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XXL Fondue Caquelon Goes Germany
Two giant fondue caquelons can be found in the Saanenland, one on the Wispile and one in Schönried. Apparently the word has spread. Dr Charlotte Trümpler, curator at the Museum Angewandte Kunst in...
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Extensive Wood Cutting along Saanenmöserstrasse
If you have recently travelled along Saanenmöserstrasse between Saanenmöser and Zweisimmen, you will have noticed the extensive wood cutting. Last Wednesday the work was finished and traffic can pass...
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Please Remain Seated – As from 2019
The train station in Zweisimmen is undergoing major construction work. One part of the renovations concerns the construction of an axlge-gauge changeover point. This will allow trains to ride through...
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General Assembly of the Friends of the International Menuhin Music Academy
The society Friends of the International Menuhin Music Academy (IMMA) was founded in 1985. The society aims at financially supporting the Academy. Amongst many private donors the municipality of Saanen...
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New Accomodation for Hotel Employees
In the previous venue of the hotel laundry facilities (HWZ) now stand three brand new buildings. They are situated on the right hand side as one drives from Gstaad to Lauenen on the plot called...
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Open Spaces Welcomed First Artists
The school building in Feutersoey has been turned into an art centre (see GstaadLife 2/2017). The transformation was finished in record time to house the first guests, who will be living and working at...
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Menuhin Festival 2017 Announcements
After an intense double jubilee year for the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy, new forces and resources are being poured into the 2017 season. This year's program is also packed with surprises and...
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Local Wrestlers Win in Ballenberg
Fans of Swiss wrestling, schwingen, can expect a great season ahead if the results of local participants at recent events are any sign. The Bernese Oberlanders Heavyweight Open-Air season opened last...
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New Banquet Hall to Grace Gstaad
Le Grand Bellevue has announced plans to construct a banquet hall adjacent to the property.Kategorie: Gstaad LivingLocal News
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World-Class Children's Violin Academy to Open in Saanen
The Saanenland is set to increase its visibility in the world of strings, as Saanen will now be home to a world-class violin academy for children. The Negri Music Program, founded by renown violinist...
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Return to Winter in Switzerland
A sudden cold snap in late April brought a return to winter for Switzerland. From 18-22 April, minus temperatures. The Saanenland also saw the mercury drop, with many metres of fresh snow falling on...
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The Tour de Romandie rolled through the region last weekend, bringing another cycling extravaganza to the Saanenland. The fourth stage of the Tour de Romandie spanned over 160 kilometres from Domdidier...
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Church Roof Renovation Continues
When you’re out and about in Saanen, be sure to glance upwards at the church. The freshly laid wood of the new roof presents a clear contrast to the old shingles on the front part of the roof that...
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Water Fights Weeds
The municipal services have been working with a new machine to remove weeds. Concerned citizens wondered if toxics might contaminate the soil or even affect the groundwater. Otto Tritten could assure...
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Airfield Demolition Begins
With a CHF 30 million renovation to complete, demolition work has begun on the Saanen airport. All buildings except the tower and customs office have been demolished, and will remain until the new...
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Excitement Builds for Tennis Tournament
With cheap tickets and a revised waste management plan, the organisers of this summer’s J. Safra Sarasin Swiss Open Gstaad are looking forward to an attractive and environmentally friendly event....
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Change of Management at Ermitage
According to the Swiss tourism publication Hotel Revue, there are changes in store for the Wellness & Spa-Hotel Ermitage. After just one year, Gregorio van Kuyk and Katja Gridling are leaving the...
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BDG Acquires Hamilton Lodge
The future of the hotel Hamilton Lodge Zweisimmen has been determined at the latest meeting of its governing body. BDG has used its pre-emptive right as part of the “post-mortem” procedure and will...
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Park Gstaad Gets New GM
The experienced hotelier Stephan Post has been appointed the new general manager of Park Gstaad. Post will move from his current job as general manager at the Intercontinental Davos Hotel in Gstaad...
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Successful Season for SAC Mountain Huts
Despite precarious conditions last winter, the SAC mountain huts in the Oldenhorn section had a successful season.Kategorie: Local NewsSports & Leisure
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