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Park Hotel Vitznau
Vitznau, Switzerland · Independent · Grand Luxury
Park Hotel Vitznau opened in 1903 on the southern shore of Lake Lucerne, with hotelier Josef Anton Bon choosing the site in part because the Vitznau-Rigi railway, Europe's first cogwheel railway, had opened there in 1871. The Belle Époque palace stands directly on the water, and the Rigi summit remains reachable by rail in 22 minutes. A complete reinvention reopened the hotel in 2013 with each of its 47 suites individually designed. The property now holds one of the largest private wine cellars in Switzerland alongside a surrealist art collection.
- 47 rooms
- Opened 1903
About Park Hotel Vitznau
- Chef Patrick Mahler holds two Michelin stars at focus, the hotel's signature restaurant overlooking the lake.
- Forbes Travel Guide named it a Five-Star hotel for 2026, alongside MICHELIN's Two Keys distinction.
- A second restaurant, Prisma, serves right on a lakeside terrace built at the water's edge.
History
A Belle Époque palace on Lake Lucerne, opened 1903. Reopened in 2013 after a complete reinvention with each of the 47 suites individually designed.
The setting
Park Hotel Vitznau occupies a direct lakefront position on Seestrasse in the village of Vitznau, its private grounds reaching to the water's edge on the southern shore of Lake Lucerne. The hotel opened in 1903, with hotelier Josef Anton Bon choosing Vitznau in part because the Vitznau-Rigi railway, Europe's first cogwheel railway, had opened here in 1871, drawing alpine travellers to the foot of the legendary Rigi summit — still reachable in 22 minutes by rail. The property holds one of the largest private wine cellars in Switzerland, a significant surrealist art collection, and two Michelin-starred restaurants, while its own vessels offer direct lake access to Lucerne's cultural waterfront, reached in under 80 minutes.
Restaurants and bars
- ATELIER — Restaurant · Multi-course menus blending classic base, Japanese and Nordi · Chef Patrick Mahler · Two MICHELIN Stars
- Prisma — Restaurant
- Grill Restaurant Seeterrasse — Restaurant · Grill
Experiences
- ATELIER restaurant — Multi-course menus led by Patrick Mahler blending classic foundations with Japanese and Nordic influences.
- Personal Training — Individually tailored workouts for body and mind, led by a certified wellness trainer on Lake Lucerne.
- Event calendar of in-house and regional events — Varied event calendar around the hotel, from concert evenings to lively festivals on the lake shore.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Private boat dock
- 30,000-bottle wine cellar
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Fine dining
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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