Adrian Ruch (1968–2024)

In Memoriam: Adrian Ruch (1968–2024)

The Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Club mourns the sudden passing of its beloved manager, Adrian Ruch, who died unexpectedly of heart failure on September 26, 2024, at the age of 56.

Adrian Ruch (1968–2024)

In Memoriam: Adrian Ruch (1968–2024)

The Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Club mourns the sudden passing of its beloved manager, Adrian Ruch, who died unexpectedly of heart failure on September 26, 2024, at the age of 56.


Hans Peter on his daily route along the Rhine

A penguin in Saanenland

One man's mission to keep nature clean. During his recent stay in Saanenland, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hans Peter Brugger, the passionate founder of Aktionpinguin – a movement dedicated to fighting litter. Hans Peter, who spends much time in Saanenland, is eager to share his mission ...
Hans Peter on his daily route along the Rhine

A penguin in Saanenland

One man's mission to keep nature clean. During his recent stay in Saanenland, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hans Peter Brugger, the passionate founder of Aktionpinguin – a movement dedicated to fighting litter. Hans Peter, who spends much time in Saanenland, is eager to share his mission ...

In memoriam HRH Prince Michel of Greece ans Denmark 1939-2024

“My father was Greek, my mother French; my grandfather was Danish, my grandmother Russian, and my other grandmother half-Spanish. Each of them was a member of the royal family of his or her respective country.” In Vanity Fair magazine, 2003

In memoriam HRH Prince Michel of Greece ans Denmark 1939-2024

“My father was Greek, my mother French; my grandfather was Danish, my grandmother Russian, and my other grandmother half-Spanish. Each of them was a member of the royal family of his or her respective country.” In Vanity Fair magazine, 2003


2 meters tall and almost 5 meters long - there Grenadier is an impressive vehicle

Ineos Grenadier: King of the Off-Road

The INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon is nothing short of formidable. Standing over two metres tall and stretching nearly five metres in length, its rugged and angular design commands a certain level of respect. Climbing into the Grenadier is quite the athletic affair, requiring a bit of a hoist due to ...
2 meters tall and almost 5 meters long - there Grenadier is an impressive vehicle

Ineos Grenadier: King of the Off-Road

The INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon is nothing short of formidable. Standing over two metres tall and stretching nearly five metres in length, its rugged and angular design commands a certain level of respect. Climbing into the Grenadier is quite the athletic affair, requiring a bit of a hoist due to ...

Buying wine at auction: a pleasure or an investment?

Vincent Noirmain, Piguet’s wine and spirits specialist, would say both! It’s an opportunity to buy the finest prestigious wines or to discover more niche winemakers.

Buying wine at auction: a pleasure or an investment?

Vincent Noirmain, Piguet’s wine and spirits specialist, would say both! It’s an opportunity to buy the finest prestigious wines or to discover more niche winemakers.


Claude and Yiech Pur Biel, UNHCR refugee athlete, on the running team, at the Rio Olympics 2016 | Photo courtesy of UNHCR

Pioneering the Olympic refugee team

Claude Marshall’s journey to becoming a key figure in creating the UNHCR/ IOC Olympic Refugee Team is a testament to his dedication to humanitarian efforts and his profound understanding of the refugee experience. His story begins in 1964 when he first visited Gstaad with his pregnant wife, seeking ...
Claude and Yiech Pur Biel, UNHCR refugee athlete, on the running team, at the Rio Olympics 2016 | Photo courtesy of UNHCR

Pioneering the Olympic refugee team

Claude Marshall’s journey to becoming a key figure in creating the UNHCR/ IOC Olympic Refugee Team is a testament to his dedication to humanitarian efforts and his profound understanding of the refugee experience. His story begins in 1964 when he first visited Gstaad with his pregnant wife, seeking ...

Aviteur pop-up at Marina Anouilh in Gstaad

Patricia Gucci, a third-generation member of the iconic Gucci family and daughter of the late Aldo Gucci, celebrates her travel lifestyle brand AVITEUR in the heart of Gstaad. A pop-up event is hosted by Marina Anouilh.

Aviteur pop-up at Marina Anouilh in Gstaad

Patricia Gucci, a third-generation member of the iconic Gucci family and daughter of the late Aldo Gucci, celebrates her travel lifestyle brand AVITEUR in the heart of Gstaad. A pop-up event is hosted by Marina Anouilh.


"Lasso", Hannes Schmid, 2001, 27,5 x 41,5 cm, single copy

Legendary Photographer Hannes Schmid offered Exclusive Gallery Tour

On March 1st, 2024, Studio Naegeli Gallery in Gstaad welcomed visitors to an exclusive tour led by acclaimed photographer Hannes Schmid.

"Lasso", Hannes Schmid, 2001, 27,5 x 41,5 cm, single copy

Legendary Photographer Hannes Schmid offered Exclusive Gallery Tour

On March 1st, 2024, Studio Naegeli Gallery in Gstaad welcomed visitors to an exclusive tour led by acclaimed photographer Hannes Schmid.


Saying Farewell to Magic

LAST CHANCE! – For five enchanting years, Philipp Bigler has been the visionary behind the Magic Trail. As the project comes to a close, Bigler prepares for his final hike up the magic mountain with his guests on March 2nd. Sonja Wolf dove into the story behind the magic with the man himself. ...

Saying Farewell to Magic

LAST CHANCE! – For five enchanting years, Philipp Bigler has been the visionary behind the Magic Trail. As the project comes to a close, Bigler prepares for his final hike up the magic mountain with his guests on March 2nd. Sonja Wolf dove into the story behind the magic with the man himself. ...

When The Mansard opens in May, it will be the only hotel in the valley with a 360* roof top terrace

Sneak Peek: Gstaad's newest gem

The Mansard Hotel, Promises Luxe and Views to Match

When The Mansard opens in May, it will be the only hotel in the valley with a 360* roof top terrace

Sneak Peek: Gstaad's newest gem

The Mansard Hotel, Promises Luxe and Views to Match


Photographs: Courtesy: Marshall Vernet

Art Talk

VERNET’S WORLD in B/W

Photographs: Courtesy: Marshall Vernet

Art Talk

VERNET’S WORLD in B/W


Tino Zervudachi: A largesse of spirit

TINO ZERVUDACHI was born and educated in London at Le Lycée Français and thereafter apprenticed to the celebrated British interior designer David Mlinaric. London was also the meeting place of his parents: an Irish mother and Greek father, from Egypt, who had moved there a few years after ...

Tino Zervudachi: A largesse of spirit

TINO ZERVUDACHI was born and educated in London at Le Lycée Français and thereafter apprenticed to the celebrated British interior designer David Mlinaric. London was also the meeting place of his parents: an Irish mother and Greek father, from Egypt, who had moved there a few years after ...

1964 Auston Martin DB5

Gstaad Classic Car Auction

What about some aprés ski shopping for a new car or collectable? Previews are from today, 28 December, until 7PM, and tomorrow, the 29th, from 10AM; the auction starts on the 29th at 4PM.

1964 Auston Martin DB5

Gstaad Classic Car Auction

What about some aprés ski shopping for a new car or collectable? Previews are from today, 28 December, until 7PM, and tomorrow, the 29th, from 10AM; the auction starts on the 29th at 4PM.


Hannes Schmid, "Break", 2001, Pigment Print 27,5 x 41,5 cm

On the Move

East meets West at Studio Naegeli with photographer and artist Hannes Schmid and painter and illustrator Mikhail Romadin.

Hannes Schmid, "Break", 2001, Pigment Print 27,5 x 41,5 cm

On the Move

East meets West at Studio Naegeli with photographer and artist Hannes Schmid and painter and illustrator Mikhail Romadin.


Winter Wonderland Tips

A little shopping never killed no-one. Here is a red-hot selection for your Christmas holidays.

Winter Wonderland Tips

A little shopping never killed no-one. Here is a red-hot selection for your Christmas holidays.


Courtesy of Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad

Interview with Olivier Desbois

Olivier Desbois has worked as a concierge for almost 40 years and the last 18 at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad. He is highly respected, the consummate professional and has been a member of The Golden Keys – the professional association of hotel concierges – for 35 years. GstaadLife caught up ...
Courtesy of Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad

Interview with Olivier Desbois

Olivier Desbois has worked as a concierge for almost 40 years and the last 18 at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad. He is highly respected, the consummate professional and has been a member of The Golden Keys – the professional association of hotel concierges – for 35 years. GstaadLife caught up ...

NEW YEARS WORTHY: Art Deco platinum bracelet formed of six rectangular articulated plates entirely paved with intermediate-cut diamonds linked by bridges set with baguette-cut diamonds.

EDITORS' WEEKEND T(R)IP

Exclusive Sneak Peek at Upcoming Auction Highlights: Piguet Special Exhibition at Beau-Rivage Hotel, Geneva.

NEW YEARS WORTHY: Art Deco platinum bracelet formed of six rectangular articulated plates entirely paved with intermediate-cut diamonds linked by bridges set with baguette-cut diamonds.

EDITORS' WEEKEND T(R)IP

Exclusive Sneak Peek at Upcoming Auction Highlights: Piguet Special Exhibition at Beau-Rivage Hotel, Geneva.


Country Road - Country Night comes to Gstaad

Country music originated in the folk sound of rural southern and western United States. Characterised by twangy guitars, fiddles, banjos, simple melodies and melancholy ballads, it’s growing in popularity the world over. And for 34 years, this country road has also led to Gstaad.

Country Road - Country Night comes to Gstaad

Country music originated in the folk sound of rural southern and western United States. Characterised by twangy guitars, fiddles, banjos, simple melodies and melancholy ballads, it’s growing in popularity the world over. And for 34 years, this country road has also led to Gstaad.


Ready to go: Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupé, built in 1955. PHOTOS: EUGEN DORNBIERER-HAUSWIRTH

Gems on Wheels: The Gstaad Palace Challenge

In the world of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity are essential qualities. Back in 2016, Andrea Scherz, the Managing Director of the Gstaad Palace, found himself dissatisfied with the hotel occupancy rate during the final days of August. Fueled by this challenge, he teamed up with Franco Lupi ...
Ready to go: Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupé, built in 1955. PHOTOS: EUGEN DORNBIERER-HAUSWIRTH

Gems on Wheels: The Gstaad Palace Challenge

In the world of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity are essential qualities. Back in 2016, Andrea Scherz, the Managing Director of the Gstaad Palace, found himself dissatisfied with the hotel occupancy rate during the final days of August. Fueled by this challenge, he teamed up with Franco Lupi ...

The Polo spirit is bold – dare to add a splash of colour | Photo: Kathrin Gralla

Editor's picks: Shopping Guide to the Polo Greens

Game day is a spectacular affair, vibrant and filled with all sorts of people coming out to enjoy the day. Some are dressed to the nines, and others are sporting the practical and have carefully curated their “laid-back looks”.

The Polo spirit is bold – dare to add a splash of colour | Photo: Kathrin Gralla

Editor's picks: Shopping Guide to the Polo Greens

Game day is a spectacular affair, vibrant and filled with all sorts of people coming out to enjoy the day. Some are dressed to the nines, and others are sporting the practical and have carefully curated their “laid-back looks”.

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