Classic Luxury

Burgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa

Part of the legendary Bürgenstock Resort set high on the mountainside above Lake Lucerne, this spectacular hotel offers a stylish world of superb design, exquisite gastronomy and ‘wellbeing without limits,’ along with magnificent lake and alpine views.

Lake Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
  • Gaze across the glorious landscapes of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps from this fabulous resort hotel.

  • Opt for accommodation in The Heritage for belle époque elegance or choose The Contemporary for chic modern luxe

  • Indulge in Europe’s best-in-class spa reviving mind, body, and soul.

  • Enjoy the wide choice of dining venues, bars, shops, and leisure activities offered at this car-free resort.


Located high above Lake Lucerne on Bürgenstock Mountain, with glorious lake and alpine views, this state-of-the-art 5-star hotel is part of the celebrated Bürgenstock Resort. A car-free zone, this luxurious enclave is dedicated to leisure and wellbeing activities, comprising two exceptional hotels, spectacular spa, top class restaurants and bars, numerous boutiques, a 9-hole golf course, professional tennis courts and plenty of scope for outdoor fun. Guests have been welcomed here since 1873 and famous faces include both Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. The hotel incorporates the resort’s historic Grand Hotel which has been extended with the cutting-edge glass architecture of a new wing, providing a choice of Heritage and Contemporary guestrooms.

 

Infused with historic belle époque charm and elegance, Heritage Rooms and Suites offer a soothing palette, sense of calm, gracious décor, and views across either the lake or Swiss meadows. All include a comfortable seating area, plush beds, media entertainment with Apple TV, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth speaker, and deluxe bathrooms. Heritage Suites include a terrace and generous separate living area. Alternatively, Contemporary Rooms and Suites are full of modern glamour, with rich velvets, warm woods, private fireplace, and dramatic glass walls set with window seats.

 

With a strong focus on wellbeing, both culinary excellence and good nutrition have always played an important role here and guests will find a range of cuisines, restaurants, and bars to choose from. These include contemporary French menus, traditional Swiss favorites, exotic Persian classics, and farm-to-table dining. A highlight is the Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge which features floor-to-ceiling panoramic views.

 

The hotel offers direct access to the award-winning Bürgenstock Alpine Spa, via a glass walkway. This best-in-class sanctuary features a range of hot and cold pools, open-air heated infinity pool, meditative garden, variety of saunas, relaxation area, 24-hour fitness training and signature treatments with world-class products from Dr Barbara Sturm, and Biologique Recherche.

 

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Lake Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

Arriving at the resort is a glamorous affair. The nearest airport is Zurich, from where it’s a 60-minute train journey, or 45-minute taxi ride direct to Lucerne. From here, guests take the resort’s catamaran for a 25-minute ride across the lake, before taking either the amazing funicular or Hammetschwand Lift (Europe’s highest outdoor lift) up to the resort.


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