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Luxury Stays Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, 6363 Obbürgen, Switzerland +041 612 60 00 burgenstockresort.com RICH HISTORY The history of Bürgenstock Resort began in 1871 with entrepreneurs Bucher and Durrer opening the Grand Hotel and building a hydroelectric plant to power the Bürgenstock funicular for easy access. They also constructed the Hammetschwand Lift, Europe’s tallest and fastest outdoor elevator. In the 1950s, the resort became a haven for Hollywood stars like Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn, with Hepburn marrying Mel Ferrer at the resort’s chapel. The property has also hosted notable figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Sean Connery, Eisenhower, and Jimmy Carter. Restoration projects have preserved original attractions, including the Cliff Path, Hammetschwand Lift, Palace Hotel, Bürgenstock Funicular Railway, and historically-protected buildings. ACCOMMODATIONS Bürgenstock Resort offers a diverse range of accommodations, including three hotels, residences, and villas within its vast 148 forested acres—all focused on alpine leisure, first-class wellbeing, superb dining, and stunning views. The newly built Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa features modern architecture in its 102 spacious rooms and suites with exquisite materials and designer furniture. Notable are the hotel’s elegant interior design features, including two-sided gas fireplaces and oversized tubs overlooking floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing majestic Lake Lucerne. The historically listed Palace Hotel, renovated and combining historical elements with modern touches, offers 109 rooms and suites with spectacular views. Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing, designed by Matteo Thun, provides cutting-edge wellness offerings in its 137 rooms and suites. The resort’s residences and villas offer long-term stays along with housekeeping, and concierge services.