While Gstaad's alpine grandeur takes a brief seasonal pause, Le Grand Bellevue continues to offer locals a quiet sanctuary of culinary and wellness experiences—albeit behind partially closed doors.

While Gstaad's alpine grandeur takes a brief seasonal pause, Le Grand Bellevue continues to offer locals a quiet sanctuary of culinary and wellness experiences—albeit behind partially closed doors.

Florence Châtelet Sanchez is transcending the boundaries of gastronomy. The holistic foodista I meet Florence in her Geneva apartment, as colourful and sparkling with energy as her personality.

Florence Châtelet Sanchez is transcending the boundaries of gastronomy. The holistic foodista I meet Florence in her Geneva apartment, as colourful and sparkling with energy as her personality.

I’m no interior designer, but I’ve come to think of home decoration as a bit like a game of dominoes – make one change, and it sets off a chain reaction. Our domino moment came in June when we sauntered along to the Gstaad Palace Hotel’s garage sale. We bought a gorgeous bolt ...

I’m no interior designer, but I’ve come to think of home decoration as a bit like a game of dominoes – make one change, and it sets off a chain reaction. Our domino moment came in June when we sauntered along to the Gstaad Palace Hotel’s garage sale. We bought a gorgeous bolt ...

Throughout my life, I’ve lived in metropolitan centres like New York, Los Angeles, and London, where I was born. I also built a house in the California desert, but never thought I would fall for the seductive charm of the Gstaad Valley. The tiny village of Gsteig offers me an idyllic and timeless ...

Throughout my life, I’ve lived in metropolitan centres like New York, Los Angeles, and London, where I was born. I also built a house in the California desert, but never thought I would fall for the seductive charm of the Gstaad Valley. The tiny village of Gsteig offers me an idyllic and timeless ...

On Saturday, 1 February, Gstaad will host the popular Swiss television show “SRF bi de Lüt – Live”, transforming the village into a vibrant stage for this winter festival. Hosted by Fabienne Gyr and Salar Bahrampoori, the live broadcast will feature prominent guests and personalities ...

On Saturday, 1 February, Gstaad will host the popular Swiss television show “SRF bi de Lüt – Live”, transforming the village into a vibrant stage for this winter festival. Hosted by Fabienne Gyr and Salar Bahrampoori, the live broadcast will feature prominent guests and personalities ...

The Swiss TV show “SRF bi de Lüt” will feature scenes from the historic Gstaad fire of 1898. To bring this pivotal event to life, an SRF film crew recently staged reenactments in Saanen, where its charming old houses served as a stand-in for Gstaad’s past.

The Swiss TV show “SRF bi de Lüt” will feature scenes from the historic Gstaad fire of 1898. To bring this pivotal event to life, an SRF film crew recently staged reenactments in Saanen, where its charming old houses served as a stand-in for Gstaad’s past.

Xavier Rey de Lasteyrie on the Pleasure of Sharing Possibilities for People

Xavier Rey de Lasteyrie on the Pleasure of Sharing Possibilities for People

Jana Katancik Creates a Magical Experience in the Chocolate Shop

Jana Katancik Creates a Magical Experience in the Chocolate Shop

Moving Scenes Picture this: Dame Maggie Smith glides into the kitchen after the dinner to personally congratulate the cook. No, this isn’t a scene from one of her exquisite movies. This is a real-life, where the culinary star is none other than Annie Hall (yes, like in the name-like film, but ...

Moving Scenes Picture this: Dame Maggie Smith glides into the kitchen after the dinner to personally congratulate the cook. No, this isn’t a scene from one of her exquisite movies. This is a real-life, where the culinary star is none other than Annie Hall (yes, like in the name-like film, but ...

A rare Land Rover from the 1950s is a piece of art and a historical keepsake. Hansueli Brand owns this unique vehicle, which carries a mural painted by the late Gstaad icon Hedi Donizetti—better known as “Hedi Olden.”

A rare Land Rover from the 1950s is a piece of art and a historical keepsake. Hansueli Brand owns this unique vehicle, which carries a mural painted by the late Gstaad icon Hedi Donizetti—better known as “Hedi Olden.”

The much-needed renovation of the Saanen underground car park, initially set to begin in mid-September 2024, has been delayed until the spring of 2025. This development follows ongoing concerns about the structure, which began leaking despite being just eleven years old.

The much-needed renovation of the Saanen underground car park, initially set to begin in mid-September 2024, has been delayed until the spring of 2025. This development follows ongoing concerns about the structure, which began leaking despite being just eleven years old.

One man's mission to keep nature clean. During his recent stay in Saanenland, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hans Peter Brugger, the passionate founder of Aktionpinguin – a movement dedicated to fighting litter. Hans Peter, who spends much time in Saanenland, is eager to share his mission ...

One man's mission to keep nature clean. During his recent stay in Saanenland, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hans Peter Brugger, the passionate founder of Aktionpinguin – a movement dedicated to fighting litter. Hans Peter, who spends much time in Saanenland, is eager to share his mission ...

We never planned to have any pets. At least not until my husband buckled and agreed our animal-loving son could have a fish. Which, naturally, became three fish (one would apparently be lonely and he couldn’t decide between the other two). Then our youngest child wanted in on the act. Quickly ...

We never planned to have any pets. At least not until my husband buckled and agreed our animal-loving son could have a fish. Which, naturally, became three fish (one would apparently be lonely and he couldn’t decide between the other two). Then our youngest child wanted in on the act. Quickly ...

In 1922, ten friends got together and established the Fishing Club Saanenland; 102 years later, it’s still going strong, with 75 active members plus passive members and patrons. But as GstaadLife learned, there’s more to the club than just fishing.

In 1922, ten friends got together and established the Fishing Club Saanenland; 102 years later, it’s still going strong, with 75 active members plus passive members and patrons. But as GstaadLife learned, there’s more to the club than just fishing.

This August, and for the third consecutive year, Cura Children’s Foundation Inclusion Camp brought together a diverse group of children – those with and without disabilities – for a week that was as heartwarming as it was unforgettable.

This August, and for the third consecutive year, Cura Children’s Foundation Inclusion Camp brought together a diverse group of children – those with and without disabilities – for a week that was as heartwarming as it was unforgettable.

Building a Sustainable Future with Tea and Herbs Not only is Saanenland picturesque, but it also has a remarkable entrepreneurial spirit. Two young innovators are making waves with their unique blend of sustainable agriculture and low-tech principles. Meet the founders of the Eggli Tea Garten, ...

Building a Sustainable Future with Tea and Herbs Not only is Saanenland picturesque, but it also has a remarkable entrepreneurial spirit. Two young innovators are making waves with their unique blend of sustainable agriculture and low-tech principles. Meet the founders of the Eggli Tea Garten, ...

The ninth edition of the Gstaad Züglete will take place today, August 31, at 9:30 a.m.

The ninth edition of the Gstaad Züglete will take place today, August 31, at 9:30 a.m.

Coming together! As we bask in the afterglow of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, it’s clear that sports have a unique power to bring us together. This month’s theme, “Coming Together”, celebrates the connections we forge through sports and community initiatives.

Coming together! As we bask in the afterglow of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, it’s clear that sports have a unique power to bring us together. This month’s theme, “Coming Together”, celebrates the connections we forge through sports and community initiatives.

At Perpetual Wealth, we specialise in helping international families achieve global wealth preservation through sophisticated tax planning and second domicile or citizenship solutions.

At Perpetual Wealth, we specialise in helping international families achieve global wealth preservation through sophisticated tax planning and second domicile or citizenship solutions.

Soon, residents of Saanenland will have two new landmarks to admire: the Grand Hotel Sonnenhof and the Gstaad Concert Hall. GstaadLife spoke with Antonia Crespi about the exciting development of architectural projects and culture in Saanenland.

Soon, residents of Saanenland will have two new landmarks to admire: the Grand Hotel Sonnenhof and the Gstaad Concert Hall. GstaadLife spoke with Antonia Crespi about the exciting development of architectural projects and culture in Saanenland.