In a beautiful pine forest, surrounded by a large park, lies the Kurhaus Hotel at 2,100 meteres above sea level. The hotel, built in 1896, radiates both the coziness and the permanence of a mountain hotel. The eventful history of the hotel, which has been run by the same family for four generations, can be seen and felt throughout the building. Many of the 72 rooms offer an unforgettable view of the nearby mountains peaks. The unique quiet location ensures perfect relaxation.

Welcome to paradise! Incorporating its century-long history, Monte Verità with its unique geographical, cultural and natural features has become an ideal meeting place. What makes us unique: our hotel designed in the Bauhaus style by Emil Fahrekamp in 1927 (renovated in 2008), our à la carte restaurant with a view of Lake Maggiore, our Japanese tea house with Zen garden, our park with its great variety of exotic plants. A wide range of events and guided tours: fascinating history encompassing many famous people, various eras, architectural sites and places of energy. Visit us on the "Mountain of Utopias".

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This hotel - a former posthouse - is surrounded by Mediterranean gardens with terraces, arbors and a swimming pool. Some of the hotel‘s original furnishings have been lovingly restored. The fireplace in the lounge ist particularly impressive and cozy.

In the heart of Basel, directly on the river Rhine, the hotel Krafft offers you a breathtaking view of the Old Town and the Cathedral. 60 gently renovated rooms revive the charm of the past. The cosy salons as well as the restaurant with specialities from the region invite you to stay. A warm welcome is given by a team, which engages itself with all heart and a lot of initiative

Located in the pristine landscape of the Albula valley, today this former wellness hotel is a unique combination of hotel and apartments. In 2002 its guests bought it as a public limited company, and it has since been renovated step by step. Under new management since 2009 with Maya Schlup and Christof Steiner. Spacious architecture, very family friendly. Creative restaurant "La Peida" (Romansh for "The Muse"). Impressive Art Nouveau building dating from 1906. Breathtaking ballroom, well-preserved lounges and an original canteen kitchen from yesteryear for team events and banquets with a difference. This unique hotel won an award for its unusual collection of Art Nouveau lighting fixtures. Gentle renovations and the preservation of details have maintained the authentic, historic charm.

The Chesa Salis with its meter-thick walls radiates warmth and security, coziness and a combination of aristocratic lawishness and solidity. 18 rooms with modern comforts also provide evidence of the craftmanship of bygone days. The pleasant public rooms and cozy dining areas are the perfect setting for lingering over fine cuisine. The careful and loving preparation of fresh products of the highest quality with professional skill contribute to your sense of well-being. Executive chef Toni Huser pays particular attention to creative delicacies and regional specialities. An informal oasis of tranquility with a cheerful and comfortable atmosphere.

Come with us on a trip back through time to the historic Ofenhorn Hotel in the wild, romantic Binn Valley. The spirit of the Belle Époque, when Swiss hotels first flourished, lingers in the rooms, corridors and restaurant. The creaking floors whisper many a forgotten secret. The restaurant offers regional specialties and a wide variety of other choice dishes. The Ofenhorn Hotel is the ideal starting point for a delightful voyage of discovery to the Binn Valley, a natural park with dozens of hidden treasures.

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The Grandhotel Giessbach, for example, a structure from the golden age of tourism (dating from 1873) and winner of the “Historic Hotel of the Year” award for 2004 enjoys a picturesque waterfall setting between the mountains and the Lake of Brienz. The magnificent reception rooms and lounges feature original furnishings. The small funicular railway, now 125 years old, which runs from the private steamboat terminal to the hotel is an attraction in itself.

The 200-year old patrician house in the midst of a charming Ticinese artists’village offers 18 individually furnished rooms, decorated with many antique pieces. The informal atmosphere and the gardens – a small Mediterranean paradise – guarantees rest and relaxation. Villa Carona is an island of well-being on the outskirts of Lugano.

A dream of an 18th century hotel in chalet style. The local antique furniture gives this hotel its special charm. Only a few minutes on foot from the centre of Château-d‘Oex, the hotel stands at a position with a unique view over the picturesque valley of the Pay-d‘Enhaut which lies 1000 metres above sea level. The 18 rooms are elegantly decorated and provide all modern amenities.

The hotel’s spacious grounds with century-old trees, encircle a glorious 12th century old cisterian abbey. The Domaine de Bonmont offers a large number of services. High standard rooms located in the Castle, two restaurants and a bar in the Club house with a large covered terrace, indoor swimming pool opening on the garden, sauna, solarium, 18 hole golf course, tennis and horse stables. You have a magnificent view on the Lake Leman and the Mont-Blanc.

A hotel where tradition counts, with a romantic atmosphere, a hotel with personality, the top hotel in the capital of the canton of Graubünden. For more than 300 years, this traditional hotel, located in the center of Chur, has provided excellent regional food and wine. Enjoy tine fare in the unique ambience ot the splendid pine-clad restaurant.

Opened in June 1930, the Bella Lui Hotel is a rare example of Modern Architecture. Clearly delineated forms, warm colors and period details characterize the hotel‘s appearance. Original furnishings in the lounge, a deck chair from the construction period or silverware from that time are all a high point of a stay at 1500 m in the Valais Alps.

The Schatzalp was built in 1900 in Art Nouveau style as a luxury sanatorium, and was the setting for Thomas Mann’s novel “The Magic Mountain”. It was later converted into a hotel, but the soul of the building – its architecture – remains unchanged. The hotel lies on a glorious, sunny and carfree mountain terrace 300 metres above Davos, with breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, and is surrounded by a delightful bo - tanic garden – the Alpinum Schatzalp – with 3,000 species of alpine plants. This excep - tional setting makes for a uniquely restful and relaxing holiday and, thanks to the hotel’s own private funicular, the “Magic Mountain” is just a four-minute ride up from the resort.

The Landgasthof Bären consists of three houses, the lovingly furnished hotel, our restaurant with its cozy rooms and rural charm and the modern seminar center. Whether for your dream wedding or banquet or for a demanding seminar or just for a few days of relaxation, the Bären is the ideal location to hold your event! Enjoy our high-quality cuisine; simply sit back and relax. A peaceful setting in the beautiful Emmental valley 700 m above sea level. The unique and unmistakable Emmental environment invites you to leave your cares behind. We are at the ideal starting point for walks, hikes and bike tours.

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The landmarked Hotel Hirschen has a history dating back to the 16th century. The Hotel is located in the quaint town of Eglisau, only 30 minutes from Zurich, beautifully situated along the banks of the Rhine River. The Hotel was renovated and refurnished between 2003 and 2007 with painstaking care and passion for details. Seven historic rooms and suites conjure up the charm and beauty of yesteryear. Each room has its distinguished charm in which our guests can sense the ambiance of centuries passed without missing today's comfort. The culinary creations can be enjoyed either in the exclusive gourmet restaurant or in the vivid bistro and are based upon a modern and fresh-from-the-market cuisine with references to classical cooking.

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Find tranquility and at the same time feel the breeze of past turbulent times: by staying at the hotel with its 13 rooms, which extends an invitation to remain here for a while and to experience the island at leisure. A lovingly run, inviting restaurants ensures the physical well-being. Full-bodied wines from the region accompany the specialities from lakes and mountains.

An enormous array of hotel packages await you in Switzerland‘s largest hotel park: in the Grand Hotel Waldhaus, Hotel Belmont and Villa Silvana there are 150 rooms varying in interior design. All three guesthouses and the Pavillon are connected by covered walkways and underground passages - a system unique to Switzerland‘s hotel industry. The historical Pavillon, the lively heart of the hotel resort, is the meeting point for a relaxing and social get-together.

CH-7018 Flims, Graubünden


Phone +41 81 928 10 10  I  Fax +41 81 928 10 11

Fin de siècle, Belle Époque and Art Nouveau styles set the atmosphere at the Schweizerhof Flims. In summer it is Lake Cauma and the fragrant alpine flora that invite the visitor, and in the winter it is the 220 kilometres of ski slopes and beautiful winter hiking trails. Since 2008, the hotel has been managed by the 4th generation of the Schmid family. Belle Époque restaurant, half board or a la carte, for high quality meals with a French influence. Rich in tradition, this hotel was built in 1903 in the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau styles. Currently managed by the 4th generation of the same family. Daniel Schmid, the director, is the grandson of the hotel's founder and has had a cultural influence on the hotel, where the likes of Albert Einstein, the Empress Zita and Marie Curie chose to spend their "summer retreat". The history of the Schweizerhof can be read in the book "Literary Grand Hotels of Switzerland".

Situated on the Jakobsweg in Flüeli-Ranft, the Paxmontana Art Nouveau Hotel, built in 1896, impresses with its spectacular location, the opulence of its architecture, the suspended pergola over the entrance and the loving attention paid to every detail by the host family.

Constructed in the early days of the hotel industry in 1904, in a combination of the historical, Swiss chalet and art nouveau styles, the former guesthouse at Kreuzbuch offers relaxation in a friendly atmosphere. Sleep peacefully in the “Entlebuch bed”, enjoy time together in the restaurant with its exquisite original timber fittings, take a culinary tour of the Flühli taverns or relax under the chestnut trees in the spa garden, with its wells decorated in the art nouveau style.

The centuries old Grimsel Hospice is located in the midst of a bleak and rocky landscape, on the turquoise waters of an artificial lake. From the former defiant miner's home an extremely elegant hotel emerged after comprehensive renovations, a place made for aesthetes and lovers of nature. With a panoramic lounge, a fireplace lounge, bar, restaurant, seductive wine cellar and cosy rooms that include every possible kind of comfort. This inn, on the Piedmont-Burgundy trade route, was mentioned in documents as early as 1142. Built in 1932 between two dam walls after the old hospice had been flooded, this was the first electrically heated hotel in Europe. Horgen Glarus furniture from the 30's. The stone pine and tower halls testify to the former construction style. The large wine cellar came into being because of the mule trains and is lovingly maintained.

The Mattenhof Resort is the centre of diversity and activity in Interlaken, Bernese Oberland. The tradition-rich art nouveau house is nestled in the heart of the stunning alpine landscape with a breathtaking view onto the mountain faces of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. What makes the Resort a truly unique and extraordinary place, is the magical ambience of the surrounding nature along with the Resort’s complete infrastructure. One of the most beautiful examples of “national romance” in contrast to the big hotels.

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Centrally located 100-year old hotel, since 2009 managed by the 3rd generation of the Kurzen family. Renovated on an ongoing basis, it radiates Art Nouveau combined with contemporary comfort. This hotel has a stylish Art Nouveau bar, a magnificent restaurant with fresh, seasonal cuisine, an impressive Art Nouveau hall, historic lounges and state-of-the-art seminar rooms. An elegant, historic hotel, it is built in the Belle Époque style and combines opulence with comfort, luxury with style. Some of the rooms still have their original fittings. The 220m2 splendid, unique banqueting hall has been restored authentically; the antique furniture in the lounge and in the historic rooms is likewise continuously being restored.

Somewhat more bucolic but nonetheless stylish, the Ruedihus country inn in Kandersteg dates back to 1753. This guesthouse is unique in terms of its historic guest rooms, with their period furniture and state-of-the-art luxury facilities, together with its historic herb garden.

Discover the charming Romantik Hotel Chesa Grischuna in Klosters, Graubünden. If you are looking for originality, appreciate a stylish and warm atmosphere and enjoy being pampered by a friendly staff, you will surely feel welcome at the "Chesa". The unique, old restaurant invites you to stay a while and enjoy yourself. Executive Chief Michael Bless and his team know how to delight theis international clientele with Graubünden and international specialities. Relaxing in the cozy Chesa Bar, you will discover many reminders of the legendary days when famous stars of stage and screen used to meet here. Talented musicians will keep you entertained until the wee hours of the morning.

Situated directly on Lake Zürich and only ten minutes from the city itself, the Sonne (“Sun”) radiates a magical, historical charm - as it has since 1641. The owners of this superb hotel, the emblem of Küsnacht, have added every modern comfort, and nurtured a very special atmosphere. The historic ballroom from the year 1839, the cosy lounges, and the Restaurant Sonnen - galerie with original sculptures and paintings - by Andy Warhol, among others - are all reasons enough to make a visit. So too is the delicious, creative seasonal cuisine.

The «Wilden Mann» was first mentioned in old Lucerne in 1517 as a tavern and it comprises a series of delightful town houses. This historical hotel is an oasis of charm and hospitality snuggled in the picturesque old town. Each room is individually and beautifully decorated with a flair for detail. Enjoy local specialities in the cosy Burgerstube, international cuisine at the smoke free Wilden Mann Stube and al fresco dinning in the summer terrace. A feeling for tradition harmoniously linked with modern comfort allows the guests to forget everyday worries – a real home away from home.

The charming Hotel Masson with 33 rooms is located in Montreux Veytaux, on an elevated site affording extensive views, alongside the old Simplon road. The contemporary structure began life as the house of a wine-grower, and may have even been a guesthouse before that.

Very special moments need very special places. Between Chur and Thusis in the Grisons, you will find Schloss Sins bedded in the peaceful landscape of the Domleschg. An oasis of thoughts in a historical spot, or quite simply, a place to enjoy and linger in.

On the other side of the spectacular Bernina Pass in the historic town of Poschiavo lies the simple, but atmospheric nine-room Hotel Albrici. The impressive features of this carefully restored aristocrat’s residence, which dates from 1682 and lies directly on the main square, include the renowned Sybilline Hall.

Built in 1557, Wartegg Castle looks back on an impressive history, including a time when it served as a refuge for Zita, the last Empress of Austria. Today the castle is a contemporary holiday and business hotel in one. The 24 rooms are light an airy in design; the views of the expansive wooded grounds and garden, and across Lake Constance, are exceptional.

A breath of nostalgia, enjoyment and relaxation mediates the Palazzo. We offer cosy rustic pinewood rooms, comfortably furnished suites in modern design. Three of the rooms are wheelchair accessible. During the summer, a ticket for free use of the cable cars in the area is included. Art exhibitions paires with blues, soul or jazz in the imposing cross vault cellar of the Caverna bar. Palazzo Mÿsanus, the place to enjoy culture and music.

High above the lakeside landscape of the Engadine sits the legendary Sils Maria Waldhaus, or forest lodge, which has been owned by the same family since 1908. This hotel radiates the grandeur of its original age, and is a cultural treasure trove. The innovative approach of the host family and the unceremonious warmth of their welcome make this hotel almost irresistible.

The southern side of the Maloja Pass, in the picturesque Soglio region, is the spectacular setting of the Palazzo Salis, a mansion constructed between 1630 and 1701. Its fifteen rooms, together with its lounges and halls, feature original furnishings and pictures, murals and sculptures. Two rare sequoia trees are to be found in its secluded garden.

In Solothurn’s most prominent square, in the middle of its pedestrian-friendly old town, you’ll find one of Switzerland’s oldest hotels, first mentioned as inn in 1418 and rebuilt in the 18th centruy in the early classical style. Each of the 42 hotel rooms has its own special character and offers a splendid view of Solothurn’s picturesque narrow streets and the imposing St. Ursen Cathedral. Besides offering the highest level of comfort, the helpful, well-trianed Krone team also provides excellent, fresh seasonal Mediterranean dishes.

The Weiss Kreuz was probably built at the beginning of the 14th century as a watchtower. It became a traders‘inn in 1519, and still dominates life in Splügen from its central position on top of a rocky promontory in the village‘s old centre. Guests are received through the ancient traders‘s entrance, and make their way to the 16 restored rooms via a creaky wooden staircase. Each room has a unique charm. The former hayloft has been converted into the hotel‘s restaurant, where there are superb views across the stone roofs of the village and of the wonderful mountain scenery.

In the picturesque Val d’Anniviers within the French-speaking region of the Valais, the Grand Hotel Bella Tola reflects the lifestyle of the late 19th century. The current owners have enthusiastically set out restoring the guest rooms, the original dining room and lounges to reflect the charms of a bygone age.

Majestically situated amid breathtakingly beautiful and unspoiled scenery. The Palace is a haven of tranquility. A historic symbol of St. Moritz. No room is alike, each has it‘s own dinstinct character. Badrutt‘s Palace is a celebration of style, sports, cuisine and fashion, with discreet service and traditional elegance evoking an atmosphere of pampered luxury for all. An ideal destination in both winter and summer, the hotel is located in one of the most challenging ski areas in the world and offers a host of summer alpine activities.

In the setting of Nicolaus Hartmann's architecture, at the confluence of belle époque elegance and Engadine tradition, we spirit our guests away to a special, authentic holiday world: Stone pine-clad rooms, vaulted ceilings, local materials and views across the lake and mountains. After an exhilarating day in the mountain world, you can unwind at your leisure in our large Engadine hotel, an establishment distinguished by continual sensitive renovation. The local hotelier family and their staff look forward to the opportunity of pampering you.

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The formerly Propstei of the Benediktiner abbey St. Johann in Müstair with the 1199 attached Hospiz and the former seat of the count de Capol form the today‘s hotel "Chasa de Capol", an Etape Gourmande with a very hospitable atmosphere. The 10 individual designed and designated rooms can best be described by the quotation of the actress Barbara Scheel "Each room is a story room". Albert Hoffmann, the inventor of the LSD notes in the guest book: "Here you experience magic moments without having to eat hallucinogens mushrooms before."

Known as the "Gyrenbad" since the 17th century, this is one of the most beautiful original country inns in Switzerland, which lies above the village of Turbenthal. This inn, which ist situated in an idyllic landscape, is run by the Kunz family with love and a mind for culture. Its historic walls hide a higly successful combination of modern comfort and gastronomic delights. You can enjoy a refreshing night’s sleep in one of the seven rooms.

CH- 6354 Vitznau, Luzern


Phone +41 41 397 10 33   I  Fax +41 41 397 21 55

The Hobby Hotel is situated next door to the steamer pier and the funiculars up Mt. Rigi. It was first built in 1873 by the Vitznau-Rigibahn, Europe’s first mountain railway (1871), as part of the station complex. Modifications in 1899 and extensions by an architect called Berger in 1929 later transformed the hotel in terms of both size and appearance. In addition to a holiday atmosphere and good food, the Hobby Hotel offers guests creative courses in arts and crafts as well as exhibition space for their works. The Restaurant Rondel built over the lake promises guests the awe-inspiring first-hand experience - weather permitting - of nature in all its manifold glory, including some beautiful sunsets.

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CH-3823 Wengen, Bern


Phone +41 33 856 51 21  I  Fax +41 33 855 33 39

The Hotel Falken is a unique testament to the days of the belle époque in Wengen. It stands on a hilltop in its own grounds, with a separate pavilion. The hotel was built in 1894. Many of the original details remain, both outside and in - such as the entrance richly decorated with floral motifs, and the dining room with im - pressive Art Nouveau lights. All rooms are furnished in traditional alpine style. This is the only intact building of this period in Wengen still run as a hotel; as a result, it is a unique witness of the early days of tourism in the village.

CH-3823 Wengen, Bern


Phone +41 33 855 12 12  I  Fax +41 33 855 12 94

This historic hotel from 1840 has the best panoramic location on the Scheidegg Pass. It has been managed by the 5th generation of Andreas and Silvia von Almen's family since 1988, and has 100 beds. The building, its interior and its guest list are steeped in history, while the hotel is also famous for being the location where "The Eiger Sanction" starring Clint Eastwood and "North Face" with Benno Furmann were filmed. Built in 1840, the Bellevue des Alpes was last extended and renovated in 1948. Since then, any restoration carried out has focused exclusively on stylistic elements. All the interiors of the hotel's public spaces date back to the 20's, while the rooms invite a little time travel. All the great mountaineers of the 20th century as well as celebrities from society, skiing and the film industry have stayed in this hotel.

CH-3920 Zermatt, Wallis


Phone +41 27 966 03 33  I  Fax +41 27 966 03 30

The original Seiler Hotel is erected on the foundations of the legendary "Lauber Inn", which established Zermatt’s hotel keeping in 1839. In 1855 Alexander Seiler opened the Hotel Monte Rosa here, in the centre of the village. Since over one and a half centuries the most traditional hotel of Zermatt accommodates visitors from around the world. The membership with "The Leading Small Hotels of the World" vouches for the high quality of services. Experience the charm of the alpine "Belle-Époque" hotel and at the same time enjoy the comforts of a modern infrastructure.