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• Night and Dinner at Hôtel Walther in Pontresina

In Switzerland there is a very special canton - one where Romansh, Italian and German are all spoken. This is the canton that set the scene for the novel Heidi. Here the tracks of the Bernina Express, recorded in the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites, cross the Alps and wend their way around more than seven hundred lakes. We are in the canton of Graubünden - the setting for Hotel Walther, which has all the appearance of a fairy-tale castle. Today our guests can enjoy elegance and comfort born of a hotel tradition dating back over a century . The water in the spa flows from a mountain stream, and the Cristallino grotto, hewn out of Andeer green granite, is unique in Europe. ‘La Stüva’ restaurant is equally stunning: with dining room walls panelled in elegant 200-year-old spruce, it serves a cuisine with seasonal products.

 

Hotel Walther,
Relais & Châteaux Member since 1993

Via Maistra 215
CH-7504 Pontresina (Graubünden/Engadin)
Switzerland

Website: http://www.hotelwalther.ch/

Owners: Family Walther
Maîtres de Maison: Thomas and Anne-Rose Walther
Chef: Michael Freudrich

• Night and Dinner at Villa Principe Leopoldo in Lugano

Ticino, Switzerland, is blessed with a balmy climate, stunning scenery and the infinite pleasures of “la dolce vita”. It is a land of lakes and mountains, fabulous food, fine wines and endless leisure pursuits. The elegant Villa Principe Leopoldo is situated on the “Collina d’Oro”, with stunning views over Lake Lugano Bay and the mountains. The villa is characterised by its strong Italian spirit and Mediterranean style, accommodating spacious rooms and suites. The gourmet temple Restaurant Principe Leopoldo offers a cuisine that reveals authenticity, passion and respect for its ingredients, not forgetting tradition and territory.

Villa Principe Leopoldo,
Relais & Châteaux Member since 2000

Via Montalbano, 5
CH-6900 Lugano (Tessin)
Switzerland

Website: http://www.leopoldohotel.com/

Maître de Maison: Reto Stöckenius
Chef: Dario Ranza

• Night and Dinner at Park Weggis in Weggis

Escape to a small paradise on the banks of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps. At Park Weggis, guests enjoy a complete wellness experience and excellent hospitality. Watch stress levels dissipate as a new sense of calm and tranquility settles in at the hotel’s spa. In the middle of the Japanese garden with ancient Bonsai trees, six exotic wood and natural stone cottages have been designed as individual private spas where guests can enjoy different types of baths, saunas and treatments. Gourmets will have a treat choosing from the three restaurants and several bars, including a caviar bar, beach bar, and wine bar with an exceptional cellar.

 

Park Weggis,
Relais & Châteaux Member since 2003

Hertensteinstrasse 34
CH-6353 Weggis (Lucerne)
Switzerland

Website: http://www.parkweggis.ch

Maître de Maison: Peter Kämpfer
Chef: Florian Gilges

• Night and Dinner at Rheinhotel Fischerzunft in Schaffhausen

This former house of the fishermen’s guild has been standing on the banks of the gently-flowing Rhine for almost four centuries. Jana Zwesper and Grand Chef André Jaeger have given their hotel a modern interior without compromising any of its charm or intimacy. A stay here appeals to all the senses, particularly time spent on the fragrant, flower-filled terrace. The modern, light cuisine with an Asian influence is delightful and rooms feature zen-inspired lines. Boat excursions, golf and other outdoor activities are a wonderful way to see this region that has so much to offer.

Rheinhotel Fischerzunft,
Relais & Châteaux Member since 1984

Rheinquai 8
CH-8200 Schaffhausen
Switzerland

Website: http://www.fischerzunft.ch

Owner: André Jaeger
Maîtres de Maison and Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux: André Jaeger and Jana Zwesper