The Institut Le Rosey is considering constructing a school building, the Campus Village, at the former tank farm behind the railway station. This is being done in close consultation with the municipality. For 15 years, Le Rosey has been trying to renew and enlarge the winter campus in Gstaad. Now a ...

The Institut Le Rosey is considering constructing a school building, the Campus Village, at the former tank farm behind the railway station. This is being done in close consultation with the municipality. For 15 years, Le Rosey has been trying to renew and enlarge the winter campus in Gstaad. Now a ...

Several thousand cubic metres of snow are blocking the road to Arnensee. The cause were the huge avalanches at the beginning of February. Since further snowfalls of this magnitude are not expected, the first clearing operations have already taken place.

Several thousand cubic metres of snow are blocking the road to Arnensee. The cause were the huge avalanches at the beginning of February. Since further snowfalls of this magnitude are not expected, the first clearing operations have already taken place.

Locals and tourists who are out and about in the Saanenland, enjoying the well-tended natural surroundings, also observe and compare local agriculture. Now and then the question arises as to whether local farmers abide by the rules of animal welfare.

Locals and tourists who are out and about in the Saanenland, enjoying the well-tended natural surroundings, also observe and compare local agriculture. Now and then the question arises as to whether local farmers abide by the rules of animal welfare.

The Federal Council again allows indoor meetings with family and friends for up to ten people. The risk of an uncontrolled increase in the number of cases is too big for further openings, they argue.

The Federal Council again allows indoor meetings with family and friends for up to ten people. The risk of an uncontrolled increase in the number of cases is too big for further openings, they argue.

Kulturregion Obersimmental-Saanenland-Pays-d'Enhaut supports local people engaged in the cultural sector in the three regions with an annual sum of CHF 150,000. Because of the pandemic, however, there have been practically no cultural events for almost a year. A dilemma for the association. "We can ...

Kulturregion Obersimmental-Saanenland-Pays-d'Enhaut supports local people engaged in the cultural sector in the three regions with an annual sum of CHF 150,000. Because of the pandemic, however, there have been practically no cultural events for almost a year. A dilemma for the association. "We can ...

From 5 to 7 March, collectors and enthusiasts were able to get a glimpse of the valuable private collection of découpages and pictures at Park Gstaad, which will be auctioned off in Basel on 24 March. In particular, the works by local artist Johann Jakob Hauswirth should attract potential buyers ...

From 5 to 7 March, collectors and enthusiasts were able to get a glimpse of the valuable private collection of découpages and pictures at Park Gstaad, which will be auctioned off in Basel on 24 March. In particular, the works by local artist Johann Jakob Hauswirth should attract potential buyers ...

The municipality wants to station a Rega helicopter in Saanen for night-time rescue missions from December to April. This idea is not new and could soon be implemented.

The municipality wants to station a Rega helicopter in Saanen for night-time rescue missions from December to April. This idea is not new and could soon be implemented.

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were known for their love of Gstaad. I learned recently that my husband and I have something more than a Gstaad connection in common with these two glamorous film stars.

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were known for their love of Gstaad. I learned recently that my husband and I have something more than a Gstaad connection in common with these two glamorous film stars.

Since the early days, whether for commercial or leisure purposes, boats and sailors have adapted and evolved over time until we came to today’s era, where the technology factor has been added on top of it.

Since the early days, whether for commercial or leisure purposes, boats and sailors have adapted and evolved over time until we came to today’s era, where the technology factor has been added on top of it.

More than 80 racers from all over the world came to the Saanenland in January to collect valuable European Cup points in two slalom races on 21 and 22 January at the Hublen. Less than a week later, on 27 January, the Swiss Junior Championships were also held in Saanen.

More than 80 racers from all over the world came to the Saanenland in January to collect valuable European Cup points in two slalom races on 21 and 22 January at the Hublen. Less than a week later, on 27 January, the Swiss Junior Championships were also held in Saanen.

Occasionally, one sees a local guest sporting something sartorially problematic, an unfortunate confluence of deep pockets and unclear taste, or simply questionable advice from a helpful, but misguided, boutiquière.

Occasionally, one sees a local guest sporting something sartorially problematic, an unfortunate confluence of deep pockets and unclear taste, or simply questionable advice from a helpful, but misguided, boutiquière.

Advance ticket sales for the Gstaad Menuhin Festival 2021 started at the beginning of February. The festival’s London-themed concerts are to be performed in the presence of an audience. The organisers assure that those who buy tickets now are not taking any risks.

Advance ticket sales for the Gstaad Menuhin Festival 2021 started at the beginning of February. The festival’s London-themed concerts are to be performed in the presence of an audience. The organisers assure that those who buy tickets now are not taking any risks.

After all the cultural cancellations and artistic deprivations of late, an expectant crowd of fans gathered in front of their computer, laptop or mobile phone screens to watch the streamed opening concert of the Sommets Musicaux.

After all the cultural cancellations and artistic deprivations of late, an expectant crowd of fans gathered in front of their computer, laptop or mobile phone screens to watch the streamed opening concert of the Sommets Musicaux.

It is just over a year since the Comte Edouard Decazes, Eddy to his very wide circle of friends, left us. Had he lived another few months he would have reached his 100th birthday, and, every bit as important, the 70th anniversary of his marriage.

It is just over a year since the Comte Edouard Decazes, Eddy to his very wide circle of friends, left us. Had he lived another few months he would have reached his 100th birthday, and, every bit as important, the 70th anniversary of his marriage.

Himalaya, a sculpture by the world-famous artist Helidon Xhixha, is currently shining in Gstaad. Xhixha himself has fallen in love with the Saanenland.

Himalaya, a sculpture by the world-famous artist Helidon Xhixha, is currently shining in Gstaad. Xhixha himself has fallen in love with the Saanenland.

In the night of Thursday, 28 January, an avalanche descended from the Lauenenhorn and buried an access road. Another avalanche descended the following day in Feutersoey. Luckily, neither were people injured, nor buildings damaged.

In the night of Thursday, 28 January, an avalanche descended from the Lauenenhorn and buried an access road. Another avalanche descended the following day in Feutersoey. Luckily, neither were people injured, nor buildings damaged.