According to the study “Sport Schweiz 2020”, more and more people are devoting themselves to ski or snowboard touring, an activity that promises unique winter moments. The number of ski tourers has more than doubled since 2014, to 3.4 per cent of the Swiss population.

According to the study “Sport Schweiz 2020”, more and more people are devoting themselves to ski or snowboard touring, an activity that promises unique winter moments. The number of ski tourers has more than doubled since 2014, to 3.4 per cent of the Swiss population.

The Swiss cableway association Bergbahnen Schweiz introduced uniform voluntary measures: more space in large gondolas and clear signage and guiding systems to ensure the necessary distance between winter sports enthusiasts.

The Swiss cableway association Bergbahnen Schweiz introduced uniform voluntary measures: more space in large gondolas and clear signage and guiding systems to ensure the necessary distance between winter sports enthusiasts.

It is a relief! A new idea is taking shape to provide Gstaad with a concert venue. It is a relief for the organisers of the Menuhin Festival, for concert goers, for tourism, – for the entire region.

It is a relief! A new idea is taking shape to provide Gstaad with a concert venue. It is a relief for the organisers of the Menuhin Festival, for concert goers, for tourism, – for the entire region.

‘Buy quality and cry once – buy cheap and cry forever.’ It’s unclear who first coined this phrase back in the 1920s, but it shows that even before sustainability became big news, people didn’t want to waste money on something that would fall apart five minutes later.

‘Buy quality and cry once – buy cheap and cry forever.’ It’s unclear who first coined this phrase back in the 1920s, but it shows that even before sustainability became big news, people didn’t want to waste money on something that would fall apart five minutes later.

In the small ski resort of Les Diablerets, on the other side of the Col du Pillon, science and research are conducted at an international level.

In the small ski resort of Les Diablerets, on the other side of the Col du Pillon, science and research are conducted at an international level.

The destination strategy 2021 to 2024 served as a basis to create the Gstaad destination council (Destinationsrat). Last November, it met for the first time. But what is the Gstaad destination council, and what purpose does it serve?

The destination strategy 2021 to 2024 served as a basis to create the Gstaad destination council (Destinationsrat). Last November, it met for the first time. But what is the Gstaad destination council, and what purpose does it serve?

Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.

Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.

Jessica and Viktor Sulliger were left with 180 loaves of Alpine cheese because of some imperfections in the dough. After their story had appeared in the newspaper 20 Minuten, they sold their cheese within two days.

Jessica and Viktor Sulliger were left with 180 loaves of Alpine cheese because of some imperfections in the dough. After their story had appeared in the newspaper 20 Minuten, they sold their cheese within two days.

In late November, British company Pulsar Fusion demonstrated its latest green hybrid rocket engine in Saanen.

In late November, British company Pulsar Fusion demonstrated its latest green hybrid rocket engine in Saanen.

Lauenen set an example: With Ruth Oehrli-Pekoll, the municipality will have the first female municipal president in the Saanenland from 2022.

Lauenen set an example: With Ruth Oehrli-Pekoll, the municipality will have the first female municipal president in the Saanenland from 2022.

The always eagerly awaited GaultMillau Guide was published at the beginning of December. It features three newcomers from the Saanenland.

The always eagerly awaited GaultMillau Guide was published at the beginning of December. It features three newcomers from the Saanenland.

On 21 November, the Sonntagszeitung published its annual winter rating for the hotel industry in Switzerland. Swiss hotel expert Karl Wild and his team are responsible for writing and editing the report.

On 21 November, the Sonntagszeitung published its annual winter rating for the hotel industry in Switzerland. Swiss hotel expert Karl Wild and his team are responsible for writing and editing the report.

The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens.

The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens.

Catherine Cosby is a force of nature.

Catherine Cosby is a force of nature.

After only one term in office, the parish priest of the Roman Catholic parish of St Joseph in Gstaad is leaving again.

After only one term in office, the parish priest of the Roman Catholic parish of St Joseph in Gstaad is leaving again.

You’re in good company. Saanenlanders have been doing it for centuries, though probably not in the way you’d think.

You’re in good company. Saanenlanders have been doing it for centuries, though probably not in the way you’d think.

After the New Year Music Festival had to be cancelled last year, it returns with a stunning set of artists between 27 December 2021 and
9 January 2022.

After the New Year Music Festival had to be cancelled last year, it returns with a stunning set of artists between 27 December 2021 and
9 January 2022.

The Hotelierverein Gstaad Saanenland and Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus are taking the well-being of their employees to heart.

The Hotelierverein Gstaad Saanenland and Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus are taking the well-being of their employees to heart.

The new Gstaad Guide was created at the suggestion of employees of Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus. It shows guests the most beautiful places in and around the village and provides information about the historical background.

The new Gstaad Guide was created at the suggestion of employees of Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus. It shows guests the most beautiful places in and around the village and provides information about the historical background.