Saanen
The historic center of the Saanen area, with 16th- to 18th-century carved wooden farmhouses and the Church of St. Maurice, decorated with frescoes.
Saanen is the old center of the municipality that Gstaad belongs to, only 3 km away. Its old streets are lined with wooden houses that have carved eaves and inscriptions, many built between the 16th and 18th centuries. The atmosphere is more understated than Gstaad's. The Church of St. Maurice on the hillside dates to the 15th century and preserves medieval murals depicting Bible stories. The village also has a local history museum and a cheese shop. From Gstaad, you can walk along the flat path beside the Saane River in about 45 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day; church open by day