The September issue of GstaadLife brings together some of the stories that matter in the Saanenland right now. From our profile with Homayra Sellier and a closer look at the Ebnitmatte housing project to art, culture, local history and the people shaping life in the region, there is plenty to discover ...

The September issue of GstaadLife brings together some of the stories that matter in the Saanenland right now. From our profile with Homayra Sellier and a closer look at the Ebnitmatte housing project to art, culture, local history and the people shaping life in the region, there is plenty to discover ...

Affordable housing can sound like a local policy issue – until you need a plumber, a doctor, hotel or restaurant staff, or someone to renovate your chalet and discover that the people doing those jobs can no longer find anywhere to live. That is the argument behind Ebnitmatte, the planned cooperative ...

Affordable housing can sound like a local policy issue – until you need a plumber, a doctor, hotel or restaurant staff, or someone to renovate your chalet and discover that the people doing those jobs can no longer find anywhere to live. That is the argument behind Ebnitmatte, the planned cooperative ...

Letter from a reader: On 10 July, I was in Gstaad, walking along the main street with a lovely lady – all of which, I admit, may have contributed to my lack of attention. I stumbled over a very low obstacle and fell heavily on my hands, knees and face. There was quite a lot of bleeding.

Letter from a reader: On 10 July, I was in Gstaad, walking along the main street with a lovely lady – all of which, I admit, may have contributed to my lack of attention. I stumbled over a very low obstacle and fell heavily on my hands, knees and face. There was quite a lot of bleeding.

The railway that helped put Gstaad on the map

The railway that helped put Gstaad on the map

Gstaad puts Spring4ever to the test – and you can take part!

Gstaad puts Spring4ever to the test – and you can take part!

I went to the Saanen Brocante with my camera and a job to do. I certainly wasn't looking for anything to buy. A couple of hours later, I was heading home with two beautiful ceramic trays.

I went to the Saanen Brocante with my camera and a job to do. I certainly wasn't looking for anything to buy. A couple of hours later, I was heading home with two beautiful ceramic trays.

You might not immediately think of Camping Saanen when a craving for French food strikes. But perhaps you should.

You might not immediately think of Camping Saanen when a craving for French food strikes. But perhaps you should.

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.