Interview with Festival Director Ombretta Ravessoud Ombretta Ravessoud, you are not only the director of the festival but also its co-founder. Do you remember how the idea for its creation came about? Yes. Thierry Schertz felt at the time that after a day of winter sports, visitors and locals in Gstaad ...

Interview with Festival Director Ombretta Ravessoud Ombretta Ravessoud, you are not only the director of the festival but also its co-founder. Do you remember how the idea for its creation came about? Yes. Thierry Schertz felt at the time that after a day of winter sports, visitors and locals in Gstaad ...

This year, the Sommets Musicaux festival celebrates a milestone: its 25th anniversary. Festival Director Ombretta Ravessoud shares what special surprises await the audience during this landmark edition.

This year, the Sommets Musicaux festival celebrates a milestone: its 25th anniversary. Festival Director Ombretta Ravessoud shares what special surprises await the audience during this landmark edition.

Gstaad native Andrea von Siebenthal’s latest documentary, “More Than Brothers”, is set to make its local debut this February at our community cinema. This poignant 23-minute film delves into the harrowing aftermath of the U.S. military’s 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, spotlighting ...

Gstaad native Andrea von Siebenthal’s latest documentary, “More Than Brothers”, is set to make its local debut this February at our community cinema. This poignant 23-minute film delves into the harrowing aftermath of the U.S. military’s 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, spotlighting ...

The inaugural edition seems to have convinced the international exhibitors. They have all decided to return to offer their contemporary art treasures to the local audience during the winter season. Newcomers such as Pace and Marian Goodman will also join the fair, adding further depth to its offeri ...

The inaugural edition seems to have convinced the international exhibitors. They have all decided to return to offer their contemporary art treasures to the local audience during the winter season. Newcomers such as Pace and Marian Goodman will also join the fair, adding further depth to its offeri ...

Nada Stauber, a talented visual artist based in Lausanne, will present her latest works at L’Ermitage in Château-d’Oex until 19 January. Her pieces, a blend of acrylic painting and iPad art, depict flowers and mountains in a near-abstract style, offering a fresh take on contemporary ...

Nada Stauber, a talented visual artist based in Lausanne, will present her latest works at L’Ermitage in Château-d’Oex until 19 January. Her pieces, a blend of acrylic painting and iPad art, depict flowers and mountains in a near-abstract style, offering a fresh take on contemporary ...

On Monday, 13 January, the Filmpodium Saanenland will screen the Iranian film “A Dragon Arrives!” by Mani Haghighi at the Kino Gstaad.

On Monday, 13 January, the Filmpodium Saanenland will screen the Iranian film “A Dragon Arrives!” by Mani Haghighi at the Kino Gstaad.

The 19th edition of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival, running from 27 December to 11 January, once again promises a dazzling array of international stars and rising talents, all within a warm and intimate setting.

The 19th edition of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival, running from 27 December to 11 January, once again promises a dazzling array of international stars and rising talents, all within a warm and intimate setting.

Fondazione In Between Art Films proudly presents “Lantern With No Walls”, its inaugural exhibition showcasing works from its expansive Collection. This remarkable collection includes over 130 artist films, video installations, and single-channel works, embodying the dynamic interplay of ...

Fondazione In Between Art Films proudly presents “Lantern With No Walls”, its inaugural exhibition showcasing works from its expansive Collection. This remarkable collection includes over 130 artist films, video installations, and single-channel works, embodying the dynamic interplay of ...

At the end of the year, local resident and wildlife photographer Griet van Malderen will showcase some of her most unique black-and-white photographs, created using a blend of rare and exquisite techniques. Each piece tells a story, not just through its subject but also through its medium – crafted ...

At the end of the year, local resident and wildlife photographer Griet van Malderen will showcase some of her most unique black-and-white photographs, created using a blend of rare and exquisite techniques. Each piece tells a story, not just through its subject but also through its medium – crafted ...

This winter, ENHAUT brings an extraordinary cultural experience to the Pays d’Enhaut with “Jeong”, an exhibition by renowned Korean artist Yang Soon-Yeal. The exhibit promises to celebrate art, film, music, and workshops, offering an engaging vernissage weekend for all ages.

This winter, ENHAUT brings an extraordinary cultural experience to the Pays d’Enhaut with “Jeong”, an exhibition by renowned Korean artist Yang Soon-Yeal. The exhibit promises to celebrate art, film, music, and workshops, offering an engaging vernissage weekend for all ages.

The 19th Gstaad New Year Music Festival returns this winter, offering 22 exceptional concerts between 27 December and 11 January across venues, including the churches of Saanen, Rougemont, Lauenen, and the Kapälli Gstaad. For the first time, the festival is making a special effort to engage young ...

The 19th Gstaad New Year Music Festival returns this winter, offering 22 exceptional concerts between 27 December and 11 January across venues, including the churches of Saanen, Rougemont, Lauenen, and the Kapälli Gstaad. For the first time, the festival is making a special effort to engage young ...

This week, Piguet's auction in Geneva offers a fleeting glimpse into the bygone world of well-born and well-bred statesmen of the twentieth century.

This week, Piguet's auction in Geneva offers a fleeting glimpse into the bygone world of well-born and well-bred statesmen of the twentieth century.

Booklovers rejoice. The charming and intimate Literary Autumn Gstaad festival returns for its 14th edition from 24 to 27 October.

Booklovers rejoice. The charming and intimate Literary Autumn Gstaad festival returns for its 14th edition from 24 to 27 October.

Once more, Gstaad will host an extraordinary musical event: the 3rd Alberto Lysy International Violin Competition, which will be held from October 18th to 20th, 2024.

Once more, Gstaad will host an extraordinary musical event: the 3rd Alberto Lysy International Violin Competition, which will be held from October 18th to 20th, 2024.

Following the investigative report in “Le Temps” about the International Menuhin Music Academy (IMMA)'s financial difficulties, two visions have emerged to shape the future of this prestigious institution.

Following the investigative report in “Le Temps” about the International Menuhin Music Academy (IMMA)'s financial difficulties, two visions have emerged to shape the future of this prestigious institution.

A Journey of Thought Along the Saane: The Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers' Walk has undergone a thoughtful renewal. New plaques, adorned with fresh quotes and QR codes, invite passersby to reflect as they walk along the peaceful Saane River.

A Journey of Thought Along the Saane: The Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers' Walk has undergone a thoughtful renewal. New plaques, adorned with fresh quotes and QR codes, invite passersby to reflect as they walk along the peaceful Saane River.

The International Menuhin Music Academy (IMMA) is grappling with severe financial challenges, leaving its future uncertain. According to “Le Temps”, the academy faces a deficit of around two million francs, and significant changes in leadership and staff have further complicated the situation. ...

The International Menuhin Music Academy (IMMA) is grappling with severe financial challenges, leaving its future uncertain. According to “Le Temps”, the academy faces a deficit of around two million francs, and significant changes in leadership and staff have further complicated the situation. ...

Classical music for some, electronic for others: at the “Visions of Classical Music – Trans-Classics X”, two distinct musical worlds collided on the Eggli, expanding our horizons. The evening’s transformation proved that this “transfusion” of genres worked beauti ...

Classical music for some, electronic for others: at the “Visions of Classical Music – Trans-Classics X”, two distinct musical worlds collided on the Eggli, expanding our horizons. The evening’s transformation proved that this “transfusion” of genres worked beauti ...

A CALENDAR OF CULTURALEN COUNTERS AT THE YACHT CLUB

A CALENDAR OF CULTURALEN COUNTERS AT THE YACHT CLUB

Stephan Jaggi has served as the president of the Museum der Landschaft in Saanen since 2009. GstaadLife caught up with him to learn about what goes into presenting and preserving the region’s history for future generations.

Stephan Jaggi has served as the president of the Museum der Landschaft in Saanen since 2009. GstaadLife caught up with him to learn about what goes into presenting and preserving the region’s history for future generations.