Things to see and do Saanen

The village of Saanen was once larger than Gstaad. Saanen is enchanted by the beauty of its architecture and nature as far as the eye can see. In terms of heritage, take a look at the beautiful Baroque-style house built in 1757: the Salt House. Salt was sold here until the late 1950s. The ceilings have been worked with a special plane to create the typical "cat's claw" effect. The Tourist Office team will be happy to guide you during your stay.

The Gstaad-Saanenland holiday region is characterized by its typical architecture and the chalet village of Saanen. In 1575, the village was almost completely destroyed by fire. Some of the houses, however, pre-date this reconstruction. The Trachselhaus is the most famous of the village's many wooden houses, typical of the region with their square shapes and wide, canopied roofs. Some date back to the ^16th century. An audioguide is available to take you on a tour of the village.

The first mention of Saanen's church dates back to 1228. A beautiful church that retains all its character, its most striking feature is the bell tower in the shape of a Romanesque tower (Bernese bell tower style) dating from 1444. Inside, a series of ^15th-century frescoes, painted al fresco, depict the martyrdom of the saint who gave the church its name, and on the north side of the nave, the Last Judgment. In the balustrades, you can admire the ^{mid-18th-century} organ, with its imposing Baroque-style case and lovely paintings that have remained intact despite the passage of time.