From 1 January 2010, the district lost its administrative power while being replaced by the Obersimmental-Saanen (administrative district), whose administrative centre is still Saanen. Since 2010, it remains therefore a fully recognised district under the law and the Constitution (Art.3 al.2) of the Canton of Berne.
Since January 1, 2010, the district lost its administrative authority and was replaced by the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district, which is still headquartered in Saanen. It has continued to function as a fully recognized district under the law and the Constitution (Article 3 al.2) of the Canton of Bern.