Petra Schläppi Elected First Female President of Saanen Municipality

Breaking News: The votes in Saanen have been counted, and as confirmed in a press release from the Saanen municipal office on Sunday, Petra Schläppi (SVP) has secured the presidency with a clear majority, making history as the first female president of Saanen.

Petra Schläppi Elected First Female President of Saanen Municipality

Breaking News: The votes in Saanen have been counted, and as confirmed in a press release from the Saanen municipal office on Sunday, Petra Schläppi (SVP) has secured the presidency with a clear majority, making history as the first female president of Saanen.


Winter Parking Headache Averted: Saanen Car Park Renovation Pushed to Spring 2025

The much-needed renovation of the Saanen underground car park, initially set to begin in mid-September 2024, has been delayed until the spring of 2025. This development follows ongoing concerns about the structure, which began leaking despite being just eleven years old.

Winter Parking Headache Averted: Saanen Car Park Renovation Pushed to Spring 2025

The much-needed renovation of the Saanen underground car park, initially set to begin in mid-September 2024, has been delayed until the spring of 2025. This development follows ongoing concerns about the structure, which began leaking despite being just eleven years old.


The IMMA Faces Uncertain Future as Two Groups Strive to Preserve Menuhin’s Legacy

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 IMMA Faces Uncertain Future as Two Groups Strive to Preserve Menuhin’s Legacy

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. ...

Caprices Festival Expands for a Wilder, Three-Day Experience in Gstaad

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. 

Caprices Festival Expands for a Wilder, Three-Day Experience in Gstaad

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. 


Growing healthcare in Saanenland

Gstaad International Healthcare has realised its first project, SarinaMed, in close cooperation with the municipality of Saanen. In the next phase, GIH and the municipality are now tackling the future of the area around the old hospital. The aim is to continue utilising the old building structures and ...

Growing healthcare in Saanenland

Gstaad International Healthcare has realised its first project, SarinaMed, in close cooperation with the municipality of Saanen. In the next phase, GIH and the municipality are now tackling the future of the area around the old hospital. The aim is to continue utilising the old building structures and ...

Sarinamed: New medical practice receives patients

The new medical practice, situated in the premises of the old Saanen hospital, opened its doors to the public on 2 August. It is a joint venture of Gstaad International Healthcare AG and the municipality of Saanen and provides GP services for locals and visitors alike.

Sarinamed: New medical practice receives patients

The new medical practice, situated in the premises of the old Saanen hospital, opened its doors to the public on 2 August. It is a joint venture of Gstaad International Healthcare AG and the municipality of Saanen and provides GP services for locals and visitors alike.


A strong team: UBS Gstaad employees combine expertise from two banks. (Back row from left) Simone Zechner, Tamara Schär, Susanna Bishaws, Cosima Serra di Cassano, Gerrit Weber, Bruno Lanz, Sandra Hiltbrand. (Middle row from left) Tobias Müller, Patrick Meier, Marc Scheuzger, Raphael Lehmann, Léon Temov, Cornelia Oberli, Hanspeter Dönier. (Front row from left) Roya Shepherd, Barbara Zeller, Sigbert Feller, Hans Baumgartner, omas Bohnenblust, Gian Zurbrügg, Karin Vincent.

The best of two worlds

The merger between UBS Switzerland AG and Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG was finalised on July 1, 2024. Hans Baumgartner, Head of UBS in Gstaad, shares insights on what this means for local clients and UBS's strengthened position in Gstaad.

A strong team: UBS Gstaad employees combine expertise from two banks. (Back row from left) Simone Zechner, Tamara Schär, Susanna Bishaws, Cosima Serra di Cassano, Gerrit Weber, Bruno Lanz, Sandra Hiltbrand. (Middle row from left) Tobias Müller, Patrick Meier, Marc Scheuzger, Raphael Lehmann, Léon Temov, Cornelia Oberli, Hanspeter Dönier. (Front row from left) Roya Shepherd, Barbara Zeller, Sigbert Feller, Hans Baumgartner, omas Bohnenblust, Gian Zurbrügg, Karin Vincent.

The best of two worlds

The merger between UBS Switzerland AG and Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG was finalised on July 1, 2024. Hans Baumgartner, Head of UBS in Gstaad, shares insights on what this means for local clients and UBS's strengthened position in Gstaad.


Aviteur pop-up at Marina Anouilh in Gstaad

Patricia Gucci, a third-generation member of the iconic Gucci family and daughter of the late Aldo Gucci, celebrates her travel lifestyle brand AVITEUR in the heart of Gstaad. A pop-up event is hosted by Marina Anouilh.

Aviteur pop-up at Marina Anouilh in Gstaad

Patricia Gucci, a third-generation member of the iconic Gucci family and daughter of the late Aldo Gucci, celebrates her travel lifestyle brand AVITEUR in the heart of Gstaad. A pop-up event is hosted by Marina Anouilh.


SarinaMed opens practice

Good news for all in need of a GP. Now that the setup of the SarinaMed group practice is practically complete, the opening date has finally come, and the first patients can be seen on 2 August 2024.

SarinaMed opens practice

Good news for all in need of a GP. Now that the setup of the SarinaMed group practice is practically complete, the opening date has finally come, and the first patients can be seen on 2 August 2024.


Meet Marlies Annen and many of her fellow Lauenen

1st of August events and Brocante Market

Meet Marliese Annen, our profile person from the GstaadLife July issue, at the 1st of August market in Lauenen! Saanenmöser is also hosting a local produce market that starts early in the morning.

Meet Marlies Annen and many of her fellow Lauenen

1st of August events and Brocante Market

Meet Marliese Annen, our profile person from the GstaadLife July issue, at the 1st of August market in Lauenen! Saanenmöser is also hosting a local produce market that starts early in the morning.


New group practice makes major strides towards opening

The SarinaMed group practice, which extends to the old Saanen hospital, is ready to go. The first specialist staff members have been recruited, and the opening date will be announced soon.

New group practice makes major strides towards opening

The SarinaMed group practice, which extends to the old Saanen hospital, is ready to go. The first specialist staff members have been recruited, and the opening date will be announced soon.


Daniel Hope (left) and Christoph Müller (Right)

A unanimous choice: Menuhin board of directors hands over future artistic direction to Daniel Hope

The Board of Directors of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy has unanimously chosen Daniel Hope as its new Artistic Director. He will succeed Christoph Müller, who will step down at the end of 2025.

Daniel Hope (left) and Christoph Müller (Right)

A unanimous choice: Menuhin board of directors hands over future artistic direction to Daniel Hope

The Board of Directors of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy has unanimously chosen Daniel Hope as its new Artistic Director. He will succeed Christoph Müller, who will step down at the end of 2025.


Elena Lengwiler at the Kite World Championship. Photograph: ROBERT HAJDUK

Elena Lengwiler on course for the Olympics

GYC athlete Elena Lengwiler’s dream of competing in the Olympics has become a reality. Last month at the Kite World Championships in Hyères, the GYC Racing Team member soared to an impressive 6th place, securing her ticket to the Olympic Games in Paris. This achievement came shortly after ...
Elena Lengwiler at the Kite World Championship. Photograph: ROBERT HAJDUK

Elena Lengwiler on course for the Olympics

GYC athlete Elena Lengwiler’s dream of competing in the Olympics has become a reality. Last month at the Kite World Championships in Hyères, the GYC Racing Team member soared to an impressive 6th place, securing her ticket to the Olympic Games in Paris. This achievement came shortly after ...

Closely associated with the Saanenland and Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy, Daniel Hope will be the new artistic director starting in the autumn of 2025. | Portrait Copyright Hope Music AG

The Menuhin Festival has a new Artistic Director

Daniel Hope will take over as the newly elected Artistic Director of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy on 1 November 2025.

Closely associated with the Saanenland and Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy, Daniel Hope will be the new artistic director starting in the autumn of 2025. | Portrait Copyright Hope Music AG

The Menuhin Festival has a new Artistic Director

Daniel Hope will take over as the newly elected Artistic Director of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy on 1 November 2025.


BurgerStation in Zweisimmen

What's cooking

Saanenland’s gastro scene is bursting with delicious discoveries. Join us as we explore four new destinations in four charming villages. Bon appétit!

BurgerStation in Zweisimmen

What's cooking

Saanenland’s gastro scene is bursting with delicious discoveries. Join us as we explore four new destinations in four charming villages. Bon appétit!


Support the new water slide in Saanen centimetre by centimetre

“Every centimetre counts!” This is the motto of the Gstaad Sports Centre’s sponsorship campaign for a new water slide at the Saanen outdoor pool. After 36 seasons, the old Le Bijou slide has been replaced, and we need your help to finance it. The new slide is an impressive 72.6 metres ...

Support the new water slide in Saanen centimetre by centimetre

“Every centimetre counts!” This is the motto of the Gstaad Sports Centre’s sponsorship campaign for a new water slide at the Saanen outdoor pool. After 36 seasons, the old Le Bijou slide has been replaced, and we need your help to finance it. The new slide is an impressive 72.6 metres ...

The red outline shows the perimeter of the site. It is currently occupied by multi-purpose buildings and premises for sport and leisure as well as temporary cultural buildings. The white tent shape is clearly recognisable.

Gstaad Concert Hall: Stepping Stone Towards a Major Goal

The municipality of Saanen invites you to an informative session on Wednesday, April 24th at 8 p.m. in the Gstaad parish hall titled "Gstaad Sports and Cultural Centre" (previous article published in GstaadLife 17 January 2022).

The red outline shows the perimeter of the site. It is currently occupied by multi-purpose buildings and premises for sport and leisure as well as temporary cultural buildings. The white tent shape is clearly recognisable.

Gstaad Concert Hall: Stepping Stone Towards a Major Goal

The municipality of Saanen invites you to an informative session on Wednesday, April 24th at 8 p.m. in the Gstaad parish hall titled "Gstaad Sports and Cultural Centre" (previous article published in GstaadLife 17 January 2022).


Changes in Medication Costs: What You Need to Know

If you rely on certain original medications, be prepared for potential cost increases this year.

Changes in Medication Costs: What You Need to Know

If you rely on certain original medications, be prepared for potential cost increases this year.


Tsitsipas Takes Center Court in Gstaad

Greek Sensation Set to Shine at EFG Swiss Open Gstaad Debut!
The tournament organisers has announced that Stefanos Tsitsipas, one of tennis's brightest stars, will debut at the prestigious EFG Swiss Open Gstaad. Hailing from Athens, the charismatic Greek brings with him a formidable reputation.

Tsitsipas Takes Center Court in Gstaad

Greek Sensation Set to Shine at EFG Swiss Open Gstaad Debut!
The tournament organisers has announced that Stefanos Tsitsipas, one of tennis's brightest stars, will debut at the prestigious EFG Swiss Open Gstaad. Hailing from Athens, the charismatic Greek brings with him a formidable reputation.


GstaadLife 2 | Editorial

High altitude art - When bidding adieu to another interesting winter season in Gstaad, it's impossible not to reflect on the vibrant tapestry of art that has adorned our slopes and galleries. While skiing may always be at the heart of Gstaad's allure, this season has proven that our alpine paradise ...

GstaadLife 2 | Editorial

High altitude art - When bidding adieu to another interesting winter season in Gstaad, it's impossible not to reflect on the vibrant tapestry of art that has adorned our slopes and galleries. While skiing may always be at the heart of Gstaad's allure, this season has proven that our alpine paradise ...

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