William Christie and Les Arts Florissants brought Handel’s “Israel in Egypt” to life in Saanen’s village church.

William Christie and Les Arts Florissants brought Handel’s “Israel in Egypt” to life in Saanen’s village church.

With Alexander Bublik claiming his first-ever clay-court title and top seeds Cabral and Miedler edging a thrilling doubles final, this year’s tournament closed on a high.

With Alexander Bublik claiming his first-ever clay-court title and top seeds Cabral and Miedler edging a thrilling doubles final, this year’s tournament closed on a high.

The tourist board’s old winter slogan – Id Ruhe vor Natur (meaning into the stillness of nature) – has stuck with me. It captures something essential about life here: the sense that nature isn’t just a backdrop, but a force that steadies us, calms us, draws us in.

The tourist board’s old winter slogan – Id Ruhe vor Natur (meaning into the stillness of nature) – has stuck with me. It captures something essential about life here: the sense that nature isn’t just a backdrop, but a force that steadies us, calms us, draws us in.

Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy | 18 July – 6 September 2025

Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy | 18 July – 6 September 2025

As of 1 July 2025, Tom Walter takes over as Head Chef at The Mansard in Gstaad. At just 25 years old, he is one of the youngest head chefs in Switzerland.

As of 1 July 2025, Tom Walter takes over as Head Chef at The Mansard in Gstaad. At just 25 years old, he is one of the youngest head chefs in Switzerland.

The 7th edition of CANWALK, supported by the CANSEARCH Foundation, will take place on 3 August in Schönried. Participants can choose between two walking routes, both culminating at the scenic Berghotel Hornfluh on Hornberg for a convivial lunch.

The 7th edition of CANWALK, supported by the CANSEARCH Foundation, will take place on 3 August in Schönried. Participants can choose between two walking routes, both culminating at the scenic Berghotel Hornfluh on Hornberg for a convivial lunch.

As of 1 July, Martin Bieri has left The Mansard and taken on a new role at the Posthotel Rössli Gstaad. He now serves as Executive Chef and Head of Food & Beverage in a full-time position.

As of 1 July, Martin Bieri has left The Mansard and taken on a new role at the Posthotel Rössli Gstaad. He now serves as Executive Chef and Head of Food & Beverage in a full-time position.

Since the beginning of July, Hotel Sanetsch has resumed operations as a bed and breakfast, in collaboration with Restaurant Bären in Gsteig.

Since the beginning of July, Hotel Sanetsch has resumed operations as a bed and breakfast, in collaboration with Restaurant Bären in Gsteig.

One of the most beloved summer traditions in Saanen returns on 9 August: the annual Brocante market. Now entering its 21st edition, this vibrant gathering draws exhibitors and visitors from near and far for a day of treasure hunting, culinary delights, and village charm.

One of the most beloved summer traditions in Saanen returns on 9 August: the annual Brocante market. Now entering its 21st edition, this vibrant gathering draws exhibitors and visitors from near and far for a day of treasure hunting, culinary delights, and village charm.

The SarinaMed Group Practice successfully operated the pop-up general practitioner emergency service during the 2024/25 winter season. Thanks to financial support from the municipalities in the Obersimmental-Saanenland district and the canton, the continuation of the service is now secured.

The SarinaMed Group Practice successfully operated the pop-up general practitioner emergency service during the 2024/25 winter season. Thanks to financial support from the municipalities in the Obersimmental-Saanenland district and the canton, the continuation of the service is now secured.

From May to October 2025, Post Auto’s route 185 takes you off the beaten track, from Saanen to Jaun via Mittelberg Pass, crossing the enchanting Grischbach Valley and the Gastlosen peaks. This fully electric PostBus offers four daily rides in peak season and weekend services in early summer and ...

From May to October 2025, Post Auto’s route 185 takes you off the beaten track, from Saanen to Jaun via Mittelberg Pass, crossing the enchanting Grischbach Valley and the Gastlosen peaks. This fully electric PostBus offers four daily rides in peak season and weekend services in early summer and ...

To say that Margherita de Pahlen is a discreet personality is an understatement, an euphemism … Encountering her in the Gstaad region is quite rare, as her character is marked by a natural, atavistic reserve that is deeply rooted in her. It is therefore quite an achievement that she agreed to ...

To say that Margherita de Pahlen is a discreet personality is an understatement, an euphemism … Encountering her in the Gstaad region is quite rare, as her character is marked by a natural, atavistic reserve that is deeply rooted in her. It is therefore quite an achievement that she agreed to ...

With fresh energy and a passionate heart. We are very happy to share the news that the story of FRAUTSCHI will continue.

With fresh energy and a passionate heart. We are very happy to share the news that the story of FRAUTSCHI will continue.

Sterling Ruby returns to Gstaad with The Mountain, an ambitious new exhibition that extends from Gagosian’s gallery into the alpine landscape itself. Rooted in Ruby’s observations of the Eastern Sierras, the show merges myth, ecology, and autobiography through sculpture, ceramic, and mixed-media ...

Sterling Ruby returns to Gstaad with The Mountain, an ambitious new exhibition that extends from Gagosian’s gallery into the alpine landscape itself. Rooted in Ruby’s observations of the Eastern Sierras, the show merges myth, ecology, and autobiography through sculpture, ceramic, and mixed-media ...

This summer, Hindergässli presents PLONGER, a solo exhibition of new works by renowned Swiss artist John Armleder. A key figure in contemporary art since the 1970s, Armleder’s practice spans abstraction, conceptualism, and design, often dissolving the boundaries between painting, performance, ...

This summer, Hindergässli presents PLONGER, a solo exhibition of new works by renowned Swiss artist John Armleder. A key figure in contemporary art since the 1970s, Armleder’s practice spans abstraction, conceptualism, and design, often dissolving the boundaries between painting, performance, ...

Polish-born Kasia Domanska brings her luminous oil paintings to Hôtel Rougemont & Spa, under the auspices of Greg Podgorski Contemporary Art. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Domanska has exhibited worldwide – from the National Museum in Warsaw to Art Basel and Miami contexts. ...

Polish-born Kasia Domanska brings her luminous oil paintings to Hôtel Rougemont & Spa, under the auspices of Greg Podgorski Contemporary Art. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Domanska has exhibited worldwide – from the National Museum in Warsaw to Art Basel and Miami contexts. ...

Returning this summer as a familiar face – and as the 2025 Artist in Residence – Fazıl Say once again graces the Gstaad Menuhin Festival with a series of original and deeply personal performances in solo, duo, trio, and quintet formats. He will give no fewer than three concerts that ...

Returning this summer as a familiar face – and as the 2025 Artist in Residence – Fazıl Say once again graces the Gstaad Menuhin Festival with a series of original and deeply personal performances in solo, duo, trio, and quintet formats. He will give no fewer than three concerts that ...

When it comes to digital infrastructure, the words “secure,” “local,” and “Swiss” carry a lot of weight – especially for internationally minded homeowners in Gstaad who demand both convenience and control. Gstaad.Cloud is a local tech initiative offering a robust, ...

When it comes to digital infrastructure, the words “secure,” “local,” and “Swiss” carry a lot of weight – especially for internationally minded homeowners in Gstaad who demand both convenience and control. Gstaad.Cloud is a local tech initiative offering a robust, ...

Le Rosey is not only one of the most renowned private schools in the world – its distinguished alumni have long secured its international standing – but it also shares deep-rooted ties with Gstaad. Since 1916, students have spent their winter term here, from January through March. This longstanding ...

Le Rosey is not only one of the most renowned private schools in the world – its distinguished alumni have long secured its international standing – but it also shares deep-rooted ties with Gstaad. Since 1916, students have spent their winter term here, from January through March. This longstanding ...