Long-time guests Homera Sahni and Mandolyna Theodoracopulos authored the recently published book In the Spirit of Gstaad. On 26 December they visitied the Gstaad Palace for a book signing.

Long-time guests Homera Sahni and Mandolyna Theodoracopulos authored the recently published book In the Spirit of Gstaad. On 26 December they visitied the Gstaad Palace for a book signing.

Rebranded for the 2016/2017 winter season, Park Gstaad – formerly the Grand Hotel Park – reopened this season with a new name and an entirely new concept for its signature restaurant, now called Avenue Montagne.

Rebranded for the 2016/2017 winter season, Park Gstaad – formerly the Grand Hotel Park – reopened this season with a new name and an entirely new concept for its signature restaurant, now called Avenue Montagne.

The 11th edition of the New Year Music Festival in Gstaad runs from 27 December to 7 January and features 13 days of concerts, presentations, and receptions with the artists.

The 11th edition of the New Year Music Festival in Gstaad runs from 27 December to 7 January and features 13 days of concerts, presentations, and receptions with the artists.

After years of planning, Reto and Heidi Sigrist have finally made their dreams come true with the opening of Délice Café Chocolatier in Saanen.

After years of planning, Reto and Heidi Sigrist have finally made their dreams come true with the opening of Délice Café Chocolatier in Saanen.

The picturesque Lake Lauenen, a favourite for summer family hikes, is now open for ice skating this winter. The ice is constantly monitored, with levels reaching the minimum of 15cm to ensure safety. 

The picturesque Lake Lauenen, a favourite for summer family hikes, is now open for ice skating this winter. The ice is constantly monitored, with levels reaching the minimum of 15cm to ensure safety. 

Gstaad has a strong reputation worldwide for luxury, with its hotels, boutiques, and restaurants. The theme was also included in the recently adopted destination strategy. Should Gstaad embrace its wealthy clientele and image, or push toward diversifying its guest base?

Gstaad has a strong reputation worldwide for luxury, with its hotels, boutiques, and restaurants. The theme was also included in the recently adopted destination strategy. Should Gstaad embrace its wealthy clientele and image, or push toward diversifying its guest base?

The Lauenerin Nathalie von Siebenthal won 6th place over 15 km skating in the cross-country World Cup in Davos on Saturday. It is her lifetime best result in the World Cup.

The Lauenerin Nathalie von Siebenthal won 6th place over 15 km skating in the cross-country World Cup in Davos on Saturday. It is her lifetime best result in the World Cup.

"You can fatbike the whole year long, but in snow it’s double the fun," says Patrick Bauer of Gstaad Marketing.

"You can fatbike the whole year long, but in snow it’s double the fun," says Patrick Bauer of Gstaad Marketing.

The newspaper SonntagsZeitung has released their winter hotel ratings, with Gstaad-area properties earning top marks.

The newspaper SonntagsZeitung has released their winter hotel ratings, with Gstaad-area properties earning top marks.

This winter marks a change in Gstaad’s policy regarding children, which until this season include free skiing for kids under nine years old.

This winter marks a change in Gstaad’s policy regarding children, which until this season include free skiing for kids under nine years old.

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad (BDG) issued a press release on 24 November as a response to the dumping accusations directed at the Valaisan resort of Saas-Fee. 

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad (BDG) issued a press release on 24 November as a response to the dumping accusations directed at the Valaisan resort of Saas-Fee.