If you’re looking for a place to rest, recuperate and repair your mind and body – Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne could be just the place.

Where the great and the good rest and re-energize
Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne has long been a peaceful retreat for the world’s thought leaders. No wonder, as their mountainside location is a place of astonishing natural beauty, a space to clear the mind and re-energise. From Kissinger and Carter to Indira Gandhi, the great and the good have retreated to Bürgenstock Resort above Lake Lucerne. Audrey Hepburn, Hollywood star and UNICEF ambassador, made her Swiss home here for 12 years. Recently Bürgenstock Resort was the venue for the biggest diplomatic event in Switzerland’s history hosting the Summit for Peace in Ukraine.

There’s no doubt the Bürgenstock experience begins and ends with the breathtaking scenery, perched on a 500-meter-high mountainside from where you have the sightline of a soaring bird. Red kites wing across the silhouette of the Eiger and Jungfrau mountains and dive 500 meters down to the serene surface of Lake Lucerne, in between are the rolling green meadows of a typical Swiss idyll. Pure mountain air is totally revitalizing, you’ll soon be striding vigorously through forest trails.

Soul mission
Peace of mind and soothing bodies is the Alpine Spa’s dedicated pursuit, and they are excellent at it, being voted Best Hotel Spa in the world. Swim to the edge of the suspended Infinity Edge Pool, Alpine air on your face, with Lake Lucerne at the foot of the cliffs and you begin to get the idea. Sitting in the sauna with a panoramic view of the landscape is balm for the soul. The Waldhotel Spa is a second option, designed to ground you in nature, with stone and wood underfoot, candlelit corridors, water therapy and stunning scenery.

Mountain energy
Once you’re rejuvenated, it’s time to hit the tennis courts, the golf course or even Engelberg’s ski slopes. The stunning Diamond Domes are home to a LUX Tennis program which deploys professional ATP/WTA coaches to take your game to the next level. Join camps and clinics with top international pros. The Bürgenstock Alpine Golf Course was a favorite of Audrey Hepburn. The fairways undulate through verdant Alpine slopes, perfect to play and gather your thoughts. There’s the most charming Italian Osteria Alpina Terrazza at the home tee for lunch on the terrace.

Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa – The Contemporary © BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS AG

Arrivals and rides
If the arrival to Bürgenstock Resort is impressive, crossing the lake and a vintage funicular up the mountainside, then the Hammetschwand Lift is going to stun you. This outdoor, cliffside elevator, inspired by the Eiffel Tower’s engineering, was awe-inspiring in 1905, making the 152-meter ascent in under 60 seconds, still has the same power to astound.

Thought process
In the Bürgenstock Resort’s radical renovation, environmental responsibility was front of mind. The Waldhotel is a model of sustainable architecture by Matteo Thun, fascinating to anyone interested in the future of buildings. Local larchwood and excavated stone were all reused in the infrastructure featuring gabion walls and green roofs. Guests are invited to engage with sustainability engineers and also artisan producers from Swiss cheese makers to beekeepers, who note ‘a teaspoon of honey can be a lifetime’s work for six bees.’

Table talk
Dining is a standout experience at Bürgenstock Resort with no less than seven kitchens creating cuisine to entice, including fragrant Persian dishes, tasting tours around Asia and the Brasserie Ritzcoffier. Each of the restaurants has its own spectacular view. Spices Kitchen & Terrace is a glass cube literally cantilevered over Lake Lucerne, Parisa – Persian Cuisine on the edge of the cliff. It is an effort to stop talking about the scenery and give the food the attention it deserves. For a full Swiss immersion, reserve a seat at Taverne 1879. It’s not just the wooden chalet style or the gourmet fondues, or the chime of cow bells, but the views again, this time over enchanting Alpine valleys.

Space to think, energize and sport
So, if you are seeking out a spectacular landscape destination created with sophisticated style, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is the one. Choose from The Heritage, The Contemporary, which is all glass and window side bathtubs, or the sustainable architecture of Waldhotel.

UN SPECIAL OFFER
Bürgenstock Resort welcomes members of the United Nations with a special offer: With the code UNTODAY you benefit from a resort credit of CHF 200 per room and stay, an upgrade subject to availability and a special welcome amenity. Valid between 1st October 2024 – 31st March 2025. Please show your UN badge at check-in.


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