Luxury Hotels Atlas / Places / Switzerland / Zurich / Baur au Lac
Baur au Lac
Zurich, Switzerland · Independent · Grand Luxury
Founded in 1844 by Austrian hotelier Johannes Baur. Baur au Lac anchors Talstrasse 1 at the southern tip of Bahnhofstrasse, set within its own private park directly on the shores of Lake Zurich. Nearby, the Zurich Opera House and Kunsthaus add cultural depth, while an enclave of landmark hotels reinforces this as Zurich's definitive address for visitors to Switzerland's financial capital.
- 119 rooms
- Opened 1844
- Neighborhood: Seefeld
- Interiors: Pierre-Yves Rochon
About Baur au Lac
- MICHELIN gave it a Three Keys rating in 2025.
- It belongs to Leading Hotels of the World and sits within its own private lakefront park, a rarity in central Zurich.
History
Founded in 1844 by Austrian hotelier Johannes Baur — who sited the property to frame perpetual Alps views — it remains family-run after seven generations.
The setting
Baur au Lac anchors Talstrasse 1 at the southern tip of Bahnhofstrasse, set within its own private park directly on the shores of Lake Zurich. Founded in 1844 by Austrian hotelier Johannes Baur — who sited the property to frame perpetual Alps views — it remains family-run after seven generations. The surrounding quarter is Zurich's most gilded: the Bürkliplatz lakeside promenade is steps away, Bahnhofstrasse's world-class luxury corridor is a brief stroll north, and the Tonhalle concert hall is within easy reach. Nearby, the Zurich Opera House and Kunsthaus add cultural depth, while an enclave of landmark hotels reinforces this as Zurich's definitive address for discerning visitors to Switzerland's financial capital. 1.5 km from Swiss National Museum.
Restaurants and bars
- Marguita — Restaurant · mediterran inspiriert
- Baur's Bar — Restaurant
- Le Hall — Restaurant
- Baur's Brasserie — Restaurant
Experiences
- Afternoon Tea in Le Hall — Freshly brewed tea, sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries served in the historic lobby bar Le Hall.
- Chalet au Lac fondue — Rustic-chic chalet offering fondue and other dishes in a warm setting.
- Art in the Park XXIV — Open-air contemporary art exhibition in the Baur au Lac Park, an international prelude to Art Basel, featuring Ida Ekblad.
- Street Parade viewing — Exclusive viewing of the Street Parade from the Baur au Lac Park with lounge areas, food stands and drinks.
- Wine & Champagne Tastings — Three evenings of wine and champagne tastings.
- Marguita lakeside dining — Mediterranean-inspired dishes and drinks at Marguita on the shore of Lake Zurich, for lunch and dinner.
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
Open Baur au Lac in the atlas for live weekend rates, photos, and the full folio.
More hotels in Zurich
- La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich — La Réserve · Grand Luxury
- Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich — Mandarin Oriental · Grand Luxury
- Park Hyatt Zurich — Park Hyatt · Grand Luxury
- The Dolder Grand — Independent · Grand Luxury
- Widder Hotel — Independent · High Luxury
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich — Independent · Core Luxury