Star studded wonderwall at GreenGO

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.

Star studded wonderwall at GreenGO

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.


Book Review

Saanenland has been a muse for countless creatives, from painters to photographers, writers to musicians. Its unique blend of natural and cultural elements and rich history has made it a popular destination for artists seeking inspiration and new perspectives. GstaadLife has looked at two new book releases ...

Book Review

Saanenland has been a muse for countless creatives, from painters to photographers, writers to musicians. Its unique blend of natural and cultural elements and rich history has made it a popular destination for artists seeking inspiration and new perspectives. GstaadLife has looked at two new book releases ...

hertzkissen.ch – the new focus project

Join the club - Soroptimists in Saanenland

Whether local or part-time resident in Saanenland, there are many clubs you can join; one such is celebrating their 10th anniversary – the local branch of the women’s club – the Soroptimists.

hertzkissen.ch – the new focus project

Join the club - Soroptimists in Saanenland

Whether local or part-time resident in Saanenland, there are many clubs you can join; one such is celebrating their 10th anniversary – the local branch of the women’s club – the Soroptimists.


Pugs Perfection

The new golden tokens from Seaman Schepps portray, amongst others, a skiing pug! Surely influenced by, and perhaps as an ode to, the cheeky pug at Huus called Charly.

Pugs Perfection

The new golden tokens from Seaman Schepps portray, amongst others, a skiing pug! Surely influenced by, and perhaps as an ode to, the cheeky pug at Huus called Charly.


Last summer, Caroline and Carina

Supporting children in need

The Cura Children’s Foundation is devoted to supporting and caring for children and families facing difficulties. Despite the prosperity of Swiss society, there are still children who are victims of abuse, children with disabilities, and homeless children who are in need of help. Three Women ...
Last summer, Caroline and Carina

Supporting children in need

The Cura Children’s Foundation is devoted to supporting and caring for children and families facing difficulties. Despite the prosperity of Swiss society, there are still children who are victims of abuse, children with disabilities, and homeless children who are in need of help. Three Women ...

The founding members in 1998 | Photos: courtesy of GYC

25 years at the helm

A quarter of a century ago, the Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) was founded with a unique vision: to create a global yacht club away from the waters rather than another local club by the waters. This idea captivated the ten founding members in 1998 and has since spread to over 400 members from over 40 coun ...
The founding members in 1998 | Photos: courtesy of GYC

25 years at the helm

A quarter of a century ago, the Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) was founded with a unique vision: to create a global yacht club away from the waters rather than another local club by the waters. This idea captivated the ten founding members in 1998 and has since spread to over 400 members from over 40 coun ...

Lunch in the region with Peter Dolmans and Giancarlo Giammetti | Photograph: Courtesy Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti

Valentino - Brains, Beauty & Breeding

The legendary fashion designer and master couturier founded his eponymous fashion house in Rome in the late 1950s with his long-time business partner Giancarlo Giammetti. And has since established an illustrious career often associated with his signature colour, “Valentino Red”. In 1998, ...
Lunch in the region with Peter Dolmans and Giancarlo Giammetti | Photograph: Courtesy Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti

Valentino - Brains, Beauty & Breeding

The legendary fashion designer and master couturier founded his eponymous fashion house in Rome in the late 1950s with his long-time business partner Giancarlo Giammetti. And has since established an illustrious career often associated with his signature colour, “Valentino Red”. In 1998, ...

The last concert of the music festival 'Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad' took place in the church of Saanen. Among others, the world-renowned English cellist Steven Isserlis (centre) performed. PHOTOS: RAPHAEL FAUX

The cello and other musical delights

The 23rd “Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad” music festival, ended on 4 February after nine days of intensive concerts, was all about the cello. The promotion of young musicians – is a central focus in the traditional concept of this winter music event – once again culminated in awarding ...
The last concert of the music festival 'Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad' took place in the church of Saanen. Among others, the world-renowned English cellist Steven Isserlis (centre) performed. PHOTOS: RAPHAEL FAUX

The cello and other musical delights

The 23rd “Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad” music festival, ended on 4 February after nine days of intensive concerts, was all about the cello. The promotion of young musicians – is a central focus in the traditional concept of this winter music event – once again culminated in awarding ...

Being close to customers in the digital age

Future cannot be predicted. It will be characterized by transformation, automation, standardization and digitization. The competitive advantage will remain with those companies that also focus on the personal needs of their clients and are familiar with more than just the digital world. In a world with ...

Being close to customers in the digital age

Future cannot be predicted. It will be characterized by transformation, automation, standardization and digitization. The competitive advantage will remain with those companies that also focus on the personal needs of their clients and are familiar with more than just the digital world. In a world with ...

perfectly prepped slopes | (c)Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter

The trail makers in the night!

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 ...
perfectly prepped slopes | (c)Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter

The trail makers in the night!

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 ...

Gagosian Gstaad presents a Mark Grotjahn expo Feb. - April 2023 | Photos by Julien Gremaud

Gstaad "Backcountry"

Mark Grotjahn's latest paintings, inspired by his experiences of ski touring in Colorado, are on display in a new exhibition presented by Gagosian. The show will feature the artist's unique approach to abstraction and his use of different motifs and techniques to explore colour, perspective, seriality, ...
Gagosian Gstaad presents a Mark Grotjahn expo Feb. - April 2023 | Photos by Julien Gremaud

Gstaad "Backcountry"

Mark Grotjahn's latest paintings, inspired by his experiences of ski touring in Colorado, are on display in a new exhibition presented by Gagosian. The show will feature the artist's unique approach to abstraction and his use of different motifs and techniques to explore colour, perspective, seriality, ...

Oh Josh!

Victoria Martin has launched a sweatshirt collection that showcases individuals with disabilities in a vibrant manner. Her brother is a key figure in this endeavor. “People with disabilities don’t always just walk around in sweatpants. They should feel beautiful,” says Victoria Martin, ...

Oh Josh!

Victoria Martin has launched a sweatshirt collection that showcases individuals with disabilities in a vibrant manner. Her brother is a key figure in this endeavor. “People with disabilities don’t always just walk around in sweatpants. They should feel beautiful,” says Victoria Martin, ...

Natural history features in modern interior design

Once destined for curio cabinet displays, today’s interior design magazines show beautifully preserved natural wonders taking pride of place on the other side of the glass. In line with the Green and circular economy trends, owning a fossil that is several million years old has become the ultimate ...

Natural history features in modern interior design

Once destined for curio cabinet displays, today’s interior design magazines show beautifully preserved natural wonders taking pride of place on the other side of the glass. In line with the Green and circular economy trends, owning a fossil that is several million years old has become the ultimate ...

The Alpina Cup

TEN YEARS OF COMPETITIONS IN THE NAME OF FRIENDSHIP

The Alpina Cup

TEN YEARS OF COMPETITIONS IN THE NAME OF FRIENDSHIP


Dangerously up and close!

In Chalet Naegeli in Gstaad you will see bull elephants making threatening gestures and roaring lions looking you straight in the eye – it’s not for the faint-hearted. A new photo exhibition of wild animals takes its cue from the work of Gstaad photography icon Jacques Naegeli.

Dangerously up and close!

In Chalet Naegeli in Gstaad you will see bull elephants making threatening gestures and roaring lions looking you straight in the eye – it’s not for the faint-hearted. A new photo exhibition of wild animals takes its cue from the work of Gstaad photography icon Jacques Naegeli.


Franchesca Beau Atelier Beaux Arts

Gallery Guide

In this final instalment of our mini tour of art galleries, we travel further along the valley to the Pays d’Enhaut. From Saanen we head towards Rougemont and turn right off the main road just before the Rougemont bypass. Following the back road down the hill, we wend our way towards the centre ...
Franchesca Beau Atelier Beaux Arts

Gallery Guide

In this final instalment of our mini tour of art galleries, we travel further along the valley to the Pays d’Enhaut. From Saanen we head towards Rougemont and turn right off the main road just before the Rougemont bypass. Following the back road down the hill, we wend our way towards the centre ...

GstaadLife No 2 | Editorial

A journey through art and nature
As we enter the month of love, the picturesque valley of Saanenland beckons us to indulge in its breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heri-tage. The winter wonderland that surrounds us is a canvas in itself, showcasing the magnificent artistry of nature. And, as we ...

GstaadLife No 2 | Editorial

A journey through art and nature
As we enter the month of love, the picturesque valley of Saanenland beckons us to indulge in its breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heri-tage. The winter wonderland that surrounds us is a canvas in itself, showcasing the magnificent artistry of nature. And, as we ...

Photograph: Avs

Circumnavigating 7.5 times

In 2022, the rescue service of Spital STS AG was called out more than 7400 times and drove the equivalent of what is more than seven and a half times around the world.

Photograph: Avs

Circumnavigating 7.5 times

In 2022, the rescue service of Spital STS AG was called out more than 7400 times and drove the equivalent of what is more than seven and a half times around the world.


Bohdan Luts with “his” approx. 150-year-old violin by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume: the four-year-old loan from the Lysy Association is part of the prize of winning the Alberto Lysy International Violin Competition Gstaad.

Promoting Talent

The second last concert of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival offered a stage for young talents in the church of Lauenen. Bohdan Luts (violin) and Kim Bernard (piano) shared the concert evening and played works from Bach to Fritz Kreisler.

Bohdan Luts with “his” approx. 150-year-old violin by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume: the four-year-old loan from the Lysy Association is part of the prize of winning the Alberto Lysy International Violin Competition Gstaad.

Promoting Talent

The second last concert of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival offered a stage for young talents in the church of Lauenen. Bohdan Luts (violin) and Kim Bernard (piano) shared the concert evening and played works from Bach to Fritz Kreisler.


Last issue of the season

Only 1 week to go before the last issue of the winter season is out in the newsstands on Friday the 17/2.
Get your own subscription and receive the magazine at home or stay updated via our online platform - it's less than 1 CHF a week.

Last issue of the season

Only 1 week to go before the last issue of the winter season is out in the newsstands on Friday the 17/2.
Get your own subscription and receive the magazine at home or stay updated via our online platform - it's less than 1 CHF a week.

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