Zoug, 27th of October 2022
Press release
DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE SWISS FONDUE EXPERIENCE WITH THE BÜRGENSTOCK COLLECTION
The Bürgenstock Collection, Switzerland has launched its Swiss fondue offerings for this winter, to tempt diners with a typical Swiss feast. Each hotel within the collection will host memorable evenings centred around The Bürgenstock Collection Fondue, made up of three local cheeses from the respective nearby regions of Lausanne, Bern, and Lucerne; all exquisite destinations in the winter months.
The Bürgenstock Collection Fondue will be launched by Mike Wehrle, Corporate Culinary Director of The Bürgenstock Collection, and crafted by Swiss Maître Fromager, Rolf Beeler (known as the ‘Cheese pope of Switzerland’ in his home-country) who is world-renowned for his raw milk artisan cheeses. These have seen him win numerous prestigious awards, including the gold medal at the 2009 World Cheese Awards. With his legendary market stall located in the heart of Lucerne, a visit to the Burgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne would be hard to miss for cheese lovers.
From the 1st of December until the 15th of January, the Bürgenstock Resort will host ‘Fondue with a View’. An open-air fondue dinner on the hotel’s magnificent Palace Terrace overlooking Lake Lucernewill make for unforgettable evening. Fondues offered will be: The Bürgenstock Collection Fondue, a Champagne & Truffle Fondue as well as a Vegan Fondue.
The Royal Savoy will be reopening its Skylounge on the 8th of November, a beautifully decorated Alpine roof terrace with unparalleled views over Lausanne. To mark the reopening, the hotel will be hosting fondue demonstrations and tastings on the new terrace, as well as festive cocktail tasting.
The Hotel Schweizerhof in Bern will also be hosting ‘Fondue in the Tub’ on its Sky Terrace on the 17th of November , where guests may enjoy an evening of delicious cheeses in style, whilst looking out to the breath-taking skyline of Bern.
Explore these richly historic cities, particularly beautiful in the winter months, and become an expert in the world of Swiss Cheeses by visiting all three members of the Collection. Each is easily accessible by a short, picturesque train journey, for a luxurious Swiss experience.
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.
