Peter Theile (left) and behind him Tilman Theile (his son) - and the winning crew

GYC Member Peter Theile Honoured

Triple Victory and Special Recognition for Eldest Helmsman at the European Cup for 30 sqm Archipelago Cruisers

Peter Theile (left) and behind him Tilman Theile (his son) - and the winning crew

GYC Member Peter Theile Honoured

Triple Victory and Special Recognition for Eldest Helmsman at the European Cup for 30 sqm Archipelago Cruisers


GstaadLife 5 | Editorial

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.

GstaadLife 5 | Editorial

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.


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 ...

Photograph: Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad

Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad

ORGANISERS WELCOME A NEW TEAM

Photograph: Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad

Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad

ORGANISERS WELCOME A NEW TEAM


Participants of the 2023 Gstaad Velo Classic riding up the Gstaad Promenade shortly after the start.

Relive the vintage spirit - Gstaad Velo Classic 2024

For the second time, the Gstaad Velo Classic will take place on Sunday, 15 September 2024. Join in for a delightful ride featuring exquisite refreshments in a uniquely beautiful landscape.

Participants of the 2023 Gstaad Velo Classic riding up the Gstaad Promenade shortly after the start.

Relive the vintage spirit - Gstaad Velo Classic 2024

For the second time, the Gstaad Velo Classic will take place on Sunday, 15 September 2024. Join in for a delightful ride featuring exquisite refreshments in a uniquely beautiful landscape.


Discover the hidden gems - Gstaad Saanenland Tourism launches new hiking challenge

In July, Gstaad Saanenland Tourism unveiled an exciting new hiking challenge featuring fantastic trails to the region’s lesser-known mountain huts, or “Alpbeizli”. This initiative, created in collaboration with Emanuel Vinzent and Philipp Ringli from Appenzell and their digital summit ...

Discover the hidden gems - Gstaad Saanenland Tourism launches new hiking challenge

In July, Gstaad Saanenland Tourism unveiled an exciting new hiking challenge featuring fantastic trails to the region’s lesser-known mountain huts, or “Alpbeizli”. This initiative, created in collaboration with Emanuel Vinzent and Philipp Ringli from Appenzell and their digital summit ...

Behind the lines at the Gstaad Open - The unsung heroes of tennis

The EFG Swiss Open Gstaad recently wrapped up, attracting tennis enthusiasts to the picturesque Saanenland. While the players basked in the glory and applause, it was the behind-thescenes crew – the umpires and linesmen – who kept the matches running smoother than Roger Federer’s ...

Behind the lines at the Gstaad Open - The unsung heroes of tennis

The EFG Swiss Open Gstaad recently wrapped up, attracting tennis enthusiasts to the picturesque Saanenland. While the players basked in the glory and applause, it was the behind-thescenes crew – the umpires and linesmen – who kept the matches running smoother than Roger Federer’s ...

The 2024 Rally & Yachting

The 18th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) and Gstaad Automobile Club (GAC) Rally & Yachting event set a record with 42 registered vehicles. This year's event showcased an impressive array of cars, from modern marvels to meticulously maintained classics, led by an almost centenarian Bentley ...

The 2024 Rally & Yachting

The 18th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club (GYC) and Gstaad Automobile Club (GAC) Rally & Yachting event set a record with 42 registered vehicles. This year's event showcased an impressive array of cars, from modern marvels to meticulously maintained classics, led by an almost centenarian Bentley ...

Jacques “Köbi” Hermenjat

(12 March 1935 – 19 June 2024)

Jacques “Köbi” Hermenjat

(12 March 1935 – 19 June 2024)


 Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a good mood after his victory. In the winner

Thrilling Matches at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad Keep Spectators on the Edge

The EFG Swiss Open Gstaad began with world-class tennis that left spectators enthralled. Top athletes, including Swiss participants like Leandro Riedi, showcased their skills in exciting duels. Despite a valiant effort, Riedi was ultimately defeated by Jan-Lennard Struff.

 Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a good mood after his victory. In the winner

Thrilling Matches at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad Keep Spectators on the Edge

The EFG Swiss Open Gstaad began with world-class tennis that left spectators enthralled. Top athletes, including Swiss participants like Leandro Riedi, showcased their skills in exciting duels. Despite a valiant effort, Riedi was ultimately defeated by Jan-Lennard Struff.


Familiar and new faces at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad

This year’s EFG Swiss Open Gstaad promises an exciting tennis tournament featuring seven top 20 players, including Swiss stars Dominic Stricker and Stan Wawrinka. The tournament kicks off on 13 July with the qualifying rounds and concludes on 21 July with the finals in singles and doubles.

Familiar and new faces at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad

This year’s EFG Swiss Open Gstaad promises an exciting tennis tournament featuring seven top 20 players, including Swiss stars Dominic Stricker and Stan Wawrinka. The tournament kicks off on 13 July with the qualifying rounds and concludes on 21 July with the finals in singles and doubles.


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 ...

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 ...

YOUR LOCAL GOLFING PARADISE IN THE ALPS

Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Club

Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps, the Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Club offers an unparalleled golfing experience for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a curious beginner, our club invites you to enjoy the sport in a welcoming and inclusive atmospher ...
YOUR LOCAL GOLFING PARADISE IN THE ALPS

Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Club

Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps, the Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Club offers an unparalleled golfing experience for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a curious beginner, our club invites you to enjoy the sport in a welcoming and inclusive atmospher ...

Photograph: © Fabian Meierhans

Get ready for the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad

Tennis enthusiasts, mark your calendars for 13-21 July 2024, as the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad promises to be an exhilarating event. This year’s tournament holds special significance as the last major competition before the Olympics, offering a prime opportunity to gauge the players’ form ahead ...
Photograph: © Fabian Meierhans

Get ready for the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad

Tennis enthusiasts, mark your calendars for 13-21 July 2024, as the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad promises to be an exhilarating event. This year’s tournament holds special significance as the last major competition before the Olympics, offering a prime opportunity to gauge the players’ form ahead ...

Photograph: Jocelyne Page

The beach returns to Gstaad

For the 24th time, Gstaad’s ice rink once more transforms into a beach volleyball haven for the Swatch Beach Pro Gstaad. The tournament starts in two weeks, featuring the world’s top beach volleyball players.

Photograph: Jocelyne Page

The beach returns to Gstaad

For the 24th time, Gstaad’s ice rink once more transforms into a beach volleyball haven for the Swatch Beach Pro Gstaad. The tournament starts in two weeks, featuring the world’s top beach volleyball players.


Herzog-Carl-Pokal

A triumvirate of triumphs

Herzog-Carl-Pokal: GYC Member Triumphs at Lake Constance At the Württemberg Yacht Club’s Cup Regatta on Lake Constance, held on May 11–12 for the Dynamic 35, 45 sqm National Cruiser, and 30 sqm Schärenkreuzer classes, GYC member Peter Theile achieved a start-tofinish victory with ...
Herzog-Carl-Pokal

A triumvirate of triumphs

Herzog-Carl-Pokal: GYC Member Triumphs at Lake Constance At the Württemberg Yacht Club’s Cup Regatta on Lake Constance, held on May 11–12 for the Dynamic 35, 45 sqm National Cruiser, and 30 sqm Schärenkreuzer classes, GYC member Peter Theile achieved a start-tofinish victory with ...

Opening of the Saanen outdoor pool and inauguration of the new slide

The Saanen outdoor pool, "Le Bijou," invites all swimming enthusiasts to the grand opening of the 2024 summer season! On Sunday, 23 June 2024, the gates will open at 9:00 a.m. for a day full of fun and relaxation.

Opening of the Saanen outdoor pool and inauguration of the new slide

The Saanen outdoor pool, "Le Bijou," invites all swimming enthusiasts to the grand opening of the 2024 summer season! On Sunday, 23 June 2024, the gates will open at 9:00 a.m. for a day full of fun and relaxation.


Start of the Tour de Romandie 2024 in Château-d'Oex

Get ready for an adrenaline-charged 77th edition of the Tour de Romandie, kicking off on April 23rd with professional cyclists battling it out over nearly 665 kilometers as well as icy winds.

Start of the Tour de Romandie 2024 in Château-d'Oex

Get ready for an adrenaline-charged 77th edition of the Tour de Romandie, kicking off on April 23rd with professional cyclists battling it out over nearly 665 kilometers as well as icy winds.

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