There is something particularly satisfying about setting off from Gstaad in the morning and ending up somewhere that feels completely different – without ever getting into a car. This autumn, we explore Les Pléiades above Lake Geneva, with a mountain brunch as a great reason to make the ...

There is something particularly satisfying about setting off from Gstaad in the morning and ending up somewhere that feels completely different – without ever getting into a car. This autumn, we explore Les Pléiades above Lake Geneva, with a mountain brunch as a great reason to make the ...

A little Danish pride is entirely justified in Gstaad as the Royal Danish Orchestra made its Menuhin Festival debut, joined by violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider and conducted by Marie Jacquot. After a delayed start, the evening unfolded into a confident showcase of Danish musical pedigree.

A little Danish pride is entirely justified in Gstaad as the Royal Danish Orchestra made its Menuhin Festival debut, joined by violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider and conducted by Marie Jacquot. After a delayed start, the evening unfolded into a confident showcase of Danish musical pedigree.

The railway that helped put Gstaad on the map

The railway that helped put Gstaad on the map

A sentence in this issue has stayed with me. In our Profile interview, Rita Rovelli Caltagirone says she believes knowledge is the greatest richness. She talks about the pleasure of listening to someone who knows something you don't; of discovering an artist, an idea or an entirely different world – ...

A sentence in this issue has stayed with me. In our Profile interview, Rita Rovelli Caltagirone says she believes knowledge is the greatest richness. She talks about the pleasure of listening to someone who knows something you don't; of discovering an artist, an idea or an entirely different world – ...

There is an intriguing story behind Gagosian’s summer exhibition in Gstaad. The sixteen paintings on display were created by Simon Hantaï between 1982 and 1985 – but were never exhibited during his lifetime.

There is an intriguing story behind Gagosian’s summer exhibition in Gstaad. The sixteen paintings on display were created by Simon Hantaï between 1982 and 1985 – but were never exhibited during his lifetime.

Gentians and other Alpine flowers are such a familiar part of summer in the Saanenland that we may hardly stop to look at them. Tarmak22’s new exhibition gives us a reason to do exactly that.

Gentians and other Alpine flowers are such a familiar part of summer in the Saanenland that we may hardly stop to look at them. Tarmak22’s new exhibition gives us a reason to do exactly that.

Three very different artistic practices meet around a shared question: what can happen when creativity is forced to work within limits? In Equilibrium, Soviet textile designer Anna Andreeva, Swiss architects Trix and Robert Haussmann, and artist Olga Tatarintsev each turn systems, rules and restrictions ...

Three very different artistic practices meet around a shared question: what can happen when creativity is forced to work within limits? In Equilibrium, Soviet textile designer Anna Andreeva, Swiss architects Trix and Robert Haussmann, and artist Olga Tatarintsev each turn systems, rules and restrictions ...

Rossinière has a new gallery – and its opening exhibition brings the work of Vaud painter Émile-Pierre “Milous” Bonny (1913–1974) back into public view.

Rossinière has a new gallery – and its opening exhibition brings the work of Vaud painter Émile-Pierre “Milous” Bonny (1913–1974) back into public view.

Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino was awarded the 2026 Olivier Berggruen Prize during his recital at Saanen Church on Monday evening, becoming the fifth recipient of the award for outstanding young musical talent.

Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino was awarded the 2026 Olivier Berggruen Prize during his recital at Saanen Church on Monday evening, becoming the fifth recipient of the award for outstanding young musical talent.

For Saanen sketch artist Theres Rütschi, drawing is a way of seeing. Whether in a café, on a train or out in nature, her sketchbook captures the moments that often go unnoticed.

For Saanen sketch artist Theres Rütschi, drawing is a way of seeing. Whether in a café, on a train or out in nature, her sketchbook captures the moments that often go unnoticed.

Quo vadis, culture? That was the question behind the Menuhin Festival's new three-day forum, where artists, festival directors, technologists and business leaders came together in Rossinière to discuss the future of the arts.

Quo vadis, culture? That was the question behind the Menuhin Festival's new three-day forum, where artists, festival directors, technologists and business leaders came together in Rossinière to discuss the future of the arts.

THE SUMMIT - new ideas beyond the concert hall

THE SUMMIT - new ideas beyond the concert hall

Elisabeth Wampfler is an architect and partner at Jaggi Architecture in Gstaad, where her team handles projects from the first sketch through to construction. Elisabeth spoke to GstaadLife about creativity, collaboration and the extraordinary variety of work this region has to offer.

Elisabeth Wampfler is an architect and partner at Jaggi Architecture in Gstaad, where her team handles projects from the first sketch through to construction. Elisabeth spoke to GstaadLife about creativity, collaboration and the extraordinary variety of work this region has to offer.

Ralph Schelling has cooked for private clients, international brands and culinary events across the globe. Some readers may also recognise him from his regular visits to Gstaad, where he and his team are frequently engaged for private events in both summer and winter.

Ralph Schelling has cooked for private clients, international brands and culinary events across the globe. Some readers may also recognise him from his regular visits to Gstaad, where he and his team are frequently engaged for private events in both summer and winter.

Gstaad steps up for Humane World for Animals - On 12 February, around 120 guests gathered at The Alpina Gstaad for an evening in support of Humane World for Animals.

Gstaad steps up for Humane World for Animals - On 12 February, around 120 guests gathered at The Alpina Gstaad for an evening in support of Humane World for Animals.

Last week, during the ART GSTAAD weekend, Alexandre de Betak transformed a Saanen barn into a luminous space.

Last week, during the ART GSTAAD weekend, Alexandre de Betak transformed a Saanen barn into a luminous space.

Next weekend, a small but significant selection of Danish Golden Age paintings will be shown at Phillips’ booth at the Gstaad Art Fair. For me, as a Dane, it is more unusual to experience seeing a large part of my own cultural heritage surface far from home, all at once.

Next weekend, a small but significant selection of Danish Golden Age paintings will be shown at Phillips’ booth at the Gstaad Art Fair. For me, as a Dane, it is more unusual to experience seeing a large part of my own cultural heritage surface far from home, all at once.

Why Switzerland’s most influential longevity voice returns to Gstaad each autumn

Why Switzerland’s most influential longevity voice returns to Gstaad each autumn

“In an age of fragmented truths, smoothed images and a changing world, what is left to dream about?” GstaadLife made a stop in Nyon En route to Saanenland

“In an age of fragmented truths, smoothed images and a changing world, what is left to dream about?” GstaadLife made a stop in Nyon En route to Saanenland

From fake Elon Musk videos to understanding their own screen habits, students at Young Impact Day learned how to navigate today’s digital world with confidence.

From fake Elon Musk videos to understanding their own screen habits, students at Young Impact Day learned how to navigate today’s digital world with confidence.