Books are read, drawn, walked and set to music when Literarischer Herbst Gstaad, Gstaad’s autumn literature festival, returns from 22 to 25 October. Across four days in Saanen, Gstaad and Gruben, the festival brings together established names, new literary voices and a programme that takes literature ...

Books are read, drawn, walked and set to music when Literarischer Herbst Gstaad, Gstaad’s autumn literature festival, returns from 22 to 25 October. Across four days in Saanen, Gstaad and Gruben, the festival brings together established names, new literary voices and a programme that takes literature ...

Guerino Paltenghi has never needed grand subjects. A flower in front of a window, bottles on a table, a snowy hillside, a sheep in a neighbouring field: in his paintings, familiar things are given a different weight.

Guerino Paltenghi has never needed grand subjects. A flower in front of a window, bottles on a table, a snowy hillside, a sheep in a neighbouring field: in his paintings, familiar things are given a different weight.

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

Four days of polo, sunshine and summer atmosphere brought the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad to the Saanen airfield from 20 to 23 August. Albinati Aeronautics finished the tournament on top. Here are some impressions from this year’s polo weekend in Gstaad.

Four days of polo, sunshine and summer atmosphere brought the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad to the Saanen airfield from 20 to 23 August. Albinati Aeronautics finished the tournament on top. Here are some impressions from this year’s polo weekend in Gstaad.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Maison Piguet invites you to the elegant surroundings of the Gstaad Palace, Salle Baccarat, on Thursday, 20 August, for a special day devoted to expertise, legacy and collecting. Over the past two decades, Maison Piguet has established itself as a trusted name in the ...

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Maison Piguet invites you to the elegant surroundings of the Gstaad Palace, Salle Baccarat, on Thursday, 20 August, for a special day devoted to expertise, legacy and collecting. Over the past two decades, Maison Piguet has established itself as a trusted name in the ...

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 – ...

Under the Menuhin Festival’s theme “Family Matters”, the Eggli brought together musical worlds that might not seem like obvious companions.

Under the Menuhin Festival’s theme “Family Matters”, the Eggli brought together musical worlds that might not seem like obvious companions.

From 15 August onwards, the Menuhin Festival Gstaad moves into the symphonic heart of its 2026 season. Over the course of three weekends, the Festival Tent welcomes some of the world's finest orchestras, internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists.

From 15 August onwards, the Menuhin Festival Gstaad moves into the symphonic heart of its 2026 season. Over the course of three weekends, the Festival Tent welcomes some of the world's finest orchestras, internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists.

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.

Rita Rovelli Caltagirone has called Gstaad home for over forty years. Cindy Schönrich has spent the better part of two decades shaping life at the Gstaad Yacht Club. Together, they created the Gstaad Cultural Encounters – dedicating Mondays in August to spending time with expert guest sp ...

Rita Rovelli Caltagirone has called Gstaad home for over forty years. Cindy Schönrich has spent the better part of two decades shaping life at the Gstaad Yacht Club. Together, they created the Gstaad Cultural Encounters – dedicating Mondays in August to spending time with expert guest sp ...

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.

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.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is the new champion of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, lifting the tournament's iconic granite trophy for the first time after an entertaining final against Belgium's Raphaël Collignon.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is the new champion of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, lifting the tournament's iconic granite trophy for the first time after an entertaining final against Belgium's Raphaël Collignon.

A very personal invitation from the Editor

A very personal invitation from the Editor

THE SUMMIT - new ideas beyond the concert hall

THE SUMMIT - new ideas beyond the concert hall

One of the things I enjoy most about living in the Saanenland is discovering initiatives that make life here a little richer without asking for anything in return. Boomerang Club's free events for young children are exactly that.

One of the things I enjoy most about living in the Saanenland is discovering initiatives that make life here a little richer without asking for anything in return. Boomerang Club's free events for young children are exactly that.

The Caprices electronic music festival is expected to return to Gstaad, but under stricter operating conditions following a petition submitted by local residents earlier this year.

The Caprices electronic music festival is expected to return to Gstaad, but under stricter operating conditions following a petition submitted by local residents earlier this year.

For five days each summer, Gstaad's ice rink disappears beneath hundreds of tonnes of sand as the world's best beach volleyball players descend on the Bernese Alps. It is one of the most unusual settings on the international tour….and one of its most beloved.

For five days each summer, Gstaad's ice rink disappears beneath hundreds of tonnes of sand as the world's best beach volleyball players descend on the Bernese Alps. It is one of the most unusual settings on the international tour….and one of its most beloved.