Inspiring Meeting Hotels. the Gstaad Palace in the Picturesque Saanen- Land Region Promises Superlative Meetings

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Are you looking for somewhere to inspire you to new heights? Then you need Switzerland. After all, you won’t find out-of-the-ordinary solutions in ordinary places. Inspiring Meeting Hotels are located far away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Whether a former monastery, a luxurious mountain lodge or a country estate, these hotels provide the perfect setting for exceptional events and successful team exercises. However, it takes not only a unique location but also varied support programmes and sophisticated cuisine to ensure that strategy meetings are more innovative, brainstorming is more creative and training becomes more motivating. We hope you have a stimulating stay in our Inspir- ing Meeting Hotels.

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Always the best offers Discover a wide range of accommodation options and find inspiration for a truly memorable holiday. Inspiring Meeting Hotels MySwitzerland.com/inspiration

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Pictograms In the city By the water In the mountains In the country Outstanding cuisine Luggage special*

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* Take advantage of great value offers for luggage transport. sbb.ch/luggage-special 10 6 Aargau Room for new ideas: Inspiring Meeting Hotels 12 Basel Region 40 14 Food for thought Bern on the shores of Lake Lucerne 22 Fribourg Region 24 Graubünden 32 Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

44 Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein 50 Ticino 54 Valais

56 Zurich Region The striking tower of the former spinning mill was once used to store water for putting out fires. These days it houses the five-storey tower suite of the Lofthotel. Esther von Ziegler, what is it that makes the Lofthotel so special? We’re certainly not your usual meeting hotel. Because of their industrial past, our rooms do not Room for have the atmosphere typical of a business hotel. After all, otherwise you could just stay sitting in new ideas the board room.

Welcome to the Inspiring Meeting Hotels

Special ideas are often born in special places. The great news is that there are many Inspiring Esther von Ziegler Meeting Hotels to be found in such locations. Your host at the Lofthotel From aristocratic residences in leafy settings to addresses in the heart of the city, these estab- How do you encourage lishments are often as unique as their guests inspiration? We consciously incor- themselves. porate the surrounding area. Our guests could Take for example the Lofthotel in Murg on Lake even decide to hold a Walen. This historical industrial building housed seminar in swim suits, a spinning mill with an international client base enabling them to take a until 1996. These days, it is a place to stay, work, dip in the lake during the breaks. create art, play sport – and hold meetings. In rooms that offer plenty of room for new ideas. And for people who don’t like getting wet? As the owners, the von Ziegler family are not We offer guided tours of short of a few ingenious ideas of their own. For the old spinning mill, as example, they built a new seminar room by the well as jewellery-making and cookery courses. lake, so that participants not only enjoy an in- Alternatively, guests can spiring view, but can also clear their heads by enjoy a game of tennis in swapping the conference room for a wakeboard. the hotel’s sports hall.

7 Sources of inspiration. Creative social activities such as The difference between a simple meeting the cocktail-making course in and an inspiring experience often lies Basel’s Teufelhof provide varie- in the detail. Every conference hotel has ty and strengthen team spirit. bright rooms and the requisite 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 an outstanding range of social activities. These criteria encourage creative thoughts and new ideas.

Unforgettable seminars can depend just as much on the location as on the actual content. At the Châteauform’-Montagne Alternative, the stunning scenery surrounding the Great St Bernard Pass in the Valais Alps is part of the hotel experience.

8 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. The Gstaad Palace in the picturesque Saanen- land region promises superlative meetings. As well as its five conference rooms, the traditional Walig Hut above Gsteig can also be used for seminars during the summer.

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Appealing experiences in the vicinity

MySwitzerland.com/ It’s hard to study on an empty stomach. inspiration That’s why Hotel Seehof Davos serves up variations of culinary classics made using regional ingredients.

9 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 © M. Jaussi 1 Wislikofen: Propstei Wislikofen • 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.

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

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.

11 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 © A. Gerth Ã 2 Basel: Der Teufelhof Basel

•• GaultMillau: 14 points & 16 points Michelin: 1 star Art, history, cuisine, shop- ping and design: here is everything that makes Basel Basel. The bright meeting rooms provide a creative atmosphere. Team tip: See a show in the Teufelhof theatre, a centre of unconventional, cutting-edge and striking smaller per- formances.

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

Swiss army knife This folding knife with its various tools was developed in 1891 for the Swiss army and is renowned across the globe. It’s been part of NASA astronauts’ basic equipment since 1992. victorinox.com

13 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 À 3 Adelboden: Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa

•• GaultMillau: 13 points Located 150 metres above the village centre. All meeting rooms are filled with in natural light with a panoramic mountain view. The park and terrace are perfect for outdoor meetings.

Team tip: The watermills and steep rock faces never fail to impress in the Choleren Gorge, with its many flights of steps and bridges. +41 (0)33 673 80 00 [email protected] parkhotel-bellevue.ch

Õ 4 Brienz: Grandhotel Giessbach

•• GaultMillau: 14 points Elegant lounges and stucco ballrooms make meetings in this historical Belle Epoque hotel close to the impressive waterfall a unique experience. Team tip: At the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum, see how people used to cook over 100 years ago – without electricity or running water.

+41 (0)33 952 25 25 [email protected] giessbach.ch

16 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Bern. Ä 5 Gstaad: Gstaad Palace

••• GaultMillau: 15 points 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: Walig Hut, located 1,700 metres above Gsteig, offers tranquillity, inspiration and renewed team spirit (open only in summer).

+41 33 748 50 00 [email protected] palace.ch

Ä 6 Gstaad: The Alpina Gstaad

••• GaultMillau: 16 points & 18 points Michelin: 1 star & 1 star For presentations, private events or meetings: the meeting rooms, service and 1,578m2 area for creativity guarantee an unforgettable experience. Team tip: Discover the culinary secrets of award-winning Alpina chefs in a workshop.

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

17 Ã 7 Guttannen: Hotel und Naturresort Handeck

•• GaultMillau: 14 points The clear mountain air helps focus the mind. Sem- inars don’t feel like work in this tranquil natural resort with its large alpine garden and heated outdoor pool. Team tip: Explore the fascinating secrets of Grimselwelt, including a guided tour of the local power station and a visit to the crystal cavern.

+41 (0)33 982 26 14 [email protected] grimselwelt.ch

Õ 8 Guttannen: Grimsel Hospiz Historisches Alpinhotel •• 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 92-metre Räter- ichsbodensee dam.

+41 (0)33 982 26 14 [email protected] grimselwelt.ch

18 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Bern. 9 Hasliberg-Hohfluh:Hotel Wetterhorn • 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 experience with an unconventional local menu. Team tip: Make the wine cellar your seminar room and try brainstorming with a tipple of fine wine.

+41 (0)33 975 13 13 [email protected] wetterhorn-hasliberg.ch

Ô 10 Kandersteg: Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria

• GaultMillau: 13 points Art nouveau rooms, outstanding cuisine and a wide variety of leisure activities in the Bernese Alps all ensure a memorable seminar experience in the Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria.

Team tip: Boxing coach René Schmid helps teams get to know each other better and develop personal aware- ness at the same time. +41 (0)33 675 80 00 [email protected] hotel-victoria.ch

19 11 Münchenwiler: Schloss Münchenwiler •• 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.

+41 (0)26 672 81 81 [email protected] schloss-muenchenwiler.ch

À 12 Saanenmöser: Golfhotel Les Hauts de Gstaad & Spa •• The main building of this wonderfully situated family- run hotel has a beautiful Alpine design, while the chalet with its conference centre offers tasteful country style. Team tip: Prepare your own evening meal with the help of the kitchen team and pick up some tips and tricks from the professionals along the way. +41 (0)33 748 68 68 [email protected] golfhotel.ch

20 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Bern. Ã 13 Zweisimmen: Rinderberg Swiss Alpine Lodge •• This welcoming chaletstyle lodge lies 1,486 metres above everyday life. The 23 bedrooms and two seminar rooms boast extensive views of the Saanenland region and the Bernese Alps. Team tip: Discover the skiing and hiking areas around Gstaad and Zweisimmen directly from the hotel.

+41 (0)33 722 74 74 [email protected] huettenzauber.ch

Zibelemärit This traditional onion market and festival takes place in Bern on the fourth Monday in November. The popular festival begins early, at 4 a.m., and culminates in a wild confetti fight at 4 p.m. Which means that visitors have plenty of time to check out the market stalls with their artistically woven onion braids and cakes.

21 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 Ô 14 Gruyères: Hôtel de Gruyères •• 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.

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

15 Ueberstorf: Schloss Ueberstorf •• 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 popular meeting venues. Team tip: Enjoy a night-time stroll with torchlight and picnic appetisers to the historical Lourdes Grotto in an old stone quarry in Birchwald. +41 (0)31 741 47 17 [email protected] schlossueberstorf.ch

23 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 25 The easy and convenient way to find your ideal venue. MySwitzerland.com/meetingplanner

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Try it out! Ö 16 Davos Dorf: Hotel Seehof Davos •• A first-class conference venue with guests such as Angela Merkel, Bill Clinton and Angelina Jolie – from suites above the restaurant to the 400m2 wellness and spa area. Team tip: Have fun learning to mix your favourite drink during a cocktail course with the bartender.

+41 (0)81 417 06 66 [email protected] seehofdavos.ch

Ä 17 Flims Waldhaus: Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort

••• GaultMillau: 14 points & 14 points The state-of-the-art meeting rooms offer innovative tech- nology and unique vistas all year round – just 90 minutes from Zurich.

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

+41 (0)81 928 48 48 [email protected] waldhaus-flims.ch

27 Õ 18 Tschiertschen: Romantik Hotel The Alpina Mountain

• GaultMillau: 14 points 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. Team tip: Alpine dining in the Tropaios Lounge – savour gourmet food in an exclusive setting.

+41 (0)81 868 80 88 [email protected] alpina.swiss

Ä 19 Vals: 7132 Hotel

•• GaultMillau: 15 points & 18 points Michelin: 2 stars Far from the stresses of daily life, amid minimalist architecture and an archa- ic mountain landscape, business and leisure merge into one. Team tip: After your meeting, expand your perspective in the 7132 spa, designed by Peter Zumthor.

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

28 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Graubünden. Ô 20 Waltensburg: Hotel Ucliva • Switzerland’s first eco- hotel has been in business for 35 years, enabling its guests to focus on what really matters without the distraction of television or radio, but offering WiFi and a well-stocked library.

Team tip: Practise mindfulness among nature with yoga and forest bathing. +41 (0)81 941 22 42 [email protected] ucliva.ch

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.

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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 © A. Graessl Ä 21 Andermatt: The Chedi Andermatt

••• GaultMillau: 14 points & 16 points Michelin: 1 star 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. Team tip: Explore the surrounding area together with your team and goats on a goat trek.

+41 (0)41 888 74 88 [email protected] thechediandermatt.com

Õ 22 Engelberg: Hotel Waldegg •• 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: Choose from 280 of the world’s top golf courses in the virtual indoor range with outdoor putting green.

+41 (0)41 639 69 00 [email protected] waldegg-engelberg.ch

34 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. Ã 23 Flüeli-Ranft: Jugendstil-Hotel Paxmontana • Magnificent views of the Obwalden mountain range and Lake Sarnen, an inspiring 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.

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

Ã 24 Kriens: Hotel Pilatus-Kulm •• From Hotel Bellevue to the historic Hotel Pilatus- Kulm, these establish- ments at 2,132m a.s.l. offer excellent infrastructure, charming rooms and breathtaking views. Team tip: Fly through the treetops with the Dragon Glider – from the Fräkmüntegg to the Drachenalp.

+41 (0)41 329 12 15 [email protected] pilatus.ch

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•• GaultMillau: 14 points 280m² of inspiration: meet on top of the world up on the roof terrace. The views over the Melchsee and the mountains are simply stunning. Team tip: Work together to find a robust solution with raft-building on the Melchsee.

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

26 Rigi Kulm: Rigi Kulm-Hotel •• This historical mountain hotel with its breathtaking panoramas is the crown on the Queen of Mountains and is ideal for meetings with a view. Team tip: Learn about the life of an Alpine farmer on Mount Rigi on an action-packed day-trip with Franz Toni Kennel.

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

37 Õ 27 Stoos: Seminar- und Wellnesshotel Stoos •• 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 sculp- tures with the help of a professional – even in summer.

+41 (0)41 817 44 44 [email protected] hotel-stoos.ch

À 28 Vitznau: Hotel Vitznauerhof

•• GaultMillau: 17 points Michelin: 1 star The separate conference centre for up to 200 people allows for countless room configurations, guarantee- ing maximum concentration. It also offers a unique programme of events and activities.

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

+41 (0)41 399 77 77 [email protected] vitznauerhof.ch

38 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. Ô 29 Vitznau: See- und Seminarhotel FloraAlpina •• 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.

+41 (0)41 399 70 70 [email protected] floraAlpina.ch

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.

39 Adam in paradise

Before him, the lake sparkles in extravagant beauty, on the horizon a mountain ridge crowns the panorama, and when Adam turns around, he sees the fairy-tale art nouveau facade of the Hotel Vitznauerhof. Adam Danics: “When I talk to friends at home I have to switch on FaceTime, otherwise they won’t believe me.”

A taste for adventure led Adam Danics from Hungary to Switzerland, where he fell in love with Lake Lucerne and the mountains. He is now a pool attendant and taxi manager at the “Vitznauerhof” and still finds his surroundings awe-inspiring.

Text: Matthias Mächler Photos: SilvanoZeiter

41 From the lobby to the panorama terrace: This hotel’s distinctive flair guests can enjoy specialities from the grill and fish straight from the lake. A little and bewitching views have path leads to the GaultMillau-listed attracted many famous Sens restaurant in the former boathouse. guests. Hermann Hesse stayed here, as did Richard Strauss, General Guisan and Paul Klee. Princess Gina of Liechtenstein occupied an entire floor for a time.

Working in inspiring surroundings: six light-filled modular meeting rooms with lake views are connected to the hotel by an underground tunnel. Peaceful lakeside clearings provide the perfect place to gather your thoughts.

42 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Adam in paradise. Adam collects guests in Lucerne with the hotel’s own boat: he points out the main mountain peaks to his passengers with the enthusi- asm of a real fan.

“It is fascinating to see how the new management team is breathing a youthful spirit into the venerable hotel,” says Adam, continuing: “The fusty atmosphere is a thing of the past, but the hotel’s grandeur lives on. This makes for an interesting mix of guests and a very pleasant groove.”

43 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 © Switzerland Tourism CONNEX

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VX_AD_SchweizTourismus_EN_609814_609871_122,5x174,5_2019-2_190826_RR.indd 1 27.08.19 13:38 Ô 30 Fischingen: Kloster Fischingen • Far removed from hectic everyday routine, the magnificent monastery architecture creates space for innovative ideas and goal- oriented work. A truly dy- namic place where creative energy is unleashed. Team tip: Make sure to taste the various pilgrim beers brewed in the monastery when you visit the brewery. +41 (0)71 978 72 20 [email protected] klosterfischingen.ch

Ã 31 Murg: Lofthotel •• Against a fabulous back- drop of lakes and mountains and within the walls of a former spinning mill, this is an excellent place to spin out new ideas. Team tip: Creative space for seminars, right by the lake, with a giant stand-up paddle board available for teams to go on excursions and get a change of scenery.

+41 (0)81 720 35 75 [email protected] lofthotel.ch

47 Ô 32 Schaffhausen: Sorell Hotel Rüden • The historic guild rooms with their stucco ceilings, chandeliers and parquet floors provide a truly special setting for creative thinking, focused meetings and pres- tigious receptions.

Team tip: Immerse yourself in a bygone age at a concert in the rococo room where Clara Schumann once played.

+41 (0)52 632 36 36 [email protected] sorellhotels.com/en/rueden/ schaffhausen

Ã 33 Schwägalp: Säntis – das Hotel • Hold your meetings in a place where others come for a holiday: whether on the Schwägalp or the sum- mit of the Säntis, bring your seminar room into the great outdoors – spectacu- lar views guaranteed! Team tip: Enjoy the unique view over six countries from the vantage point of the Säntis. +41 (0)71 365 65 45 [email protected] saentisbahn.ch/seminare

48 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein. Ã 34 Warth: Kartause Ittingen •• 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.

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

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

49 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 © T. Sturzenegger 35 Agra, Lugano: Resort Collina d’Oro •• 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.

+41 (0)91 641 11 11 [email protected] resortcollinadoro.com

Ã 36 Brissago: Parkhotel Brenscino Brissago •• Meetings held here have a truly Mediterranean flair: from the views of Lake Maggiore and the Brissago Islands to the flora in the park and the creations of the hotel’s pizza chefs. Team tip: Take a stroll through the 38,000m² botanical gardens in the company of head gardener Martin Russenberger.

+41 (0)91 786 81 11 [email protected] brenscino.ch

51 À 37 Cademario: Kurhaus Cademario

••• GaultMillau: 14 points The privileged location high above Lake Lugano encourages fresh ideas. After an inspiring seminar day, participants can relax in the 2,200m² spa area. Team tip: Explore the picturesque surroundings on a walk along the Sentiero delle Meraviglie, the “trail of miracles”.

+41 (0)91 610 51 11 [email protected] kurhauscademario.ch

À 38 Locarno: Hotel Belvedere Locarno

•• GaultMillau: 13 points 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. Team tip: At Teatro Dimitri in Verscio, enjoy the art of clowning, non-verbal and burlesque theatre.

+41 (0)91 751 03 63 [email protected] belvedere-locarno.com

52 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Ticino. Ö 39 Lugano: Villa Principe Leopoldo

••• GaultMillau: 16 points In an unparalleled location high above Lake Lugano, the former Hohenzoller residence impresses guests with its Mediterranean charm, gourmet cuisine and luxury spa. Team tip: Enjoy live music with exclusive cocktails and bistro specialities in the Principe Piano Bar.

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

À 40 Lugano: Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa

••• GaultMillau: 14 points The panoramic location in the heart of the city makes Villa Sassa as unique as its large wellness oasis and magical garden. Team tip: Feast together on Mediter- ranean cuisine in the gourmet restaurant Ai Giardini di Sassa while enjoying the views of Lake Lugano.

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

53 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 41 Orsières: Châteauform’-Montagne Alternative ••• Imagine a mountain village nestled at 1400m, with seven creative cha- lets from three decades ago. Nature is the source of inspiration. Get together “as if at home”. Team tip: Do mountain climbing in the valley of Great St Bernard and push your limits.

+41 (0)21 213 02 80 [email protected] chateauform.com

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

55 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.

Morning mood over Lake Zurich © Switzerland Tourism 42 Kappel am Albis: Kloster Kappel •• This former Cistercian monastery is now a popular tourist destination. In addition to the inspiring surroundings for meetings, it is also renowned for its cultural events. Team tip: Enjoy a slice of Klostertorte on the panoramic terrace after a tour of the historical monastery.

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

Õ 43 Lachen: Hotel Marina Lachen •• 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.

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

+41 (0)55 451 73 73 [email protected] marinalachen.ch

57 Over 1,000 team-building ideas for event planners. MySwitzerland.com/activities

Surprise and stimulate your team Impress your participants with an unusual activity. You can choose from workshops on cheesemaking, watchmaking, yodelling or chocolate design to exciting factory tours.

Be inspired! Õ 44 Zurich: Sorell Hotel Zürichberg •• This designer meeting hotel has a large terrace and overlooks the city and the lake, making it an ideal events venue.

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

+41 (0)44 268 35 35 [email protected] sorellhotels.com/zuerichberg

Alpine wrestling Even peaceful Swit- zerland has its own combat sport. Alpine wrestling can look back on a long tradition. The oldest-known depiction of a fight comes from the year 1235 and shows two cowherds grabbing each other by the trousers. Today, the event is an essential part of traditional Alpine culture.

59 Key information in brief.

Location and Inspiring Meeting Hotel Price Number of Number of Capacity – Page category rooms / meeting U-shaped / beds rooms conference

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

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 / 180 5 10 – 80 17

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

Guttannen: Hotel und Naturresort Handeck Ã •• 30 / 80 2 8 – 35 18

Guttannen: Historisches Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz Õ •• 28 / 54 3 8 – 37 18

Hasliberg-Hohfluh: Hotel Wetterhorn • 20 / 46 3 2 – 24 19

Kandersteg: Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria Ô • 65 / 122 2 16 – 80 19

Münchenwiler: Schloss Münchenwiler •• 40 / 70 6 10 – 30 20

Saanenmöser: Golfhotel Les Hauts de Gstaad & SPA À •• 52 / 97 7 2 – 42 20

Zweisimmen: Rinderberg Swiss Alpine Lodge Ã •• 24 / 74 2 2 – 22 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 •• 110 / 200 5 40 –110 27

Flims Waldhaus: Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort Ä ••• 143 / 289 15 2 – 60 / 2 – 55 27

Tschiertschen: Romantik Hotel The Alpina Mountain Õ • 27/ 60 3 20 – 24 28

Vals: 7132 Hotel Ä •• 95 / 190 4 6 – 28 28

Waltensburg: Hotel Ucliva Ô • 22 / 60 2 2 – 30 29

60 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Location and Inspiring Meeting Hotel Price Number of Number of Capacity – Page category rooms / meeting U-shaped / beds rooms conference

Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region 32

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

Engelberg: Hotel Waldegg Õ •• 32 / 64 5 20 – 40 34

Flüeli-Ranft: Jugendstil-Hotel Paxmontana Ã • 83 / 160 8 6 – 40 35

Kriens: Hotel Pilatus-Kulm Ã •• 50 / 98 5 6 – 60 35

Melchsee-Frutt: frutt Lodge & Spa À •• 114 / 228 5 2 – 50 37

Rigi Kulm: Rigi Kulm-Hotel •• 33 / 66 4 5 – 60 37

Stoos: Seminar- und Wellnesshotel Stoos Õ •• 78 / 150 7 2 – 40 38

Vitznau: Hotel Vitznauerhof À •• 53 / 93 8 8 – 54 38

Vitznau: See- und Seminarhotel FloraAlpina Ô •• 56 / 130 7 10 – 40 39

Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein 44

Fischingen: Kloster Fischingen Ô • 30 / 59 13 8 –180 47

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

Schaffhausen: Sorell Hotel Rüden Ã • 30 / 35 7 8 – 50 48

Schwägalp: Säntis – das Hotel Ã • 68 / 136 10 10 – 200 48

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

Ticino 50

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

Brissago: Parkhotel Brenscino Brissago Ã •• 82 / 170 1 60 51

Cademario: Kurhaus Cademario À ••• 83 / 96 2 20 – 48 52

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

Lugano: Villa Principe Leopoldo Ö ••• 37/ 74 5 10 – 55 53

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

Valais 54

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

Zurich Region 56

Kappel am Albis: Kloster Kappel •• 79 / 124 18 2 – 31 57

Lachen: Hotel Marina Lachen Õ •• 21 / 21 4 8 – 30 57

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