It is almost a year ago that a daily newspaper published a report on an annual meeting of the village organisation Saanen, which was about the ”Saanen heraldic animal – the Saanen goat” receiving more presence in public. The heraldic animal, the Saanengeiss? There must have been a misunderstanding.
Once upon a time
26.02.2020
Arts & Culture
A singing festival in Saanen 110 years ago, on 22 May 1910
Once upon a time
26.02.2020
Arts & Culture
A singing festival in Saanen 110 years ago, on 22 May 1910
The season’s seasoning
26.02.2020
Gstaad Living
Recently, I was paging through Bendicht Hauswirth’s excellent Saanen: ein historischer Dorfführer, an informative historical guide about the town of Saanen, when I came across the Salzhüsi, or ‘salt house’. It piqued my interest. What was a salt house?
The season’s seasoning
26.02.2020
Gstaad Living
Recently, I was paging through Bendicht Hauswirth’s excellent Saanen: ein historischer Dorfführer, an informative historical guide about the town of Saanen, when I came across the Salzhüsi, or ‘salt house’. It piqued my interest. What was a salt house?
Marie-José: Alumni voices
25.02.2020
Gstaad Living
In this last installment of the miniseries on the Chalet Marie-José, the first private school in Gstaad, alumni share their memories.
Marie-José: Alumni voices
25.02.2020
Gstaad Living
In this last installment of the miniseries on the Chalet Marie-José, the first private school in Gstaad, alumni share their memories.
2020 fireside chat
24.02.2020
Profile
Auctioneer Bernard Piguet discusses Gstaad and aesthetics with the architect Charles Pictet.
2020 fireside chat
24.02.2020
Profile
Auctioneer Bernard Piguet discusses Gstaad and aesthetics with the architect Charles Pictet.
Three persons arrested
21.02.2020
Local News
Coordinated action against labour exploitation led to three arrests.
Three persons arrested
21.02.2020
Local News
Coordinated action against labour exploitation led to three arrests.
Tom Price and Kris Lamba at Urs von Unger gallery
21.02.2020
Arts & Culture
The two British artists Price and Lamba to show bold new collection at the Urs von Unger gallery that invites viewers to question the notion of “art vs design”
Tom Price and Kris Lamba at Urs von Unger gallery
21.02.2020
Arts & Culture
The two British artists Price and Lamba to show bold new collection at the Urs von Unger gallery that invites viewers to question the notion of “art vs design”
“The Innovation Award makes me proud!”
20.02.2020
Business
In Rolf von Siebenthal’s Fleischtrocknerei Saanenland GmbH up to 15 tonnes of fresh meat are processed annually. The business has now been awarded the Bernese Oberland 2019 Innovation Award in the category of Alpine Agriculture.
“The Innovation Award makes me proud!”
20.02.2020
Business
In Rolf von Siebenthal’s Fleischtrocknerei Saanenland GmbH up to 15 tonnes of fresh meat are processed annually. The business has now been awarded the Bernese Oberland 2019 Innovation Award in the category of Alpine Agriculture.
Weekend service of GPs to be compensated
19.02.2020
Gstaad Living
Starting in the summer, the on-call service of general practitioners shall be compensated. Interregional cooperation during the off-season could provide additional relief for doctors. Corresponding talks are being held with all parties concerned.
Weekend service of GPs to be compensated
19.02.2020
Gstaad Living
Starting in the summer, the on-call service of general practitioners shall be compensated. Interregional cooperation during the off-season could provide additional relief for doctors. Corresponding talks are being held with all parties concerned.
Safe skiing
19.02.2020
Sports & Leisure
Every year 76,000 people are injured on Swiss slopes when skiing and snowboarding. In most cases, these are not collisions, but rather self-inflicted accidents.
Safe skiing
19.02.2020
Sports & Leisure
Every year 76,000 people are injured on Swiss slopes when skiing and snowboarding. In most cases, these are not collisions, but rather self-inflicted accidents.
Reviving a tradition
18.02.2020
Local News
On Saturday, 1 February, riders galloped with their horses over the race course at Salzwasser/Ebnit in Saanen – with skiers in tow.
Reviving a tradition
18.02.2020
Local News
On Saturday, 1 February, riders galloped with their horses over the race course at Salzwasser/Ebnit in Saanen – with skiers in tow.
Post office Saanen
18.02.2020
Local News
Since May of last year, the post office has been housed in the new tourist office near the village square in Saanen. Many people in Saanen find the location problematic.
Post office Saanen
18.02.2020
Local News
Since May of last year, the post office has been housed in the new tourist office near the village square in Saanen. Many people in Saanen find the location problematic.
Coronavirus: Little impact on the Saanenland
17.02.2020
Coronavirus
The effects of the new coronavirus, which is currently keeping the world on tenterhooks, are limited in the Saanenland.
Coronavirus: Little impact on the Saanenland
17.02.2020
Coronavirus
The effects of the new coronavirus, which is currently keeping the world on tenterhooks, are limited in the Saanenland.
Solution for parking space problem sought
17.02.2020
Local News
Over the holidays there was such a surge of tourists in Saanenmöser that the regular parking spaces were far from sufficient.
Solution for parking space problem sought
17.02.2020
Local News
Over the holidays there was such a surge of tourists in Saanenmöser that the regular parking spaces were far from sufficient.
Ski, hockey, gala dinner
14.02.2020
Sports & Leisure
”The same procedure as every year” was the motto for the eighth edition of The Alpina Cup. Once again, the giant slalom on the Wasserngrat was about best times and the hockey match between the Le Rosey and HC Gstaad-Saanenland was about goals.
Ski, hockey, gala dinner
14.02.2020
Sports & Leisure
”The same procedure as every year” was the motto for the eighth edition of The Alpina Cup. Once again, the giant slalom on the Wasserngrat was about best times and the hockey match between the Le Rosey and HC Gstaad-Saanenland was about goals.
Expat adventures
13.02.2020
Magazine
All of a sudden, I find myself surrounded by people who are fanatical about bowls. You may know the game – it’s a bit like French boules, but on a square of manicured grass called a bowling green.
Expat adventures
13.02.2020
Magazine
All of a sudden, I find myself surrounded by people who are fanatical about bowls. You may know the game – it’s a bit like French boules, but on a square of manicured grass called a bowling green.
Once upon a time …
12.02.2020
Gstaad Living
Anzeiger von Saanen reader Alice Huguenin-Kämpf from Schwerzenbach sent in this photograph, which shows one of the buildings at the centre of Saanen (Coiffure Marti today).
Once upon a time …
12.02.2020
Gstaad Living
Anzeiger von Saanen reader Alice Huguenin-Kämpf from Schwerzenbach sent in this photograph, which shows one of the buildings at the centre of Saanen (Coiffure Marti today).