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.

The turn of the year has a habit of sharpening our attention. Between what has already taken shape and what still exists only as an idea, there is a brief, productive pause. It is a moment when ambition, imagination and resolve coexist. If there is a thread running quietly through this New Year edition, ...

The turn of the year has a habit of sharpening our attention. Between what has already taken shape and what still exists only as an idea, there is a brief, productive pause. It is a moment when ambition, imagination and resolve coexist. If there is a thread running quietly through this New Year edition, ...

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 ...

“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

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. 

As the first snow is covering the peaks and the BDG turned on the snow canons last night, I feel the Christmas mood coming along and soon it’s time for the first Christmas market of the season.

As the first snow is covering the peaks and the BDG turned on the snow canons last night, I feel the Christmas mood coming along and soon it’s time for the first Christmas market of the season.

The Soroptimist Club Gstaad-Saanenland’s popular Pumpkin Soup Campaign is back this October, teaming up with local chefs and hotels to raise awareness — and funds — for women and children in need.

The Soroptimist Club Gstaad-Saanenland’s popular Pumpkin Soup Campaign is back this October, teaming up with local chefs and hotels to raise awareness — and funds — for women and children in need.

New to the world of Caprices, our young reporter joined thousands on the Eggli for three days of music, movement, and mountain air. The result? A fresh look at how this alpine festival has found its rhythm in Gstaad — and how even bad weather couldn’t turn down the volume.

New to the world of Caprices, our young reporter joined thousands on the Eggli for three days of music, movement, and mountain air. The result? A fresh look at how this alpine festival has found its rhythm in Gstaad — and how even bad weather couldn’t turn down the volume.

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!

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.

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

Classic cars, culinary delights, and alpine elegance: the anniversary edition of the Gstaad Palace Challenge delighted participants with a start in France and plenty of passion.

Classic cars, culinary delights, and alpine elegance: the anniversary edition of the Gstaad Palace Challenge delighted participants with a start in France and plenty of passion.

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.

The Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) has had much to toast this summer – from winding Alpine roads at its signature Rally & Yachting to podium finishes on international waters. Whether behind the wheel or at the helm, the club continues to showcase its blend of elegance, competition, and camarader ...

The Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) has had much to toast this summer – from winding Alpine roads at its signature Rally & Yachting to podium finishes on international waters. Whether behind the wheel or at the helm, the club continues to showcase its blend of elegance, competition, and camarader ...

Château-d’Oex rolled out a Bavarian-style welcome for the 24th International VW Meeting on 22–24 August, drawing 10,000 fans, 1,220 vehicles and plenty of Oktoberfest cheer.

Château-d’Oex rolled out a Bavarian-style welcome for the 24th International VW Meeting on 22–24 August, drawing 10,000 fans, 1,220 vehicles and plenty of Oktoberfest cheer.

SAANEN’S CHARMING MARKET DREW  CROWDS AND SUNSHINE Saanen’s historic centre came alive with colour, conversation, and the scent of grilled specialities, as the annual Brocante and Market once again transformed the village into a treasure-hunter’s paradise. With a record ...

SAANEN’S CHARMING MARKET DREW  CROWDS AND SUNSHINE Saanen’s historic centre came alive with colour, conversation, and the scent of grilled specialities, as the annual Brocante and Market once again transformed the village into a treasure-hunter’s paradise. With a record ...

Nowadays, it is rare to be able to boast nearly a quarter of a century in the same job. But in Gstaad, we like to give time, time... Portrait of Christoph Müller, the undisputed boss of the Menuhin Festival, who is stepping down after 24 editions (one edition being  cancelled because ...

Nowadays, it is rare to be able to boast nearly a quarter of a century in the same job. But in Gstaad, we like to give time, time... Portrait of Christoph Müller, the undisputed boss of the Menuhin Festival, who is stepping down after 24 editions (one edition being  cancelled because ...

For over five decades, artist David Montalto has worked with the most delicate of tools, a diamond-tipped stylus, to create glass engravings of remarkable finesse and spiritual depth. Now, the Musée du Pays-d’Enhaut in Château-d’Oex presents a major retrospective of his life’s ...

For over five decades, artist David Montalto has worked with the most delicate of tools, a diamond-tipped stylus, to create glass engravings of remarkable finesse and spiritual depth. Now, the Musée du Pays-d’Enhaut in Château-d’Oex presents a major retrospective of his life’s ...