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.”

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. ...

Soon the second edition of the Caprices Festival will take place from 20 to 22 September on the Eggli in Gstaad. The festival has grown in size and is now one day longer. 

Soon the second edition of the Caprices Festival will take place from 20 to 22 September on the Eggli in Gstaad. The festival has grown in size and is now one day longer. 

Summer's not over yet! September is here, and it’s easy to think that summer in Saanenland is winding down. But let’s not be too hasty in declaring the season over. If anything, these final weeks offer a vibrant opportunity to explore the countryside and make the most of our unique regi ...

Summer's not over yet! September is here, and it’s easy to think that summer in Saanenland is winding down. But let’s not be too hasty in declaring the season over. If anything, these final weeks offer a vibrant opportunity to explore the countryside and make the most of our unique regi ...

A CALENDAR OF CULTURALEN COUNTERS AT THE YACHT CLUB

A CALENDAR OF CULTURALEN COUNTERS AT THE YACHT CLUB

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 ...

Must-sees for September 2024: Paris Fashion Week, Monaco Yacht Show, 28th International Exhibition of Contemporary Artists in Saint Tropez and an exciting new entry, Geneva’s Piguet Auction House to discover a major work by Hans Hartung!

Must-sees for September 2024: Paris Fashion Week, Monaco Yacht Show, 28th International Exhibition of Contemporary Artists in Saint Tropez and an exciting new entry, Geneva’s Piguet Auction House to discover a major work by Hans Hartung!

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.

Explore the intricate world of silhouette portraits with Monique Buri’s book “Papier Découpé”. Discover the hidden stories behind Swiss silhouette art, where centuries of tradition and exceptional craftsmanship come to life.

Explore the intricate world of silhouette portraits with Monique Buri’s book “Papier Découpé”. Discover the hidden stories behind Swiss silhouette art, where centuries of tradition and exceptional craftsmanship come to life.

After a resounding success in its inaugural edition earlier this year, Art Gstaad is set to make a grand return. This year’s edition promises to be even more spectacular, with a host of renowned galleries and exciting new additions that are sure to interest art enthusiasts from around the glo ...

After a resounding success in its inaugural edition earlier this year, Art Gstaad is set to make a grand return. This year’s edition promises to be even more spectacular, with a host of renowned galleries and exciting new additions that are sure to interest art enthusiasts from around the glo ...

The Gstaad Menuhin Festival took a bold step by bringing one of Richard Wagner's grand operas to the festival tent stage. Wagner, a revered and controversial composer, is known for his demanding works. However, with the world-famous tenor Jonas Kaufmann cast in the role of Tristan, musical success was ...

The Gstaad Menuhin Festival took a bold step by bringing one of Richard Wagner's grand operas to the festival tent stage. Wagner, a revered and controversial composer, is known for his demanding works. However, with the world-famous tenor Jonas Kaufmann cast in the role of Tristan, musical success was ...

For its 35th anniversary edition, Country Night Gstaad presents a musically exceptional line-up. The award-winning group Little Big Town will honour the renowned country festival this year. Chapel Hart and Tyler Booth complete the anniversary line-up.

For its 35th anniversary edition, Country Night Gstaad presents a musically exceptional line-up. The award-winning group Little Big Town will honour the renowned country festival this year. Chapel Hart and Tyler Booth complete the anniversary line-up.

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.

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.

After 22 years as music director of the Royal Opera House, Sir Antonio Pappano will soon take up the position of chief conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. He spoke with GstaadLife ahead of the two programmes he is conducting at this year’s Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy.

After 22 years as music director of the Royal Opera House, Sir Antonio Pappano will soon take up the position of chief conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. He spoke with GstaadLife ahead of the two programmes he is conducting at this year’s Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy.

In the Saanenland my wife, two sons, daughter, and I remain drawn to both the beautiful landscape and the traditional chalet architecture. Having first visited the region as a young boy in 1960, I feel truly privileged.

In the Saanenland my wife, two sons, daughter, and I remain drawn to both the beautiful landscape and the traditional chalet architecture. Having first visited the region as a young boy in 1960, I feel truly privileged.