was about eight, he went through a period of telling mother-in-law jokes. He had no idea what a mother-in-law was, but enjoyed the audience reaction as he recited one Les Dawson joke after another. Little did I know I’d soon have a mother-in-law story of my own.

When my middle son was about eight, he went through a period of telling mother-in-law jokes. He had no idea what a mother-in-law was, but enjoyed the audience reaction as he recited one Les Dawson joke after another. Little did I know I’d soon have a mother-in-law story of my own.

A great number of foreign film productions from James Bond, The Pink Panther and Sherlock Holmes took a piece of Switzerland and especially the Bernese Oberland to add a little something special to their films.

A great number of foreign film productions from James Bond, The Pink Panther and Sherlock Holmes took a piece of Switzerland and especially the Bernese Oberland to add a little something special to their films.

Gstaad illustrated posters and postcards take us on an enchanting journey through space and time.

 

Gstaad illustrated posters and postcards take us on an enchanting journey through space and time.

 

If you’re cruising down Gstaadstrasse in Saanen and catch a whiff of malt, it can only mean one thing: Jürg Domke is at work brewing Saane Gutsch, a local beer that has transformed his onetime hobby into a budding profession.

If you’re cruising down Gstaadstrasse in Saanen and catch a whiff of malt, it can only mean one thing: Jürg Domke is at work brewing Saane Gutsch, a local beer that has transformed his onetime hobby into a budding profession.

Les Rencontres à Rossinière is the first in a series of biennial events that aim to promote the local heritage of the region, featuring aspects of wood – in its traditional role as a building material and in its contemporary role in the world of art.

Les Rencontres à Rossinière is the first in a series of biennial events that aim to promote the local heritage of the region, featuring aspects of wood – in its traditional role as a building material and in its contemporary role in the world of art.

The second edition of the Swiss vintage cycling festival BERGKÖNIG Gstaad is already a real hit. Two months before the event, many former Swiss cycling superstars confirmed their participation, such as Urs Freuler, Albert Zweifel, Gilbert Glaus or Mauro Gianetti.

The second edition of the Swiss vintage cycling festival BERGKÖNIG Gstaad is already a real hit. Two months before the event, many former Swiss cycling superstars confirmed their participation, such as Urs Freuler, Albert Zweifel, Gilbert Glaus or Mauro Gianetti.

In our third profile interview of the 2018 Summer Season, GstaadLife sat down with Regina Martin, President of the Swiss Association of Papercutting Art.

In our third profile interview of the 2018 Summer Season, GstaadLife sat down with Regina Martin, President of the Swiss Association of Papercutting Art.

The old riding hall in Mettlen was replaced in 2010/2011 by a new hall equipped with stables, employee accommodation, theory rooms and outdoor parking.

The old riding hall in Mettlen was replaced in 2010/2011 by a new hall equipped with stables, employee accommodation, theory rooms and outdoor parking.

Top chef Markus Lindner will start working on his creations in Le Grand Bellevue in August this year.

Top chef Markus Lindner will start working on his creations in Le Grand Bellevue in August this year.

It was a historic moment when the representatives of the municipalities of Saanenland and Pays-d’Enhaut signed the “Sarine Convention” together with the tourism managers of both regions. This now forms the legal basis for cooperation between the two regions beyond the cantonal bor ...

It was a historic moment when the representatives of the municipalities of Saanenland and Pays-d’Enhaut signed the “Sarine Convention” together with the tourism managers of both regions. This now forms the legal basis for cooperation between the two regions beyond the cantonal bor ...

Two separate bears sightings were made in early July. The first in Lenk and the second a few days later on the Sanetsch. Although there have not been any further signs of the animal, local authorities ask that the population exercise caution. 

Two separate bears sightings were made in early July. The first in Lenk and the second a few days later on the Sanetsch. Although there have not been any further signs of the animal, local authorities ask that the population exercise caution. 

The Huus Hotel is showing a strong sign of environmental protection as it decides to banish plastic drinking straws from the hotel. With the hotel making this decision they are saving the use of at least 7,500 plastic straws per year.

The Huus Hotel is showing a strong sign of environmental protection as it decides to banish plastic drinking straws from the hotel. With the hotel making this decision they are saving the use of at least 7,500 plastic straws per year.

Review of the recital on 21 July 2018, by Sir András Schiff, of the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II, by Johann Sebastian Bach, given at the Mauritiuskirche, Saanen

Review of the recital on 21 July 2018, by Sir András Schiff, of the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II, by Johann Sebastian Bach, given at the Mauritiuskirche, Saanen