On a crisp January morning, wisps of steam curl from the nostrils of the horses as they quietly gather around the feeding trough; it is the embodiment of a tranquil scene. I am meeting Carine Morier-Genoud, a dedicated horse therapist who exudes warmth and vitality as we join the equine assembly, her ...

On a crisp January morning, wisps of steam curl from the nostrils of the horses as they quietly gather around the feeding trough; it is the embodiment of a tranquil scene. I am meeting Carine Morier-Genoud, a dedicated horse therapist who exudes warmth and vitality as we join the equine assembly, her ...

Andrea Buschini is Maître D’ at the Gstaad Palace. Andrea spoke to GstaadLife about his 21 years at the hotel, staying calm and Dijon mustard.

Andrea Buschini is Maître D’ at the Gstaad Palace. Andrea spoke to GstaadLife about his 21 years at the hotel, staying calm and Dijon mustard.

Alfredo Pintori has been bar manager at the Hotel Olden for 15 years. GstaadLife met with him to talk teamwork, cocktails and exploring new flavours.

Alfredo Pintori has been bar manager at the Hotel Olden for 15 years. GstaadLife met with him to talk teamwork, cocktails and exploring new flavours.

Since 2007 Pedro Ferreira has been co-director and sommelier at Le Grand Chalet. Pedro spoke to GstaadLife about team spirit, vintages and a passion for wine.

Since 2007 Pedro Ferreira has been co-director and sommelier at Le Grand Chalet. Pedro spoke to GstaadLife about team spirit, vintages and a passion for wine.

Olivier Desbois has worked as a concierge for almost 40 years and the last 18 at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad. He is highly respected, the consummate professional and has been a member of The Golden Keys – the professional association of hotel concierges – for 35 years. GstaadLife caught up ...

Olivier Desbois has worked as a concierge for almost 40 years and the last 18 at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad. He is highly respected, the consummate professional and has been a member of The Golden Keys – the professional association of hotel concierges – for 35 years. GstaadLife caught up ...

Hail all burger lovers Who doesn’t love a food truck and one with a great Classic Burger is always a success. Artisan bread from a local baker, 100% grass-fed Swiss beef and creamy cheddar cheese, all bathed in a homemade secret sauce … simply irresistible! And if real meat isn’t ...

Hail all burger lovers Who doesn’t love a food truck and one with a great Classic Burger is always a success. Artisan bread from a local baker, 100% grass-fed Swiss beef and creamy cheddar cheese, all bathed in a homemade secret sauce … simply irresistible! And if real meat isn’t ...

Alfredo Beracasa talks about his love for Gstaad

Alfredo Beracasa talks about his love for Gstaad

Jasmine Wheatcroft, a Gstaad-based artist, is giving the graffiti wall a new coat of paint with a hyper-realistic painted collage. Instead of street art, the wall is now adorned with stars and starlets that have been partying at GreenGo nightclub over the years.

Jasmine Wheatcroft, a Gstaad-based artist, is giving the graffiti wall a new coat of paint with a hyper-realistic painted collage. Instead of street art, the wall is now adorned with stars and starlets that have been partying at GreenGo nightclub over the years.

It looks like muted ballet in the dark, something from a silent movie. The lights glide effortlessly, up and down the mountain, across the white mass in the all-enveloping darkness. Every night the same performance – it is the snow groomers, creators of the pristine trails we wake up to every ...

It looks like muted ballet in the dark, something from a silent movie. The lights glide effortlessly, up and down the mountain, across the white mass in the all-enveloping darkness. Every night the same performance – it is the snow groomers, creators of the pristine trails we wake up to every ...

On Friday, 21 October 2022, a small group met in the forests of the Parc Naturel Region Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut at La Tine to contribute to the Queen’s Green Canopy – an initiative to commemorate the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. How did this come about? GstaadLife ...

On Friday, 21 October 2022, a small group met in the forests of the Parc Naturel Region Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut at La Tine to contribute to the Queen’s Green Canopy – an initiative to commemorate the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. How did this come about? GstaadLife ...

The 2021-2022 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International School in Saanen. Founded in 1971, this small school with a big heart has become a much-loved fixture of the Saanenland community.

The 2021-2022 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International School in Saanen. Founded in 1971, this small school with a big heart has become a much-loved fixture of the Saanenland community.

Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.

Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.

Jessica and Viktor Sulliger were left with 180 loaves of Alpine cheese because of some imperfections in the dough. After their story had appeared in the newspaper 20 Minuten, they sold their cheese within two days.

Jessica and Viktor Sulliger were left with 180 loaves of Alpine cheese because of some imperfections in the dough. After their story had appeared in the newspaper 20 Minuten, they sold their cheese within two days.

The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens.

The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens.

How privileged we are to be able to observe Switzerland’s two largest breeding birds, the golden eagle and the bearded vulture, here in Saanenland.

How privileged we are to be able to observe Switzerland’s two largest breeding birds, the golden eagle and the bearded vulture, here in Saanenland.

They are big, mostly white, bark loudly and live amid livestock herds: livestock guardian dogs. Those who conscientiously follow the rules of conduct have nothing to fear from them – in theory.

They are big, mostly white, bark loudly and live amid livestock herds: livestock guardian dogs. Those who conscientiously follow the rules of conduct have nothing to fear from them – in theory.

In 2016, leading groups and organization in tourism developed a tourism strategy for the Destination Gstaad. Now the strategy was revised and signed by 30 organisations who represent a wide range of stakeholders. It defines how the region wants to develop in terms of tourism.

In 2016, leading groups and organization in tourism developed a tourism strategy for the Destination Gstaad. Now the strategy was revised and signed by 30 organisations who represent a wide range of stakeholders. It defines how the region wants to develop in terms of tourism.

New ways of living and working offer mountain regions like Obersimmental and Saanenland an opportunity. “Creative solutions are needed for success,” says Professor Dr Heike Mayer from the University of Bern.

New ways of living and working offer mountain regions like Obersimmental and Saanenland an opportunity. “Creative solutions are needed for success,” says Professor Dr Heike Mayer from the University of Bern.

In the night of Thursday, 28 January, an avalanche descended from the Lauenenhorn and buried an access road. Another avalanche descended the following day in Feutersoey. Luckily, neither were people injured, nor buildings damaged.

In the night of Thursday, 28 January, an avalanche descended from the Lauenenhorn and buried an access road. Another avalanche descended the following day in Feutersoey. Luckily, neither were people injured, nor buildings damaged.