The Soroptimist Club Gstaad-Saanenland partners with local restaurants to support the fight against violence towards women and children. Proceeds from every bowl of pumpkin soup sold will benefit the Thun women

Pumpkin Soup for a Purpose

Autumn’s vibrant orange hues are spilling into soup bowls across Gstaad, thanks to a meaningful campaign spearheaded by the Soroptimist Club Gstaad-Saanenland. Starting this October, diners in the Saanenland and Zweisimmen regions will notice orange-coloured cardboard stands on tables in participating ...
The Soroptimist Club Gstaad-Saanenland partners with local restaurants to support the fight against violence towards women and children. Proceeds from every bowl of pumpkin soup sold will benefit the Thun women

Pumpkin Soup for a Purpose

Autumn’s vibrant orange hues are spilling into soup bowls across Gstaad, thanks to a meaningful campaign spearheaded by the Soroptimist Club Gstaad-Saanenland. Starting this October, diners in the Saanenland and Zweisimmen regions will notice orange-coloured cardboard stands on tables in participating ...

The renewed Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers

The Renewed Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers' Walk

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 renewed Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers

The Renewed Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers' Walk

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.


Stephan Jaggi

Interview with Stefan Jaggi

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

Interview with Stefan Jaggi

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.


Although they come from all over Switzwerland, during camp they become one big family. Local children from Saanenland shared the table with fellow campers from Basel and St. Gallen.

Third Time's a Charm

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.

Although they come from all over Switzwerland, during camp they become one big family. Local children from Saanenland shared the table with fellow campers from Basel and St. Gallen.

Third Time's a Charm

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.


BEHIND THE SCENES

A One-on-One with Claude Marshall – We rendezvoused at his place in Rougemont; Claude wanted to show me the pictures he had selected for the article. As I looked at the photographs, I was struck by how little these "homeless" children have. In this context, "homeless" also means stateless.

BEHIND THE SCENES

A One-on-One with Claude Marshall – We rendezvoused at his place in Rougemont; Claude wanted to show me the pictures he had selected for the article. As I looked at the photographs, I was struck by how little these "homeless" children have. In this context, "homeless" also means stateless.


Claude and Yiech Pur Biel, UNHCR refugee athlete, on the running team, at the Rio Olympics 2016 | Photo courtesy of UNHCR

Pioneering the Olympic refugee team

Claude Marshall’s journey to becoming a key figure in creating the UNHCR/ IOC Olympic Refugee Team is a testament to his dedication to humanitarian efforts and his profound understanding of the refugee experience. His story begins in 1964 when he first visited Gstaad with his pregnant wife, seeking ...
Claude and Yiech Pur Biel, UNHCR refugee athlete, on the running team, at the Rio Olympics 2016 | Photo courtesy of UNHCR

Pioneering the Olympic refugee team

Claude Marshall’s journey to becoming a key figure in creating the UNHCR/ IOC Olympic Refugee Team is a testament to his dedication to humanitarian efforts and his profound understanding of the refugee experience. His story begins in 1964 when he first visited Gstaad with his pregnant wife, seeking ...

Sowing the seeds of love

At the annual Brocante market in Saanen, the local charity branch of the Soroptimists has a stand, where donated fashion accessories will be sold. The proceeds will go towards their project: the Heart Cushion. Last year, the Soroptimists donated more than CHF 4,500 to the cause and delivered more than ...

Sowing the seeds of love

At the annual Brocante market in Saanen, the local charity branch of the Soroptimists has a stand, where donated fashion accessories will be sold. The proceeds will go towards their project: the Heart Cushion. Last year, the Soroptimists donated more than CHF 4,500 to the cause and delivered more than ...

Slope Clean-Up: Every Gram Matters

CleanUp Day Event Report. Hiking, collecting trash, chatting, and contributing to a cleaner environment—all in a day's work. Saturday, a fortnight ago, the Simme-Saane Climate Group and the Destination Gstaad Cable Car Company teamed up for their third annual effort to clean the region's ski ...

Slope Clean-Up: Every Gram Matters

CleanUp Day Event Report. Hiking, collecting trash, chatting, and contributing to a cleaner environment—all in a day's work. Saturday, a fortnight ago, the Simme-Saane Climate Group and the Destination Gstaad Cable Car Company teamed up for their third annual effort to clean the region's ski ...

© Victoria Martin

The healing power of horses

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 ...
© Victoria Martin

The healing power of horses

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 ...

Photograph: Courtesy of GYC

Sailing towards preservation

Protecting the Mediterranean’s Rich Heritage

Photograph: Courtesy of GYC

Sailing towards preservation

Protecting the Mediterranean’s Rich Heritage


Brocante Formidable

A diverse array of offerings catered to all tastes and budgets at this year's Brocante market in Saanen. The camera captured the charming atmosphere of live music, exquisite antiques, cherished preloved treasures, and delectable artisanal treats, altogether making it an irresistible feast for the s ...

Brocante Formidable

A diverse array of offerings catered to all tastes and budgets at this year's Brocante market in Saanen. The camera captured the charming atmosphere of live music, exquisite antiques, cherished preloved treasures, and delectable artisanal treats, altogether making it an irresistible feast for the s ...

The Cura. Childrens Foundation cartoon workshop was a hit!

Summer Camp

… is long-awaited and cherished by many children as their favourite event to meet friends, have adventures and make memories. But for some children, this is not a given at all. Due to special circumstances, some have never had the opportunity to participate in what most children take for granted. ...
The Cura. Childrens Foundation cartoon workshop was a hit!

Summer Camp

… is long-awaited and cherished by many children as their favourite event to meet friends, have adventures and make memories. But for some children, this is not a given at all. Due to special circumstances, some have never had the opportunity to participate in what most children take for granted. ...

Illustration: Courtesy of Farrol Kahn

Let's go trippin'

With the upcoming release of his book, Farrol Kahn, a local Saanen resident, has ingeniously curated an entertaining event that celebrates the life of illustrious poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Inviting you to embark on an enthralling journey through the very paths that Rilke once tread in Switzerland. This ...
Illustration: Courtesy of Farrol Kahn

Let's go trippin'

With the upcoming release of his book, Farrol Kahn, a local Saanen resident, has ingeniously curated an entertaining event that celebrates the life of illustrious poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Inviting you to embark on an enthralling journey through the very paths that Rilke once tread in Switzerland. This ...

Donate Your Bag for a Heart

Donate your secondhand bags or other fashion accessories for a good cause. The Saanen Soroptimists project Heart Cushion will benefit.

Donate Your Bag for a Heart

Donate your secondhand bags or other fashion accessories for a good cause. The Saanen Soroptimists project Heart Cushion will benefit.


Patrick Bauer in action!

Preserving the Beauty of Saanenland!

Are you ready to make an impact and give back to the stunning environment that surrounds us and that we call home? Then it's time to roll up our sleeves, and put on your gloves, and join forces for an extraordinary event—the Clean Up Day this Sunday, 28 May!

Patrick Bauer in action!

Preserving the Beauty of Saanenland!

Are you ready to make an impact and give back to the stunning environment that surrounds us and that we call home? Then it's time to roll up our sleeves, and put on your gloves, and join forces for an extraordinary event—the Clean Up Day this Sunday, 28 May!


Second-hand clothes shopping is good for the planet and your wallet, but it also means you are probably more style conscious. (Unsplash: Becca McHaffie)

Women’s Clothes Swap Day

Be a sustainable fashion advocate! Are you looking for a unique, eco-conscious way to rotate new pieces into your closet – then join the Saanenland clothes exchange for a fun day swapping clothes, shoes, bags and plenty more wardrobe gems.

Second-hand clothes shopping is good for the planet and your wallet, but it also means you are probably more style conscious. (Unsplash: Becca McHaffie)

Women’s Clothes Swap Day

Be a sustainable fashion advocate! Are you looking for a unique, eco-conscious way to rotate new pieces into your closet – then join the Saanenland clothes exchange for a fun day swapping clothes, shoes, bags and plenty more wardrobe gems.


It takes a village!

While I'm not asserting that our article on the impressive work of the Cura Children’s Foundation directly influenced the outcome, it brings me great joy to share that Caroline and Carina were able to raise the remaining funds for the two most recent projects.

It takes a village!

While I'm not asserting that our article on the impressive work of the Cura Children’s Foundation directly influenced the outcome, it brings me great joy to share that Caroline and Carina were able to raise the remaining funds for the two most recent projects.


Walking on the Wild Side

As I was writing the article about the new exhibition “Wild Souls” at Studio Naegeli in the February issue of GstaadLife magazine, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Griet Van Maldern afterwards, to talk about her work and life in general. We instantly struck a note, and the conversation ...

Walking on the Wild Side

As I was writing the article about the new exhibition “Wild Souls” at Studio Naegeli in the February issue of GstaadLife magazine, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Griet Van Maldern afterwards, to talk about her work and life in general. We instantly struck a note, and the conversation ...

hertzkissen.ch – the new focus project

Join the club - Soroptimists in Saanenland

Whether local or part-time resident in Saanenland, there are many clubs you can join; one such is celebrating their 10th anniversary – the local branch of the women’s club – the Soroptimists.

hertzkissen.ch – the new focus project

Join the club - Soroptimists in Saanenland

Whether local or part-time resident in Saanenland, there are many clubs you can join; one such is celebrating their 10th anniversary – the local branch of the women’s club – the Soroptimists.


Last summer, Caroline and Carina

Supporting children in need

The Cura Children’s Foundation is devoted to supporting and caring for children and families facing difficulties. Despite the prosperity of Swiss society, there are still children who are victims of abuse, children with disabilities, and homeless children who are in need of help. Three Women ...
Last summer, Caroline and Carina

Supporting children in need

The Cura Children’s Foundation is devoted to supporting and caring for children and families facing difficulties. Despite the prosperity of Swiss society, there are still children who are victims of abuse, children with disabilities, and homeless children who are in need of help. Three Women ...

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