As seen through Franchesca's eyes. Tucked into the heart of Rougemont, a short drive from Gstaad, Atelier Beaux Arts offers visitors something increasingly rare: the opportunity to discover an artist's work in the very landscape that inspires it.
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.
This Saturday, the “Family Support Saanenland” foundation hosts its second-hand market at the Saanen Inn from 10am–12pm. Drop by for a great bargain and a good cause!
IRethinking Sustainable Alpine Real Estate: In mid-February, the Alpina Gstaad hosted the Impact Circle Event 2026, bringing together around 150 participants from business, science and politics to discuss the future of alpine real estate
In early February, as the winter season entered its busiest phase, Guess marked its 45th anniversary with a fashion show at the Iglu-Dorf above Saanenmöser
Festival vibes return to the slopes of Saanenmöser: on 27 and 28 March, the Slopesound Festival enters its third edition — this year with new locations and a line-up that spans genres and generations.
From 13 March 2026, the Eggli will become the new winter home of the internationally renowned Caprices Festival. After 23 editions in Crans-Montana, the winter edition is relocating permanently to the Saanenland
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.
This winter, Siegfried Contemporary brings together works by Robert Coutelas, Meuser, Rosemarie Trockel and Machteld Rullens in an exhibition that focuses on one central question: what happens when artists rethink the materials we consider ordinary, functional – even industrial?
Last week, during the ART GSTAAD weekend, Alexandre de Betak transformed a Saanen barn into a luminous space.
Whether a private residence or a hospitality destination, a space in the Alps must do more than provide comfort. It must articulate a clear relationship to its setting, architectural, cultural, and material, while supporting contemporary life.
Art in Time makes its Gstaad debut through a personal collaboration between Studio Naegeli and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.
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.
Do not miss the Mario Testino expo at Patricia Low Contemporary - only until tomorrow, 14th February!
When the Saanenland resonates with violins
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.