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Hotel Walserhof in Klosters
Holidays fit for a Royal The small mountain village of Klosters in Switzerland has been a firm favourite with the Prince of Wales for many years. His accommodation of choice: the Walserhof, a little hotel gem with just four exclusive suites and the Michelin-starred Restaurant Walserstube. TEXT: CORDELIA MAKARTSEV | PHOTOS: HOTEL WALSERHOF
Remembering Prince Charles’s vision to live in harmony with nature, we understand why he chose Klosters and especially the Hotel Walserhof for his holidays. Nestling in a rural part of the Prättigau (Graubünden), Klosters, with its romantic village-like atmosphere, stands in stark contrast to the nearby Alpine metropolis of Davos. Excellent skiing, alpine and crosscountry, in winter; hiking and mountain biking in fascinating mountain scenery in summer, are the main attractions for the visitors. The relaxed, affluent Alpine atmosphere and some high-class shopping make Klosters a popular destination.
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Passionate hosts In the village centre you find the Hotel Walserhof, just steps away from the chic boutiques and the gondolas.The hosts, Silvia and Heribert Dietrich met here 21 years ago when she started her career as a receptionist and he gathered experience in the kitchen with the renowned chef Beat Bolliger. After holding several positions in hotels in Switzerland and Germany – amongst others, they served as the hosts at the internationally well-known Hotel Kranzbach in Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Silvia and Heribert Dietrich returned to their roots in Klosters in 2013. They are
passionate hosts who use all their experience to spoil their guests. “As a host, you will only be successful with quality and high personal commitment,”says Silvia Dietrich. “Authenticity and joy that comes from within are very important to us. It is a major concern that our guests feel looked after and well cared for so that they love to come back. We bring this philosophy to life every day and we expect the same from
The Dietrich Family