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Iconic Café Reopens After Renovation
Charly’s, the legendary Gstaad café, reopened in July after a three-month renovation. The tea-room has served as a unique meeting place for locals and guests alike for nearly a century.Kategorie:...
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Gstaad Yacht Club Members at Olympics
GYC members at the Olympics include the Nacra 17 team with Matías Bühler and Nathalie Brugger who qualified for Switzerland, the 470 sailor Will Ryan, who starts for Australia, and Billy Besson, who...
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New Wildhorn Proprietors Focus on Familiarity
The Wildhorn reopened this season to much applause from the community with local proprietors Ruth Lüthi and Thomas Addor at the helm.Kategorie: Local News
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Saanenziegen Provide Milk & More for the USA
What does the tiny hamlet of Elkview, West Virginia, USA have in common with the luxury village of Gstaad? Kategorie: Traditions
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Calder Heats Up Gstaad Landscapes
You may have noticed intriguing outdoor art gracing the Gstaad region, from the garden of Le Grand Bellevue to Saanen church. The sculptures are part of a remarkable body of work by famed American...
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Requiem for a Dream Violinist
To celebrate the 100th birthday of its founder, Sir Yehudi Menuhin, his eponymous music festival has prepared a selection of memorable concerts. The most important of these, a Mozart Requiem in his...
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Saanen Village -- Sanona House
Sanona House is a residential building from 1853, simply designed, with the gable facing the Mittelgässli. Many buildings in the village of Saanen are quite simple, with few decorative elements and...
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GSTAADLIFE Final Summer Issue Out Now
In this issue, GSTAADLIFE features articles on the Saanen Church renovation and local politics in addition to an interview with Corinne Evens and obituary of Dr Ivo Pitanguy. You'll also find articles...
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That Old Autumn Embrace
Letter from the Editor After spending my first year in Switzerland 15 years ago, I was convinced the country was lovely, but just too sterile and tightly regimented for my taste.Kategorie: Magazine
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Two Strings to his Bow
As another successful Menuhin Festival Gstaad comes to a close in the next weeks, GSTAADLIFE had the pleasure of speaking with Christoph Müller, who is a familiar face in the Saanenland each summer. As...
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Cooney Pops In to Lead Luxury Retreat
Famed personal trainer and health expert Olivia Cooney will make an appearance in the Saanenland from 2–5 September. Cooney, who’s known for her Pop-Up Fitness project, will team with the Grand Hotel...
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Highlights & High Notes at Menuhin Opera Gala
Like most local opera fans, I wait patiently for the last two weeks of the Menuhin Festival Gstaad. The opera gala, held in late August in the emblematic festival tent, is hands-down my favourite...
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Podium Discussion to Ponder Religion and Culture
The Menuhin Festival Gstaad tent will play host to an important podium discussion today. The discussion, entitled Alle Menschen Werden Brüder–Alle? Brüder?, All Men Become Brothers–All? Brothers?, will...
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Fine Food Event Expands Offerings
For two decades, Saveurs Gstaad has delighted foodies in the Saanenland. The festival has been an integral part of Gstaad’s culinary offerings, bringing star chefs in for guest stints at local...
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Lee Ann Womack Headlines Country Night Gstaad
Country Night Gstaad is the biggest attraction of its kind in Europe, and draws country music buffs from Germany, England, and beyond. This year, the event will be held 9 –10 September and host a...
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Handmade Bells Exhibit in Saanen
A retrospective of historic handmade bells is on display in Saanen through the end of September. For a detailed look in the bells of von Siebenthal and Schopfer, the joint exposition runs until end...
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Historic Buildings Shine After Renewal
The village centre of Gsteig has revealed its historic splendour after a brief rehabilitation. The old post office, hostel, parsonage, and Hotel Bären now shine since specialists removed years of dirt...
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Cloud 9 for Mount 10
Amidst a CHF 30 million total renovation and reconstruction project, Saanen Airport is now home to a new building occupied by the firm Mount 10.Kategorie: Local News
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First Step in Major Project for Saanen Church Completed
Saanen Church, the emblem of the quaint, historic village, is currently undergoing a three-part renovation.Kategorie: Arts & Culture
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Words of Wisdom from Cécile Ringgenberg
Cécile Ringgenberg has a gift. Besides her witty intellect and infectious joie de vivre, she radiates kindness at first sight. And not only is she an attorney at the Geneva bar and a doctor of law, she...
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