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Peaks rising above Saanen village.

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St. Mauritius Church Saanen in the heart of the village.

My dad first took me to Saanen when I was a child.

A view of the Alps near Saanen.

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Peaks rising above Saanen village.

In the spring of 2024, Schoellgen purchased the historic Chalet Saanen.

Saanen is the heart of it all, he explains.

Not only geographically, but also because you will find everything you need here.

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St. Mauritius Church Saanen in the heart of the village.

The exterior of Chalet Saanen in winter.

After a nine-month renovation, Schoellgen openedChalet Saanenfor both short and long-term stays in December 2024.

A living area at Chalet Saanen.

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A view of the Alps near Saanen.

A hand-painted door in a bedroom at Chalet Saanen.

Open fireplaces and cozy seating areas at Chalet Saanen.

The bar at HUUS Gstaad Hotel.

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The exterior of Chalet Saanen in winter.

Down in the village, the abundant charms and warm staff at Hotel Spitzhorn surely surpass its three-star rating.

Yet the current absence of five-star hotels doesnt accurately reflect the upmarket sensibility across Saanens food and art offerings.

Saanens food scene is characterized by high-quality ingredients served in casual parameters.

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A living area at Chalet Saanen.

Pizza and wine at Cherrys Bistro in Saanen village.

Hot air balloons rising above Chateau-dx during the annual festival.

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A hand-painted door in a bedroom at Chalet Saanen.

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Open fireplaces and cozy seating areas at Chalet Saanen.

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The bar at HUUS Gstaad Hotel.

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Pizza and wine at Cherry’s Bistro in Saanen village.

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Hot air balloons rising above Château-d’Œx during the annual festival.