Over the summer, the region comes alive. You notice it in the bustle on the Promenade, the mix of languages, and even in the number plates, with cars from all over including the UK, Poland, Monaco, Germany, Italy, France, Portugal and of course from Swiss cantons like Zurich and Geneva. With all that ...

Over the summer, the region comes alive. You notice it in the bustle on the Promenade, the mix of languages, and even in the number plates, with cars from all over including the UK, Poland, Monaco, Germany, Italy, France, Portugal and of course from Swiss cantons like Zurich and Geneva. With all that ...

For wildlife photographer and conservationist Griet van Malderen, the camera is not only an artistic tool but a way to give endangered animals a voice. Speaking to Griet, it quickly becomes evident that every frame she captures focuses more on urgency than on aesthetics.

For wildlife photographer and conservationist Griet van Malderen, the camera is not only an artistic tool but a way to give endangered animals a voice. Speaking to Griet, it quickly becomes evident that every frame she captures focuses more on urgency than on aesthetics.

Even in the wake of a recent incident, life in the Saanenland continues to be marked more by trust than by tension. To better understand how this sense of security is sustained, Jeanette Wichmann sat down with James Otibah, owner of Excel Security, to hear his perspective on what “feeling safe” ...

Even in the wake of a recent incident, life in the Saanenland continues to be marked more by trust than by tension. To better understand how this sense of security is sustained, Jeanette Wichmann sat down with James Otibah, owner of Excel Security, to hear his perspective on what “feeling safe” ...

Alpine flora and fauna in Saanenland and Pays d’Enhaut

Alpine flora and fauna in Saanenland and Pays d’Enhaut

Raphael Faux on legacy, light, and the luxury of looking closer

Raphael Faux on legacy, light, and the luxury of looking closer

Armin Grässl brings the Swiss landscape indoors

Armin Grässl brings the Swiss landscape indoors

Calling all home bakers – especially those whipping up treats for summer picnics, birthdays, or barbecues! Have you experienced a sinking feeling in your kitchen since moving to the Saanenland? When your cake starts off well … the colour is good and the rise excellent … until it ...

Calling all home bakers – especially those whipping up treats for summer picnics, birthdays, or barbecues! Have you experienced a sinking feeling in your kitchen since moving to the Saanenland? When your cake starts off well … the colour is good and the rise excellent … until it ...

Florence Châtelet Sanchez is transcending the boundaries of gastronomy. The holistic foodista I meet Florence in her Geneva apartment, as colourful and sparkling with energy as her personality.

Florence Châtelet Sanchez is transcending the boundaries of gastronomy. The holistic foodista I meet Florence in her Geneva apartment, as colourful and sparkling with energy as her personality.

On Saturday, 1 February, Gstaad will host the popular Swiss television show “SRF bi de Lüt – Live”, transforming the village into a vibrant stage for this winter festival. Hosted by Fabienne Gyr and Salar Bahrampoori, the live broadcast will feature prominent guests and personalities ...

On Saturday, 1 February, Gstaad will host the popular Swiss television show “SRF bi de Lüt – Live”, transforming the village into a vibrant stage for this winter festival. Hosted by Fabienne Gyr and Salar Bahrampoori, the live broadcast will feature prominent guests and personalities ...

The Swiss TV show “SRF bi de Lüt” will feature scenes from the historic Gstaad fire of 1898. To bring this pivotal event to life, an SRF film crew recently staged reenactments in Saanen, where its charming old houses served as a stand-in for Gstaad’s past.

The Swiss TV show “SRF bi de Lüt” will feature scenes from the historic Gstaad fire of 1898. To bring this pivotal event to life, an SRF film crew recently staged reenactments in Saanen, where its charming old houses served as a stand-in for Gstaad’s past.

Xavier Rey de Lasteyrie on the Pleasure of Sharing Possibilities for People

Xavier Rey de Lasteyrie on the Pleasure of Sharing Possibilities for People

Jana Katancik Creates a Magical Experience in the Chocolate Shop

Jana Katancik Creates a Magical Experience in the Chocolate Shop

Moving Scenes Picture this: Dame Maggie Smith glides into the kitchen after the dinner to personally congratulate the cook. No, this isn’t a scene from one of her exquisite movies. This is a real-life, where the culinary star is none other than Annie Hall (yes, like in the name-like film, but ...

Moving Scenes Picture this: Dame Maggie Smith glides into the kitchen after the dinner to personally congratulate the cook. No, this isn’t a scene from one of her exquisite movies. This is a real-life, where the culinary star is none other than Annie Hall (yes, like in the name-like film, but ...

A rare Land Rover from the 1950s is a piece of art and a historical keepsake. Hansueli Brand owns this unique vehicle, which carries a mural painted by the late Gstaad icon Hedi Donizetti—better known as “Hedi Olden.”

A rare Land Rover from the 1950s is a piece of art and a historical keepsake. Hansueli Brand owns this unique vehicle, which carries a mural painted by the late Gstaad icon Hedi Donizetti—better known as “Hedi Olden.”

One man's mission to keep nature clean. During his recent stay in Saanenland, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hans Peter Brugger, the passionate founder of Aktionpinguin – a movement dedicated to fighting litter. Hans Peter, who spends much time in Saanenland, is eager to share his mission ...

One man's mission to keep nature clean. During his recent stay in Saanenland, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hans Peter Brugger, the passionate founder of Aktionpinguin – a movement dedicated to fighting litter. Hans Peter, who spends much time in Saanenland, is eager to share his mission ...

This August, and for the third consecutive year, Cura Children’s Foundation Inclusion Camp brought together a diverse group of children – those with and without disabilities – for a week that was as heartwarming as it was unforgettable.

This August, and for the third consecutive year, Cura Children’s Foundation Inclusion Camp brought together a diverse group of children – those with and without disabilities – for a week that was as heartwarming as it was unforgettable.

The Rubi Fund, dedicated to preserving traditional craftsmanship, is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special exhibition at the Museum Saanen. This exhibition showcases the fund’s work and honours its activities through photos, reports, and videos.

The Rubi Fund, dedicated to preserving traditional craftsmanship, is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special exhibition at the Museum Saanen. This exhibition showcases the fund’s work and honours its activities through photos, reports, and videos.

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.