The focal points of the village organisation Schönried remain the same

For decades, Schönried has been fighting for a safer route through the village. Once again, the ball lies in the canton’s court. "We need to apply more pressure," demanded Rolf Schwenter, president of the village organisation, when addressing the 4th Schönrieder village talk.

The focal points of the village organisation Schönried remain the same

For decades, Schönried has been fighting for a safer route through the village. Once again, the ball lies in the canton’s court. "We need to apply more pressure," demanded Rolf Schwenter, president of the village organisation, when addressing the 4th Schönrieder village talk.


“Gstaad is like a first date!”

The event Country Night Gstaad has signed and sealed its reputation as Europe's leading country event, thanks to an above-average attendance. Taking a look behind the scenes reveals why artists love to come to Gstaad.

“Gstaad is like a first date!”

The event Country Night Gstaad has signed and sealed its reputation as Europe's leading country event, thanks to an above-average attendance. Taking a look behind the scenes reveals why artists love to come to Gstaad.


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Resurfacing work in Gstaad on 26 September

From Thursday 26 September, urgent maintenance work will begin on the route between the Sportzentrumkreisel and the Dubikreisel in Gstaad.

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Resurfacing work in Gstaad on 26 September

From Thursday 26 September, urgent maintenance work will begin on the route between the Sportzentrumkreisel and the Dubikreisel in Gstaad.


Eggli: Splicing steel cables

14 men working on the construction site for the new Eggli gondola lift turned the rope with two ends into an endless circular rope. 

Eggli: Splicing steel cables

14 men working on the construction site for the new Eggli gondola lift turned the rope with two ends into an endless circular rope. 


The Saanenland holds onto two gold medals

For the second time, Saanen hosted the Berne Alp cheese championship. A dedicated organising committee chaired by Willi Bach with representatives from agriculture, tourism and trade headed the project with flying colours and put on a wonderful folk festival.

The Saanenland holds onto two gold medals

For the second time, Saanen hosted the Berne Alp cheese championship. A dedicated organising committee chaired by Willi Bach with representatives from agriculture, tourism and trade headed the project with flying colours and put on a wonderful folk festival.


Expat adventures

When I was young, cross-country running was the only sport in which I developed any interest or ability.

Expat adventures

When I was young, cross-country running was the only sport in which I developed any interest or ability.


Blessings upon your house

Mankind has always invoked supernatural forces to protect its dwellings, utilising first objects, images and symbols, and later incantations as wards.

Blessings upon your house

Mankind has always invoked supernatural forces to protect its dwellings, utilising first objects, images and symbols, and later incantations as wards.


Park Gstaad: François Grohens is the new manager

Experienced hotelier François Grohens has become the manager of the five-star hotel Park Gstaad where he’s worked since 2015. He’s taking over from Stephan Post, who’s ending a two-year contract.

Park Gstaad: François Grohens is the new manager

Experienced hotelier François Grohens has become the manager of the five-star hotel Park Gstaad where he’s worked since 2015. He’s taking over from Stephan Post, who’s ending a two-year contract.


A diamond for every occasion

Graff is known for exceptional diamonds and outstanding jewellery. With the Every Day Diamonds collection Graff created diamond jewellery that can be worn any time, anywhere. The diamonds are distilled into every day jewels to be layered, mixed and matched.

A diamond for every occasion

Graff is known for exceptional diamonds and outstanding jewellery. With the Every Day Diamonds collection Graff created diamond jewellery that can be worn any time, anywhere. The diamonds are distilled into every day jewels to be layered, mixed and matched.


13th GYC Rally & Yachting

Since 2006, the Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) has organised an annual classic car rally in collaboration with the Gstaad Automobile Club (GAC). The rally combines car drive that  highlights some of the most beautiful roads in Switzerland with remote-controlled model boat sailing.

13th GYC Rally & Yachting

Since 2006, the Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) has organised an annual classic car rally in collaboration with the Gstaad Automobile Club (GAC). The rally combines car drive that  highlights some of the most beautiful roads in Switzerland with remote-controlled model boat sailing.


Rain in Spa

The 2019 edition of the 24 Hours of Spa marks the shortest completed distance of all times with 363 laps, compared to the record of 479 laps in 2003. This negative record is not surprising, given that the race was stopped from 5:42am until 11.30am due to unusually high rainfall.

Rain in Spa

The 2019 edition of the 24 Hours of Spa marks the shortest completed distance of all times with 363 laps, compared to the record of 479 laps in 2003. This negative record is not surprising, given that the race was stopped from 5:42am until 11.30am due to unusually high rainfall.


Once upon a time

The pictures provided by Anzeiger von Saanen reader Hans Bettler show how the small provincial road has turned into a nodal point for Saanen traffic.

Once upon a time

The pictures provided by Anzeiger von Saanen reader Hans Bettler show how the small provincial road has turned into a nodal point for Saanen traffic.


“Füür und Flamme” for the Station

The former Saanen fire station is set to become a “creative world of experiences for both locals and visitors“.

“Füür und Flamme” for the Station

The former Saanen fire station is set to become a “creative world of experiences for both locals and visitors“.


A twentieth birthday gift

The association Les Amis des Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad met at the Gstaad Palace for its annual general meeting, with English tea served and then a concert by the young pianist Jérémie Moreau, who delivered an impressive sample of his skills.

A twentieth birthday gift

The association Les Amis des Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad met at the Gstaad Palace for its annual general meeting, with English tea served and then a concert by the young pianist Jérémie Moreau, who delivered an impressive sample of his skills.


Les Arts Gstaad Foundation to be dissolved

The board of trustees for the Les Arts Gstaad Foundation decided to dissolve the foundation at a meeting on 24 July.

Les Arts Gstaad Foundation to be dissolved

The board of trustees for the Les Arts Gstaad Foundation decided to dissolve the foundation at a meeting on 24 July.


“Gstaad is my homeland”

The artist Alex Hank has found his own personal home in Gstaad and has also co-financed the mirror house. His public exhibition, Heimat, is open in Saanen, and represents a high-calibre selection of contemporary art and works that have characterised his life.

“Gstaad is my homeland”

The artist Alex Hank has found his own personal home in Gstaad and has also co-financed the mirror house. His public exhibition, Heimat, is open in Saanen, and represents a high-calibre selection of contemporary art and works that have characterised his life.


Taxi driver and karate world champion

When he isn’t sitting behind the wheel of a Gstaad taxi or restoring furniture, Pablo Mobèche is training for karate. At the end of July, he won a gold medal with the Swiss team in the Czech Republic.

Taxi driver and karate world champion

When he isn’t sitting behind the wheel of a Gstaad taxi or restoring furniture, Pablo Mobèche is training for karate. At the end of July, he won a gold medal with the Swiss team in the Czech Republic.


The upward trend continues

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) has ended with a positive balance sheet for the third time in a row.

The upward trend continues

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) has ended with a positive balance sheet for the third time in a row.


Pianist Fazil Say celebrates the night

Fazil Say is undoubtedly one of the world’s most extraordinary pianists. A fact he effortlessly displayed as he returned to the Menuhin Festival for a third time to perform a programme celebrating shades and moods of night at the church in Saanen.

Pianist Fazil Say celebrates the night

Fazil Say is undoubtedly one of the world’s most extraordinary pianists. A fact he effortlessly displayed as he returned to the Menuhin Festival for a third time to perform a programme celebrating shades and moods of night at the church in Saanen.


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New administrative director

The municipal council of Saanen has appointed the 36-year-old lawyer Thomas Bollmann as the administrative director to replace Armando Chissalé, who is taking retirement. Bollmann will take up his post on 1 March 2020.

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New administrative director

The municipal council of Saanen has appointed the 36-year-old lawyer Thomas Bollmann as the administrative director to replace Armando Chissalé, who is taking retirement. Bollmann will take up his post on 1 March 2020.

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