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
With Alexander Bublik claiming his first-ever clay-court title and top seeds Cabral and Miedler edging a thrilling doubles final, this year’s tournament closed on a high.
With fresh energy and a passionate heart. We are very happy to share the news that the story of FRAUTSCHI will continue.
The 2025 EFG Swiss Open kicked off with a spectacular weekend of qualifying matches. While Casper Ruud and Alexander Bublik led a reshuffled main draw, it was young Swiss talent Henry Bernet who captured the crowd’s hearts, narrowly missing out on causing a major upset.
We can celebrate the pulse of the upcoming top-tier sporting events around the valley
Offshore success, world championship breakthroughs, and interclub camaraderie
On Saturday, 14 June, the Sanetsch cable car in Gsteig reopened for the summer season and will run daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can look forward to vibrant alpine flowers, stunning panoramic views, and hearty Valaisan specialities served at the Restaurant du Barrage.
Throwback Thursday Education: "Small school–big heart." Few embodied this motto of JFK International School as wholeheartedly as longtime director Henri Behar. Earlier this year, he handed the reins to his successor, Shirley Mitchell.
After several years away from the Amateur Interclub Team Championship (AICC), the Eagle Ski Club made a strong return at this year’s races in Klosters—combining sporting ambition with the camaraderie that defines this unique international event.
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.
On April 4, the municipality of Saanen will vote on Development Plan No. 88, which pertains to the tourism region of Saanenmöser-Schönried.
At the upcoming Saanen municipal assembly, residents will vote on the municipality’s contribution to the planning costs for a new sports and event hall
With 17 new destinations joining, the Magic Pass now includes nearly 100 ski resorts—and Gstaad is right in the middle of them. BDG is excited to welcome new guests and sees the move as a step toward a broader year-round appeal.
Gstaad has a way of making us pause – whether in admiration, reflection, or sheer curiosity. In this last issue of the winter season, we look at the people, places, and projects shaping our region in ways that make us stop and think.