Gurten blog

The Nuggi Tree. A tree to «de-nuzzle». For parents a helpful way to banish the children's nuggi, for rational childless people a fun idea to hang bad habits on the tree. Whether it's vices or nuggis, this post inspires fantasies ...Read more.

After 23 years, Hans Traffelet is leaving the Gurten – Park im Grünen operation. Hans was employed at the Gurten from the very first hour after the Migros takeover in 1999 and has contributed significantly to making the Gurten what it is today. Hans Traffelet started as Head of F&B and since 2005 has been Managing Director ...Read more

Areas designed in harmony with nature are of great importance for indigenous biodiversity. Espe-cially in residential areas, nature must be systematically promoted in order to preserve biodiversity in urban areas. For this reason, Nature & Economy regularly assesses various sites and environ-mental plans and certifies exemplary solutions...Read more

On the occasion of World Diversity Day on May 21, 2022, a new eye-catcher was inaugurated on the Gurten: a rainbow-colored bench with the inscription "Here is room for all". The loan of the Bernese action artist Jrene Rolli fits the foundation motto of the local mountain "Gurten for all" and is already after a short time a popular photo subject...Read more

When I think about it, I realize that the last time I focused intensively on the subject of astronomy was probably during my high school years. Even though we have been organizing astronomy events at the Park im Grünen on the Gurten for seven years, it somehow never occurred to me to attend an evening myself...Read more

For most of you, the Chinderzytig is probably a magazine you come across at the Gurten. But you presumably pay little attention to it because – as the title alludes to – it's for children. Once you've read this article, you may view this Gurten magazine...Read more

Recently, whenever I met with colleagues from the restaurant/catering, hotel or event sector, one topic that inevitably cropped up was that of the "staff situation at work." "So, you've got a shortage of staff too," or "How do you get the good candidates to work for you?" were statements I often heard...Read more

Isn’t it true that we are “offended” when we receive nothing for a special occasion? Even after we confirmed what felt like 20 times that our guests really don’t need to bring anything. Gifts are ingrained in our morals and society. An unwritten law...Read more

Fortunately, a large majority of our staff are long-standing, loyal employees who we were able to keep hold of during both lockdowns. As an employer, we attach great importance to presenting not only a mere workplace, but also a place where everyone experiences the greatest possible sense of wellbeing...Read more