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SWEET ON SWITZERLAND
Ahhh Switzerland. An extraordinary destination that charms every adventurer with its pristine landscapes, delightful restaurants, and outdoor activities galore. You can experience a little bit of everything from storybook villages to cities filled with a mix of modern efficiency and medieval charm. And don’t bother with a car rental because with a transport system this precise you could set your watch by it, exploring becomes an adventure in punctuality and sitting back and enjoying the scenery.
Join us as we embark on our second trip to Switzerland, this time focusing on the finest not-so-typical hotels and majestic museums.
Day 1
Join us as we explore some cozy chalets, enjoy some delicious morsels, and some fun with Mother Nature.
Day 2
Switzerland's finest hotels are historic, luxurious, and made us feel like royalty.
Typically Swiss Hotels & Lodgings
These typical Swiss Hotels are anything but typical!
Luxury Hotels & Lodgings
Don't worry about lifting a finger at these historic Swiss hotels...
Snapshot: Basel
Switzerland's culture capital is bustling with museums and historic hotels.
Snapshot: Mount Pilatus
We explore the Hotel above the clouds and view one of the prettiest sunsets ever!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
PEEK THE CITY GUIDE
Not sure where to start your planning? We’ve got you covered with a HUGE list of amazing locations throughout the entirety of Switzerland on our largest guide to date.
LUXURY HOTELS AND LODGINGS
You’ll feel like the main character when you stay at a luxury hotel in Switzerland. From gourmet food options, relaxing amenities, and historic preservation, you’ll be fully rested by the time you leave, and won’t have to lift a finger while you’re visiting.
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Hotel Widder
📍 Zürich
The Hotel Widder is made up of nine connected medieval townhouses once home to gentry, merchants, and artisans. Transforming the old (like, really old!) townhouses into a luxury modern hotel was no small task, given its impressive 700 years of history.
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Hotel Trois Rois
📍 Basel
Due to their grand nature, some hospitable places deserve the description of being “fit for a king.” But how about three kings? Known as one of the oldest hotels in Switzerland, the Grand Hôtel Les Trois Rois has seen its fair share of legendary historical figures and even true royalty.
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Splendide Royal Lugano
📍 Lugano
The hotel is housed in Villa Merlina, an elegant Baroque villa near Lake Lugano built around 1870. It’s appropriately named: this hotel certainly is splendide — spledide enough that it has hosted numerous notable guests such as Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, and President George H. W. Bush.
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The Royal Savoy Hotel
📍 Lausanne
Combining classic elegance with modern amenities, it features spacious rooms, gourmet dining, and a wellness center. Its central location offers convenient access to the city’s attractions, blending historical charm with contemporary style for a sophisticated stay.
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Beau-Rivage Geneva
📍 Geneva
Renowned for its elegant architecture and breathtaking interiors, the hotel offers stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Some big names can be found in the hotel’s guest book over its century and a half lifetime, including monarchs and heads of state from multiple contents, Catherine Deneuve, and the Dalai Lama!
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The Woodward
📍 Geneva
Offering breathtaking, unobstructed views of Lake Geneva, the Woodward skillfully combines modern comforts with traditional elegance, creating a harmonious blend of the area’s rich history and contemporary style.
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Fairmont Hotel
📍 Montreux
With Swiss tourism taking off in the mid 1800s, this hotel was built in a record 18 months! Transitioning between being a temporary hospital during both of the World Wars and a luxury retreat for the rich and famous, Le Montreux Palace has been the location of peace treaties and legendary parties.
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TYPICALLY SWISS HOTELS AND LODGINGS
Exuding a genuine Swiss atmosphere and regional architecture Typically Swiss Hotels and Lodgings are as diverse as Switzerland itself. Whether you’re planning to stay in the heart of Zurich or out in the mountains, your stay is sure to be cosy, local, and welcoming.
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Hotel Pilatus-Kulm
📍 Mount Pilatus
How does a hotel rise to almost 7,000 feet and only have five floors? With a little geological help of course. Situated on top of a mountain once visited by a dragon (according to legend), this mountain top inn has also had its fair share of famous visitors – including a well-known British royal.
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Sorell Hotel Zürichberg
📍 Zürich
Originally established at the end of the 19th century by the Women’s Society for Temperance and Public Health, a group determined to counter rampant alcoholism affecting their community, as an alcohol-free spa & hotel.
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Hotel Restaurant Hammer
📍 Eigenthal
The Hammer hotel, rooted in a family tradition spanning over a century, began with Anton Hammer, who pledged to build a refuge for travelers in Eigenthal. Years later, the hotel still continues to offer accommodation and hospitality to guests in the picturesque Eigenthal valley.
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Grandhotel Giessbach
📍 Brienz
After a massive construction undertaking, the five-story building opened its doors in 1875, and a funicular railway was even added just a few years later. Periods of decline lead the hotel to where it is now: one of the most beautiful and renowned buildings in Swiss hospitality.
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Parkhotel Gunten
📍 Gunten
Built in 1910, Parkhotel Gunten is a charming hotel with a rich history located in Gunten, just off the bright blue waters of Lake Thun. In addition to its picturesque setting and elegant ambiance, the hotel offers guests numerous amenities, such as a spa in a former boathouse and a sauna with panoramic windows.
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Des Alpes Lucerne
📍 Lucerne
Before the Hotel Des Alpes Lucerne was converted to a hotel in the 19th century, it was a private home built circa 1553. Now, the hotel is a home (at least, a temporary one!) for guests from all over the world who come to experience the history and charm of Lucerne.
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ART MUSEUMS OF SWITZERLAND
There is a wide range of museums speckled throughout Switzerland. From noise making art, to buddhist relics, and some of the best art museums in the world even a rainy day can be made into a grand adventure. We’ve selected some of our favorites to add to your itinerary!
Kunsthaus Zürich
📍 Zürich
Distinguished by its collection of Swiss fine art, the Kunsthaus Zurich has evolved into the cultural institution it is today thanks to the continued collaboration & contributions of Zurich’s artistic community. Its origins began the same way as many creative endeavors have: when a group of friends decided to get together to talk about art.
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Museum Rietberg
📍 Zürich
The Rietberg Museum showcases art from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. It stands as Switzerland’s premier museum dedicated to non-European art and design. The museum is home to 32,600 objects and 49,000 photographs in its collections, most of which are on public display!
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Museum für Gestaltung Zürich
📍 Zürich
The Museum of Design serves as a platform for both Swiss and international design, with an emphasis on innovation and cultural relevance. The museum aims to educate and inspire visitors about the impact of design on society, highlighting its evolution and diverse applications.
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Fotomuseum Winterthur
📍 Zürich
The Fotomuseum Winterthur is a photography museum dedicated to showcasing photography from both emerging and established photographers from all over the world. The museum’s collection includes 9,000 photographs, prints, copies, moving images and more!
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Museum Tinguely
📍 Basel
The Museum Tinguely celebrates Swiss artist Jean Tinguely’s kinetic art, or art that involves movement. It houses a diverse collection of Tinguely’s whimsical and interactive sculptures, showing his unique approach to art through movement and sound.
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Kunstmuseum Basel
📍 Basel
Easel-y one of the most precious gems of the city’s art space is the Kunstmuseum Basel. The Kunstmuseum has represented the city’s devotion to art since 1661. It is the oldest municipality-owned art gallery in the world, meaning it was the very first art gallery open to the public! The museum’s collection of classical art colors the Kunstmuseum as one of the finest collections anywhere in the world.
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Fondation Beyeler
📍 Basel
Founded by art collectors Ernst and Hildy Beyeler, the museum showcases works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and Andy Warhol, among others. The museum is located in the middle of Berower Park, where visitors can find sculptures that sit among the beautiful, natural backdrop of the foothills of the Black Forest.
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Zentrum Paul Klee
📍 Bern
The Zentrum Paul Klee is dedicated to the life and works of the Swiss painter Paul Klee. In 1997, Livia Klee-Meyer, the daughter-in-law of Paul Klee, generously donated nearly 690 artworks to the city and canton of Bern. The museum now houses about 40 percent of Paul Klee's complete body of paintings.
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MASI Lugano
📍 Lugano
Founded in 2015, MASI Lugano is an art museum that prides itself on its collection of over 14,000 pieces from the late 15th century to today. The museum celebrates local artists as well as international artists, all of whom have some connection to the local area!
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Plateforme 10
📍 Lausanne
Platforme 10 is home to three museums, one of the world’s leading photography museums, Photo Elysée; mudac – Musée cantonal de design et d’arts appliqués contemporains which is dedicated to design in French-speaking Switzerland; and Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne which features the works of both local and international artists from iconic Renaissance-era pieces to contemporary art.
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MAMCO Genève
📍Geneva
MAMCO is Switzerland’s largest contemporary art museum. It is housed in a former factory building and features art from the 1960s to today. MAMCO is home to over 6,000 works and celebrates both Swiss and international artists.
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