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Hotel Vitznauerhof
Vitznau, Lucerne, Switzerland · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Lake Hotel Vitznauerhof opened in 1901 as an Art Nouveau house on Lake Lucerne, a tower in the foothills of Rigi that hosted Paul Klee and Hermann Hesse. A 2015 rebuild made it a 53-room four-star hideaway with a private beach and lido. Restaurant Sens holds a Michelin star; the Nature Spa looks at the water.
- 53 rooms
- Opened 1901
- Neighborhood: Seestrasse
- Rooms from 161 sq ft (15 m²)
- Architect: Kühn
About Hotel Vitznauerhof
- Art Nouveau lakeside tower dating from 1901, originally the Lake Hotel Vitznauerhof.
- Paul Klee and Hermann Hesse were guests in the old grand-hotel years.
- Private beach, lakeside lido, and a cigar lounge on Seestrasse in Vitznau.
- Entry-level rooms start at 161 sq ft (15 m²).
History
Opened in 1901 as the Lake Hotel Vitznauerhof, this Art Nouveau house on Lake Lucerne hosted Paul Klee and Hermann Hesse. A major transformation in 2015 shifted it from a five-star grand hotel to a 53-room four-star superior boutique, keeping the historic architecture. Restaurant Sens offers Michelin-starred residency dining; a private beach and lakeside lido sit on the shore.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant Sens — Restaurant · Chef Jeroen Achtien
- Restaurant Inspiration — Restaurant
Experiences
- Fondue Ship — Friday to Sunday from 6 pm, three-course fondue menu from CHF 75 per person, 2 Nov to 11 Dec 2026.
- Private Kitchen Party — Aperitif in the kitchen, relaxed three-course menu and DJ, offered October to May.
- White Night Kitchenparty — Top chefs serve creations in the kitchen with sparkling wines, on 14 June 2027.
- Submarine Expedition: Dive into Lake Lucerne — Submarine dive on Lake Lucerne with the submarine P-63, as named in a December 2021 media item.
- A Criminally Good Christmas: Mafia Dinner on the Fondue Boat — Three-course meal on the fondue boat with a murder mystery, on 3, 5 and 10 Dec 2026.
- Dont look back — Mystery night with aperitif, three-course dinner with wine pairing, live performances and overnight stay on 9 Jan 2027.
Amenities
- Private beach and lakeside lido
- Michelin-starred residency dining at Restaurant Sens
- Nature Spa with sauna, steam bath, and outdoor pool
- Panoramic terrace with lake views
- Complimentary breakfast buffet served until 11:00 AM
- Private park and garden surroundings
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Water sports
- Cigar lounge
- Pet-friendly
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