Summertime for most is sunny and slow, with plenty of time to tackle that pile of books that you’ve been buying throughout the year but haven’t had time to read. Well – forget about your pile of unread books because listed here are the books you should be reading this summer.

Summertime for most is sunny and slow, with plenty of time to tackle that pile of books that you’ve been buying throughout the year but haven’t had time to read. Well – forget about your pile of unread books because listed here are the books you should be reading this summer.

“An image says more than a thousand words, but I have yet to see one”, said Martin Suter as he spoke about keeping literature relevant at the 2nd WoW Gstaad symposium. Hosted from the 24-26 of June in the Salle Baccarat at Gstaad Palace hotel and with an evening session at the Cinema Gs ...

“An image says more than a thousand words, but I have yet to see one”, said Martin Suter as he spoke about keeping literature relevant at the 2nd WoW Gstaad symposium. Hosted from the 24-26 of June in the Salle Baccarat at Gstaad Palace hotel and with an evening session at the Cinema Gs ...

“There are small ships, tall ships, and ships that sail the sea… but the best ships are partner’ships’, long may they be!“

“There are small ships, tall ships, and ships that sail the sea… but the best ships are partner’ships’, long may they be!“

In winter 1922, the Aero Club of Switzerland organised a beginners' course for unpowered flight with in Gstaad. This was the first official glider plane event in Switzerland and the course finished off with a competition.

In winter 1922, the Aero Club of Switzerland organised a beginners' course for unpowered flight with in Gstaad. This was the first official glider plane event in Switzerland and the course finished off with a competition.

Setting yourself apart when competition is high might be a challenge, but in the case of HAUTE AVIATION, it has been the driving force.

Setting yourself apart when competition is high might be a challenge, but in the case of HAUTE AVIATION, it has been the driving force.

At last! After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, polo is back in Gstaad, at the Saanen airport. From August 18 to 21 – four glamorous days are dedicated to the oldest team sports: the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad!

At last! After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, polo is back in Gstaad, at the Saanen airport. From August 18 to 21 – four glamorous days are dedicated to the oldest team sports: the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad!

Marc Stebler knows a thing or two about watches. He is a fourth-generation Stebler-Iff, a family with a long watchmaking and jewellery industry tradition. Following the family’s acquisition of Villiger Gstaad in 2019, Marc now heads up the boutique, renamed Stebler Gstaad.

Marc Stebler knows a thing or two about watches. He is a fourth-generation Stebler-Iff, a family with a long watchmaking and jewellery industry tradition. Following the family’s acquisition of Villiger Gstaad in 2019, Marc now heads up the boutique, renamed Stebler Gstaad.

Credit Suisse Gstaad has opened a coworking space on the Promenade for the public where you can work, exchange ideas and hold presentations.

Credit Suisse Gstaad has opened a coworking space on the Promenade for the public where you can work, exchange ideas and hold presentations.

The second such passionate driven example is Maison Dehesa, spearheaded by founder Florence Châtelet Sanchez. From the shop on Suterstrasse 4, she and her team offer a new take on gastronomic products not only to chefs but also to you and me.

The second such passionate driven example is Maison Dehesa, spearheaded by founder Florence Châtelet Sanchez. From the shop on Suterstrasse 4, she and her team offer a new take on gastronomic products not only to chefs but also to you and me.

What fascinated me in the first place about this region is that so many have created something special out of enthusiasm for what they are passionate about.

What fascinated me in the first place about this region is that so many have created something special out of enthusiasm for what they are passionate about.

A legendary stage and screen actress, Julie Andrews has enchanted and delighted audiences worldwide with her uplifting and inspiring body of work.

A legendary stage and screen actress, Julie Andrews has enchanted and delighted audiences worldwide with her uplifting and inspiring body of work.

In Switzerland, one-third of all food produced – about 2.2 million tons – ends up in the rubbish every year. Almost half of this is generated in private households. This was the starting point for two young women and their pioneering project Madame Frigo.

In Switzerland, one-third of all food produced – about 2.2 million tons – ends up in the rubbish every year. Almost half of this is generated in private households. This was the starting point for two young women and their pioneering project Madame Frigo.

In winter, the Saagi-Stübli attracts fondue and raclette lovers, and now the Gstaaderhof has created a unique space for the summer months. Yipee!

In winter, the Saagi-Stübli attracts fondue and raclette lovers, and now the Gstaaderhof has created a unique space for the summer months. Yipee!

Did you know that some say that Ludwig van Beethoven was not born in Bonn in 1770, as was documented, but in 1772 in the Dutch town of Zutphen?
If so, the Gstaad Menuhin Festival is the only Festival worldwide to celebrate the 250th birthday this year. Fake news? Nevermind; this circumstance is primarily ...

Did you know that some say that Ludwig van Beethoven was not born in Bonn in 1770, as was documented, but in 1772 in the Dutch town of Zutphen?
If so, the Gstaad Menuhin Festival is the only Festival worldwide to celebrate the 250th birthday this year. Fake news? Nevermind; this circumstance is primarily ...

GstaadLife has asked the team behind the Menuhin Festival what they are looking forward to most at this year's event: "Vienna Beethoven Delayed". Just like the program the answers are varied and reach wide into the program.

 

GstaadLife has asked the team behind the Menuhin Festival what they are looking forward to most at this year's event: "Vienna Beethoven Delayed". Just like the program the answers are varied and reach wide into the program.

 

Welcome back Summer!
As I am writing my first letter as the new editor-in-chief, I continue to be amazed at how much is going on in Saaneland in July.

Welcome back Summer!
As I am writing my first letter as the new editor-in-chief, I continue to be amazed at how much is going on in Saaneland in July.

After extensive discussions between the Friends of the Rellerli Association, Mountain View AG, Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus (GST) and the municipality of Saanen there may be is a solution for the future development of the Rellerli.

After extensive discussions between the Friends of the Rellerli Association, Mountain View AG, Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus (GST) and the municipality of Saanen there may be is a solution for the future development of the Rellerli.

The same sad topic comes up every year: as soon as the temperature exceeds 15 degrees, dogs locked in parked cars run the risk of suffering a fatal heat stroke. The Susy Utzinger Foundation for Animal Welfare (SUST) draws attention to the problem – and everyone can help.

The same sad topic comes up every year: as soon as the temperature exceeds 15 degrees, dogs locked in parked cars run the risk of suffering a fatal heat stroke. The Susy Utzinger Foundation for Animal Welfare (SUST) draws attention to the problem – and everyone can help.

One of the most iconic 19th-century images of the Saanenland must be the rustic and picturesque lithograph of the ruinous château du Vanel drawn by Johann Friedrich Wagner (1801-aft. 1850) in the early 1840s at the very height of the Romantic Era.

One of the most iconic 19th-century images of the Saanenland must be the rustic and picturesque lithograph of the ruinous château du Vanel drawn by Johann Friedrich Wagner (1801-aft. 1850) in the early 1840s at the very height of the Romantic Era.