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.”

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 ...

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.

The Rubi Fund, dedicated to preserving traditional craftsmanship, is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special exhibition at the Museum Saanen. This exhibition showcases the fund’s work and honours its activities through photos, reports, and videos.

The Rubi Fund, dedicated to preserving traditional craftsmanship, is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special exhibition at the Museum Saanen. This exhibition showcases the fund’s work and honours its activities through photos, reports, and videos.

On a crisp January morning, wisps of steam curl from the nostrils of the horses as they quietly gather around the feeding trough; it is the embodiment of a tranquil scene. I am meeting Carine Morier-Genoud, a dedicated horse therapist who exudes warmth and vitality as we join the equine assembly, her ...

On a crisp January morning, wisps of steam curl from the nostrils of the horses as they quietly gather around the feeding trough; it is the embodiment of a tranquil scene. I am meeting Carine Morier-Genoud, a dedicated horse therapist who exudes warmth and vitality as we join the equine assembly, her ...

Andrea Buschini is Maître D’ at the Gstaad Palace. Andrea spoke to GstaadLife about his 21 years at the hotel, staying calm and Dijon mustard.

Andrea Buschini is Maître D’ at the Gstaad Palace. Andrea spoke to GstaadLife about his 21 years at the hotel, staying calm and Dijon mustard.

Alfredo Pintori has been bar manager at the Hotel Olden for 15 years. GstaadLife met with him to talk teamwork, cocktails and exploring new flavours.

Alfredo Pintori has been bar manager at the Hotel Olden for 15 years. GstaadLife met with him to talk teamwork, cocktails and exploring new flavours.

Since 2007 Pedro Ferreira has been co-director and sommelier at Le Grand Chalet. Pedro spoke to GstaadLife about team spirit, vintages and a passion for wine.

Since 2007 Pedro Ferreira has been co-director and sommelier at Le Grand Chalet. Pedro spoke to GstaadLife about team spirit, vintages and a passion for wine.

Olivier Desbois has worked as a concierge for almost 40 years and the last 18 at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad. He is highly respected, the consummate professional and has been a member of The Golden Keys – the professional association of hotel concierges – for 35 years. GstaadLife caught up ...

Olivier Desbois has worked as a concierge for almost 40 years and the last 18 at Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad. He is highly respected, the consummate professional and has been a member of The Golden Keys – the professional association of hotel concierges – for 35 years. GstaadLife caught up ...

Hail all burger lovers Who doesn’t love a food truck and one with a great Classic Burger is always a success. Artisan bread from a local baker, 100% grass-fed Swiss beef and creamy cheddar cheese, all bathed in a homemade secret sauce … simply irresistible! And if real meat isn’t ...

Hail all burger lovers Who doesn’t love a food truck and one with a great Classic Burger is always a success. Artisan bread from a local baker, 100% grass-fed Swiss beef and creamy cheddar cheese, all bathed in a homemade secret sauce … simply irresistible! And if real meat isn’t ...

Alfredo Beracasa talks about his love for Gstaad

Alfredo Beracasa talks about his love for Gstaad

Jasmine Wheatcroft, a Gstaad-based artist, is giving the graffiti wall a new coat of paint with a hyper-realistic painted collage. Instead of street art, the wall is now adorned with stars and starlets that have been partying at GreenGo nightclub over the years.

Jasmine Wheatcroft, a Gstaad-based artist, is giving the graffiti wall a new coat of paint with a hyper-realistic painted collage. Instead of street art, the wall is now adorned with stars and starlets that have been partying at GreenGo nightclub over the years.

It looks like muted ballet in the dark, something from a silent movie. The lights glide effortlessly, up and down the mountain, across the white mass in the all-enveloping darkness. Every night the same performance – it is the snow groomers, creators of the pristine trails we wake up to every ...

It looks like muted ballet in the dark, something from a silent movie. The lights glide effortlessly, up and down the mountain, across the white mass in the all-enveloping darkness. Every night the same performance – it is the snow groomers, creators of the pristine trails we wake up to every ...

On Friday, 21 October 2022, a small group met in the forests of the Parc Naturel Region Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut at La Tine to contribute to the Queen’s Green Canopy – an initiative to commemorate the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. How did this come about? GstaadLife ...

On Friday, 21 October 2022, a small group met in the forests of the Parc Naturel Region Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut at La Tine to contribute to the Queen’s Green Canopy – an initiative to commemorate the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. How did this come about? GstaadLife ...

The 2021-2022 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International School in Saanen. Founded in 1971, this small school with a big heart has become a much-loved fixture of the Saanenland community.

The 2021-2022 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International School in Saanen. Founded in 1971, this small school with a big heart has become a much-loved fixture of the Saanenland community.

Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.

Ueli Grundisch led the SAC rescue station in Gstaad for 25 years, a straightforward, quiet and modest person.

Jessica and Viktor Sulliger were left with 180 loaves of Alpine cheese because of some imperfections in the dough. After their story had appeared in the newspaper 20 Minuten, they sold their cheese within two days.

Jessica and Viktor Sulliger were left with 180 loaves of Alpine cheese because of some imperfections in the dough. After their story had appeared in the newspaper 20 Minuten, they sold their cheese within two days.

The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens.

The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens.