When the Gstaad Palace will reopen its doors on December 15, 2025, will do so with its own unique atmosphere: a balance between historic elegance and the new languages of Alpine tourism. This winter, however, it will have another color beyond the white of the snow. It will also be the iconic pink of the famous panther that, exactly half a century ago, brought a slice of Hollywood to Oberbort.
The Pink Panther's return to Gstaad Palace
In 1975, the European premiere of the film The Pink Panther Strikes Again It was held at the Palace, where many scenes were filmed. Fifty years later, Blake Edwards' film finds a new home in the Salle Baccarat, which will host two event screenings: December 22, 2025 e On 19 January 2026.
For those who lived through that period, the memory remains vivid. Among them, the current General Manager Andrea Scherz, who as a child watched Blake Edwards and Peter Sellers enter the Palace through the revolving door. Half a century later, the comedy of Inspector Clouseau remains a fixture in the collective memory of the place.
A renewed catering
If the history of cinema shines again, The cuisine of the Gstaad Palace does not fall behindThe main restaurant, The Great, completely redesigned, will guide the seasonal gastronomic journey. The menu combines Alpine reinterpretations—such as a revisited risotto—with more contemporary offerings, from poke bowls to Simmental Tomahawk steak. The dining room preparations remain the focus, from freshly filleted salmon to spaghetti "à la Gildo," one of the most popular rituals.
The Christmas Eve dinner, with live music in the Lobby Bar, anticipates the traditional Christmas event. 31th December, instead, the hotel will dress the atmosphere of the “Vintage Circus”: a leap back to the early 1900s, with an aperitif at the Lobby Bar and GreenGo and a gala dinner starting at 9:30 pm.
Those who want to start the year in the name of taste can focus on the classic Seafood Brunch on January 1st, then repeated every Sunday in February. And on Wednesdays, Gildo's Ristorante returns with its moules-frites with seafood. In the romance section, however, the calendar has already been marked Valentine's day, celebrated with a gourmet menu and Champagne.
Alpine experiences and wellness
The Saanenland region offers its slow winter pace, which the Palace translates into personalized experiences. From snowshoe excursions ai scenic helicopter flights From Wildhorn to Videmanette, right up to freeriding in fresh snow, the offering is wide and flexible.
Inside, the Palace Spa It remains one of the hotel's beating hearts: the Himalayan sauna, outdoor whirlpool, herbal teas by the fire, and the new longevity program, which combines sessions with a personal trainer, sauna, cold shower, Cellgym, and lymphatic massage.
A season of music at the Gstaad Palace
The soundtrack of winter will be equally varied. Christmas Eve will resonate with theScherzo Ensemble and his balalaikas. On New Year's Eve, the Treichler Club Gsteig will welcome 2026 with the sound of traditional cowbells. During the February brunches, the popular melodies of Andreas Kolly will accompany the guests, while on February 8th and 22nd jazz will return to the fore with the Dixieland Bulls Band, in a tribute to New Orleans transported to the Bernese mountains.
Families and children
Even the little ones will find a dedicated program thanks to the Sammy's Kids Program, which includes afternoons of fairy tales with live characters, creative workshops and moments in the kitchen to prepare the typical Swiss plait.
Events to mark on your agenda
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“The Pink Panther Strikes Again” – Special Screenings: 22 December 2025 and 19 January 2026
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A Palace Christmas: 24 December, from 19.00pm
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New Year's Eve "Vintage Circus": December 31st, with aperitif from 8:00 PM
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Seafood Brunch: January 1, 2026 and every Sunday in February
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Valentine's “Eve” Dinner: gourmet menu by candlelight
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Sammy's Kids Program: activities throughout the season
The Palace between past and future
Opened in 1913, family-owned hoax for three generations, the Gstaad Palace remains one of the last large family-run establishments in Europe. With 90 rooms and suites, five restaurants, the nightclub GreenGo, an 1800 m² spa, the summer Olympic swimming pool and the historic Walig Hut Since 1783, the hotel continues to combine Alpine tradition and excellent hospitality.
The winter season is expected from December 15, 2025 to March 8, 2026, followed by the summer opening from June 19 to September 6, 2026.
