A 67% increase in passenger numbers pushed the small industrial cable car beyond capacity. Visitors can still reach the Sanetsch Dam this summer – but only with individual tickets.

A 67% increase in passenger numbers pushed the small industrial cable car beyond capacity. Visitors can still reach the Sanetsch Dam this summer – but only with individual tickets.

As of today no bonfires or fireworks - also on Swiss National Day as Bern introduces a fire ban

As of today no bonfires or fireworks - also on Swiss National Day as Bern introduces a fire ban

The Medic Center Gstaad and SarinaMed are working together to ensure that medical care remains available on Saturdays during July and August.

The Medic Center Gstaad and SarinaMed are working together to ensure that medical care remains available on Saturdays during July and August.

One of Saanen's best-loved summer traditions returns on 8 August as the annual Brocante market celebrates its 22nd edition. Once again, exhibitors and visitors from across the region and beyond will fill the village streets for a day of treasure hunting, good food and a lively community atmosphere. ...

One of Saanen's best-loved summer traditions returns on 8 August as the annual Brocante market celebrates its 22nd edition. Once again, exhibitors and visitors from across the region and beyond will fill the village streets for a day of treasure hunting, good food and a lively community atmosphere. ...

In the centre of Gstaad, Breu Steiner supports residents, businesses and international clients on a broad range of legal matters. The firm's practice reflects the character of the Saanenland itself, firmly rooted in the region while accustomed to working across borders and navigating increasingly complex ...

In the centre of Gstaad, Breu Steiner supports residents, businesses and international clients on a broad range of legal matters. The firm's practice reflects the character of the Saanenland itself, firmly rooted in the region while accustomed to working across borders and navigating increasingly complex ...

After nearly seven years of investigations, legal proceedings and speculation, one of the most signifi cant criminal cases ever linked to the Saanenland has reached its fi rst conclusion. The Regional Court of Bernese Oberland has convicted three members of a Serbian family for human traffi cking and ...

After nearly seven years of investigations, legal proceedings and speculation, one of the most signifi cant criminal cases ever linked to the Saanenland has reached its fi rst conclusion. The Regional Court of Bernese Oberland has convicted three members of a Serbian family for human traffi cking and ...

A Changing of the Guard in Gstaad's Grand Kitchens

A Changing of the Guard in Gstaad's Grand Kitchens

Walk through the centre of Gstaad this summer and you will notice that some of the village's most prominent addresses are changing shape. Within a radius of just a few hundred metres, cranes, construction fences and architects' drawings are transforming corners of the village that have looked much the ...

Walk through the centre of Gstaad this summer and you will notice that some of the village's most prominent addresses are changing shape. Within a radius of just a few hundred metres, cranes, construction fences and architects' drawings are transforming corners of the village that have looked much the ...

Restaurant Sonnenhof in Saanen to close under the current management of Louise and Erich Baumer.

Restaurant Sonnenhof in Saanen to close under the current management of Louise and Erich Baumer.

Since 2014, Saanen's village street has been car-free. On Saturday, 6 June, the village will celebrate this milestone with Zäme dür Saane (“Together Through Saanen”), a community event centred around a giant open-air banquet stretching through the heart of the villag ...

Since 2014, Saanen's village street has been car-free. On Saturday, 6 June, the village will celebrate this milestone with Zäme dür Saane (“Together Through Saanen”), a community event centred around a giant open-air banquet stretching through the heart of the villag ...

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.

Espace Health Group takes over Madora in Gstaad.

Espace Health Group takes over Madora in Gstaad.

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.

Festival vibes return to the slopes of Saanenmöser: on 27 and 28 March, the Slopesound Festival enters its third edition — this year with new locations and a line-up that spans genres and generations.

Festival vibes return to the slopes of Saanenmöser: on 27 and 28 March, the Slopesound Festival enters its third edition — this year with new locations and a line-up that spans genres and generations.

At its Annual General Meeting, Wasserngrat 2000 AG reported slightly higher revenues but again a small loss. The meeting also marked a generational change as Antoine Spillmann was elected chairman.

At its Annual General Meeting, Wasserngrat 2000 AG reported slightly higher revenues but again a small loss. The meeting also marked a generational change as Antoine Spillmann was elected chairman.

Gstaad steps up for Humane World for Animals - On 12 February, around 120 guests gathered at The Alpina Gstaad for an evening in support of Humane World for Animals.

Gstaad steps up for Humane World for Animals - On 12 February, around 120 guests gathered at The Alpina Gstaad for an evening in support of Humane World for Animals.

This winter, Siegfried Contemporary brings together works by Robert Coutelas, Meuser, Rosemarie Trockel and Machteld Rullens in an exhibition that focuses on one central question: what happens when artists rethink the materials we consider ordinary, functional – even industrial?

This winter, Siegfried Contemporary brings together works by Robert Coutelas, Meuser, Rosemarie Trockel and Machteld Rullens in an exhibition that focuses on one central question: what happens when artists rethink the materials we consider ordinary, functional – even industrial?

In a region known for beauty and exclusivity, the Alpenblick Gstaad Foundation is pursuing a different ambition. Its president, Nathanael Perreten, speaks about affordable housing, accessible holidays and why social responsibility is becoming one of the most decisive issues for the future of Saanen ...

In a region known for beauty and exclusivity, the Alpenblick Gstaad Foundation is pursuing a different ambition. Its president, Nathanael Perreten, speaks about affordable housing, accessible holidays and why social responsibility is becoming one of the most decisive issues for the future of Saanen ...

CONSTRUCTION SAANENLAND

CONSTRUCTION SAANENLAND