MAZE / ART GSTAAD 2026 A curated constellation of art, design and exceptional objects

This winter, Hindergässli presents “Selected Maquettes”, a showcase of works by the renowned British sculptor Henry Moore. His maquettes, often serving as studies for his monumental sculptures, reveal his masterful exploration of form, material, and space.

"WEALTH MANAGEMENT ISN'T JUST SOMETHING WE DO, IT'S WHO WE ARE"

Discover Peekaboo by Tatiana Ojjeh

What can you say about a twenty-five-year-old girl who died? That she was beautiful. And brilliant. That she loved Mozart and Bach. And the Beatles. And me.

In the packed church of Saanen, audiences of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival were treated to a phenomenal concert just three days before the end of the year. World star Plácido Domingo appeared alongside coloratura soprano Christina Poulitsi and pianist James Vaughan.

With works by Ludwig van Beethoven, the traditional year-end concerts in the Church of Saanen offered moments of strength and contemplation.

MAZE / ART GSTAAD 2026 A curated constellation of art, design and exceptional objects

This winter, Hindergässli presents “Selected Maquettes”, a showcase of works by the renowned British sculptor Henry Moore. His maquettes, often serving as studies for his monumental sculptures, reveal his masterful exploration of form, material, and space.

"WEALTH MANAGEMENT ISN'T JUST SOMETHING WE DO, IT'S WHO WE ARE"

Discover Peekaboo by Tatiana Ojjeh

What can you say about a twenty-five-year-old girl who died? That she was beautiful. And brilliant. That she loved Mozart and Bach. And the Beatles. And me.

In the packed church of Saanen, audiences of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival were treated to a phenomenal concert just three days before the end of the year. World star Plácido Domingo appeared alongside coloratura soprano Christina Poulitsi and pianist James Vaughan.

With works by Ludwig van Beethoven, the traditional year-end concerts in the Church of Saanen offered moments of strength and contemplation.

Dream logic at Gagosian

In the hotel industry, staff often come and go as quickly as guests at the breakfast buffet. At Hotel Spitzhorn in Saanen, things are different: six senior team members have shaped the house for years, three of them since it opened in 2013.

TWO DECADES OF VISION - THE MAKING OF GSTAAD'S MOST INTIMATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Soirée Jazz launches its first modern edition on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, from 8pm to 11pm, shaping an evening where live music, rhythm and atmosphere take centre stage.

Les Amis des Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad have long cultivated a more intimate side of classical music – one that privileges proximity, conversation, and shared experience over grand gestures.

“In an age of fragmented truths, smoothed images and a changing world, what is left to dream about?” GstaadLife made a stop in Nyon En route to Saanenland

Conceived as a discreet yet ambitious cultural hub, Gstaad House brings together art storage, exhibitions and private events in a purpose-built setting above Gstaad. Managing Director Siamak Siassi and the municipality of Saanen outline the project's rationale and its place within the Tomi site.

At the mention of the iconic flappers of the 1920s, it's easy to bring to mind the image of a slender young girl with bobbed hair, dancing the Charleston in a short, dropped-waist dress, a cigarette holder in one hand and a cocktail glass in the other.

Rolf T. S chneider hands over to Pascal Zysset

A year of dialogue, culture, and sporting excellence and events …

There’s a line from a Joni Mitchell song that’s been looping in my head lately: “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.”

Experience Alpine charm without the Alpine price tag. Gstaad is famous for luxury, glittering chalets and ski lifts that might make your wallet tremble. But at Hotel Spitzhorn, winter magic comes without the haute couture price tag.

A little last-minute shopping before Christmas.

December arrives with its usual sparkle, yet the stories in this issue point to something quieter and far more enduring: the way this valley looks after its people, its history, and its future.

How a fictional housewife became Switzerland’s most famous cook

A return to Gstaad’s intimate grandeur

A conversation with David Schmid, Vice President of the Gemeinde Saanen

The Palace reveals its winter flavours

Where Biel’s schoolchildren once lit their campfires, a new place for community and the future is taking shape. The Alpenblick Gstaad Foundation is transforming the site of the former holiday home into affordable housing and a modern, socially oriented holiday and education centre.

As winter approaches, Anna Högl from Studio Naegeli warmly invites you to a guided tour of Jonas Wyssen's exhibition at the Hotel Mansard, where you can fully immerse yourself in a dreamlike world titled “Mémoires Virtuelles.”

This winter, Galerie Im Stöckli in Schönried unveils “Peekaboo”, a poetic new exhibition by UAE-based multidisciplinary artist Tatiana Ojjeh. The opening is on 24 December.

Daniel Reichenbach AG is a family business that has been working with heat and stone since 1972. GstaadLife met with Daniel Reichenbach and Flavio Hauswirth in their remarkable space in Grund - part showroom, part museum - to talk about a trade that continues to shape the way we live.

A celebration of Swiss spirit and sailing heritage in Saint-Tropez

HOTEL NEWS & NAMES: The Ermitage Wellness & Spa Hotel in Schönried has a new director: Christian Zinn officially stepped into the role last month.