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History Matters
Alpine Authenticity Rooted in History
The history of the Gstaad holiday region is deeply rooted and alpine authenticity is one of its trademarks. The local population takes great pride in nurturing its traditions, which include the harsh living conditions high up in the mountains as well as traditional crafts and customs.
Alpine Authenticity Rooted in History
The history of the Gstaad holiday region is deeply rooted and alpine authenticity is one of its trademarks. The local population takes great pride in nurturing its traditions, which include the harsh living conditions high up in the mountains as well as traditional crafts and customs.
The history of the Gstaad holiday region is deeply rooted and alpine authenticity is one of its trademarks. The local population takes great pride in nurturing its traditions, which include the harsh living conditions high up in the mountains as well as traditional crafts and customs.
Highlights
- Saanen, a village of historical significance
- Museums
- Traditional crafts
- Farming
- Tours with Guides Gstaad Saanenland
- Cheese production
- Cultural & theme based trails
- Memorial Coudenhove-Kalergi
- Stiftung Burg Mannenberg
Recommended reading
- "Gstaad Saanenland Land of well-being" by Ruth Aebi, Weber AG Publishers 3645 Thun, ISBN 978-3-909532-56-8
- The publishing company Müllerdruck in Gstaad has released several publications on the local history. www.mdruck.ch
- "Gstaad – Eine Reise in die Vergangenheit, the Gstaad story volume 1, the story of Gstaad since the period of promoterism until 1960", available in English, French and German; 350 photos; author/editor/publisher: Gottfried von Siebenthal, Gstaadplatz, 3780 Gstaad. ISBN 3-907041-12-7
- "Gstaad - Eine Reise in die Vergangenheit, volume 2", continuation of volume 1, available only in german; 550 photos; author/editor/publisher: Gottfried von Siebenthal, Gstaadplatz, 3780 Gstaad. ISBN 978-3-907041-27
- www.isos.ch (Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, Volumes 8.1 and 8.2, Oberland)
- "Z'Bärg im Saanenland, Wege zum Alpkäse Band 5", Weber AG Verlag, Thun, ISBN 3-909532-31-4
- "Gschichte us em Bärner Oberland, Saanenland, 11 Kurzgeschichten im Dialekt", audio book 4, Weber AG Publishers Thun, ISBN 978-3-909532-50-6
Events
Guided village-tour Saanen
23.05.13
Guided village-tour Saanen
30.05.13
GSTAAD easyaccess card
Gstaad
Contact Information
Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel. +41 (0)33 748 81 81
Fax +41 (0)33 748 81 83
info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel. +41 (0)33 748 81 81
Fax +41 (0)33 748 81 83
info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch












