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HAPPY NEW YEAR

The new year 2024 was greeted with the traditional New Year's fireworks display at The Alpina Gstaad hotel. It was marvelled at by numerous visitors who had come to the Gstaad promenade for the occasion.

captured by Aliya Diamante

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The new year 2024 was greeted with the traditional New Year's fireworks display at The Alpina Gstaad hotel. It was marvelled at by numerous visitors who had come to the Gstaad promenade for the occasion.


All photos are from the private collection of Princess Nadja d’Afghanistan

Royal Resilience

A Journey Through War, while at Marie José College In loving memory of Princess India d’Afghanistan, who passed away on 13 October 2023. Nadja and her sister India’s arrival at Marie José College was a consequence of the war that commenced in Italy in 1940. At that time, the ...
All photos are from the private collection of Princess Nadja d’Afghanistan

Royal Resilience

A Journey Through War, while at Marie José College In loving memory of Princess India d’Afghanistan, who passed away on 13 October 2023. Nadja and her sister India’s arrival at Marie José College was a consequence of the war that commenced in Italy in 1940. At that time, the ...

Photograph: Courtesy of Palace Hotel

A centenary tribute to Robert Steffen: a cultural pioneer of Gstaad

As we commemorate the centenary of Robert Steffen’s passing in 2023, it’s time to shine a spotlight on a cultural hero whose legacy continues to shape the enchanting region of Gstaad. While we often reserve the title of “hero” for those who triumph in battles and wars, Steffen’s ...
Photograph: Courtesy of Palace Hotel

A centenary tribute to Robert Steffen: a cultural pioneer of Gstaad

As we commemorate the centenary of Robert Steffen’s passing in 2023, it’s time to shine a spotlight on a cultural hero whose legacy continues to shape the enchanting region of Gstaad. While we often reserve the title of “hero” for those who triumph in battles and wars, Steffen’s ...

And so the cows went home

Sunday the 16 October marked the finisage of the cow exhibition at the Museum in Saanen, and so it was time for the cows to go home. The exhibition was curated by Franziska Haldi and was exceptional in its diverse collection of handmade toy cows.

And so the cows went home

Sunday the 16 October marked the finisage of the cow exhibition at the Museum in Saanen, and so it was time for the cows to go home. The exhibition was curated by Franziska Haldi and was exceptional in its diverse collection of handmade toy cows.


A different cow parade

It is commonly said that there are as many cows in Saanen as there are inhabitants. Currently, there are probably a few more as model cows from all over Switzerland are on display in the Museum der Landschaft in Saanen.

A different cow parade

It is commonly said that there are as many cows in Saanen as there are inhabitants. Currently, there are probably a few more as model cows from all over Switzerland are on display in the Museum der Landschaft in Saanen.


The fine art of papercuts

“Typically Swiss” – a symbol of home, originality and authenticity – a fitting theme for the fine art of paper cutting. The theme was deliberately chosen for the 10th-anniversary of the Swiss decoupage exhibition.

The fine art of papercuts

“Typically Swiss” – a symbol of home, originality and authenticity – a fitting theme for the fine art of paper cutting. The theme was deliberately chosen for the 10th-anniversary of the Swiss decoupage exhibition.


Master craftsman

Mario Frautschi from Turbach is a multi-talented craftsman with a passion for his art – carving wood by hand in the traditional manner to create magnificent sculptures. He also carves intricate designs in leather and has been known to sculpt igloos in the winter too.

Master craftsman

Mario Frautschi from Turbach is a multi-talented craftsman with a passion for his art – carving wood by hand in the traditional manner to create magnificent sculptures. He also carves intricate designs in leather and has been known to sculpt igloos in the winter too.


Yodelling inspiration

Simon Hefti from Turbach is a multi-talented musician who composes, conducts and teaches yodelling courses throughout the Saanenland and beyond. GstaadLife met with Simon to talk music, tradition and inspiration.

Yodelling inspiration

Simon Hefti from Turbach is a multi-talented musician who composes, conducts and teaches yodelling courses throughout the Saanenland and beyond. GstaadLife met with Simon to talk music, tradition and inspiration.


The 17th Topschau – a crowd puller for friends of cattle breeding

The cattle breeding associations of Saanenmöser, Saanen and Gruben, together with the Saanenland cattle breeders association, were pleased to invite the public to the 17th Topschau after a two-year break. Once again it was a show that impressively demonstrated that the milked cattle in the mountain ...

The 17th Topschau – a crowd puller for friends of cattle breeding

The cattle breeding associations of Saanenmöser, Saanen and Gruben, together with the Saanenland cattle breeders association, were pleased to invite the public to the 17th Topschau after a two-year break. Once again it was a show that impressively demonstrated that the milked cattle in the mountain ...

Alp schooling

The Alp farming season is approaching. For some families, this means moving to the Alpine pastures for about 80 days, starting in June. Looking after the cows, working in the stables, making cheese. A challenge for families with school-age children. How do they manage the balancing act between compulsory ...

Alp schooling

The Alp farming season is approaching. For some families, this means moving to the Alpine pastures for about 80 days, starting in June. Looking after the cows, working in the stables, making cheese. A challenge for families with school-age children. How do they manage the balancing act between compulsory ...

Saanenland Scores at BEA

The 125 most beautiful cows were on display at the 32nd annual Bernese Elite Show on May 11th. The competition consisted of 14 categories of the three races—Simmental, Swiss Fleckvieh, and Red Holstein/Holstein.

Saanenland Scores at BEA

The 125 most beautiful cows were on display at the 32nd annual Bernese Elite Show on May 11th. The competition consisted of 14 categories of the three races—Simmental, Swiss Fleckvieh, and Red Holstein/Holstein.


Samichlous is Coming to Town

Samichlous visited the Saanenland on 6 December, bringing all children a fine chlousäckli, a little bag of treats. Samichlous arrived with Schmutzli on a donkey, and stayed in the group of eager children who had gathered, letting them fawn over him. 

Samichlous is Coming to Town

Samichlous visited the Saanenland on 6 December, bringing all children a fine chlousäckli, a little bag of treats. Samichlous arrived with Schmutzli on a donkey, and stayed in the group of eager children who had gathered, letting them fawn over him. 


Famous Fondue Caquelon Returns

The large wooden caquelon that spent the summer as a regional ambassador in the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt is now back home. On the 7 November it was inaugurated into the cheese grotto in Gstaad, the newest of the grotto's three caquelons. 

Famous Fondue Caquelon Returns

The large wooden caquelon that spent the summer as a regional ambassador in the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt is now back home. On the 7 November it was inaugurated into the cheese grotto in Gstaad, the newest of the grotto's three caquelons. 


Topschau Meets Swisscow

Farmers in the Saanenland are busily preparing for this year’s “Cow Show Week”, set to take place the last week of October and feature a bevy of bovine fun.

Topschau Meets Swisscow

Farmers in the Saanenland are busily preparing for this year’s “Cow Show Week”, set to take place the last week of October and feature a bevy of bovine fun.


Local Dairy Farmer Wins Big at Olma

Gery Ryter (Alp Mittenbach, Saanen) took 2nd place in the category of Hobelkäse at the 17th Alpkäse premiere at Olma, the popular Swiss agriculture and food fair held yearly in St. Gallen. The award is a strong confirmation for Ryter's hard work during the summer on the alp.

Local Dairy Farmer Wins Big at Olma

Gery Ryter (Alp Mittenbach, Saanen) took 2nd place in the category of Hobelkäse at the 17th Alpkäse premiere at Olma, the popular Swiss agriculture and food fair held yearly in St. Gallen. The award is a strong confirmation for Ryter's hard work during the summer on the alp.


Saanenland Scores in Cheese Awards

This year’s Bernese Alpkäsemeisterschaft—the 19th annual Bernese Alpine Cheese Championship —in Grindelwald brought top honours for local dairy farmers. A number of cheese producers from the Saanenland were present with their products last weekend, all vying for a cheese awar ...

Saanenland Scores in Cheese Awards

This year’s Bernese Alpkäsemeisterschaft—the 19th annual Bernese Alpine Cheese Championship —in Grindelwald brought top honours for local dairy farmers. A number of cheese producers from the Saanenland were present with their products last weekend, all vying for a cheese awar ...

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How Often Do Saanenland Farmers Move During the Year?

It’s nearly that time of year again. Farmers will begin descending from the alp, where they have spent the summer. They will lead their Simmental cows, adorned with flowers and with cowbells ringing, along the streets of Gstaad. One might even catch a glimpse of a ...
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How Often Do Saanenland Farmers Move During the Year?

It’s nearly that time of year again. Farmers will begin descending from the alp, where they have spent the summer. They will lead their Simmental cows, adorned with flowers and with cowbells ringing, along the streets of Gstaad. One might even catch a glimpse of a ...

Sunny Skies for Topschau Pageant

After the cattle show week in late October began with a very wet start, the finishing festivities at Topschau were picture perfect.

Sunny Skies for Topschau Pageant

After the cattle show week in late October began with a very wet start, the finishing festivities at Topschau were picture perfect.


Postcard Date Mystery Solved

This vintage postcard of the Col du Pillon was published in the Tuesday, 18 October edition of the Anzeiger von Saanen, contributed by Schönriederin Andrea Maurer.

Postcard Date Mystery Solved

This vintage postcard of the Col du Pillon was published in the Tuesday, 18 October edition of the Anzeiger von Saanen, contributed by Schönriederin Andrea Maurer.


Saanenziegen Provide Milk & More for the USA

What does the tiny hamlet of Elkview, West Virginia, USA have in common with the luxury village of Gstaad? 

Saanenziegen Provide Milk & More for the USA

What does the tiny hamlet of Elkview, West Virginia, USA have in common with the luxury village of Gstaad? 

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