Out and About | Swiss International Hotels Leisure Guide 01/2011

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Staying in Switzerland

The Swiss have a well-deserved reputation for being hard workers, but they know how to make the best of their leisure time just as well.

The Swiss are proud of the beauty of their country. There is a lot of diversified and untouched nature and people are careful with it and set great store by protecting the environment.Switzerland is located in the middle of Europe. This very small territory of 42’000 km2 is situated in the middle of the Alps. Switzerland is the paradise of winter sports with more than 200 ski resorts, 48 mountains peaking at over 4000 meters, 20 Glaciers and over 250 lakes.

Fresh mountain air, clear blue lakes and clean cultured cities. If you want to ski down glaciers or walking the hills, touring or driving, from Zurich to the Alps, Geneva to Lucerne, for chic European shopping or cosmopolitan café culture, it’s all here for your dream holiday in Switzerland. Small, mountainous and wealthy, Switzerland is renowned for its enviable quality of life in a country that ticks along like clockwork. Its products are worldwide renowned, from delicious cheese and chocolate to luxurious watches.Switzerland is a stylish tourist destination offering countless outdoor adventures.

INDEX The Great Outdoors | Map

Crans-Montana | Davos |Flims

Gstaad | Guarda | Kloster

Getting together

Wellness and Spa

Saas-fee | Samnaun

Villar-Sur-Ollon | Wengen | Zuoz

Food and Wine

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GSTAAD4 GUARDA5 KLOSTERS6

DAVOS2 FLIMS3CRANS-MONTANA1

WENGEN10 ZUOZ11

SAAS-FEE7 SAMNAUN8 VILLAR-SUR-OLLON9

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Getting together

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1 CRANS-MONTANA

Crans-Montana offers a ski resort in the heart of the Swiss Alps in the canton of Valais. It is famous in alpine ski racing and is frequently one of the World Cup sceneries. The town also hosts many golf tournaments.

HOTEL CRANS AMBASSADOR*****

The new Crans Ambassador - Luxury Sport Resort. has a rooms range from modular singles to 270 degree view suites and family apartments. Terraces, espresso makers, WIFI and flat screen entertainment. The Spa not only indulges and challenges, plus enhances. By combining the benefits of health, beauty, sport, relaxation and pleasure.

DAVOS

Home of the second largest ski resort in Switzerland and seven sites that are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. Davos offer a great variety of events and a unique landscape.

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KONGRESS HOTEL ****

Charming, personally managed, first-class hotel in this famous resort. Ideal for business and leisure. Peaceful setting in a top, central location between Davos Dorf and Davos Platz. Sauna, massage and wellness therapies in the hotel. Golf course, indoor pool, cross-country skiing center nearby.

FLIMS

Small, quiet village originally growing as a summer spa town, it is nowadays also famous for winter sports. Today Flims is a year round resort popular not only with winter sports of snowboarding, cross country skiing, downhill skiing and sledding, but also summer sports including hiking, rock climbing, paragliding, mountain biking and swimming in Caumasee, a spring-fed, iridescent-blue-water lake.

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WALDHAUS FLIMS MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA *****

This unique hotel resort is set in Switzerland´s largest hotel park. The resort compromises of three buildings connected by a heated underground passage.Ultramodern well-being oasis with 2 pools, fitness club, sauna areas, body and beauty treatment rooms, new curling & event hall, tennis courts and golf.


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GSTAAD

Gstaad is known for its magnificent and luxurious hotels and, high-society nightlife, fine restaurants, excellent service, and international stars. It is one of the largest ski areas in the Alps. The village offers numerous shops, restaurants and hotels. The mountain air and upscale ambiance attracts executives and celebrities from around the world year round.

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HOTEL OLDEN ****

For a century the meeting-point of Gstaad´s “habitués”! The Hotel Olden is located in the car-free town center, 200 m from the train station. All 16 rooms with all modern ameni-ties and features, yet maintaining their rustic and cozy feeling.

GUARDA

Considered to be the Engadine’s best preserved village, with an idyllic valley and wonderful views down to the valley floor and across to the jagged peaks on the other side. Ancient cobbled streets and typical Engadine houses built of stone.

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HOTEL MEISSER***

You are warmly welcomed by English-speaking Benno and Maya Meisser. There is a real sense of history here – the hotel was converted from a 17th-century farmhouse into a wonderfully intimate and relaxed atmosphere over the years.

KLOSTERS

Klosters has peace and quiet, an appealing huddle of dark-wood chalets and a village atmosphere.The world-famous region Ski region Klosters & Davos with its five skiing areas and 320 km of cross-country trails is unrivalled.

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SILVRETTA PARKHOTEL ****

In the heart of Klosters, The Silvretta Parkhotel has joined the select ranks of Klosters’ four star hotels. With a total of 190 beds in 95 rooms and suites, it is one of the largest and best equipped hotels in the town and the Prättigau region.Elegant and uncom-plicated hospitality .


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SAAS-FEE

The glacier village Saas-Fee presents the visitors fascinating mountain scenery. Surrounded by 13 mountains of over 4000 meters height, Saas-Fee is an ideal alpine environment for beginners or experienced mountain climbers.Saas-Fee is the main village in the Saastal or the Saas Valley and is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais.Its location close to the glaciers of the Dom and the Allalinhorn provides winter sport opportunities throughout the year.

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HOTEL DU GLACIER ****

A young and dynamic crew expects you in one of the oldest and most honorable houses of Saas-Fee. Centrally situated in the car-free glacier village, the hotel du Glacier offers a wonderful view on to the mountain paradise.

SAAS-FEE

The resort offers many culture, sports and off-slope activi-ties, including classical music, a sports and leisure complex, restaurants, and nightclubs. The touristic slogan of Saas-Fee is “Die Perle der Alpen” (The pearl of the Alps).

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HOTEL FERIENART RESORT AND SPA *****

Experience a unique vacation on high level! A 5-star hotel for sophisticated holiday makers with Beat Anthamatten Hotel, Manager of the year (2006). In the center of this glacier village. Car-free winter and summer resort. 81 comfortable rooms, outstand-ing suites with open bath and fireplaces.

SAMNAUN

The only tax-free resort in Switzerland, Samnaun is a fantastic region for shopping winter sports. In the Swiss, Austrian and Italian triangle Samnaun has developed into a holiday resort.The Silvretta Arena between Arlberg and the Silvretta Group is the biggest joint ski region in the Eastern Alps.

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WELLNESS HOTEL SILVRETTA SPA ****

Attentive care, warmth and comfort from the rooms to the entire hotel. The ‘Vitaleum Silvret-ta’ spacious spa, beauty and health zone with expert cosmeticians, masseurs and therapists take great pleasure in looking after you. The winter is boundless pleasure of snow.


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9 VILLAR-SUR-OLLON

Villars offers an atmosphere to guests of all ages This holiday center at 1300 meters of altitude in the heart of the Alps has splendid views of the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc and even to Lake Geneva.

CHALET ROYALP *****

Exceptionally located, the chalet-style construction offers its guests wonderful contrasts of modern atmosphere and traditional alpine interior design. 63 rooms and suites luxuri-ously decorated, fitted with state-of-the-art technology. Breathtaking views of the Swiss and French Alps. The SPA offers body and beauty treatment.

WENGEN

One of the most beautiful alpine villages in the Ber-nese Oberland. At the foot of the Jungfrau mountain range. Wengen is also the starting point of the train ride to Jungfraujoch, a highlight of any Swiss holiday.

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REGINA HOTEL ****

A first-class hotel in the heart of the Bernese Alps, in the car-free resort of Wengen. With spectacu-lar mountain views of the Jungfrau area. 150 m from the train station with The Restaurant “Chez Meyer´s” 15 points Gault&Millau, and “Jack´s Bras-serie” perfected the French cuisine.

ZUOZ

Zuoz is an example of a traditional Engadin village. It has many cobblestoned streets, an elegant town center and numerous beautiful old buildings. In the winter it offers four t-bar ski-lifts and a cross-country ski center. In the summer it has a golf course and numerous hiking trails.

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HOTEL CASTELL *****

Above the well-preserved Engadine village of Zuoz (1750 m above sea-level). It is in walking distance to the village center. Within short distance to St. Moritz (19 km). 66 new rooms with mountain view. The Hammam: An exceptional combination of the magical place above Zuoz and the essential elements of Oriental bathing culture. A New 18-hole golf course nearby.


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FOOD AND WINEIf variety is the spice of life, Swiss food truly presents a flavorful platter. Regional cuisine is wide and varied. Masterful local chefs create new ways to present traditional treats. Restaurants where food and service are always superb.

Wines both red and whiteA ruby-red Merlot or dark Nostrano are the wines of the Ticino. Sip spirited glasses of Cressier on glimmering Lake Neuchatel. Dole offers itself as the perfect choice for many traditional dishes. Taste the regions in our wines, along the seductive Swiss routes de vin. Swiss winemaking is state-of-the-art. Try Fendant from the Valais, Twanner from Biel, a dry Dezaley from the distinct chasselas grape. The rare Glacier, aged a decade or more. There are wonderful local wines that never leave their village. Sample them in their home territory, perhaps with a leisurely meal.

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HOTEL VITZNAUERHOF *****The magnificent five star Hotel Vitznauerhof Vitalresort offers idyll pure directly located at the edge of the Rigi-south flank.Three first class themed restaurants with the gourmet restaurant SENS

SENS RESTAURANTDiscover a cuisine awarded with 15 Gault&Millau points based on fresh ingredients and top-quality produce Pascal Schmutz and his team cater for connaisseurs who appreciate original culinary creations.

HOTEL SEEBURG ****Charming family owned hotel in a spectacular location, with a magnificent view of the lake and mountains. Situated in an old, historical and partly monument-protected property right by Lake Luzern.

RESTAURANT ALEXANDERA feast for the senses in the distance of the majestic Mt Pilatus. Exceptional elegance, only the best thanks to its unique atmosphere, exclusive creative cuisine and exquisite wines.

REGIONAL SPECIALITIESZurich: Minced veal in cream sauce with rosti, the golden light Swiss version of hash brown potatoes. Berne: Smoked pork, sausage and sauerkraut. Geneva: Filet of perch and lake trout.

Lausanne: Local sausage on a bed of leeks and potatoes. Ticino: Polenta, risotto and pasta. Generally everywhere: Crusty bread, great cheeses and of course real muesli.

HOTEL DES BALANCES ****Centrally located in the heart of Luzern´s histori-cal and charming Old Town. In walking distance to all interesting sights. The hotel has a beautiful terrace overlooking the River Reuss.

RESTAURANT BALANCES Enjoy the unique atmosphere in the restaurant “Balances” which is well known for its fine Swiss cuisine - always imaginative and market-fresh. It is a pleasure for our 14 Points Gault&Millau Chief Andy Fluri to spoil you.

HOTEL KRONE THUN ****In the historical old town of Thun. Cheerful rooms, natural hospitality and an extensive choice in its three restaurants, lounge and terrace.

RESTAURANT GOURMETIn the sophisticated à-la-carte Restaurant with its walk-in wine room, our French Chef Florent Benjamin, creates culinary flights for gourmets. Awarded 13 points Gault&Millau in 2010.


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WINES - THE LAVAUX REGIONLavaux is a region in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.Although there is some evidence that wines were grown in the area in Roman times, the actual wine terraces can be traced back to the 11th century, when Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries controlled the area. The Lavaux consist of 830 hectares of terraced vineyards that stretch for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva. It benefits from a temperate climate, but the southern aspect of the terraces with the reflection of the sun in the lake and the stone walls gives a Mediterranean character to the region. The main wine grape variety grown here is the Chasselas.Under cantonal law, the vineyards of the Lavaux are protected from development. Since July 2007, the Lavaux is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

LE PETIT MANOIR ****Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, with 11 comfortable and luxurious furnished rooms with a romantic decorated garden.The Hotel has a wine cellar with friendly and convivial wine tast-ings that can be organized

An idyllic environment that favors friendly exchanges. Fresh market products. For up to 60 persons. The cellar, which forms the heart of the house. Gives an opportunity to discover the region´s different grape variety. A selection of Swiss cheese and cold meat served on wooden slats..

HOTEL FLEUR DU LAC ****Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, “La Fleur du Lac” welcomes you to a unique and enchanting atmosphere with a pervading sense of peace and restfulness. An oasis of peace!

RESTAURANT FLEUR DU LACOverlooking the park and Lake Geneva, the French restaurant offers a “cuisine du marché” as well as regional and seasonal specialties and a cellar with 35.000 bottles produced through-out the world.

SWISS SPECIALITY | LA RACLETTECheese heated, either in front of a fire or by a special machine, then scraped onto diners’ plates traditionally accompanied by small firm potatoes, gherkins, pickled onions and dried meat. In the Swiss canton of Valais, raclette is typically served with tea or other warm beverages. Another popular option is to serve raclette with white wine, such as the traditional Savoie wine or Fendant, but Riesling and Pinot Gris are also common.

HOTEL DES HORLOGERS ****In Le Brassus, pictorial location in the heart of the Vallée de Joux, a region with preserved nature, and birthplace of the worldwide most well known “prestige” watches.

RESTAURANT LE CRONOGRAPHEEvery day you can enjoy a new selection from this imaginative and seasonal range of refined flavors, in the comfort of our welcoming and intimate dining-room, awarded with 15 Gault&Millau points.

HOTEL LE RIVAGE ****Situated downtown Lausanne, a few meters from the Ouchy Lake promenade, the Hotel Nash Carlton has 44 rooms and suites designed boutique-style, embracing a chic yet cozy appeal.

RESTAURANT LE RIVAGECulinary delights such as seasonal local cuisine with fresh products from the market. Enjoy the magnificent view over the lake and the moun-tains or by the 19th century antique fire place. A broad range of fine wine from Lutry and the Lavaux area is offered to the guests.


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Getting reunited with friends and family or for an event requires a great location for the meeting to be perfect. The choice of the place to gather everyone needs to meet everybody’s need as well as offer all the necessary comfort and equipment. The Swiss Quality and Hospitality is the natural choice for the success of your event or meeting. Discover places from important cities to idyllic sceneries.

HOTEL NASHVILLE ****

Exceptionally located, Only 300 meters from the railway station, between Lake Geneva promenade and international organizations.

HOTEL STERNEN ****

Situated in Muri, diplomatic community and residential area of Bern. 44 guests rooms furnished in the tradition of Feng Shui. Ideal for business meetings, seminars and family celebrations.

HOTEL SEILER AU LAC ****

The family run in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. On the shore of Lake Brienz with breath-taking views of the moun-tains. Ideal for family celebrations up to 120 people.

HOTEL NASH CARLTON ****Situated downtown Lausanne, a few meters from the Ouchy Lake promenade, the Hotel Nash Carlton has 44 rooms and suites designed boutique-style, embracing a chic yet cozy

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SEMINAR HOTEL SEMPACHERSEE ***

Award-winning seminar and business hotel in the heart of Switzerland, with a magnificent view of Lake Sempach and the mountains. Situated in Nottwil in front of Lake Sempach, surrounded by extensive parkland. 26 multi-functional meeting rooms, all with daylight and beamer. Ideal venue for seminars for 5 to 400 persons.

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HOTEL SPIRIT INN ***

This hotel with 82 rooms and 18 Spirit Extended Stay Suites opens its doors in early 2011. Besides the hotel rooms and suites, the hotel offers an informal restaurant: Spirit Café ® and the unique “The BOX Meetings & Events” meeting concept. In the spacious meeting rooms (with daylight) you can enjoy the Box conference concept - Breaks in a Box, Lunch in a Box, and meeting amenities in a Box. We offer a variety of conference packages. Spirit Inn is your ideal meeting place with modern meeting rooms in Zaandam a few minutes from the fabulous city of Amsterdam!

HOTEL ARTE KONGRESSZENTRUM ****

Situated in a quiet location near the railway station inOlten. Motorway A1 exits Egerkingen and Rothrist. Olten is a charming old town and therailway junction of Switzerland, thanks to its central location. 79 well-appointed and spacious rooms with modern facilities and 12 multi-purpose conference and meeting rooms for 10 - 500 persons. All seminar rooms have natural daylight.

HOTEL OMAYAD ****

The Omayad Hotel in Damascus has long been the choice of senior State guests; as well as prominent Arab and International figures from the political, social and artistic world. 80 rooms and suites, soundproof, air-conditioned, new generation posturepedic beds, also in some bathrooms, Jacuzzi or hydro-showers.The facilities can receive up to 300 people.

Amsterdam is one of the greatest cities in the world. From its canals to world-famous museums and historical sites, Amsterdam is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. A few minute from Amsterdam, the Zaanse Schans in Zaandam is the biggest tourist attraction and is close to the hotel. The famous windmills on the Kinderdijk, the Zaanse Schans Zaanse Schans Museum and the special trails are well worth a visit.


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WEGGIS | WELLNESS HOTEL RÖSSLI *** Refresh body, mind and spirit in the spectacular La Mira Beauty & SPA. The tranquility and exquisite Mediterranean design of this beautiful spa ensures guests relax and restore. Whether whirlpool, aroma steam bath, Turkish steam bath, Finnish sauna, Roman bath

or Relaxarium. Relax in the healing water of the salt water outdoor pool.

STRANDHOTEL BELVEDERE ****

Surrounded by its own park and gardens, the hotel is an ideal retreat, where you´ll rediscover the joys of relaxation with an enchanting spa, “Bel-Well”.

SPA is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times and are especially widespread in Europe and Japan.

YVERDON | GRAND HOTEL DES BAINS ****

You will be seduced by the combination of historical and state-of-the art architecture. Private thermal pool, new private wellness/spa suite with Jacuzzi, sauna/sanarium, tropical shower. New wellness and treatment rooms. Direct link to the Centre Thermal, pools, wellness & fitness areas and golf courses nearby.

NAMIBIA | LÜDERITZ NEST HOTEL ****

The sparkling jewel of Lüderitz! A refreshing oasis on your tour through the desert of the Namib. Private beach in front of the hotel, sauna with sea view, large swimming pool, golf andboat trips.

TUNISIA | EDEN SERAIL ****

Eden Serail has the tranquility of an oasis. It is a calm re-treat in the heart of the city of Hammamet.In the great tradition of Roman baths, the 1,300m² Eden Spa Club tends to body, mind and spirit

GERMANY | IBB GRANDHOTEL RÖMERBAD *****

An Hotel with a Large private park with view of the Rhine Valley and Vosges mountains. 75 large rooms and suites individually furnished. Thermal water in all bathrooms.

GERMANY | AQUA AURELIA ****

The elegant Suitenhotel Aqua Aurelia is situated in one of the best locations in the famous town of Baden-Baden - on the historical ground of the late roman public bath..

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BERN - MURI GENEVA LAUSANNE INTERLAKEN-BÖNIGEN

LUZERN LUZERN MORGES MORGES

SPIEZ THUN VITZNAU ZÜRICH

NOTTWIL WEGGIS

YVERDON TUNISIA HAMMAMET

Hotel Sternen Muri Hotel Nash Ville Hotel Nash Carlton Hotel Seiler au Lac

Hotel des Balances Hotel Seeburg Le Petit Manoir Hotel Fleur du Lac

Strandhotel Belvédère Hotel Krone Hotel Vitznauerhof Hotel Schweizerhof

Hotel Semparchersee Hotel Rössli

LES BRASSUS

OLTEN

LUTRY

Hotel des Horlogers

Hotel Arte

Hotel le Rivage

Hotel des Bains Hotel Eden Serail

CRANS-MONTANA

DAVOS

FLIMS

Crans Ambassador

Kongress Hotel

Waldhaus Flims

HOLLAND AMSTERDAM SYRIA DAMASCUS

Hotel Spirit Inn Hotel Omayad

NAMIBIA LÜDERITZ

Nest Hotel

GUARDA

Hotel Meisser

KLOSTERS SAAS-FEE

Silvretta Parkhotel Hotel du Glacier

SAAS-FEE

Hotel Ferienart

SAMNAUN

Wellness Silvretta

VILLAR-SUR-OLLON WENGEN

Chalet Royalp Regina Hotel

ZUOS

Hotel Castell

GERMANY BADENWEILER

IBB Grandhotel Römerbad

GERMANY BADEN-BADEN

Hotel Aqua Aurelia

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