The Park Hotel Vitznau is a wonderful 5* palace on the shores of Lake Lucerne, south of Zurich in central Switzerland. It's an exceptional place, with 2 gourmet restaurants, an outdoor lakeside terrace and one of the world's most exclusive wine cellars. It is one of the hotels selected in Switzerland by the Michelin Guide.
Reservation
We advise you to book your stay at Park Hotel Vitznau via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go, it would make us super happy.
An experience like no other
The price per night starts at about 1200€ for 2 people and can easily go up depending on your room. The price is high but it is a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion, like a wedding anniversary. Couples' opinions are almost unanimous: the experience is amazing.
The arrival
The location of Park Hotel is ideal: from the lake shore you can see the Bürgenstock (a peak in the Ural Alps at about 1100 meters) and the town of Beckenried. The water is so clear! When you enter the hotel, you discover a refined interior in white. The place is flooded with light. You are greeted in German and English.
The rooms
There are 48 rooms in the hotel. Each room is named after a personality or a prestigious institution: Shiller, Scappi, Yale or New World for example. Some rooms offer a splendid view of the lake, sometimes even from the bathtub, as in the Scappi suite.
Our favorite rooms and suites:
1 • Junior Suite Sharpe • Photo • 🏞️
2 • Junior Suite Time • Photo • 🖼️
3 • Junior Suite Interest • Photo • 💎
4 • Coburg Bastei Garden Suite • Photo • 🌳
5 • Château d'Yquem Suite • Photo • 🏰
Depending on the room you choose, you'll enjoy the following amenities: king-size bedding, granite bathroom with bath or shower, private balcony, dressing room, air conditioning and kitchenette. The minibar is generously stocked and included in the price. Even the towels are perfect: big, firm, not too fluffy, not too rough. And they smell so good. A delight after the shower!
The restaurants
With 2 Michelin-starred restaurants and a lakeside terrace with barbecue, the hotel is right at the top of map of Swiss haute cuisine. Here are 3 places to eat:
- Focus Atelier: starred chef Patrick Mahler and his team, awarded 18 points in the Gault & Millau and 2 stars in the Michelin guide, put all their know-how at the service of surprising and refined creations. Menus are available in 7 or 10 courses.
- Prisma: the Japanese expression Omakase is an integral part of the cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Philipp Heid in this restaurant with its bewitching atmosphere. It's a way of saying: I'll leave you to it. Prepare yourself for a culinary journey halfway between Asian and European cuisine.
- Seeterrasse: weather permitting, come and discover the culinary delights of Berlin grill master Felix Kattchin on the terrace by Lake Lucerne. Taste a delicious cuisine where meat is king, and enjoy the view of the Alps. The sunset is breathtaking.
The wine cellar
At the end of the evening, discover the Holy Grail of Park Hotel : the wine cellar. It is one of the most exclusive in the world. It houses over 35,000 bottles of wine. It's best to book a guided tour if you want to sample wine treasures from around the world. The subtle lighting, the lovingly sorted bottles or the different thematic sections: you feel like in a prestigious museum.
The spa
During the day, relax at the spa and enjoy the following facilities: Finnish sauna, Kneipp pool, ice grotto and heated outdoor infinity pool with a breathtaking view of the lake.
Location
The Park Hotel Vitznau is located in the canton of Lucerne, south of Zurich, in central Switzerland. There are many activities around the lake, including the Goldau Wildlife Park, which is a 30-minute drive away. In a wild and romantic environment, more than 100 species of European animals (many endangered) live on a large area of 42 hectares. Lucerne is only 35 minutes away by car.
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Park Hotel Vitznau has 48 beautiful rooms with a panoramic view of Lake Lucerne or a view of the mountains.
Yes, the Park Hotel Vitznau offers a large outdoor infinity pool with a counter-current swimming system and a view of the lake.
Yes, breakfast is included in the price of the reservation.
Yes, with 2 Michelin-starred restaurants and a lakeside terrace with barbecue, the hotel is right up there at the top of map of Swiss haute cuisine.
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out can be until 12 noon.
No, pets are not allowed in the Park Hotel Vitznau.
Count minimum 1200€ for a night at the Park Hotel Vitznau for 2 people. Breakfast is included.
Yes, the spa at Park Hotel Vitznau is for residents only. Relax in the Finnish sauna, enjoy the invigorating effect of the Kneipp pool and ice grotto, and take in the breathtaking views from the heated outdoor infinity pool.
