Robert Speth was at the helm of the Chesery for 35 years. Together with his wife, Susanne, they catered for their guests in their typically natural and authentic way. Over the decades Speth cooked himself into the hearts of Gstaad gourmets and into the highest ranks of the trade.

Robert Speth was at the helm of the Chesery for 35 years. Together with his wife, Susanne, they catered for their guests in their typically natural and authentic way. Over the decades Speth cooked himself into the hearts of Gstaad gourmets and into the highest ranks of the trade.

Marcus G. Lindner will only cook for one season in the Chesery. After the winter season, the restaurant will close. The future of the Chesery is still undecided.

Marcus G. Lindner will only cook for one season in the Chesery. After the winter season, the restaurant will close. The future of the Chesery is still undecided.

James and Kathrin Otigbah have a vision: to teach children, adolescents and women self-confidence and fundamental skills in self-defence to prevent bullying and violence – including gender-based violence.

James and Kathrin Otigbah have a vision: to teach children, adolescents and women self-confidence and fundamental skills in self-defence to prevent bullying and violence – including gender-based violence.

The project Zukunft Saanen has taken a step further on. Eight topics have come to light and goals have now been defined for projects to be set up. Those who are interested can join at any time and get involved.

The project Zukunft Saanen has taken a step further on. Eight topics have come to light and goals have now been defined for projects to be set up. Those who are interested can join at any time and get involved.

At the municipal meeting on 6 December the vote went in favour of restoring the beach volleyball tournament, which had experienced financial difficulties. A contribution of CHF 1.3m was approved without any debate.

At the municipal meeting on 6 December the vote went in favour of restoring the beach volleyball tournament, which had experienced financial difficulties. A contribution of CHF 1.3m was approved without any debate.

At the annual Reader’s Choice Awards Gstaad landed on first place in the category of Best Ski Resorts in Europe.

At the annual Reader’s Choice Awards Gstaad landed on first place in the category of Best Ski Resorts in Europe.

Since the Saanenland lacks the appropriate professionals to assist in rescue situations, the Zweisimmen fire brigade has been helping out. This should change from now on, as there are enough interested people who can be trained in this special task.

Since the Saanenland lacks the appropriate professionals to assist in rescue situations, the Zweisimmen fire brigade has been helping out. This should change from now on, as there are enough interested people who can be trained in this special task.

To ensure basic medical and hospital care in Simmental and Saanenland, there are plans for a health campus in Zweisimmen and a health centre in Saanen. There was an important step in October, with the founding of Gesundheit Simme Saane AG.

To ensure basic medical and hospital care in Simmental and Saanenland, there are plans for a health campus in Zweisimmen and a health centre in Saanen. There was an important step in October, with the founding of Gesundheit Simme Saane AG.

The municipality of Saanen and Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (GST) have commissioned a working group by order of the Contact Committee for Economics of the municipality of Saanen to address the matter of infrastructures for culture & sports.

The municipality of Saanen and Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (GST) have commissioned a working group by order of the Contact Committee for Economics of the municipality of Saanen to address the matter of infrastructures for culture & sports.

The Gstaad Palace, the Spitzhorn and the Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad are amongst the hotels of the region to receive kudos.

The Gstaad Palace, the Spitzhorn and the Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad are amongst the hotels of the region to receive kudos.

In heavy snowfall and under the eyes of many interested people, the new 10-person panoramic gondola lift was opened on Saturday. The ride up Gstaad's local mountain takes just under five minutes. The cost of the lift, including the administration building, is around CHF 15m.

In heavy snowfall and under the eyes of many interested people, the new 10-person panoramic gondola lift was opened on Saturday. The ride up Gstaad's local mountain takes just under five minutes. The cost of the lift, including the administration building, is around CHF 15m.