Intensive Tourism Zone on Hornberg
The concerned offices and nature organizations have been informed about the project. It has been pre-financed by the Hornberg Alpine Cooperative and privately by Ueli Thoenen, president of the Hornberg...
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No Smoke Signals
The four profile interviews this summer explore different perspectives of innovation and sustainability in the Gstaad region. For this issue we sat down with Claude Minder, head of project management...
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Saanenland Lures Volleyball Stars
When you think of beach volleyball, you typically think of tropical sandy beaches, palm trees,maybe even a Piña Colada. Well, think again because the Gstaad Major returns to our alpine paradise in just...
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Lake Arnen Past and Present
Lake Arnen is a natural lake supplied by water from the Tschärzisbach and Ayerne. The lake is tucked behind the village of Feutersoey and holds a captivating history. From being a potential source of...
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Turpach or Turbach?
Have you ever asked yourself whether the word Turbach is spelt with a “b” or with a “p”? Interestingly, even though the word is most commonly spelt with a “b”, the land registry actually lists the...
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The Sky's the Limit For Sandra Avilova
Composer and musician Sandra Avilova now lives in London but her hometown of Gstaad still frames her compositions. Her music is defined as contemporary classical and incorporates acoustic piano with...
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New Ski Pass Collaboration
The off-season has been busy for Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad (BDG), the Saanenland’s beleaguered mountain railways company. From the purchase of Hamilton Lodge to a new collaboration with adjacent...
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Gstaad Yacht Club Teams with William Winran
What have the Swiss Alps to do with the worldwide oceans? This and other questions were answered by William Winram, IUCN Oceans Ambassador, Ocean Explorer and Deepblu Brand Ambassador in a first-time...
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Ojjeh Still on Track
Local racer and Schönried resident Karim Ojjeh has had a wild ride this year. A late starter at age 36, Ojjeh managed to move from Am Am to Pro Am status in early 2016 – yet after a difficult season,...
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EXPAT ADVENTURES
Sting sang about an Englishman in New York. I’m an expat in Gstaad. Isn’t that the same thing? Sort of? OK, so I’m not a multi-platinum singer-songwriter, but after 13 years as a "legal alien" I do...
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July Issue Now Available
The July issue of Gstaad Life is available now both in print and digital format. Download our app or visit our homepage, www.gstaad.life, to subscribe and read the full edition. This issue boasts an...
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Editorial
Les Arts Gstaad took yet another important step. After revisions to the plans and the bundling of the three parts of the project it has been approved by the municipality of Saanen and the Canton of...
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4.3-Magnitude Shock Felt in Château-d'Oex
An earthquake struck on 1 July at 10.10am with the epicentre about 4km under the village of Château-d'Oex. Several aftershocks have already occurred. More aftershocks are likely to follow within the...
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New GST Director
The choice has been made: Sébastien Epiney will take on the role of director of Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus. Epiney will succeed Martin Bachofner, who successfully served for six years as tourism...
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Les Arts Gstaad Publishes Updated Plans
The second version of the plans for Les Arts Gstaad have been published by the municipality of Saanen and the Canton of Bern.Kategorie: Arts & CultureGstaad Living
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Challenges and Chances- Profile Interview
The four profile interviews this summer explore different perspectives of innovation and sustainability in the Gstaad region. Christian Hoefliger, president of the Hotelierverein Gstaad Saanenland,...
View ArticleNo Ban on Fireworks
After considering a petition to ban fireworks by a group called Celebrations Without Fireworks back in February, the municipal council has released a list of requirements for their use, excluding the...
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Air Quality in the Saanenland
There are two air quality measuring stations in the Saanenland. Standing on the promenade in Gstaad, a station has been in operation since 1990 to measure nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The NO2 load has been...
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Book: Vagaries of the Weather in Past Centuries
The book Wetterkapriolen in früheren Jahrhunderten is now available in English as Vagaries of the Weather in Past Centuries. Author Romang says he is “no scientist” and considers this collection of...
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Flea Market Is Back in Town
It will be the 14th edition of the flea market in Saanen on 5 August, where all can be found from second hand to antiques, food, and entertainment. The market opens at 9am and if you are looking to get...
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