In the canton of Berne, the official value of real estate is increasing. The municipalities in the Saanenland are massively affected. While the municipal coffers are being filled, some property owners will have to dig deep into their pockets.

In the canton of Berne, the official value of real estate is increasing. The municipalities in the Saanenland are massively affected. While the municipal coffers are being filled, some property owners will have to dig deep into their pockets.

Tourism and hospitality are both critically important to the Saanenland.

Tourism and hospitality are both critically important to the Saanenland.

At the time of writing, shops, restaurants and cafés are among the businesses recently allowed to open. The borders with Germany, Austria and France are scheduled to open in a matter of days, with the hope that Italy will follow soon afterward.

At the time of writing, shops, restaurants and cafés are among the businesses recently allowed to open. The borders with Germany, Austria and France are scheduled to open in a matter of days, with the hope that Italy will follow soon afterward.

In the canton of Bern, 76 wild animals were killed by roaming dogs in 2019. Nevertheless, there is no intention to introduce a general lead requirement in the Saanenland, not even during the breeding period, when wild animals are rearing their young.

In the canton of Bern, 76 wild animals were killed by roaming dogs in 2019. Nevertheless, there is no intention to introduce a general lead requirement in the Saanenland, not even during the breeding period, when wild animals are rearing their young.

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) moved into its new offices in the newly built valley station of the Bergbahn Eggli at Easter. The multifunctional building fits beautifully into the landscape while featuring a markedly contemporary design.

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) moved into its new offices in the newly built valley station of the Bergbahn Eggli at Easter. The multifunctional building fits beautifully into the landscape while featuring a markedly contemporary design.

Roland Zegg will not stand for re-election as a member of the board of directors at the general meeting of the Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) in August/autumn 2020. Five years after the comprehensive restructuring of the BDG, the main goals have largely been achieved.

Roland Zegg will not stand for re-election as a member of the board of directors at the general meeting of the Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) in August/autumn 2020. Five years after the comprehensive restructuring of the BDG, the main goals have largely been achieved.

Let us not talk about the coronavirus, but how should it be avoided? After all, the current pandemic has arguably been the most incisive worldwide event during my lifetime. It probably has for most people who had not been born to see WWII.

Let us not talk about the coronavirus, but how should it be avoided? After all, the current pandemic has arguably been the most incisive worldwide event during my lifetime. It probably has for most people who had not been born to see WWII.

As a result of the corona pandemic, the main summer events in the Saanenland have been cancelled. Even events in late summer are affected.

As a result of the corona pandemic, the main summer events in the Saanenland have been cancelled. Even events in late summer are affected.

The coronavirus is also putting agriculture in distress, because it is not possible to hire foreign farmhands. However, with pragmatic solutions and a positive attitude local farmers handle this issue.

The coronavirus is also putting agriculture in distress, because it is not possible to hire foreign farmhands. However, with pragmatic solutions and a positive attitude local farmers handle this issue.

The Swiss umbrella organisation of Soroptimist International has awarded the Best Practice Award to a project of the Club Gstaad-Saanenland. The award was given for the exhibition Welcome Home, which was held in Gstaad in spring 2019 to raise awareness of domestic violence.

The Swiss umbrella organisation of Soroptimist International has awarded the Best Practice Award to a project of the Club Gstaad-Saanenland. The award was given for the exhibition Welcome Home, which was held in Gstaad in spring 2019 to raise awareness of domestic violence.

Under the motto #BackToCinema, Swiss cinemas were allowed to reopen their doors for film fans on 6 June with extensive precautionary measures.

Under the motto #BackToCinema, Swiss cinemas were allowed to reopen their doors for film fans on 6 June with extensive precautionary measures.

On 25 October, the local council, the president of the municipality and the chairmen of the municipal assembly will be elected. At least five new faces will be elected. Deadline for the candidates is 3 July.

On 25 October, the local council, the president of the municipality and the chairmen of the municipal assembly will be elected. At least five new faces will be elected. Deadline for the candidates is 3 July.

At the end of July the Atelier für Buch und Bild in Gstaad will close its doors. Until then there will be a clearance sale and a special offer for framing, mounting and bookbinding.

At the end of July the Atelier für Buch und Bild in Gstaad will close its doors. Until then there will be a clearance sale and a special offer for framing, mounting and bookbinding.

Since yesterday, Monday 9 June the Sportzentrum in Gstaad is open again. The protection concept allows only a limited number of visitors.

Since yesterday, Monday 9 June the Sportzentrum in Gstaad is open again. The protection concept allows only a limited number of visitors.

The municipalities of Gsteig and Lauenen have also expressed their support for the campaign "Hie läbe – hie ichoufe" in favour campaign to support local trade and gastronomy. Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the dispatch of the campaign gift cards.

The municipalities of Gsteig and Lauenen have also expressed their support for the campaign "Hie läbe – hie ichoufe" in favour campaign to support local trade and gastronomy. Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the dispatch of the campaign gift cards.

In order to strengthen the confidence of guests from Switzerland and abroad in Switzerland as a safe and clean travel destination, the tourism industry associations have created the label Clean & Safe.

In order to strengthen the confidence of guests from Switzerland and abroad in Switzerland as a safe and clean travel destination, the tourism industry associations have created the label Clean & Safe.

Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) will start the summer season tomorrow, 6 June with the Wispile. Safety measures and distance rules will change cable car operations to some point.

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) will start the summer season tomorrow, 6 June with the Wispile. Safety measures and distance rules will change cable car operations to some point.

Following the announcement of the opening of a mass redundancy procedure at the beginning of May, the board of directors of Air-Glaciers SA was able to examine the numerous proposals made by the staff and the Christian trade union SCIV. Job cuts remain significant but can be reduced.

Following the announcement of the opening of a mass redundancy procedure at the beginning of May, the board of directors of Air-Glaciers SA was able to examine the numerous proposals made by the staff and the Christian trade union SCIV. Job cuts remain significant but can be reduced.