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2998Piz Beverin

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2834Weissfluh

3056Piz Nair

3294Piz Kesch

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2306 Churfirsten

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Gstaad

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Wengen

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Linthal

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Glarus

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Leukerbad

Stoos

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The Inspiring Meeting Hotels at a glance.

Switzerland is a small country with great variety; its Inspiring Meeting Hotels are just as diverse. This map shows their locations at a glance.

A Aargau

B Basel Region

C Bern

D Fribourg Region

E Geneva

F Lake Geneva Region

G Graubünden

H Jura & Three-Lakes

I Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

J Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein

K Ticino

L Valais

M Zurich Region

Grand Tour of Switzerland

The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a suggested route that makes use of the existing Swiss road network. Visitors follow the route at their own risk. Switzerland Tourism and the Grand Tour of Switzerland association accept no liability for construction works, diversions, signage relating to special events or safety provisions along the route.

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Eiger 3970

Mönch 4107

4158Jungfrau

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2362Niesen

3934Bietschhorn

3272Basòdino

1701MonteGeneroso

2998Piz Beverin

3402Rheinwaldhorn

2834Weissfluh

3056Piz Nair

3294Piz Kesch

2973Diavolezza

1899Grosser Mythen

2306 Churfirsten

1898Stanserhorn

2119Pilatus

1798Rigi


3503Sustenhorn

2175Gantrisch

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Piz Buin3312

GrandCombin4314

2002Le Moléson

1677La Dôle

Champéry

Verbier

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Gstaad

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Linthal

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Bad Ragaz

Glarus

Scuol

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Müstair

Vaduz

Grand-St-Bernard

Leukerbad

Stoos

Lenzerheide-Lai

Interlaken

Montreux

La Chaux-de-Fonds

Neuchâtel

Baden

Solothurn

Thun

Zug

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Schaffhausen

Chur

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2998Piz Beverin

3402Rheinwaldhorn

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The Grand Tour is signposted in a clockwise direction.

Profile of the Grand Tour Length: 1,643km plus starting stageHighest point: Furka Pass, 2,429m a.s.l.Lowest point: Lake Maggiore, 193m a.s.l.Alpine passes: 5 passes over 2,000m a.s.l. Lakes along the route: 22 lakes of more than 0.5km2

UNESCO: 12 World Heritage Properties and 2 biospheres

For more information on the Grand Tour:MySwitzerland.com/grandtour

Try something new: such as a team outing on Lake Lucerne near Vitznau.© Marcus Gyger

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The perfect hotel is just a click awayExploring your hotel options is an adventure in itself with the Best Swiss Hotels app. The hotels in this brochure can be booked online via the app at MySwitzerland.com/best-swiss-hotelsHave fun exploring.

Martin Nydegger Claude MeierCEO Switzerland Tourism Director hotelleriesuisse

GrüeziInspiration doesn’t keep office hours, it can strike any time, anywhere. You can help it along a little, though, with the right location: Inspiring Meeting Hotels. These boast a unique location, an extraordinary programme of events and activities, and creative cuisine. They offer more than just meeting rooms – they provide a platform for inspiring experiences. A stimulating environment encourages new ideas and is therefore perfect for innovative strategy meetings, creative brainstorming and motivating sales training.

We hope you have a productive stay in the Inspiring Meeting Hotels.

Hotel classifications Ò simple

Ó comfortable

comfortable superior

Ô good middle class Ã good middle class superior

Õ first class

À first class superior

Ö luxury

Ä luxury superior

Swiss Lodge

Hotel Garni (breakfast only)

Price range

Seminar package per person inc. accommodation.

• < CHF 200

•• CHF 200 – 300

••• > CHF 300

Prices are for guidance and vary according to availability.

Pictograms In the city

By the water

In the mountains

In the country

Outstanding cuisine There are two hotel classification systems in Switzerland. You will find information on both systems at www.hotelleriesuisse.ch and www.gastrosuisse.ch.

Extra

information

10 Aargau

12 Basel Region

14 Bern

22 Fribourg Region

24 Graubünden

28 Jura & ThreeLakes

32 LucerneLake Lucerne

Region

46 Eastern Switzerland /

Liechtenstein

50 Ticino

54 Valais

56 Zurich Region

6A source of great ideas: Inspiring Meeting Hotels

42The caring handyman of

the Grandhotel Giessbach

When the weather’s good, seminars can take place in the castle grounds. An ideal way to get a change of perspective. © Christine Blaser

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Welcome to the Inspiring Meeting Hotels

Meetings in prime locations

Rosmarie Furer Manager at Schloss

Ueberstorf

Ms Furer, what makes the castle an Inspiring Meeting Hotel? Guests can find inspira-tion all around them: in the hotel’s architec-ture, food and garden as well as in the castle’s exciting history.

Sometimes you need a change of scenery to get inspired. The Inspiring Meeting Hotels provide an opportunity to do just that. From lakeside art deco hotel to luxurious mountain hut or former spinning mill, they are all anything but ordinary.

Schloss Ueberstorf near Fribourg is a case in point. Over the course of its more than 500year history, the building has been an aristocratic estate, a convent and an artist’s home. Today, it is a place of cultural and business exchange that continues to exude a unique historical charm.

Aside from its fantastic location, the hotel also offers a varied programme of events and activities. From nighttime hikes to golf lessons and swimming in the river – team events at Schloss Ueberstorf promote greater team spirit and also free the mind for new ideas for future success.

What can guests expect at the castle?Everything and nothing. Emptiness and freedom on the one hand, lots of inspiration on the other. As well as a lively programme of events and activities.

For example?Culture in all its forms, such as drinks receptions in our sculpture garden, dinner in a designer setting, short musical events and much else besides.

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A source of great ideas.A game of outdoor chess is just one of the many teambuilding exercises available at Kartause Ittingen.

A convivial meal of Swiss specialities in the Stübli restaurant of The Alpina Gstaad hotel is the perfect end to a productive day.

The difference between a simple meeting and an inspiring experience often lies in the detail. Every conference hotel has bright rooms and good infrastructure nowadays. But to be awarded the title “Inspiring Meeting Hotel” by an expert panel, a hotel also needs to offer a unique location, a welcoming atmosphere and a surprising programme of events and activities. Such features encourage the mind to wander and ideas to form.

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The Inspiring Meeting

Hotels meet the following criteria:

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Outstanding location

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Meeting room of at least 30m2

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Sufficient space for group work

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Pinboard, flip chart, facilitator’s toolbox,

screen

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Welcoming ambience

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Appealing experiences in the vicinity

MySwitzerland.com/inspirationYou may be tempted

to hold your meetings on the picturesque pier of Hotel Vitznauerhof on Lake Lucerne.

Up here at Resort Collina d’Oro, amid the natural beauty of Ticino, it’s easy to forget that the city of Lugano is just five kilometres away.

Aargau. Aargau is the river canton and the water tower of Switzerland. It is also the home of fortresses and castles with fascinating histories. The Wellness Destinations Bad Zurzach and Rheinfelden offer the very latest in relaxation.

Lenzburg Castle is considered to be the oldest hilltop castle in Switzerland

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+41 (0)56 201 40 40 [email protected] www.propstei.ch

1 Wislikofen: Propstei Wislikofen

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The historical charm of this former monastery extends beyond the old walls and can be felt in the secluded garden and in its spiritual heritage.

Team tip: Discover the history of the monastery on a tour from the cloister to the herb garden.

Alpine horn As its name suggests, this traditional Swiss instrument has its roots in the mountains. Texts from as early as 1555 show that a wooden horn was used to gather herds of cows. Its sound can carry for up to ten kilometres, depending on the terrain.

Basel Region. Basel is home to the largest concentration of museums in Europe (40). The city also has an Old Town rich in history and ground-breaking architecture. This makes Basel synonymous with art and culture.

A festive ferry just before the “Mittlere Brücke” in Basel

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+41 (0)61 261 10 10 [email protected] www.teufelhof.com

+41 (0)61 260 21 21 info@bildungszentrum21.ch www.bz21.ch

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2 Basel: Der Teufelhof Basel Ã

Art, history, cuisine, shop-ping and design: here is everything that makes Basel Basel. The bright meeting rooms provide a creative atmosphere.

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This listed, redecoratet building is located close to the Old Town in a long- established copse in the middle of the city’s largest private park.

GaultMillau: 14 points & 16 points Michelin: 1 star

Team tip: See a show in the Teufelhof theatre, a centre of unconventional, cuttingedge and striking smaller performances.

Team tip: Learn crossbow archery from an expert and hit the bull’seye.

Bern. A canton as diverse as any country: magnificent mountains, majestic lakes, the lovely Emmental and historical cities such as Switzerland’s capital Bern make for unforgettable memories.

Lake Oeschinen near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland

© D. Birri

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+41 (0)33 673 80 00 info@parkhotelbellevue.ch www.parkhotel-bellevue.ch

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4 Adelboden: Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa À

5 Brienz: Grandhotel Giessbach Õ

16 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Bern.

Located 150 metres above the village centre. All meet-ing rooms are filled with in natural light with a pano-ramic mountain view. The park and terrace are perfect for outdoor meetings.

GaultMillau: 14 points

Team tip: The watermills and steep rock faces never fail to impress in the Choleren Gorge, with its many flights of steps and bridges.

Team tip: At the Ballenberg OpenAir Museum, see how people used to cook over 100 years ago – without electricity or running water.

Elegant lounges and stucco ballrooms make meetings in this historical Belle Epoque hotel close to the impressive waterfall a unique experience.


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+41 (0)33 888 98 88 [email protected] www.thealpinagstaad.ch

+41 33 748 50 [email protected]

7 Gstaad: The Alpina Gstaad Ä

6 Gstaad: Gstaad Palace Ä

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For presentations, private events or meetings: the meeting rooms, service and 1,578m2 area for creativity guarantee an unforgettable experience.

GaultMillau: 16 points & 18 points


Michelin: 1 star & 1 star

Team tip: Walig Hut, located 1,700 metres above Gsteig, offers tranquillity, inspiration and renewed team spirit (open only in summer).

Top equipped meeting- facilities, an inspiring garden with endless views, an Alpine hut to relax in – this luxury hotel has a wide range of tempting offers.

Team tip: Discover the culinary secrets of awardwinning Alpina chefs in a workshop.

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+41 (0)33 982 46 11 [email protected] www.grimselwelt.ch

+41 (0)33 975 13 13 info@wetterhornhasliberg.ch www.wetterhorn-hasliberg.ch

8 Guttannen: Historisches Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz Õ

9 HaslibergHohfluh: Hotel Wetterhorn

18 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Bern.

The renovated Alpine hotel with rooms decorated in 1930s style, listed tower room and renowned deep-stone cellar is a relaxing oasis.

Team tip: Electrify your senses by abseiling down the 92metre Räterichsbodensee dam.

Built in 1907, this time-hon-oured summer residence is now an exciting hotel with its own wine cellar. It offers customised group activities and an exclusive dining ex-perience with an unconven-tional local menu.Team tip: Take a break from brainstorming and head to the wine cellar for a game of bowling.

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+41 (0)31 791 26 11 [email protected] www.schlosshuenigen.ch

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+41 (0)26 672 81 81 info@schlossmuenchenwiler.ch www.schloss-muenchenwiler.ch

10 Konolfingen: Schloss Hünigen Õ

11 Münchenwiler: Schloss Münchenwiler

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This listed castle combines a long history with a mod-ern façade and provides the right atmosphere for meetings, conferences and workshops. With eleven impressive rooms for up to 250 people.


Team tip: Fun is guaranteed on a moped tour in Emmental.

1,000 years of history add to the experience of this family-run monastery and castle hotel in a vast park – and give a refined touch to meetings.

Team tip: Refine your manners in a dining etiquette class for meals in sophisticated company.

For more meeting per meeting: MySwitzerland.com/access

Save time with short transfersHow can you make the most of your time? Save it for your meeting: Switzerland’s short transfer times maximise your productivity. The Access Index evaluates the proportion of your total trip time that is available for the meeting itself – and shows how much time you can save in Switzerland. Calculate your savings now.

The higher the index: – the faster the transfer– the more time for the meeting– the lower the costs

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+41 (0)33 655 97 00 meeting@edenspiez.ch www.eden-spiez.ch

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+41 (0)33 748 68 68 [email protected] www.golfhotel.ch

13 Spiez: Hotel Eden Spiez À

12 Saanenmöser: Golfhotel Les Hauts de Gstaad & Spa À

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Eden offers a stylish set-ting, cutting-edge presenta-tion technology, top cuisine and individual service, not to mention a five-star pano-ramic view.

The main building of this wonderfully situated family- run hotel has a beautiful Alpine design, while the chalet with its conference centre offers tasteful coun-try style.

Team tip: At the Zweisimmen suspension rope park, overcome your limits on a climbing rope at 4 to 20 metres.

Team tip: Discover Alpine wine culture on a guided tour of the Spiez vineyard and castle cellar.

Fribourg Region. The hilly, sometimes mystic landscape of the Pre-Alps, the Medieval villages and the bilingual cultural city of Fribourg – there are many attractive sides to this region.

The wild and romantic Lake Schwarzsee in the eastern Fribourg Pre-Alps© G.M. Castelberg and M. Haas

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+41 (0)26 921 80 30 [email protected] www.gruyereshotels.ch

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+41 (0)31 741 47 [email protected]

14 Gruyères: Hôtel de Gruyères Ô

15 Ueberstorf: Schloss Ueberstorf

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Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque town, with views of the castle and the Pre-Alps, the hotel seduces visitors with its wellness area, charm and as a base for exploring the region.

Team tip: At Maison du Gruyère, experience the king of cheese with all your senses.

Eat, meet, dream: it’s no wonder this 500-year-old castle with its secluded garden has been recog-nised multiple times as one of Switzerland’s most pop-ular meeting venues.

Team tip: Enjoy a nighttime stroll with torchlight and picnic appetisers to the historical Lourdes Grotto in an old stone quarry in Birchwald.

Graubünden. 937 peaks, 150 valleys, 615 lakes – Graubünden combines pristine nature with picturesque villages. Enjoy incredible views as the Albula/Bernina railway route, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, crosses the landscape.

Bridge over the Inn between Scuol and Gurlaina

© J. Geerk


+41 (0)81 928 48 48event@waldhausflims.chwww.waldhaus-flims.ch

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16 Davos Dorf: Hotel Seehof Davos Ö

17 Flims Waldhaus: Waldhaus Flims Alpin Grand Hotel & Spa Ä

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A first-class conference venue with guests such as Angela Merkel, Bill Clinton and Angelina Jolie – from suites above the restau-rant to the 400m2 wellness and spa area. Team tip: Have fun learning to mix your favourite drink during a cocktail course with the bartender.

Team tip: Hold your meeting in the hotel park before enjoying a round of golf or some rafting, mountain biking or meditation.

The state-of-the-art meeting rooms offer innovative tech-nology and unique vistas all year round – just 90 minutes from Zurich.



For a perfect meeting run to plan: MySwitzerland.com/meetingplanner

A fast and practical tool Plan the perfect business meeting in just a few clicks! The online Meeting Planner at MySwitzerland.com is easy and intuitive to use, and quickly suggests the optimum location, matching social programme and travel options, along with price guidelines.

Simple, fast

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+41 (0)58 713 20 00 [email protected] www.7132.com

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+41 (0)81 868 80 88 welcome@thealpina.com www.alpina.swiss

18 Tschiertschen: Romantik Hotel The Alpina Mountain Õ

19 Vals: 7132 Hotel Ä

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This legendary hotel, built in 1897, experienced the savoir-vivre of the Golden Twenties, and following a careful renovation in 2015, is now enjoying a spec-tacular comeback.

Far from the stresses of daily life, amid minimalist architecture and an archa-ic mountain landscape, business and leisure merge into one.

Team tip: Alpine dining in the Tropaios Lounge – savour gourmet food in an exclusive setting.

Team tip: After your meeting, expand your perspective in the 7132 spa, designed by Peter Zumthor.

GaultMillau: 15 points & 17 points Michelin: 2 star

Jura & ThreeLakes. One region, two worlds: scenic lakes with terraced vineyards contrasted against ancient forests, rivers and gorges. Here, watchmaking and horse breeding date back centuries.

Gorge of the rushing Areuse near Boudry

© C. Sonderegger

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+41 (0)32 723 02 02 [email protected] www.palafitte.ch

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20 Neuchâtel: Hôtel Palafitte Ö

Built during Expo 02, the hotel impresses guests with its pavilions on the water, secluded location and am-ple privacy – inspiration to broaden your horizons.

Team tip: Paddle along the wild natural banks of Lake Neuchâtel on a guided canoe trip.

Film festivals There are more than 20 film festivals in Switzerland, including in Aarau, Locarno and Zurich. Some of them are longstanding events, such as the International Film Festival in Locarno, which was founded back in 1946. The Zurich Film Festival is more recent, but no less glam-orous. It has been drawing both household names and the stars of the future to Lake Zurich since 2005.

Meetings on board.SBB Charter

sbb.ch/charter

Hold a meeting – celebrate – enjoy together.Have you already thought about carrying out a product presentation at 200 km/h or using the outward journey for a meeting? With the unique special event coaches and trains from SBB Charter, you not only save time but you can surprise your guests with an unusual experience. There is the option of having a coach attached to a train in scheduled traffic or putting together an entire special event train individually as well as specifying the timetable. Choose between nostalgic special event trains or modern saloon cars that are equipped with a projector, screen and audio system.

More than just being mobile.A mobility solution from SBB takes you to your destination in a way that protects the environment and climate, and it makes the journey a highlight: you can relax while travelling in the Red Arrow «Churchill», which was built as a unique model for the national exhibition in 1939, in the saloon car «Le Salon de Luxe», or in the comfortable seating coach. SBB lays on catering during the journey of course – from an appetiser to lunch or gourmet dinner, you benefit from organisation by a single provider.

ContactSBB Charter, +41 (0)51 222 11 [email protected], sbb.ch/charter

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Lucerne Lake Lucerne Region. Peaks offering a great view, such as Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis, the fjord-like Lake Lucerne and the eponymous city – this central Swiss region offers plenty of variety.

View from Pilatus of Lake Lucerne near Horw

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+41 (0)41 497 52 05info@hotelhammer.chwww.hotel-hammer.ch

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21 Andermatt: The Chedi Andermatt Ä

22 Eigenthal: Hotel Hammer

34 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. LucerneLake Lucerne Region.

Michelin: 1 star

Team tip: Observe the mountain wildlife of Eigenthal with nature guide Norbert Müller.

A conservative Alpine ex-terior with an Asian sen-sory spectacle inside. The deluxe hotel also has a top range of meeting venues: 16 rooms are available for events.

Located right at the foot of Mount Pilatus, just 20 min-utes from Lucerne city cen-tre, is Hammer – the perfect venue for meetings and workshops surrounded by Alpine landscapes.

GaultMillau: 14 points & 16 points

Team tip: Explore the surrounding area together with your team and goats on a goat trek.

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+41 (0)41 624 41 41 [email protected] www.hotelseeblick.ch

+41 (0)41 639 69 00info@waldeggengelberg.chwww.waldegg-engelberg.ch

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24 Engelberg: Hotel Waldegg Õ

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With 600m2 of meeting rooms and a view of the lake and Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi, this hotel with wellness facilities and bar is one of the most popular meeting venues in Central Switzerland.

The region that inspired monks of medieval times is the ideal place for light-bulb moments. Enjoy a view of Mount Titlis in the wellness area.

Team tip: Make your way through the glass labyrinth at Glasi Hergiswil and try your hand at glassblowing.

Team tip: Choose from 280 of the world’s top golf courses in the virtual indoor range with outdoor putting green.

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+41 (0)41 666 24 00 [email protected] www.paxmontana.ch

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26 Kastanienbaum: Seehotel Kastanienbaum Õ

25 FlüeliRanft: Jugendstil-Hotel Paxmontana Ã

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Magnificent views of the Obwalden mountain range and Lake Sarnen, an in-spiring location and a stylishly renovated interior: everything you need for a creative time-out.

Team tip: Make your own cheese at Fluonalp with expert guidance from an Alpine dairy farmer.

Have your meetings in a holiday resort. With its own private pier and terrace with panoramic view, the lakeside hotel lives up to its name.

Team tip: Travel there by boat and have your team roast their very own coffee beans in the nearby El Imposible Roasters.

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+41 (0)41 669 79 79 [email protected] www.fruttlodge.ch

27 Kriens: Hotel Pilatus-Kulm Ã

28 MelchseeFrutt: frutt Lodge & Spa À

38 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. LucerneLake Lucerne Region.

280m2 of inspiration: meet on top of the world on the roof terrace. Europe’s highest four-star superior hotel on the shores of a lake offers breathtaking views.

Team tip: Show your bravery and skills on ten diverse trails in Central Switzerland’s largest suspension rope park.

This pearl of the Belle Epoque above Lake Lu-cerne offers charming halls, rooms in Alpine chic and can be reached via the world’s steepest cog railway.

Team tip: Take a guided tour of one of Switzerland’s largest karst cave systems.

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+41 (0)41 880 18 88 [email protected] www.rigikulm.ch


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29 Obbürgen: Palace Hotel & Conferences À

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This historical mountain hotel with its breathtaking panoramas is the crown on the Queen of Mountains and is ideal for meetings with a view.

108 rooms and suites, 8 restaurants, bars and lounges as well as a 2,200m2 conference centre: the Palace Hotel in the heart of the Bürgenstock Resort offers space and luxury.

Team tip: Hike along the Felsenweg and ascend to the Hammetschwand viewing point on Europe’s highest outdoor lift.

Team tip: Learn about the life of an Alpine farmer on Mount Rigi on an actionpacked daytrip with Franz Toni Kennel.

GaultMillau: 13 points & 14 points & 15 points & 16 points

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+41 (0)41 817 44 44info@hotelstoos.chwww.hotel-stoos.ch

+41 (0)41 399 77 77 [email protected]

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32 Vitznau: Hotel Vitznauerhof À

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More space for creativity: draw inspiration from the view in the plenary meeting room and soothe your body and soul in the 1,1000m2 wellness oasis with panoramic jacuzzi.

Team tip: Make your own ice sculptures with the help of a professional – even in summer.

Inspiring Meeting Hotels. LucerneLake Lucerne Region.

The separate conference centre for up to 200 people allows for countless room configurations, guarantee-ing maximum concentra-tion. It also offers a unique programme of events and activities.

Team tip: Arrive by boat and have a coffee break right by the lake.


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The best spot in Central Switzerland to watch the sun set, a vast park and outdoor wellness area – a place to make meetings special.

Team tip: Discover the most beautiful areas around Lake Lucerne on a William Tell cruise aboard a barge.

Fondue Cheese, white wine, garlic and cornflour are the key ingredients of this typical Swiss dish. The melted cheese is kept hot over a table- top burner, and you dip cubes of bread into it. Watch out, though: if your bread cube falls off into the melted cheese, you have to buy everyone a drink. cheesesfromswitzerland.com

From another era: above the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz, the Grandhotel Giessbach exudes a sense of history.

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Ueli Zurbuchen is the Grandhotel Giessbach’s jack of all trades: he repairs anything that is broken, he looks after the expansive nature park and water-fall, and he makes sure that the hotel never loses its magic. Text: Matthias Mächler Photos: Markus Bühler

Ueli Zurbuchen: “I have more faith in my screwdriver than I do in mysticism. But this truly is something special.”

44 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. The caring handyman.

For one century, the Grandhotel was the place to

stay for the high society. By 1979, it looked ready

to shut its doors forever. But famous Swiss environmen-talist Franz Weber rescued

it in 1984, avoiding speculation by distributing

ownership among 8,000 shareholders.

220,000 square metres of forested nature park with peaceful hiking paths: once a week, Ueli Zurbuchen walks along all the official trails and checks the spring catchment, one of his “magical spots” on the Giessbach estate.

Europe’s oldest funicular railway: red funicular wagons, each with their own driver, bring passengers up to the hotel from its private pier on Lake Brienz.

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The Giessbach Falls are 400 metres in height and drop in 14 stages. Shepherds are said to have gathered there in ancient times to celebrate solar and lunar festivals. In 1873, a family of hoteliers from Zurich, the Hausers, ordered the construc-tion of a Swiss chalet-style building.

Ueli Zurbuchen fixes loose towel racks, replaces broken keys and installs new shelves in the historical conservatory, ensuring that the Grandhotel Giessbach is always in perfect condition.

Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein. From the mystical mountains of the Alpstein with the iconic Säntis to the vast expanse of Lake Constance – this region is a treasure trove of natural and cultural gems.

Apple trees in bloom in Egnach, with the Säntis in the background

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34 Filzbach: Seminarhotel Lihn Ô

35 Murg: Lofthotel Ã

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A unique concept in a won-derful location with fresh produce from the organic garden: the Lihn also offers training spots for people with disabilities.

Team tip: Create a team sculpture during a smithing workshop with Christian Zimmermann.

Historical buildings, mod-ern hospitality: Lofthotel, built on the walls of a former spinning mill, is an excellent place to spin out new ideas.

Team tip: Creative space for seminars, right by the lake, with a giant standup paddle board available for teams to go on excursions and get a change of scenery.

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+41 (0)52 748 44 11 [email protected] www.kartause.ch

36 Warth: Kartause Ittingen Ã

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Nestled among the terraced vineyards and surrounded by gardens, this former monastery is an oasis of inspi-ration and tranquillity – and offers many home-grown delicacies.

Team tip: Enjoy fondue in the forest, marvel at the baroque abbey or solve riddles on a scavenger hunt.

Jass In pubs, parks and bar-racks all over Switzerland, you will see people playing a tradi-tional card game called “jass”. It is a favourite Swiss pastime, even in these days of electronic media.

Ticino. A touch of Italianità, Medi-terranean charm and cool atmosphere in the towns: life is sweet in Switzerland’s sunny south – for example when sipping an espresso in the piazza.

San Lorenzo Cathedral beside the funicular railway in Lugano

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+41 (0)91 785 40 40 [email protected] www.monteverita.org

37 Agra, Lugano: Resort Collina d’Oro

38 Ascona: Albergo Monte Verità Ô

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The resort radiates relaxed grandeur thanks to its stunning views of one of Switzerland’s sunniest regions and lush natural surroundings.

Team tip: Sample Ticino vintages on a wine cellar tour.

Constructed in 1929 in Bauhaus style, the hotel impresses guests with its unique architecture, out-standing cuisine, popular tea house and park with tennis court.

Team tip: Stroll through the garden and marvel at an exhibition at Museum Casa Anatta.

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+41 (0)91 751 03 63 info@belvederelocarno.com www.belvedere-locarno.com

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+41 (0)91 985 88 55 [email protected] www.leopoldohotel.com

39 Locarno: Hotel Belvedere Locarno À

40 Lugano: Villa Principe Leopoldo Ö

52 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Ticino.

Team tip: At Teatro Dimitri in Verscio, enjoy the art of clowning, nonverbal and burlesque theatre.

Team tip: At the Hermann Hesse Museum, learn more about the time spent by the great author in Ticino.

Located just a few minutes’ walk from the Piazza Grande and the lake shore, the hotel combines a stylish atmosphere with a modern design. Inspiring: art is ubiq-uitous in this hotel.

In an unparalleled location high above Lake Lugano, the former Hohenzoller res-idence impresses guests with its Mediterranean charm, gourmet cuisine and luxury spa.


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+41 (0)91 911 41 11 [email protected] www.villasassa.ch

41 Lugano: Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa À

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The panoramic location in the heart of the city makes Villa Sassa as unique as its large wellness oasis and magical garden.


Team tip: Make pasta e pesto with freshly prepared spaghetti and sauce paired with fine wine – buon appetito!

Gotthard Tunnel The Gotthard Base Tunnel is 57km long, which makes it the longest tunnel in the world. Perhaps Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, lent a help-ing hand with this engineering wonder.

Valais. 45 four-thousanders, mighty glaciers, picturesque villages, cherished traditions and fine wines, with specialities such as raclette and dried meat: this mountain paradise is a treat for the eyes and the palate.

Verbier is an El Dorado for freeriders. © G. Gunderson

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+41 (0)27 783 21 34 [email protected] www.montagne-alternative.com

42 CransMontana: Hôtel Chetzeron Õ

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Clear your mind while taking in the spectacular views above the tree line. Enjoy a healthy and authentic cuisine at 2112 meters above sea level.

Team tip: Sport activities around the hotel.

Team tip: Do mountain climbing in the valley of Great St Bernard and push your limits.

There is a long-term concept behind the village hotel, which was trans-formed from old Valais barns into stylish lodges with detox cuisine.

Zurich Region. The city on the Limmat is an economic hub and global metropolis, with the charm of a small town. In the alleys of the Old Town or by the lake, the joie de vivre is almost palpable.

+41 (0)44 764 88 10 [email protected] www.klosterkappel.ch

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44 Kappel am Albis: Kloster Kappel

58 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Zurich Region.

This former Cistercian monastery is now a popu-lar tourist destination. In addition to the inspiring surroundings for meetings, it is also renowned for its cultural events.

Team tip: Row at a competitive or relaxed pace in a dragon boat on Lake Zurich to the sound of the drum.

Team tip: Enjoy a slice of Klostertorte on the panoramic terrace after a tour of the historical monastery.

Located by the Lachen harbour, this stylish hotel on the water offers a top-class experience pro-menade and food court at the southern tip of Lake Zurich.

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+41 (0)44 914 18 18 [email protected] www.sonne.ch

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The historical Design & Lifestyle Hotel is an archi-tectural masterpiece in a unique location. With a view of the town, lake and mountains.

A superb lakeside location and a fascinating combi-nation of history and mod-ern architecture: Sonne never ceases to amaze.

Team tip: Bake your own braided bread, rosettes or animalshaped rolls in the bakery workshop of the Mühlerama.

Team tip: Discover the Kaeng Krachan elephant park and Masoala rainforest – the latest attractions at Zurich Zoo.

46 Zurich: Sorell Hotel Zürichberg Õ

47 ZurichKüsnacht: Romantik Seehotel Sonne À


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Aargau 10

Wislikofen: Propstei Wislikofen • 45 / 63 9 5 – 50 11

Basel Region 12

Basel: Der Teufelhof Basel AG Ã •• 33 / 42 8 6 – 30 13

Basel: hotel bildungszentrum 21 Ô •• 73 / 104 18 4 – 200 13

Bern 14

Adelboden: Parkhotel Bellevue &Spa À •• 50 / 99 2 14 – 30 16

Brienz: Grandhotel Giessbach Õ •• 72 / 150 4 6 – 56 16

Gstaad: Hotel Gstaad Palace Ä ••• 90 / 175 5 10 – 80 17

Gstaad: The Alpina Gstaad Ä ••• 55 / 114 4 2 – 60 17

Guttannen: Historisches Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz Õ •• 28 / 54 3 2 – 30 18

Hasliberg-Hohfluh: Hotel Wetterhorn • 20 / 46 1 2 – 44 18

Konolfingen: Schloss Hünigen Õ •• 49 / 97 11 2 – 250 19

Münchenwiler: Schloss Münchenwiler •• 40 / 70 6 10 – 30 19

Saanenmöser: Golfhotel Les Hauts de Gstaad & SPA À •• 52 / 97 7 2 – 42 21

Spiez: Hotel Eden Spiez À ••• 45 / 64 9 8 – 40 21

Fribourg Region 22

Gruyères: Hôtel de Gruyères Ô •• 37/ 70 4 10 – 30 23

Ueberstorf: Schloss Ueberstorf •• 15 / 33 5 10 – 31 23

Graubünden 24

Davos Dorf: Hotel Seehof Davos Ö •• 112 / 120 5 40 –110 25

Flims Waldhaus: Waldhaus Flims Alpine Grand Hotel & Spa Ä ••• 143 / 289 15 2 – 60 / 2 – 55 25

Tschiertschen: Romantik Hotel The Alpina Mountain Õ • 27/ 60 3 20 – 24 27

Vals: 7132 Hotel Ä •• 95 / 190 4 6 –166 27

Jura & Three-Lakes 28

Neuchâtel: Hôtel Palafitte Ö ••• 38 / 46 2 10 – 48 29

Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region 32

Andermatt: The Chedi Andermatt Ä ••• 123 / 148 16 2 –140 34

Eigenthal: Hotel Hammer •• 20 4 23 – 63 34

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Emmetten: Seeblick Höhenhotel •• 105 / 210 10 6 – 250 35

Engelberg: Hotel Waldegg Õ •• 32 / 64 5 20 – 40 35

Flüeli-Ranft: Jugendstil-Hotel Paxmontana Ã • 83 / 160 8 6 – 40 37

Kastanienbaum: Seehotel Kastanienbaum Õ •• 42 / 77 5 14 – 65 37

Kriens: Hotel Pilatus-Kulm Ã •• 50 / 98 5 6 – 60 38

Melchsee-Frutt: frutt Lodge & Spa À •• 114 / 228 5 2 – 50 38

Obbürgen: Palace Hotel & Conferences À ••• 108 / 216 22 10 – 82 / 8 –186 39

Rigi Kulm: Rigi Kulm-Hotel •• 33 / 66 4 5 – 60 39

Stoos: Seminar- und Wellnesshotel Stoos Õ •• 78 / 150 7 2 – 40 40

Vitznau: Hotel Vitznauerhof À •• 53 / 93 8 8 – 54 40

Vitznau: See- und Seminarhotel FloraAlpina Ô •• 56 / 130 7 10 – 40 41

Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein 46

Filzbach: Seminarhotel Lihn Ô • 29 / 55 6 16 –130 47

Murg: Lofthotel Ã •• 19 / 54 8 4 – 250 47

Warth: Kartause Ittingen Ã •• 68 / 111 25 6 – 70 49

Ticino 50

Agra, Lugano: Resort Collina d’Oro •• 46 / 92 2 2 – 30 51

Ascona: Albergo Monte Verità Ô • 52 / 86 8 10 –120 51

Locarno: Hotel Belvedere Locarno À •• 90 / 176 5 2 – 50 52

Lugano: Villa Principe Leopoldo Ö ••• 37/ 74 5 10 – 55 52

Lugano: Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa À ••• 49 / 108 6 6 – 40 53

Valais 54

Crans-Montana: Hôtel Chetzeron Õ •• 16 1 25 55

Orsières: Montagne Alternative ••• 30 / 60 2 10 – 30 55

Zurich Region 56

Kappel am Albis: Kloster Kappel •• 79 / 124 18 2 – 31 58

Lachen: Hotel Marina Lachen Õ •• 21 / 21 4 8 – 30 58

Zurich: Sorell Hotel Zürichberg Õ •• 66 / 111 6 2 – 30 59

Zurich-Küsnacht: Romantik Seehotel Sonne À •• 40 / 83 4 5 – 60 59

Price category: • < CHF 200 •• CHF 200 – 300 ••• > CHF 300

Prices are for guidance only and may vary depending on availability. Meeting package incl. overnight stay per person.


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