True or false: Nepal is the only country in the world with a non-rectangular flag? If you answered false because of Switzerland, you are wrong. And also right. And this is where it gets complicated.

A little Danish pride is entirely justified in Gstaad as the Royal Danish Orchestra made its Menuhin Festival debut, joined by violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider and conducted by Marie Jacquot. After a delayed start, the evening unfolded into a confident showcase of Danish musical pedigree.

The railway that helped put Gstaad on the map

Four days of polo, sunshine and summer atmosphere brought the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad to the Saanen airfield from 20 to 23 August. Albinati Aeronautics finished the tournament on top. Here are some impressions from this year’s polo weekend in Gstaad.

Gstaad puts Spring4ever to the test – and you can take part!

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Maison Piguet invites you to the elegant surroundings of the Gstaad Palace, Salle Baccarat, on Thursday, 20 August, for a special day devoted to expertise, legacy and collecting. Over the past two decades, Maison Piguet has established itself as a trusted name in the ...

A sentence in this issue has stayed with me. In our Profile interview, Rita Rovelli Caltagirone says she believes knowledge is the greatest richness. She talks about the pleasure of listening to someone who knows something you don't; of discovering an artist, an idea or an entirely different world – ...

Under the Menuhin Festival’s theme “Family Matters”, the Eggli brought together musical worlds that might not seem like obvious companions.

From 15 August onwards, the Menuhin Festival Gstaad moves into the symphonic heart of its 2026 season. Over the course of three weekends, the Festival Tent welcomes some of the world's finest orchestras, internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists.

There is an intriguing story behind Gagosian’s summer exhibition in Gstaad. The sixteen paintings on display were created by Simon Hantaï between 1982 and 1985 – but were never exhibited during his lifetime.

Gentians and other Alpine flowers are such a familiar part of summer in the Saanenland that we may hardly stop to look at them. Tarmak22’s new exhibition gives us a reason to do exactly that.

Three very different artistic practices meet around a shared question: what can happen when creativity is forced to work within limits? In Equilibrium, Soviet textile designer Anna Andreeva, Swiss architects Trix and Robert Haussmann, and artist Olga Tatarintsev each turn systems, rules and restrictions ...

Rossinière has a new gallery – and its opening exhibition brings the work of Vaud painter Émile-Pierre “Milous” Bonny (1913–1974) back into public view.

Guerino Paltenghi does not hurry. Perhaps he never has, but at 91 there seems even less reason to start now. He paints, quietly and continuously, and only every second year does he gather the work together for an exhibition.

What happens to a painting an artist decides not to keep? In Andreas Eriksson’s case, parts of it may survive.

Rita Rovelli Caltagirone has called Gstaad home for over forty years. Cindy Schönrich has spent the better part of two decades shaping life at the Gstaad Yacht Club. Together, they created the Gstaad Cultural Encounters – dedicating Mondays in August to spending time with expert guest sp ...

In a world where almost everything has a price, it is easy to assume that value and cost are the same thing. Yet some of life's greatest riches remain wonderfully immune to transaction. No one can buy an extra hour in the day or recreate the pleasure of choosing to walk instead of drive simply because ...

I went to the Saanen Brocante with my camera and a job to do. I certainly wasn't looking for anything to buy. A couple of hours later, I was heading home with two beautiful ceramic trays.

Some companies are measured by their growth. Others are remembered for the relationships they build. For more than three decades, CF Immobilier has embodied the values that define the Pays-d’Enhaut: trust, commitment and a profound respect for the region and its people.

A red spruce cone looks simple, but it’s a clever structure made of overlapping scales that protect the seeds inside from cold, wind and harsh weather.

Christian Zach and Lukas Häberli explain why personal advice, local expertise and a global network remain the foundation of modern banking.

Jaggi Architects on collaborating with Snøhetta, designing for the local community, and why two of Gstaad's most significant construction projects couldn't be more different.

Alpine Odyssey: Bond, Saanenland, and the Heart of Passion

Daniela Addor co-owns and co-manages Addor AG Tiefbau und Transporte, one of the region's leading construction and haulage businesses, with her brother Patrick. Daniela spoke to GstaadLife about leadership, pragmatism and breaking ground for women in the trades.

I love lemons, but I can't stand lemon sorbet – at least not the overly sweet, aggressively sour industrial version that is so often served with cheap vodka as a Coupe Colonel. So, back to the beginning: I love lemons. And lemon sorbet can be made differently. A little yeast and three days of ...

In Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye opens with one word: tradition. He says it holds everything together. Without it, life would be as shaky as a fiddler on a roof. I think about that a lot with regard to the Saanenland.

Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino was awarded the 2026 Olivier Berggruen Prize during his recital at Saanen Church on Monday evening, becoming the fifth recipient of the award for outstanding young musical talent.

A little Danish pride is entirely justified in Gstaad as the Royal Danish Orchestra made its Menuhin Festival debut, joined by violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider and conducted by Marie Jacquot. After a delayed start, the evening unfolded into a confident showcase of Danish musical pedigree.

The railway that helped put Gstaad on the map

Four days of polo, sunshine and summer atmosphere brought the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad to the Saanen airfield from 20 to 23 August. Albinati Aeronautics finished the tournament on top. Here are some impressions from this year’s polo weekend in Gstaad.

Gstaad puts Spring4ever to the test – and you can take part!

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Maison Piguet invites you to the elegant surroundings of the Gstaad Palace, Salle Baccarat, on Thursday, 20 August, for a special day devoted to expertise, legacy and collecting. Over the past two decades, Maison Piguet has established itself as a trusted name in the ...

A sentence in this issue has stayed with me. In our Profile interview, Rita Rovelli Caltagirone says she believes knowledge is the greatest richness. She talks about the pleasure of listening to someone who knows something you don't; of discovering an artist, an idea or an entirely different world – ...

Under the Menuhin Festival’s theme “Family Matters”, the Eggli brought together musical worlds that might not seem like obvious companions.

From 15 August onwards, the Menuhin Festival Gstaad moves into the symphonic heart of its 2026 season. Over the course of three weekends, the Festival Tent welcomes some of the world's finest orchestras, internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists.

There is an intriguing story behind Gagosian’s summer exhibition in Gstaad. The sixteen paintings on display were created by Simon Hantaï between 1982 and 1985 – but were never exhibited during his lifetime.

Gentians and other Alpine flowers are such a familiar part of summer in the Saanenland that we may hardly stop to look at them. Tarmak22’s new exhibition gives us a reason to do exactly that.

Three very different artistic practices meet around a shared question: what can happen when creativity is forced to work within limits? In Equilibrium, Soviet textile designer Anna Andreeva, Swiss architects Trix and Robert Haussmann, and artist Olga Tatarintsev each turn systems, rules and restrictions ...

Rossinière has a new gallery – and its opening exhibition brings the work of Vaud painter Émile-Pierre “Milous” Bonny (1913–1974) back into public view.

Guerino Paltenghi does not hurry. Perhaps he never has, but at 91 there seems even less reason to start now. He paints, quietly and continuously, and only every second year does he gather the work together for an exhibition.

What happens to a painting an artist decides not to keep? In Andreas Eriksson’s case, parts of it may survive.

Rita Rovelli Caltagirone has called Gstaad home for over forty years. Cindy Schönrich has spent the better part of two decades shaping life at the Gstaad Yacht Club. Together, they created the Gstaad Cultural Encounters – dedicating Mondays in August to spending time with expert guest sp ...

In a world where almost everything has a price, it is easy to assume that value and cost are the same thing. Yet some of life's greatest riches remain wonderfully immune to transaction. No one can buy an extra hour in the day or recreate the pleasure of choosing to walk instead of drive simply because ...

I went to the Saanen Brocante with my camera and a job to do. I certainly wasn't looking for anything to buy. A couple of hours later, I was heading home with two beautiful ceramic trays.

Some companies are measured by their growth. Others are remembered for the relationships they build. For more than three decades, CF Immobilier has embodied the values that define the Pays-d’Enhaut: trust, commitment and a profound respect for the region and its people.

A red spruce cone looks simple, but it’s a clever structure made of overlapping scales that protect the seeds inside from cold, wind and harsh weather.

Christian Zach and Lukas Häberli explain why personal advice, local expertise and a global network remain the foundation of modern banking.

Jaggi Architects on collaborating with Snøhetta, designing for the local community, and why two of Gstaad's most significant construction projects couldn't be more different.

Alpine Odyssey: Bond, Saanenland, and the Heart of Passion

Daniela Addor co-owns and co-manages Addor AG Tiefbau und Transporte, one of the region's leading construction and haulage businesses, with her brother Patrick. Daniela spoke to GstaadLife about leadership, pragmatism and breaking ground for women in the trades.

I love lemons, but I can't stand lemon sorbet – at least not the overly sweet, aggressively sour industrial version that is so often served with cheap vodka as a Coupe Colonel. So, back to the beginning: I love lemons. And lemon sorbet can be made differently. A little yeast and three days of ...

In Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye opens with one word: tradition. He says it holds everything together. Without it, life would be as shaky as a fiddler on a roof. I think about that a lot with regard to the Saanenland.

Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino was awarded the 2026 Olivier Berggruen Prize during his recital at Saanen Church on Monday evening, becoming the fifth recipient of the award for outstanding young musical talent.

For Saanen sketch artist Theres Rütschi, drawing is a way of seeing. Whether in a café, on a train or out in nature, her sketchbook captures the moments that often go unnoticed.

Quo vadis, culture? That was the question behind the Menuhin Festival's new three-day forum, where artists, festival directors, technologists and business leaders came together in Rossinière to discuss the future of the arts.

You might not immediately think of Camping Saanen when a craving for French food strikes. But perhaps you should.

A 67% increase in passenger numbers pushed the small industrial cable car beyond capacity. Visitors can still reach the Sanetsch Dam this summer – but only with individual tickets.

As of today no bonfires or fireworks - also on Swiss National Day as Bern introduces a fire ban

The Medic Center Gstaad and SarinaMed are working together to ensure that medical care remains available on Saturdays during July and August.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is the new champion of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, lifting the tournament's iconic granite trophy for the first time after an entertaining final against Belgium's Raphaël Collignon.

There is a particular moment each July when the valley settles into its summer rhythm. Not because everything becomes busy, but because everything begins happening at once. Everyone seems to be following a different itinerary, yet somehow we all share the same lands…

A very personal invitation from the Editor

THE SUMMIT - new ideas beyond the concert hall

One of Saanen's best-loved summer traditions returns on 8 August as the annual Brocante market celebrates its 22nd edition. Once again, exhibitors and visitors from across the region and beyond will fill the village streets for a day of treasure hunting, good food and a lively community atmosphere. ...

One of the things I enjoy most about living in the Saanenland is discovering initiatives that make life here a little richer without asking for anything in return. Boomerang Club's free events for young children are exactly that.

In the centre of Gstaad, Breu Steiner supports residents, businesses and international clients on a broad range of legal matters. The firm's practice reflects the character of the Saanenland itself, firmly rooted in the region while accustomed to working across borders and navigating increasingly complex ...

After nearly seven years of investigations, legal proceedings and speculation, one of the most signifi cant criminal cases ever linked to the Saanenland has reached its fi rst conclusion. The Regional Court of Bernese Oberland has convicted three members of a Serbian family for human traffi cking and ...

BUILDING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION AT LE GRAND BELLEVUE

Gstaad has long been a place where families return generation after generation. For violinist Daniel Hope, the connection runs even deeper. This summer, as the new Artistic Director of the Menuhin Festival Gstaad, he returns not only to the festival that shaped his musical life  but also to the ...

Once a month, Restaurant Müli at Hotel Gstaaderhof invites guests to leave the Alps behind for a few hours and embark on a culinary journey through Asia. On the last Sunday of every month, the new Asian Brunch brings together authentic flavours, vibrant colours and the joy of sharing good food ...

Blue alpine gentians are small, low growing plants that dot high meadows and rocky slopes with deep, trumpet shaped flowers.

In conversation with Flavio Hauswirth

Born into a family of artists including his father Giovanni (1868–1933), his brothers Alberto (1901–1966) and Bruno (1907–2012), and his cousin Augusto (1877–1947), Diego (1902–1985) distinguished himself by his ability to transform furniture into works of art.

Strawberries. One of my first clients as a private chef was a perfume manufacturer based in Geneva. Naturally, I wanted to create something truly special for a family so closely connected to the world of fragrance. I paired strawberries with jasmine

Rahel Jakob is a carpenter at Schreinerei Room of Life in Lauenen, qualified to train apprentices, plan and build kitchens and undertake a full range of carpentry projects. Rahel spoke to GstaadLife about wood, precision and why Switzerland is leading the way for women in the trades.

Few players have had careers as closely intertwined with the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad as Stan Wawrinka's. On the opening Sunday of this year's tournament, organisers paid tribute to the threetime Grand Slam champion with a special farewell celebration that looked back on more than two decades of memories ...

The Gstaad Yacht Club is celebrating a remarkable run of international results, with standout performances from both its Olympic campaign and youth sailing programme. Joshua Richner and Nilo Schärer (Gstaad Yacht Club / Thunersee-Yachtclub) reached a major milestone by winning the 49er class at ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson believed that the ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it. He was right, of course. He just never specified how many weekends in a row. There is a particular truth to life in a resort town that nobody warns you about before you move here. It goes like this: spring arrives, ...

The Caprices electronic music festival is expected to return to Gstaad, but under stricter operating conditions following a petition submitted by local residents earlier this year.

For five days each summer, Gstaad's ice rink disappears beneath hundreds of tonnes of sand as the world's best beach volleyball players descend on the Bernese Alps. It is one of the most unusual settings on the international tour….and one of its most beloved.

The Saveurs Gstaad series returned to Wasserngrat this week with a special guest: Sascha Spring, Switzerland's youngest Michelin-starred chef, presented a gourmet lunch with the best view in town!