Once upon a time
The pictures provided by Anzeiger von Saanen reader Hans Bettler show how the small provincial road has turned into a nodal point for Saanen traffic.Category: Gstaad Living
View ArticleRain in Spa
The 2019 edition of the 24 Hours of Spa marks the shortest completed distance of all times with 363 laps, compared to the record of 479 laps in 2003. This negative record is not surprising, given that...
View Article13th GYC Rally & Yachting
Since 2006, the Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) has organised an annual classic car rally in collaboration with the Gstaad Automobile Club (GAC). The rally combines car drive that highlights some of the most...
View ArticleA diamond for every occasion
Graff is known for exceptional diamonds and outstanding jewellery. With the Every Day Diamonds collection Graff created diamond jewellery that can be worn any time, anywhere. The diamonds are distilled...
View ArticlePark Gstaad: François Grohens is the new manager
Experienced hotelier François Grohens has become the manager of the five-star hotel Park Gstaad where he’s worked since 2015. He’s taking over from Stephan Post, who’s ending a two-year...
View ArticleBlessings upon your house
Mankind has always invoked supernatural forces to protect its dwellings, utilising first objects, images and symbols, and later incantations as wards.Kategorie: Arts & Culture
View ArticleExpat adventures
When I was young, cross-country running was the only sport in which I developed any interest or ability.Category: Magazine
View ArticleThe Saanenland holds onto two gold medals
For the second time, Saanen hosted the Berne Alp cheese championship. A dedicated organising committee chaired by Willi Bach with representatives from agriculture, tourism and trade headed the project...
View ArticleEggli: Splicing steel cables
14 men working on the construction site for the new Eggli gondola lift turned the rope with two ends into an endless circular rope. Kategorie: Local News
View ArticleResurfacing work in Gstaad on 26 September
From Thursday 26 September, urgent maintenance work will begin on the route between the Sportzentrumkreisel and the Dubikreisel in Gstaad.Kategorie: Local News
View Article“Gstaad is like a first date!”
The event Country Night Gstaad has signed and sealed its reputation as Europe's leading country event, thanks to an above-average attendance. Taking a look behind the scenes reveals why artists love to...
View ArticleThe focal points of the village organisation Schönried remain the same
For decades, Schönried has been fighting for a safer route through the village. Once again, the ball lies in the canton’s court. "We need to apply more pressure," demanded Rolf Schwenter, president of...
View ArticleCar driver has died after an accident
A car driver died on 24 September in Saanen after an accident where he was the only party involved and despite immediate rescue attempts. Initial findings suggest that the accident may have been the...
View ArticleGstaad: Skiers will find that it’s well worth booking early using the new...
Gstaad is introducing a dynamic new ski pass pricing system and will open the new Eggli-Bahn at the start of the season.Kategorie: Local NewsSports & Leisure
View ArticleLocal National Council candidates
The National Council and upper chamber elections are due to take place on 20 October. Erich von Siebenthal (SVP, previously) and Michael Gehret (glp, new) are running in the Obersimmental-Saanen...
View ArticleMountain bikes won’t be included in the sectoral plan until two years from...
The planned 2019 amendments to the sectoral plan for cycling are now open to further changes. Although the region won’t see any instant developments, efforts will be made to include mountain bike...
View ArticleLe Grand Bellevue Gstaad kicks off the winter season with a new manager
The team at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad will include Fabian Nusser as hotel manager from December onwards.Kategorie: Local News
View Article40 years of hot air ballooning in the Pays-d'Enhaut
On Saturday 5 October, the National Alpine Centre for Hot Air Balloons (Centre Alpin International de Ballons à Air Chaud or CAIBAC) celebrated its 40th anniversary with members and friends.Category:...
View ArticleIca age in Gstaad
The ice rink in Gstaad is ready!Kategorie: Local NewsSports & Leisure
View ArticleOvernight stays are up by 9.5%
As a tourist destination, Gstaad has ended the summer with a healthy balance sheet. The number of overnight stays increased by 9.5 per cent and, over the summer, trips on the Rinderberg, Horneggli,...
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