In the packed church of Saanen, audiences of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival were treated to a phenomenal concert just three days before the end of the year. World star Plácido Domingo appeared alongside coloratura soprano Christina Poulitsi and pianist James Vaughan.

In the packed church of Saanen, audiences of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival were treated to a phenomenal concert just three days before the end of the year. World star Plácido Domingo appeared alongside coloratura soprano Christina Poulitsi and pianist James Vaughan.

With works by Ludwig van Beethoven, the traditional year-end concerts in the Church of Saanen offered moments of strength and contemplation.

With works by Ludwig van Beethoven, the traditional year-end concerts in the Church of Saanen offered moments of strength and contemplation.

Dream logic at Gagosian

Dream logic at Gagosian

Throughout the Saanenland and the Pays-d’Enhaut, the Gstaad New Year Music Festival has delighted audiences for two decades with world-class artists, often surprising them with names rarely heard elsewhere, and has secured its place in the history of music and festivals with pride and boldnes ...

Throughout the Saanenland and the Pays-d’Enhaut, the Gstaad New Year Music Festival has delighted audiences for two decades with world-class artists, often surprising them with names rarely heard elsewhere, and has secured its place in the history of music and festivals with pride and boldnes ...

TWO DECADES OF VISION - THE MAKING OF GSTAAD'S MOST INTIMATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

TWO DECADES OF VISION - THE MAKING OF GSTAAD'S MOST INTIMATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Les Amis des Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad have long cultivated a more intimate side of classical music – one that privileges proximity, conversation, and shared experience over grand gestures.

Les Amis des Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad have long cultivated a more intimate side of classical music – one that privileges proximity, conversation, and shared experience over grand gestures.

“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

As winter approaches, Anna Högl from Studio Naegeli warmly invites you to a guided tour of Jonas Wyssen's exhibition at the Hotel Mansard, where you can fully immerse yourself in a dreamlike world titled “Mémoires Virtuelles.”

As winter approaches, Anna Högl from Studio Naegeli warmly invites you to a guided tour of Jonas Wyssen's exhibition at the Hotel Mansard, where you can fully immerse yourself in a dreamlike world titled “Mémoires Virtuelles.”

This winter, Rougemont Hotel & Spa begins its season with a lively new exhibition showcasing three emerging voices in contemporary art: Swiss artist Luca Harlacher and Chinese artists Haizhen Gao and Jialu Gao. Their works foster a dialogue between cultures, generations, and visual languages — ...

This winter, Rougemont Hotel & Spa begins its season with a lively new exhibition showcasing three emerging voices in contemporary art: Swiss artist Luca Harlacher and Chinese artists Haizhen Gao and Jialu Gao. Their works foster a dialogue between cultures, generations, and visual languages — ...

This winter, Galerie Im Stöckli in Schönried unveils “Peekaboo”, a poetic new exhibition by UAE-based multidisciplinary artist Tatiana Ojjeh. The opening is on 24 December.

This winter, Galerie Im Stöckli in Schönried unveils “Peekaboo”, a poetic new exhibition by UAE-based multidisciplinary artist Tatiana Ojjeh. The opening is on 24 December.

This Christmas, the Gstaad Palace once again opens its Salle Expo to the unmistakable humour of British cartoonist Oliver Preston, whose sharp, elegant linework has become a seasonal favourite in the Saanenland. Known for his playful observations of alpine life — and this year featuring brand-new ...

This Christmas, the Gstaad Palace once again opens its Salle Expo to the unmistakable humour of British cartoonist Oliver Preston, whose sharp, elegant linework has become a seasonal favourite in the Saanenland. Known for his playful observations of alpine life — and this year featuring brand-new ...

One of the most coveted pieces of French gilt-bronze artistry comes to auction in December: an exceptional pair of Louis XV period candlesticks attributed to the renowned French bronze chaser Pierre Gouthière.

One of the most coveted pieces of French gilt-bronze artistry comes to auction in December: an exceptional pair of Louis XV period candlesticks attributed to the renowned French bronze chaser Pierre Gouthière.

Not just a chance to acquire rare items, Piguet's December auction in Geneva is an experience that unites collectors and connoisseurs in a celebration of beauty, craftsmanship, and history. 

Not just a chance to acquire rare items, Piguet's December auction in Geneva is an experience that unites collectors and connoisseurs in a celebration of beauty, craftsmanship, and history. 

From 10 to 19 October 2025, it’s time to experience the magic of the Pays-d’Enhaut and celebrate its 25th anniversary!

From 10 to 19 October 2025, it’s time to experience the magic of the Pays-d’Enhaut and celebrate its 25th anniversary!

Foster + Partners’ timber masterpiece to rise below Lauenenstrasse

Foster + Partners’ timber masterpiece to rise below Lauenenstrasse

On 1 October, Dame Julie Andrews turns 90. Beloved worldwide as Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp, she also found in Gstaad what she once called her “last paradise in a crazy world.”

On 1 October, Dame Julie Andrews turns 90. Beloved worldwide as Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp, she also found in Gstaad what she once called her “last paradise in a crazy world.”

Country Night Gstaad once again filled the big tent with music and community — a mix of Americana legends, rising voices, and the unmistakable spirit that makes this festival one of Switzerland’s most distinctive traditions.

Country Night Gstaad once again filled the big tent with music and community — a mix of Americana legends, rising voices, and the unmistakable spirit that makes this festival one of Switzerland’s most distinctive traditions.

June in Saanenland was rich in artistic encounters. Two openings, very different in style yet both deeply rooted in tradition, drew crowds and conversations. And the good news: while the vernissages have passed, the exhibitions remain open well into autumn and even through next spring.

June in Saanenland was rich in artistic encounters. Two openings, very different in style yet both deeply rooted in tradition, drew crowds and conversations. And the good news: while the vernissages have passed, the exhibitions remain open well into autumn and even through next spring.

After 24 years leading the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Artistic Director Christoph Müller concluded his tenure this summer with a record-breaking season. His successor, internationally acclaimed violinist Daniel Hope, made his debut at the closing concert

After 24 years leading the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Artistic Director Christoph Müller concluded his tenure this summer with a record-breaking season. His successor, internationally acclaimed violinist Daniel Hope, made his debut at the closing concert

For twenty years, the Gstaad New Year Music Festival has illuminated the festive season with a singular focus: the human voice.

For twenty years, the Gstaad New Year Music Festival has illuminated the festive season with a singular focus: the human voice.