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Back to Baccarat
This summer, the most-talked about facelift in town didn’t belong to just any celebrity. The Salle Baccarat, the largest room in the Palace, emerged from a delicate four-month operation with a fresh...
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Summer Series -- Architecture
In 1596 the government of Berne was looking for a good place to build a prison. It had to be in a visible area and close to the village. Though being a prisoner must have been a terrible experience...
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General Election Date Set
General elections will be held Sunday, 23 October in Saanen. Nineteen candidates are in the run for the eight city council seats, and it appears that Toni von Grünigen will run opposed for the position...
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Local Driver Karim Ojjeh's Racing Diary
The 69th edition of Spa was a weekend of firsts: my first time driving in Spa in a night race, first time I had a tire alarm that turned out to be a puncture, first time having to creep up Eau Rouge in...
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A Summer of Jubilees
This summer was an exciting time for the Gstaad Yacht Club, with our 10th Rally & Yachting, and the Trio for Rio competing in the Rio Olympic Games. Kategorie: Sports & Leisure
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Rally for Bon Vivants
This year marked the second edition of the Gstaad Palace-Challenge, higlighting the unique blend of sports and leisure embodied by Gstaad itself. In late August, the invitation-only rally.Kategorie:...
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Reader's Photo: Fender-Blender
This photo displays Gstaad at its very best–a blend of young and old, of tradition and modernity. Just as a client was pedalling furiously to blend her choice of ingredients into a delicious smoothie,...
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Diamonds, Dreams & Destiny -- Interview with Corinne Evens
Just call her Madame Goralska. Whether she’s acting as a powerful businesswoman, generous philanthropist, or inspired artist, long-time guest Corinne Evens sparkles. This cultural crusader might very...
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Fabulous Fête for Local Family
Panarea, lounge of the Raya, is one ofnthe most spectacular terraces in the Aeolian Islands. The children of our regular contributor, Januaria Piromallo, could not have had a better venue for their...
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Difficult Weekend at Nürburgring
Local reader and semi-professional racecar driver Karim Ojjeh gives us a review of his performance at Nürburgring:Kategorie: Sports & Leisure
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GYC Team Nominated for Top Award
Gstaad Yacht Club’s sailing team has been nominated for Switzerland’s top sailing award. This marks the fifth time the Swiss Sailing Awards have been given in conjunction with “Skippers”...
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Topschau Cow Beauty Pageant
Cow beauty pageants are mother’s milk to Switzerland, where alpine villages have been holding such events for more than a century. Here in the Saanenland, various events will be held the week of 24...
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Topschau Cow Beauty Pageant
Cow beauty pageants are mother’s milk to Switzerland, where alpine villages have been holding such events for more than a century. Here in the Saanenland, various events will be held the week of 24...
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Saanen Covered Bridge to Be Rebuilt
The covered bridge leading to the campground in Saanen that is a charming example of traditional architecture may soon be a thing of the past. Kategorie: Gstaad Living
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Grand Hotel Park Welcomes New Chef
Grand Hotel Park has welcomed a new chef to its culinary team ahead of the upcoming winter season.Kategorie: Business
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Rare Mushroom Found in the Saanenland
A mushroom seldom seen in Switzerland was found in the region last week by Ivan Inäbnit. Formed like a sea coral, the fungus boasts bright purple stems leading up to small caps . After deliberation,...
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Swiss Tourism Up Slightly
After a bumpy start to the year, the latest figures from the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics show an overall increase in tourism.Kategorie: Local News
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Postcard Date Mystery Solved
This vintage postcard of the Col du Pillon was published in the Tuesday, 18 October edition of the Anzeiger von Saanen, contributed by Schönriederin Andrea Maurer.Kategorie: Traditions
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Open House at Müller Medien
Tomorrow all are welcome to the Open House at Müller Medien, which produces both GSTAADLIFE magazine and the Anzeiger von Saanen. Kategorie: Business
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Sunny Skies for Topschau Pageant
After the cattle show week in late October began with a very wet start, the finishing festivities at Topschau were picture perfect.Kategorie: Traditions
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