Swiss voters have rejected the so-called 10 Million Initiative, but the result in the Saanenland tells a somewhat different story.

Swiss voters have rejected the so-called 10 Million Initiative, but the result in the Saanenland tells a somewhat different story.

Around 1,500 households in the Saanenmöser, Schönried and Gruben areas were affected last week after a local drinking water source became contaminated, most likely by slurry runoff from agricultural activity near Horneggli.

Around 1,500 households in the Saanenmöser, Schönried and Gruben areas were affected last week after a local drinking water source became contaminated, most likely by slurry runoff from agricultural activity near Horneggli.

Drivers travelling through Saanen and Gstaad in the coming weeks should allow a little extra time — and possibly keep a snack in the car — as extensive resurfacing works are currently underway on the cantonal road between Pillon and Gstaad, as well as on several municipal roads.

Drivers travelling through Saanen and Gstaad in the coming weeks should allow a little extra time — and possibly keep a snack in the car — as extensive resurfacing works are currently underway on the cantonal road between Pillon and Gstaad, as well as on several municipal roads.

Most visitors and second-home owners in the Gstaad region will have come across the term Kurtaxe. Yet few know exactly what it covers, who pays it, and how much it actually amounts to.

Most visitors and second-home owners in the Gstaad region will have come across the term Kurtaxe. Yet few know exactly what it covers, who pays it, and how much it actually amounts to.

For decades, Swiss homeowners have been taxed on the so-called imputed rental value (Eigenmietwert) – a theoretical income that owner-occupiers are deemed to earn by living in their own property. Even though no rent is actually received, this notional amount has had to be declared as taxable income, ...

For decades, Swiss homeowners have been taxed on the so-called imputed rental value (Eigenmietwert) – a theoretical income that owner-occupiers are deemed to earn by living in their own property. Even though no rent is actually received, this notional amount has had to be declared as taxable income, ...

When the Weber Law was approved in 2012 at a constitutional level and the respective application law implemented three years later, it fundamentally changed the Swiss the holiday home market. By restricting the construction of new second homes in municipalities where they already exceeded 20%, the law ...

When the Weber Law was approved in 2012 at a constitutional level and the respective application law implemented three years later, it fundamentally changed the Swiss the holiday home market. By restricting the construction of new second homes in municipalities where they already exceeded 20%, the law ...

Friday, 19 September 2025, 8.00 pm in the Church of Saanen – doors open at 7.30 pm

Friday, 19 September 2025, 8.00 pm in the Church of Saanen – doors open at 7.30 pm

At Friday’s extraordinary municipal assembly, the residents of Saanen clearly approved all items on the agenda, including three large-scale projects: the redevelopment of the Rellerli gondola, upgrades to the Saanenmöser-Schönried tourism area, and increased planning funds for a new ...

At Friday’s extraordinary municipal assembly, the residents of Saanen clearly approved all items on the agenda, including three large-scale projects: the redevelopment of the Rellerli gondola, upgrades to the Saanenmöser-Schönried tourism area, and increased planning funds for a new ...

What is at stake on 4 April when residents can vote at the General Assembly

What is at stake on 4 April when residents can vote at the General Assembly

Breaking News: The votes in Saanen have been counted, and as confirmed in a press release from the Saanen municipal office on Sunday, Petra Schläppi (SVP) has secured the presidency with a clear majority, making history as the first female president of Saanen.

Breaking News: The votes in Saanen have been counted, and as confirmed in a press release from the Saanen municipal office on Sunday, Petra Schläppi (SVP) has secured the presidency with a clear majority, making history as the first female president of Saanen.

Fifteen municipal council candidates and three presidential candidates answered questions from moderator Frank Müller during an engaging and well-attended election debate on Monday, 14 October, at the Landhaus in Saanen.

Fifteen municipal council candidates and three presidential candidates answered questions from moderator Frank Müller during an engaging and well-attended election debate on Monday, 14 October, at the Landhaus in Saanen.

Seeing the SolSarine Solar Power Project as a Regional Asset

Seeing the SolSarine Solar Power Project as a Regional Asset

In a significant development, Saanen voters have given their resounding approval to make the old hospital plot available to Gstaad International Healthcare AG (GIH). This private clinic has now successfully overcome the initial obstacle and can proceed with its planning efforts.

In a significant development, Saanen voters have given their resounding approval to make the old hospital plot available to Gstaad International Healthcare AG (GIH). This private clinic has now successfully overcome the initial obstacle and can proceed with its planning efforts.

The Madora practice centre in Gstaad will soon be losing two of its family doctors, Dr Mirela Mondescu and Dr Nikolaus Hoyer. Medaxo Services AG operates the centre and is having difficulty finding a successor. The authorities are concerned as Dr Beat Michel, the third GP at the practice centre, also ...

The Madora practice centre in Gstaad will soon be losing two of its family doctors, Dr Mirela Mondescu and Dr Nikolaus Hoyer. Medaxo Services AG operates the centre and is having difficulty finding a successor. The authorities are concerned as Dr Beat Michel, the third GP at the practice centre, also ...