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.

We celebrate the pulse of top-tier sporting events around the villagey From the cheers drifting through Gstaad's streets to the thwack of tennis balls against an alpine backdrop and the thunder of polo ponies charging past at full speed, summer in the Saanenland is also a season of sport. Here are three ...

We celebrate the pulse of top-tier sporting events around the villagey From the cheers drifting through Gstaad's streets to the thwack of tennis balls against an alpine backdrop and the thunder of polo ponies charging past at full speed, summer in the Saanenland is also a season of sport. Here are three ...

For a club nestled among the mountains rather than the sea, Gstaad Yacht Club continues to produce remarkable results on the international sailing circuit.

For a club nestled among the mountains rather than the sea, Gstaad Yacht Club continues to produce remarkable results on the international sailing circuit.

La Reine is starting today, the 18th to 20 June, and Gstaad will once again become the meeting point for international women’s cycling. For the first time, the event will be held as a three-day festival.

La Reine is starting today, the 18th to 20 June, and Gstaad will once again become the meeting point for international women’s cycling. For the first time, the event will be held as a three-day festival.

On 13 and 14 June, that uniquely Swiss spectacle comes to Gstaad as the Oberland Alpine Wrestling Festival brings some of the region's best competitors together for a weekend of competition and celebration.

On 13 and 14 June, that uniquely Swiss spectacle comes to Gstaad as the Oberland Alpine Wrestling Festival brings some of the region's best competitors together for a weekend of competition and celebration.

For the 13th consecutive year, Institut Le Rosey and Gymnasium Gstaad met for the Alpina Cup, a sporting tradition featuring giant slalom racing and an ice hockey showdown, followed by a joint dinner at The Alpina Gstaad, the event's sponsor.

For the 13th consecutive year, Institut Le Rosey and Gymnasium Gstaad met for the Alpina Cup, a sporting tradition featuring giant slalom racing and an ice hockey showdown, followed by a joint dinner at The Alpina Gstaad, the event's sponsor.

The Gstaad Yacht Club opened 2026 with a commitment to passing on values, knowledge and excellence across generations, linking education and youth sport with cultural heritage and international dialogue. This focus was evident in a talk by Swiss ski legend Dominique Perret. Perret drew on nearly three ...

The Gstaad Yacht Club opened 2026 with a commitment to passing on values, knowledge and excellence across generations, linking education and youth sport with cultural heritage and international dialogue. This focus was evident in a talk by Swiss ski legend Dominique Perret. Perret drew on nearly three ...

It is easy to assume that skiing has always been at the heart of winter in Gstaad. With dozens of ski lifts, a wide network of runs for all abilities and excellent mountain dining that people can reach directly from the slopes, you would be forgiven for thinking this is where it all started. But the ...

It is easy to assume that skiing has always been at the heart of winter in Gstaad. With dozens of ski lifts, a wide network of runs for all abilities and excellent mountain dining that people can reach directly from the slopes, you would be forgiven for thinking this is where it all started. But the ...

The Gstaad Yacht Club has begun the year with momentum and clarity, reaffirming its position as a place where sport, culture, and community intersect. The opening weeks have been marked by decisive moments: a successful Annual General Meeting, international sporting recognition, and a cultural programme ...

The Gstaad Yacht Club has begun the year with momentum and clarity, reaffirming its position as a place where sport, culture, and community intersect. The opening weeks have been marked by decisive moments: a successful Annual General Meeting, international sporting recognition, and a cultural programme ...

Support our local Gstaad hockey team, playing until 1800.

Support our local Gstaad hockey team, playing until 1800.

A year of dialogue, culture, and sporting excellence and events …

A year of dialogue, culture, and sporting excellence and events …

A celebration of Swiss spirit and sailing heritage in Saint-Tropez

A celebration of Swiss spirit and sailing heritage in Saint-Tropez

Mountain running is thriving in the region. Following August’s Tiger Trail and with the Humani’Trail set to start tomorrow, the Summer Challenge Rougemont–Videmanette has just wrapped up with record numbers and outstanding results from homegrown and international runners alike.

Mountain running is thriving in the region. Following August’s Tiger Trail and with the Humani’Trail set to start tomorrow, the Summer Challenge Rougemont–Videmanette has just wrapped up with record numbers and outstanding results from homegrown and international runners alike.

This September, Gstaad will become the stage for the Humani’Trail’s 10th edition — a spectacular trail running event that combines Alpine adventure with a humanitarian mission supporting children in Nepal.

This September, Gstaad will become the stage for the Humani’Trail’s 10th edition — a spectacular trail running event that combines Alpine adventure with a humanitarian mission supporting children in Nepal.

Throughout August, running enthusiasts took on the challenge of this year’s Tiger Trail Run at Wasserngrat. A total of 36 participants braved the course, setting a new record for the event.

Throughout August, running enthusiasts took on the challenge of this year’s Tiger Trail Run at Wasserngrat. A total of 36 participants braved the course, setting a new record for the event.

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 ...

Last weekend, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup once again brought high drama and sporting elegance to the Saanen airfield. In the final, Team Gstaad Palace defeated Albinati Aeronautics 7:4.

Last weekend, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup once again brought high drama and sporting elegance to the Saanen airfield. In the final, Team Gstaad Palace defeated Albinati Aeronautics 7:4.

From clubhouse to cockpit – virtual sailing comes to Gstaad Though Gstaad may be miles from the nearest coastline, the Gstaad Yacht Club continues to bridge the gap between mountain air and sea spray. This summer, the club has introduced a new venture into uncharted waters: virtual sailing. Developed ...

From clubhouse to cockpit – virtual sailing comes to Gstaad Though Gstaad may be miles from the nearest coastline, the Gstaad Yacht Club continues to bridge the gap between mountain air and sea spray. This summer, the club has introduced a new venture into uncharted waters: virtual sailing. Developed ...

It’s a poor sort of memory that only works backwards,” the Queen remarked in Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass. But as I recently learned, it’s a poor sort of vision that only sees what it expects to find.

It’s a poor sort of memory that only works backwards,” the Queen remarked in Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass. But as I recently learned, it’s a poor sort of vision that only sees what it expects to find.

...and it reaches an unprecedented level

...and it reaches an unprecedented level