19 deaths every year
31.12.2021
Local News
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.
19 deaths every year
31.12.2021
Local News
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.
Safe queuing at lifts
31.12.2021
Local News
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.
Safe queuing at lifts
31.12.2021
Local News
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.
Issue 8 | 2021 Editorial
31.12.2021
Magazine
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.
Issue 8 | 2021 Editorial
31.12.2021
Magazine
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.
Expat adventures
30.12.2021
Expat Adventure
‘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.
Expat adventures
30.12.2021
Expat Adventure
‘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.
Research at 1200m altitude
29.12.2021
Local News
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.
Research at 1200m altitude
29.12.2021
Local News
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.
Round table for stakeholders
28.12.2021
Local News
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?
Round table for stakeholders
28.12.2021
Local News
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?
Rescuer in the snow - and even more snow
28.12.2021
Gstaad Living
Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.
Rescuer in the snow - and even more snow
28.12.2021
Gstaad Living
Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.
1.8 tonnes of alpine cheese sold in two days
27.12.2021
Gstaad Living
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.
1.8 tonnes of alpine cheese sold in two days
27.12.2021
Gstaad Living
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.
Rocket test in Saanen
27.12.2021
Local News
In late November, British company Pulsar Fusion demonstrated its latest green hybrid rocket engine in Saanen.
Rocket test in Saanen
27.12.2021
Local News
In late November, British company Pulsar Fusion demonstrated its latest green hybrid rocket engine in Saanen.
First female president of the municipality
24.12.2021
Local News
Lauenen set an example: With Ruth Oehrli-Pekoll, the municipality will have the first female municipal president in the Saanenland from 2022.
First female president of the municipality
24.12.2021
Local News
Lauenen set an example: With Ruth Oehrli-Pekoll, the municipality will have the first female municipal president in the Saanenland from 2022.
Three Gault & Millau additions
24.12.2021
Local News
The always eagerly awaited GaultMillau Guide was published at the beginning of December. It features three newcomers from the Saanenland.
Three Gault & Millau additions
24.12.2021
Local News
The always eagerly awaited GaultMillau Guide was published at the beginning of December. It features three newcomers from the Saanenland.
Awards for ten hotels
24.12.2021
Local News
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.
Awards for ten hotels
24.12.2021
Local News
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 picture
24.12.2021
Gstaad Living
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 picture
24.12.2021
Gstaad Living
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.
Mountain inclusivity
23.12.2021
Profile
Catherine Cosby is a force of nature.
Mountain inclusivity
23.12.2021
Profile
Catherine Cosby is a force of nature.
Catholic priest leaves
22.12.2021
Local News
After only one term in office, the parish priest of the Roman Catholic parish of St Joseph in Gstaad is leaving again.
Catholic priest leaves
22.12.2021
Local News
After only one term in office, the parish priest of the Roman Catholic parish of St Joseph in Gstaad is leaving again.
Planning on a bit of indulgence this year?
22.12.2021
Arts & Culture
You’re in good company. Saanenlanders have been doing it for centuries, though probably not in the way you’d think.
Planning on a bit of indulgence this year?
22.12.2021
Arts & Culture
You’re in good company. Saanenlanders have been doing it for centuries, though probably not in the way you’d think.
New year music festival returns with 16th edition
21.12.2021
Arts & Culture
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.
New year music festival returns with 16th edition
21.12.2021
Arts & Culture
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.
Good working conditions
21.12.2021
Local News
The Hotelierverein Gstaad Saanenland and Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus are taking the well-being of their employees to heart.
Good working conditions
21.12.2021
Local News
The Hotelierverein Gstaad Saanenland and Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus are taking the well-being of their employees to heart.
New Gstaad Guide
20.12.2021
Local News
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.
New Gstaad Guide
20.12.2021
Local News
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.