SWITZERLAND. INSPIRING MEETING HOTELS MEETING INSPIRING the Inspiring Meeting Hotels at a Glance

Inspiring Meeting Hotels 2021. SWITZERLAND. INSPIRING MEETING HOTELS MEETING INSPIRING The Inspiring Meeting Hotels at a glance.

Switzerland is a small country with great variety; its Inspiring Meeting Hotels are just as diverse.

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Swiss road network. Visitors follow the route at their own risk. Switzerland Tourism 1546 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. Profile of the Grand Tour Length: 1,643km plus starting stage Highest 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

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Progressive ideas are born in unique places. We will show you where you can hold your meeting successfully and creatively. Our Inspiring Meeting Hotels are far removed from the stress and pressure of everyday work routines, offering perspective, exciting team-building activities and surprising architectural elements. Thanks to the best support, you and your team can work without interruptions and worries. Want a projector set up on the terrace or a flipchart in the garden? Not a problem! The hoteliers will be happy to set that up for you. After all, working in the fresh air opens up new horizons. Cutting-edge facilities, sophisticated cuisine and personal service will make your meeting a sus- tainable event. We are glad to welcome you to our Inspiring Meeting Hotels.

Martin Nydegger Claude Meier CEO Switzerland Tourism CEO HotellerieSuisse

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

3 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)

Details of Michelin stars and GaultMillau points can be found at MySwitzerland.com/food

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 Luggage special*

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

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4 10 6 Aargau A breath of fresh air! Inspiring Meeting Hotels 12 Basel Region 40 14 Open spaces fire Bern the imagination 22 Fribourg Region 24 Lake Geneva Region 26 Graubünden 32 Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

44 Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein 50 Ticino 54 Valais

56 Zurich Region Fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables grow in the garden of the seminar hotel Kloster Kappel. As part of a team-building event, you can use these herbs to concoct your very own herbal ointments. © Alexander Gempeler A former monastery as a place for business meetings, does that go together? You bet! Because many companies are looking for that contrast to everyday life. Instead A breath of speed and the pressure of deadlines, we offer of fresh air! peace and depth.

Welcome to our Inspiring Meeting Hotels

Anyone planning creative meetings, wanting to Jürgen Barth Manager of the promote team spirit and who values innovations will Kloster Kappel Meeting Hotel find the right setting for them in the diverse range of Inspiring Meeting Hotels: castles, cultural centres What are you and mountain hotels are ideal for professional inspi- especially proud of? ration and motivation away from everyday life. We recently refreshed our 800-year-old monastery garden, a And this is particularly the case when the hotel growing marvel of is surrounded by nature, such as the former mon rare plants. astery Kloster Kappel in Kappel am Albis. It was transformed long ago into an innovative Inspiring What is your USP? Meeting Hotel. The mission of the beautiful, his- Our history. The guided tours through the toric house: catching one’s breath, working and monastery and church enjoying oneself in stylish surroundings. The im- bring the past to life. posing facility with 18 individual meeting rooms Our team event is also offers outdoor meeting spaces. The monas- particularly impressive, tery’s fragrant garden featuring rare, endangered during which we enjoy plants, the terrace by the pond or the space under milk soup together at the famous Milchsuppen- the walnut tree open up new perspectives. After stein monument itself, the meeting, guests can enjoy culinary delights which was at the centre served up in the monastery cellar. of the religious war.

7 Breathtaking activities bond a Sources of inspiration team and increase team spirit. The difference between a simple meeting The Hotel and Nature Resort Handeck offers various pro- and an inspiring experience often lies grammes dedicated to boost in the detail. Every conference hotel has ing your energy reserves. 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.

Horizons are broadened simply by being at the Parkhotel Brenscino Brissago, since the magnificent views of Lake Maggiore open up new perspectives and provide room for ideas.

8 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Exquisite cuisine is an important part of every successful meeting. The Hotel Villa Honegg celebrates global cuisine regionally at the highest level and has been awarded with GaultMillau points.

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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/ The fresh mountain air is sure to turn inspiration every meeting outdoors into an experience full of ideas. At Hotel Waldhaus Flims, the splendid park inspires the imagination.

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.

Beinwil am See, Aargau © Beat Brechbühl 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.

Basel © Jasmin Frey Ã 2 Basel: Der Teufelhof Basel •• 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. Bern © André Meier À 3 Adelboden: Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa •• 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] bellevue-parkhotel.ch

Õ 4 Brienz: Grandhotel Giessbach •• 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 ••• 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 (0)33 748 50 00 [email protected] palace.ch

Ä 6 Gstaad: The Alpina Gstaad ••• 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 •• 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: Historisches Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz •• 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 • 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 •• Personal and professional advice is the focus at the quiet and stylish Chalet Golfino meeting centre. “Everything from one source” is the recipe for success here. Team tip: 33 exclusive and tailor- made experiences, from dinner on the alp to a moped race.

+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. From the hilly, sometimes mystic landscape of the Pre-Alps to the Wellness Destination of Charmey, the Medieval villages and the bilingual cultural city of Fribourg – there are many attractive sides to this region.

Charmey, Fribourg Region © André Meier 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 Lake Geneva Region. A dazzling lake, sun-soaked vineyards and cultural capital Lausanne, with its ballet scene, fascinating museums and outstanding restaurants: celebrate the local “art de vivre”.

St-Saphorin (Lavaux), Lake Geneva Region © david&kathrin Photography and Film Ã 16 La Tour-de-Peilz: Hôtel Bon Rivage • Magnificent manor house with views over Lake Geneva. Inspiration is sure to strike in the high-tech annex with its large glass façades. Meditation room, fragrant herb garden. Team tip: Group course – find your balance on a stand-up paddle board.

+41 (0)21 977 07 07 [email protected] bon-rivage.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.

25 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.

Bergün, Graubünden © André Meier Ö 17 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 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.

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

Ö 18 Flims Waldhaus: Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort ••• 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

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Also available in Gold and Platinum. Ä 19 Vals: 7132 Hotel •• 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

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

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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. Pilatus, Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region © Beat Brechbühl Ä 21 Andermatt: The Chedi Andermatt ••• 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. Ä 23 Ennetbürgen: Hotel Villa Honegg ••• The historic villa with breathtaking views delivers both vistas and inspiration at 914 metres above sea level. Rent an entire floor or the entire villa for exclusive meetings and events. Team tip: Create your own master- piece in a relaxed atmosphere on the Honegg terrace under the guidance of an artist. +41 (0)41 618 32 00 [email protected] villa-honegg.ch

Ã 24 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

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FROM THE MAKERS OF THE ORIGINAL SWISS ARMY KNIFE™ ESTABLISHED 1884 Ã 25 Kriens: Pilatus Kulm Hotels •• 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

À 26 Melchsee-Frutt: Hotel frutt Lodge & Spa •• 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

37 27 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

Õ 28 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 1,100m2 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

38 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. À 29 Vitznau: Hotel Vitznauerhof •• 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

Ô 30 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

39 Open spaces fire the imagination

It does all companies good to develop creative strategies in unusual locations. The special surroundings act as an ideal team player for every organisation. Carmen Studer HR Manager Kartause Ittingen, Warth © Serge Hoeltschi Discover new perspectives Atmospheric hotels, exciting team activities and state-of-the-art seminar rooms broaden horizons. With professionals on hand to ensure that every event is a success.

Refreshing open-air meetings

Stand-up meetings: hold meetings in the hotel grounds and incorporate nature in your deliberations. In the open air, hier archies become secondary. And it’s amazing what ideas can sud- denly pop into your head during a coffee break by the fountain.

42 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Creative settings

Where things happen You can’t usually choose your office, but you can choose your seminar room. Special breakout rooms and exclusive spaces offer fitting and inspiring environments for small and large groups alike.

Evenings round the fire

Bonding experiences Team activities make every seminar unique. Hotel staff organise original activities, and it goes without saying that culinary delicacies also play a key role here.

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.

Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein © Ivo Scholz

Endlessly flavoursome. From Switzerland. Ô 31 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 32 Murg: Lofthotel ••

2021 Valser Trading AG. All rights reserved. Against a fabulous back- © Valser is a registered trademark of Valser Trading AG. drop of lakes and mountains and within the walls of a former spinning mill, this is an excellent place to spin out new ideas. Endlessly flavoursome. Team tip: Creative space for seminars, right by the lake, with a giant stand-up From Switzerland. 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 Ã 33 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 34 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 35 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, Mediterranean charm and cool atmosphere in the towns: life is sweet in Switzerland’s sunny south.

Cevio, Ticino © Roland Gerth 36 Agra, Lugano: Resort Collina d’Oro •• The Resort Collina d’Oro impresses with stunning views in one of Switzer- land’s sunniest regions and amidst lush natural surroundings. Team tip: Sample Ticino vintages on a wine cellar tour.

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

Ã 37 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 38 Cademario: Kurhaus Cademario ••• 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 39 Locarno: Hotel Belvedere Locarno •• 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 ubiquitous in this hotel. Team tip: A summer barbecue in the hotel’s own grotto, or a torch-lit hike and mulled wine apéritif in winter.

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

52 Inspiring Meeting Hotels. Ticino. Ö 40 Lugano: Villa Principe Leopoldo ••• 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 41 Lugano: Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa ••• 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 restau- rant 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.

Arolla, Valais © Silvano Zeiter 42 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.

Zurich © Alex Buschor 43 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 44 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 45 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

Lake Geneva Region 24

La Tour-de-Peilz: Hôtel Bon Rivage Ã • 52 / 102 5 10 –115 25

Graubünden 26

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

Vals: 7132 Hotel Ä •• 95 / 190 4 6 – 28 29

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

Ennetbürgen: Hotel Villa Honegg Ä ••• 23 / 46 1 24 35

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

Kriens: Pilatus Kulm Hotels Ã •• 50 / 98 5 6 – 60 37

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

Rigi Kulm: Rigi Kulm-Hotel •• 33 / 66 4 5 – 60 38

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

Vitznau: Hotel Vitznauerhof À •• 53 / 93 8 8 – 54 39

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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