FESTIVITIES FOR THE SENSES SERVED AT THE BÜRGENSTOCK COLLECTION FOR A YEAR-END TO REMEMBER

There’s plenty to celebrate at The Bürgenstock Collection this festive season, where innovative cuisine meets diverse creations crafted to provide a taste of joy to all palates, and all within a display of luxury and glamour.

Renowned for its European flair and hospitality tradition, the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, lays out a feast of mouth-watering culinary creations, each with its own concept and setup, made to tantalise the senses in a combination of unique flavours, warm ambiance and legendary views.

Leading up to the festive days, guests will be treated to the traditional Swiss dish of fondue served at Brasserie Ritzcoffier, the contemporary French restaurant, with hot roasted chestnuts, Glühwein and glittering night views, reimagined by the restaurant’s chef with vegan and rich truffle options.

Afternoon tea will be a special treat overlooking the mighty mountains and clear lake from 500 meters above, where a seat at the Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge is only matched by the delights of exquisite sweets, savoury delicacies, warm and sparkling drinks.

A Soirée de Noël awaits guests at Brasserie Ritzcoffier during Christmas Eve, where the warm occasion will be celebrated with a five-course dinner of French brasserie classics, while fireside warmth will be present at the Oak Grill restaurant, serving fine produce from land and sea to be prepared with high skill on the woodfired grill.

For a Christmas Eve filled with Asian flavours and tradition, Spices Kitchen & Terrace will be serving magic and zest with a spiced Christmas Eve dinner crafted by twin chefs Vilai and Virat, where guests will enjoy a parade of Far Eastern zesty dishes and exotic flavours from India to Japan.

Festivities continue on Christmas Day with a special brunch at Brasserie Ritzcoffier, where the high views and live jazz bands create the perfect mood for a feast of fruits de mer served on crushed iced pedestals, in addition to a selection of world-favourite delicacies, followed by à la carte French brasserie classics.

New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to be an extravagant display of European tradition and luxury services at the Bürgenstock Resort, where the restaurants will be draped in glamour and filled with upscale taste for all to delve into. The Goldfinger New Year’s Eve party will see feasts served at different restaurants in a parade of flavours for all the senses, from the seven-course menu of French classics at the contemporary Brasserie Ritzcoffier, the five-course menu of local and fresh dishes served with a background of flickering flames and warm ambiance at Oak Grill restaurant, or the shared five-course menu of the far east flavours at Spices Kitchen & Terrace within a stunning glass case perched on the mountainside. The bond glamour will be served with gold-plated dishes at Parisa Persian Restaurant, where the exotic scents of the orient will be the star of the night.

Timeless style and urban glamour will surround guests checking into Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa during this festive season, where the celebrations will start with an unforgettable afternoon tea experience extending throughout the first quarter of the new year, warming guest’s days and gatherings with fresh and homemade delights true to the hotel’s tradition of authentic cuisine.

True French cuisine tuned to festive flavours will be served at Jack’s Brasserie for a Christmas Eve of warmth and comfort, within a fin-de-siècle ambiance and charm glowing with the scent of pine greenery and Christmas spices. Guests will be spoiled with a traditional French festive dinner that includes langoustine tartare, egg-yolk and parmesan ravioli, crepinette of duck breast and a selection of fine drinks and desserts.

Jack’s Brasserie will transform into glamours colours for the New Year’s Eve party, serving exceptional four or six-course menus that include beef Wellington and aarewasser praline, while an elegant ambiance surrounds the guests with elegant flair as they receive the first moments of the new year with their loved ones.

Royal festive season experiences await guests at the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa, where they will be greeted with the scents of wood and cinnamon within a space of festive tradition and authentic tribute to the art nouveau style.

An ideal destination for families during the festive season, the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa has crafted a myriad of activities and menus to satisfy all family members, where children will enjoy special moments every Wednesday of December, from making Christmas cookies, riveting stories by the tree, yoga and Christmas ornament making sessions.

Christmas Eve dinner will be served at the Brasserie du Royal, the hotel’s flagship restaurant featuring a six-course menu that blends traditions with seasonal flavours and includes festive favourites such as Gillardeau N.2 oyster with lemon caviar, foie gras opera, Brittany lobster and a Christmas chocolate surprise in addition to others. The restaurant will serve an epic Christmas Day brunch to continue the festivities.

New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in true royal style, with a six-course menu at the Brasserie du Royal featuring Brittany crabmeat, langoustine cannelloni, Swiss beef fillet Rossini with a vegetarian menu also available. Cocktails and canapés will be served at the Skylounge with a selection of comforting gourmet dishes including the festive fondue against a backdrop of mesmerizing views and landscapes.

The Bürgenstock Collection prides itself for its authentically served and creatively crafted experiences, the hotels’ presence within some of Switzerland’s most iconic cities has added to its identity as an integral part of the local culture and tradition, with an elevated sense of luxury and elegance deeply rooted in the brand’s DNA as a true embodiment of Swiss hospitality and European style.

Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne

The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is part of The Bürgenstock Collection headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The resort comprises a total inventory of 383 rooms spread across four hotels: the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior), the Palace Hotel 1903 (5*), the Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence (5*) including a Health & Medical Center and the Taverne 1879 (3*). In addition, the resort boasts 67 residence suites, ten restaurants, lounges and bars, a 10’000 m² Alpine Spa and a wide range of leisure activities. The Bürgenstock Collection portfolio includes the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms) and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms).

The Bürgenstock Collection

Headquartered in Zug, The Bürgenstock Collection is one of Switzerland’s largest deluxe hotel groups, operating Hotels and Residences with a combined total of 678 rooms and 67 residence suites. The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (383 rooms), the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) dazzle guests from all over the world with their rich heritage, elegant, contemporary design, leading spas and their exceptional culinary offers, while remaining completely true to the timeless Swiss traditions of hospitality, service and discretion.

About Katara Hospitality

Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer, and operator, based in Qatar. With 50 years’ experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality actively pursues its strategic expansion plans by investing in peerless hotels in Qatar while growing its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. Katara Hospitality’s portfolio has grown to include 42 owned and / or managed hotels and the company is now focused on achieving its target of 60 hotels in its portfolio by 2030. As the country’s flagship hospitality organisation, Katara Hospitality supports Qatar’s long-term economic vision.

Katara Hospitality currently owns properties spread across four continents in Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and United States of America. While it partners with some of the finest hotel management companies, Katara Hospitality operates owned and non-owned hotels through its standalone operating arm, The Bürgenstock Collection and Murwab Hotel Group.