Switzerland is rich in historic hotels, guest houses, and restaurants. Until recently, many of these valuable treasures of Swiss culture and history slumbered in secrecy. “Historical” was seen as dusty, old-fashioned, and unfashionable. For the past few years, more and more guests and hosts have been discovering the charisma, attraction, and wealth of experience offered by these witnesses to history. Once the buildings and rooms are freed from dust and operated according to contemporary principles of hospitality and service quality, these "guest houses" are irresistible.
Motto: No dust, but patina.
And so the idea of bringing authentically historic hotels and restaurants together under the brand "Swiss Historic Hotels" was conceived in 2004. These "landmarks" embody the fascinating history of their respective regions; they open up superb natural and cultural experiences, while the kitchens and wine cellars offer sensory delights. All five senses are catered for. The plan is for there to be a full network of "posting houses" in Switzerland, which will take you on unforgettable journeys in time, within a few years.
The history of the Swiss hotel industry is unique. The historic hotels of Switzerland in particular are an impressive testament to this history.
But the conservation of these hotels is at risk. Economic pressure and a lack of succession solutions are causing these valuable buildings to become objects of speculation and to lose their originality through careless renovation.
Our association assists affected businesses by providing financial contributions for restoration, and it also works to ensure that the buildings do not lose their historic authenticity and architectural significance.
Hotel palaces, hotel dreams, mountain hotels and much more about historic hotels in Switzerland at first hand from Roland Flückiger-Seiler, Dr. sc. techn. ETH, architect and architectural and architectural historian, Bern and Mühlebach (Goms) on his very informative informative homepage:
Gardens are increasingly being rediscovered as a retreat from everyday life. The garden hotels of Switzerland offer the best opportunity to leave your hectic fast-paced life behind and find and take time for yourself.
The combination of arriving, clearing you mind, and relaxing together with personal, sincere hospitality and the culinary experience in our hotels will help you find your personal strength.
We are part of the sustainability programme Swisstainable and are classified at level I - committed. We are striving to achieve Level II - - engaged in the near future. The sustainability programme Swisstainable unites businesses and organisations along the entire Swiss tourism sector. With our participation we commit ourselves to a continuous sustainable business development, pursue measures in the field of sustainability and thus make a concrete contribution to a sustainable Swiss tourism.
More about Swisstainable:
MySwitzerland.com/Swisstainable
