A WARM WELCOME
Dear Guests
Welcome to the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne.
The legendary resort in the heart of Switzerland has long been a byword for timeless elegance and cosmopolitanism.
The Bürgenstock Resort comprises two hotels with 348 rooms, 67 Residence Suites, 10 restaurants, lounges & bars and the 10,000 m2 Bürgenstock Alpine Spa, holistic Waldhotel Spa and the ubiquitous, incredible views of Lake Lucerne and the mountain landscape of Central Switzerland.
Spend active and restful hours on the Bürgenberg – whether on one of the numerous hiking trails, the 9-hole Bürgenstock Alpine Golf course, tennis in the Diamond Domes, in the hotel’s own cinema or discovering our diverse shopping offers. Another real highlight is a trip on the Hammetschwand Lift, Europe’s highest outdoor lift, which takes you to the highest point of the Bürgenberg.
Every stay at the Bürgenstock Resort should be an experience. Tell us what you are looking for – we are always happy to help.
We are delighted that you have chosen the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne for your stay and wish to thank you for doing so.
Oliver Liguori Director of Rooms & Guest ServicesA
ADAPTERS
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At the desk in your room (in the lid or directly above the table), you will find a socket for Swiss, European and British electronic devices. Adapters for other countries are available from our concierge, for which a deposit of CHF 50 is charged to your room.
ADDITIONAL BED
AIRCONDITIONING
Please contact the Guest Service Centre if you would like an additional bed. In some room types it is not possible to set up an additional bed due to the lack of space. There is a charge of:
Children: CHF 180 per night for the additional bed
Adults: CHF 225 per night for the additional bed (including breakfast)
The rooms and suites at the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, and Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing are fitted with air-conditioning. You can regulate the room temperature according to your needs. Please note that due to reasons of sustainability, you cannot set the airconditioning to extremely cold temperatures.
The Bürgenstock Resort produces energy in an environmentally friendly manner. To this end, a unique heating and cooling system that makes use of sea water was developed for all the buildings in the resort.
AIRPORT
APPLE TV
Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes away by car, and 2 hours and 30 minutes by public transport (83 kilometres from the resort). Do not hesitate to contact our concierge if you require help regarding transportation. He will organise a limousine, a public transport ticket or a taxi for you.
The regional Buochs Airport is located only 12 kilometers from the Bürgenstock Resort and is 20 minutes away by car. Please contact our concierge for arrival flights with private jets.
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Content (photos, videos & music) from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch can be viewed via Apple TV. Precise instructions for this can be found under the heading “Technology – Apple TV”.
BBABY MONITOR
BABYSITTER
We are happy to provide you with a baby monitor for a deposit of CHF 500.00. Please contact our Guest Service Team for this. Tel 60 00
The concierge will be happy to arrange a professional babysitter for you for a fee. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. The basic fee is CHF 160.00 and covers the first 3 hours. Each additional hour (from the fourth hour) costs CHF 45.00.
BAGGAGE
BANKS/CASH WITHDRAWAL
Parents/guardians must be available at all times and provide the babysitter with contact details.
Please contact the concierge so that we can help you with your baggage during your departure. We will be happy to store it safely until your departure.
For cash withdrawals or deposits, a Nidwaldner Kantonalbank cash machine can be found at the Bürgenstock Resort on the Piazza.
The closest bank branch can be found in Stansstad. Please consult the concierge for directions or the opening hours.
BATHROBE
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We provide a bathrobe for your use, located under the sink in the bathroom. You can also use it for your stay in the spa.
Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing
The bathrobe is hanging on the wall in your bathroom. You can also use it for your stay in the spa.
BEAUTY TREATMENTS IN YOUR ROOM
BED SHEETS/DUVET
BICYCLES
BOAT & SHUTTLE BOAT
All spa and beauty treatments are subject to a charge. For more information and bookings, the spa brochures are available in your room, and our spa staff will also be happy to help. You can also get information about the treatments available via telephone. Treatments are also available in your room upon request.
Telephone number Waldhotel Spa +41 (0) 41 612 66 72
Telephone number Alpine Spa +41 (0) 41 612 61 30
For treatments in the privacy of your own room, there is a surcharge of CHF 100 on the total price of the treatments.
We will be happy to bring an additional duvet to your room upon request. Please contact our Guest Service Centre.
As a guest of the Bürgenstock Resort you have the opportunity to benefit from our free bike hire service.
If you prefer an e-city bike or mountain bike, you can hire these for CHF 80.00 per day.
Please contact our concierge with your enquiry.
The closest boat station is in Kehrsiten at the foot of the Bürgenberg. You can reach the Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock station with the Bürgenstock Funicular in five minutes.
The Bürgenstock shuttle boat departs every hour from Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock. Use of the shuttle boat between Kehrsiten and Lucerne is free for guests of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa and Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing throughout their stay (incl. arrival and departure).
During the summer months the usual scheduled boats operate from Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to Alpnachstad (Stansstad) and Weggis (via Vitznau, Brunnen, Flüelen). For more information and departure times, please contact the concierge.
BRASSERIE RITZCOFFIER
Our hommage to the ‘King of Hoteliers & Hotelier of Kings’ César Ritz and haute-cuisine legend Georges August Escoffier.
Experience a culinary dream trip to France in the dignified Fin de Siècle The Heritage with its unique interior and view of Lake Lucerne.
The concierge will be happy to take reservations, or book directly on +41 (0) 41 612 64 08.
Please also note the information under the heading Dress Code.
BREAKFAST
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Information about the breakfast buffet and the times is available in your welcome letter. You can also have breakfast in your room. The menu is in your room folder.
Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing
The breakfast buffet is available in the Verbena Restaurant from 7 am to 10.30 am. You can also have breakfast in your room. The menu is in your room folder.
BÜRGENSTOCK
ALPINE SPA PHILOSOPHY
Our goal is to become your very own favorite place. Your satisfaction is the key to our success. We believe that the perfect wellness experience is more than the sum of beautiful experiences. It arises through the relationship between what one seeks, the surroundings, the treatment received, and the resulting feelings. The unique feeling of finally being at home emerges when the guest's needs intersect with our passion as hosts.
For detailed information about our offerings, please scan the QR code in your room. For inquiries and reservations, please contact our Spa team at Tel 61 30.
OPENING HOURS
Alpine Spa: Daily from 8 am to 8 pm
Saunas: Daily from 8 am to 8 pm
Treatments: Daily from 9 am to 7 pm
Fitness: Open 24 hours daily
Children aged 3 to 16 may enter the Alpine Spa only during specific hours and must be accompanied by adults:
2nd Floor: Daily from 9 am to 12 pm and 5 to 7 pm
3rd Floor: Daily from 12 to 7 pm
1st Floor and Fitness area are allowed only for those aged 16 and above.
ACCESS
For guests of Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, admission is inclusive. Guests of Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing can purchase the access online through our website.
FACILITIES
Textile Spa Mixed: Alpine steam bath, saline bath (10% salt, 36 °C), Kneipp baths,
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infrared cabin, and Napshells.
Nude Spa Mixed (no clothing): Alpine Eco Pool, cold (18 °C) & hot water pools (36 °C), Jacuzzi (36 °C), Aroma Sauna, Panorama Sauna with fireplace, herbal steam bath, Ice Room, and rain shower.
Nude Spa Ladies (no clothing, for women only):
Coldwater pool (18 °C), Jacuzzi (36 °C), Aroma Sauna, Panorama Sauna, herbal steam bath, rain shower, and a private relaxation area.
POOLS
Indoor pool (30 °C)
Infinity Edge Outdoor pool (35 °C)
Alpine Eco Pool (cold, variable)
Hollywood Garden Pool (20 °C, June to September)
SPA GARDEN
Featuring Bull’s Eye Pool Bar, a bookable space for private groups, a panoramic garden with a rotunda and a Roman pavilion, also available for rent as a wedding venue.
ACCESS
Access to Alpine Spa is through a glass corridor on Level 4 of Bürgenstock Hotel or from outside through the main entrance on Level 0, between the Piazza and the Diamond Domes.
CLOTHING IN THE SPA
The pool areas in Alpine Spa are accessible to both men and women simultaneously and are not nude area. Therefore, we kindly ask you to cover your body with swimwear or a towel in these spa areas. Textile-free areas (textile-free Spa Mixed and textile-free Spa Ladies) are clearly marked, and sauna towels are provided for your use, especially on wooden benches.
CANCELLATION AND DELAYS
Cancellations are free of charge up to 24 hours in advance. Without notice, the full costs will be charged. Unfortunately, delays do not reduce costs or extend treatments.
VALUABLES
Please secure your personal belongings. Alpine Spa does not assume liability for the loss of valuables.
SPA ETIQUETTE (MOBILE PHONES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS)
We kindly ask you to turn off your mobile phones during your stay in Alpine Spa to ensure the desired peace and relaxation for all. Please refrain from using video and cameras outside of designated times to protect the privacy of guests. Note that loungers cannot be reserved.
SPA BRANDS
Experience relaxing massages, exclusive beauty treatments, and indulgent wellness rituals from renowned spa and cosmetic brands such as AMRA Skincare, 111SKIN, KOS Paris, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Dr. Burgener, Biologique Recherche, Susanne Kaufmann, and Swissline –far away from the hectic everyday life.
As a hotel guest, you can travel on the Bürgenstock Funicular free of
FUNICULAR charge for the duration of your stay.
The historic funicular was built in 1888 and was completely restored and reopened in 2017. The funicular takes you from the Piazza to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock at the foot of the Bürgenberg and down to the lake, where you will find connections to the shuttle boat to the centre of Lucerne.
BÜRGENSTOCK HOTEL & ALPINE SPA
BÜRGENSTOCK COLLECTION
The newly built 5* Superior Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa features modern architecture and contemporary design in the 211 rooms and suites with incredible views far above Lake Lucerne. The generously proportioned rooms and suites ranging from 33 to 678 m² are all furnished with the finest materials and elegant designer furniture.
The Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
The Bürgenstock Resort is a member of the Bürgenstock Selection. Our sister hotels, the hotel Schweizerhof & THE SPA in Bern, the hotel Royal Savoy & Spa in Lausanne and The Adria in London also belong to the Bürgenstock Collection. Our concierge will be happy to help you with your reservation.
BUSINESS CENTRE
Our Business Centre can be found on the L-Level of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa – The Heritage. There you will find four workstations with a computer, printer and internet access at your disposal.
CCAR HIRE
Please contact the concierge with your requests.
CARDS & GAMES At Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing you will find a room with various games that are suitable for children and adults alike.
CASINO
CHILDREN
The closest casino is the Grand Casino Lucerne. The Grand Casino Lucerne is open 365 days a year. Entry is for adults aged 18 and over.
A passport, European ID or driving license is required as proof of age.
Please contact the concierge to obtain a free pass to enter the Casino.
Overnight stays
Children up to the age of 16 can sleep in their parents’ room free of charge, provided that an additional bed is not required. For an additional bed, a fee of CHF 180 per night is charged. Breakfast is free for guests under the age of 16.
Restaurants
In our restaurants there is a children’s menu with nutritious seasonal dishes.
Spa
Children between the ages of 3 and 16 are only allowed to enter the
CHOICE OF PILLOWS
pool area of the Bürgenstock Alpine Spa during the following opening hours and must be accompanied by adults:
Pool on the 2nd floor from 09.00am to 12.00pm and from 05.00pm to 07.00pm
Pool and garden on the 3rd floor from 12.00pm to 07.00pm
Access to the 1st floor and fitness area for ages 16+ only
Waldhotel Spa
Children between the ages of 3 and 16 are only allowed to enter the pool area of the Waldhotel Spa during the following opening hours and must be accompanied by adults:
Pool on the 2nd floor from 9 am to 12 pm and from 5 to 6 pm
Kids Club Mutzliburg
Our trained, friendly staff will be happy to take care of your children from the ages of 3 to 12. The Kids Club is located on Level 3 of the Bürgenstock Alpine Spa beside the Oak Grill & Pool Patio Restaurant.
Opening hours: Daily from 10 am to 6.30 pm
Activities and Sport
Our Concierge Team caters to your specific wishes and will be happy to provide you with advice for excursions with children. Special programmes for children are available at the resort. For enquiries, please contact our concierge.
Cinema
Discover the magic of cinema with your children – enter the world of legendary children’s films.
On a seasonal basis, exciting children’s films are shown at our children’s matinée on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm.
Entry: For children up to the age of 6, entry is free. For children from the age of 6 and above, entry is CHF 15 per person.
Note: For guests of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, entry to the Bürgenstock cinema is free.
Do you require a specific pillow? In the pillow menu on your bedside table, you will find a comprehensive selection. Please contact our housekeeping team to place an order..
CHURCH SERVICES/ SCRIPTURE
Information about church services for all faiths as well as various scriptures can be found with the concierge.
CIGAR LOUNGE
The doors to our Cigar Lounge on the L-Level of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa are open to our hotel guests around the clock. During service hours, you can choose from a large selection of fine cigars from our humidor.
At the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing, you will find the Smokers Lounge on Level 4.
CINEMA
COIFFEUR
CONCERTS
CONFERENCES/ MEETINGS
COOKING LAB
Tickets for the Bürgenstock cinema can be obtained from the concierge. The cinema is located in the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa and can be reached via the lobby.
Prices:
Guests of the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing: CHF 15 incl. a bag of popcorn (CHF 7.50 for children aged 6 and above) Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa guests: Free
Session times can be found in the programme.
You will find the team from our Lucerne partner BACKSTAGE Hair at the Bürgenstock Alpine Spa. We will be happy to organise your visit between 8 am and 8 pm. Tel 61 30
Whether a concert in the elegant KKL Lucerne or in a small bar in the region – the concierge will organise tickets for you for an unforgettable evening.
Our Conference & Events team will be happy to organise your event or reception with us. Tel 61 65.
In the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing Cooking Lab, you can experience healthy gourmet cuisine together with the nutritionist or cook a menu on a topic that is relevant to you. Learn a new way of dealing with food after being diagnosed with an allergy or find out how you can cook familiar dishes in a healthier way.
For more information and bookings, please contact the reception. Tel. 60 00
CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS
For payment of room or restaurant bills, we accept the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners, CUP and JCB. You can also use debit cards such as EC Maestro or Postcard for payment. Alternatively, you can make use of the cash machine on the Piazza.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
We will be happy to exchange euro, US dollars, pound sterling, and Japanese Yen into Swiss francs for you. Find out what the hotel’s rate of exchange is at reception.
Central Switzerland is rich in traditions, and many different customs are still celebrated and practised today. The majority of present-day traditions, some of which have been practised and kept alive for centuries, are based either on everyday rural life or on the Roman Catholic Church.
For information on current events, please contact our concierge.
All year round: Yodelling, ländler music
February/March: Carnival
September: Alpine descent
October: Älpler-Chilbi
December: Santa Claus (St. Nicholas)
DEPARTURE
You can make use of your room until 12 pm on the day of your departure. Please contact the Guest Service Centre if you would like to extend your stay beyond midday. We charge half price until 6 pm, and the full price for the room after 6 pm. Alternatively, our concierge can take care of your baggage free of charge until your departure.
DO NOT DISTURB
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Your room is equipped with an electronic “Do not disturb” system. You will find a control button next to the door to your room. If you press it, the control lamp in front of your room lights up red, so that our staff know that you do not wish to be disturbed.
DOCTOR
DRESSCODE
DRIVING RANGE
DRY CLEANING
Please contact our competent staff or Guest Service Centre in confidence.
Our aim is for all guests to feel comfortable with us. Therefore, please adapt your clothing to your preferences and activities.
The following general guidelines apply to our restaurants:
Smart Casual
- Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge
- Spices Kitchen & Terrace
- Brasserie Ritzcoffier & Terrace
- Parisa - Persian Cuisine > in the evening
- Oak Grill & Pool Patio > in the evening Casual
- Oak Grill & Pool Patio > during the day
- Parisa - Persian Cuisine > during the day
- Verbena Restaurant & Bar
Leisure Wear
- Verbena Terrace
- Taverne 1879
- Golf Restaurant Osteria Alpina
- Breakfast in all restaurants
The Bürgenberg is ideal for hiking and biking. You are welcome to visit our Taverne 1879, the Osteria Alpina and the terrace of the Restaurant Verbena & Bar in your functional clothing and hiking boots.
During the day, you can also visit the Oak Grill & Pool Patio restaurant in spa clothing.
The driving range, newly opened in 2016, is also located next to the golf course. Hotel guests receive free tokens for 27 balls each at the golf reception. Take the opportunity to practise your tee shot.
Further information can be found under "Golf".
Items of clothing left before 9 am will be cleaned and returned the same day by 7 pm. Please contact the housekeeping team to organise this.
Our Express Service is subject to a surcharge of 50%. Items for Express Service between 7 am and 4 pm: Items are returned within four hours. Items left between 4 pm and 9 pm: Items are returned the next morning by 11 am.
The prices can be found on the price list in your wardrobe. If you would like to have your clothes washed, please find more information under Laundry Service.
EELECTRICITY
EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTE
The electric voltage in Switzerland ranges between 220 and 240 volts.
You can find more information about sockets under ‘Adapters’.
The emergency escape route is visible on the escape plan in your room. In the event of an emergency, follow the bright green emergency exit signs and the instructions of our staff. Once outside the hotel, wait at the designated meeting point for further instructions from our staff.
EMERGENCY EXITS
Emergency exits are marked with bright green emergency exit signs. For information about the escape route, please consult the escape plan on the door of your room. Once outside the hotel, please wait at the designated meeting points for further instructions from our staff.
FFELSENWEG
FIRE ALARM
FITNESS
On a journey through more than 100 million years, you can answer 15 exciting questions on the Educational Trail Cliff Walk (Felsenweg). The Felsenweg starts behind the chapel and leads you to the Hammetschwand Lift station in 20 minutes. The Felsenweg is open due to season, please feel free to contact our concierge for further information.
More information can be found under ‘Hammetschwand Lift’.
If we are conducting a fire drill, we will inform you well in advance. In the event of an emergency, please follow the route outlined on the escape plan, note the emergency exits and follow the instructions of our staff.
At the Bürgenstock Resort, there are two fitness centres available to you. In addition to the exercise equipment, there is a daily group fitness and activity programme with our trained personnel.
Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa
You can enjoy free entry to the fitness centre at the Bürgenstock Alpine Spa and can participate in the fitness and activities programme. The fitness centre is open 24 hours a day. The current fitness and activity programme can be found in the brochures.
FLIGHT RESERVATIONS
FLOWERS
GGOLF
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The fitness centre at the Waldhotel is on the S-Level and is open 24 hours a day.
The concierge will be happy to help with the booking or re-booking of a flight, private jet or helicopter. You will find information about private jets and helicopter flights under the respective headlines.
Our Guest Experience Team will be happy to advise you on putting together flower arrangements to suit your requirements. Tel 62 11
Built in 1928, the 9-hole Bürgenstock Alpine Golf Course is one of the oldest in Switzerland. Our golf restaurant with a beautiful sun terrace is also located right next to the golf course. The driving range with ball machine, newly opened in summer 2017, offers several teeing grounds, practice balls, chipping, pitching and putting greens.
As a hotel guest, you have access to Bürgenstock Alpine Golf and the driving range. If required, well-maintained sets of rental clubs are available for a fee. We are happy to take reservations for your tee time or requests for golf lessons with our golf pro. You can reach us personally from 10 am to 6 pm at the golf reception and also by telephone on Tel 64 15.
Prices for hotel guests
Monday to Friday
9-hole: CHF 50.00 18-hole: CHF 70.00
Saturday and Sunday
9-hole: CHF 70.00 18-hole: CHF 90.00
HHAMMETSCHWAND LIFT
Built in 1905 and now entirely refurbished, the Hammetschwand Lift is Europe’s highest outdoor lift. In less than a minute, it takes you the 152 metres to the Hammetschwand, the peak of the Bürgenberg. You can reach the Hammetschwand Lift in 20 minutes via the Felsenweg.
The Hammetschwand Lift is open from May to the end of October. The exact operating hours can be obtained from our concierge or via our website: burgenstockresort.com
Fares
Adult one-way / return
CHF 15 / CHF 18
Children 6–16 one-way / return CHF 7.50 / CHF 9.00
Dogs one-way / return
HELICOPTER
CHF 6.00 / CHF 8.00
There are several landing pads at the resort for helicopters.
LANDING PADS
HELICOPTER SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS
HIKES, HIKING TRAILS
HISTORY
HOTEL RESERVATION
HOUSEKEEPING
I – J
ICE CUBES
INTERNET
All landings must be agreed with the resort beforehand. Please ask the concierge directly.
Experience a sightseeing flight over the alpine and lake landscape of Central Switzerland or fly in comfort from the Bürgenstock Resort to the major international airports of Switzerland. Concierge will be happy to arrange all of the above.
There are over 70 km of hiking trails on the Bürgenberg. The ‘Bürgenberg Experience’ map with numerous tips for hiking and other excursions is available free of charge at our Concierge Desk.
The brave pioneers of the Bürgenstock Resort, Franz Josef Bucher and Josef Durrer, made tourism history: In 1873, they built the first hotel on the Bürgenberg and laid the foundation for a worldrenowned gem – the Bürgenstock Resort. Since 2017, the Bürgenstock Resort has shone with a new light after the nine-year construction phase.
Further information about the long-standing history of the hotel is available in the various art and culture sectors of the Resort:
The museum corridor between the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa - The Contemporary and The Heritage
In the Bürgenstock Alpine Spa gallery (Level 0)
In the historical weather station opposite Parisa – Persian Cuisine
Via QR codes that can be found in various stations at the resort (ask our concierge about the Walk of History)
At the Bürgenstock Funicular station in Kehrsiten
Do you need a hotel room in a different destination? Our concierge will be happy to advise you.
Anything extra that you require for your room can be obtained through our housekeeping team.
We can bring ice cubes to your room upon request. Please contact our Guest Service Centre.
You have free internet access in your room and throughout the resort. Both a LAN and a wireless LAN are available to you. You will find the LAN connection on your desk (in the flap).
Wireless LAN
Select the wireless network ‘BHR_Guest’ to connect. If you are not automatically redirected to the login screen, please open your Internet browser.
Then please enter your four-digit room number and the surname of your room reservation and agree to the terms of use in order to connect.
IRONING SERVICE
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Each room is equipped with an ironing board and iron. For the ironing service, please contact the housekeeping team. We can take care of any type of ironing you require. For items returned within one hour, there is an express service fee of 50%.
JOGGING ROUTES
Ask our Concierge Team of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa about the most scenic jogging routes at the resort and in the surrounding area.
With pleasure they will provide you our jogging map.
LLAKEVIEW BAR & CIGAR LOUNGE
The Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge offers a mixture of a relaxed atmosphere with spectacular views over Lake Lucerne and the hustle and bustle of an international hotel. Here you can enjoy daily cocktails, our afternoon tea and delicious snacks. From Friday to Sunday, our pianist will also play for you on the grand piano.
The concierge will be happy to take reservations or you can book directly. Tel 64 00
Please also note the information in the dress code section.
LAUNDRY SERVICE The laundry price list can be found in your wardrobe. Please fill out the list and press the housekeeping button or dial 0 on the phone.
If you hand in your clothes before 9 am, they will be cleaned and returned to you the same day by 6 pm.
Express service: We offer an express service at a surcharge of 50% of the normal rate.
Items left between 7 am and 4 pm: Items are returned within four hours. Items left between 4 pm and 9 pm: Items are returned the next morning by 11 am.
LEADERS CLUB
MEMBERSHIP
Become a member of the exclusive Leaders Club. You will then be able to enjoy a continental breakfast and internet as well as free upgrades, early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) in any Leading Hotel of your choice. After five stays, you get one night free. You receive all of the benefits for USD 150 a year!
We will be happy to carry out the registration process for you.
LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD
LIMOUSINE SERVICE
Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa is a member of the international association, Leading Hotels of the World.
The concierge can order you a first-class limousine service and advise you on the options and prices available.
LOST PROPERTY If you lose something, or find an item belonging to someone else, please contact our reception or the concierge.
MMEDITATION TERRACE
The meditation terrace is located at the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing.
MESSAGES If we receive a message for you, we will immediately bring it to your room in written form.
MINI-BAR
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Mineral water, soft drinks and beer from the minibar as well as tea and Nespresso coffee can be consumed free of charge. Prices for other alcoholic drinks and snacks can be found on the price list. We will also be happy to serve you other drinks at our bar, or to bring them directly to your room for a surcharge.
MUSEUMS
The city of Lucerne offers you a broad range of museums:
Swiss Museum of Transport for families and children
Museum of Art Lucerne, international exhibitions
Rosengart Collection (Lucerne), with works by Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso
Lucerne Gletschergarten (Glacier Garden)
Richard Wagner Museum, home of the famous composer
Historical Museum Lucerne, experience history
Nature Museum Lucerne, for biology and earth sciences
The concierge will be happy to organise your museum visits.
In the resort there is a variety of exhibitions with memorabilia about the history of the Bürgenstock Resort. More information can be found under “History”.
MUSIC
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With Apple TV or Samsung Screen Mirroring, you can play music from your mobile device via your TV. Your alarm clock with Bluetooth also provides an alternative playback option.
NEWSPAPERS
OOAK GRILL & POOL PATIO
All our guests have free access to the digital media carrier, where a large selection of national and international newspapers are available online. Please scan this QR code. Our Guest Experience Team will also be happy to print out your selection. Tel 62 11
If you would like newspapers or magazines in their original format, please contact the concierge team. They will organise your newspaper request and calculate the cost.
OPENING HOURS
OSTERIA ALPINA TERRAZZA
Meat, freshly caught fish from the lakes and the sea, and vegetarian delicacies all await you at the Oak Grill Restaurant.
The original solid oak beams and the monumental grill are testament to the unique charm of its long history. The generously proportioned outer terrace makes for the perfect place for relaxing in the sun and fresh air even in the winter.
The concierge will be happy to take reservations, or book directly on +41 (0) 41 612 64 06.
Please also note the information under the heading Dress Code.
The current opening hours of restaurants, shops and other offers can be found on the Guest TV.
The Osteria Alpina Terrazza is open to everyone, from golf pros to walkers, and is all about informal relaxation. On the sunny panoramic terrace and in the cosy ambience of the clubhouse, you will feel at home and be spoilt with uncomplicated, home-made classics of Italian comfort cuisine.
The Golf Restaurant is only open in the summer months (April to October). Please enquire about the current opening times.
For reservations, please contact our concierge or reception team.
Please also note the information in the dress code section.
PPARKING
Parking your car with us is subject to a charge of CHF 40 per car per night (24 hours)*. In addition, we offer a Valet Parking Service without any additional charge. Please contact the concierge at least 15 minutes before your departure so that your car can be driven up in good time.
You can charge your electric car in our underground car park free of charge. Generic as well as special Tesla charging stations are available.
PAYMENT METHODS
PETS
PHARMACY
*If the parking is included, it will be mentioned in your confirmation.
We accept cash in Swiss francs (CHF) as payment for the room bill. Foreign currency is converted into CHF using the hotel’s exchange rate (with a 5% commission). You can also pay using all the standard debit and credit cards.
Your pets are welcome to stay with us. We charge a fee of CHF 60 per night. Included in the price, in addition to the cleaning of a doggie bed, is a towel, a double doggie bowl, a goodie and a toy.
We reserve the right to hold the owner responsible for any damage caused by a pet to the hotel. Please press the ‘Do not disturb’ button and hang the ‘Pet in room’ hanger provided on the door handle, because hotel staff are not allowed to enter the room in the absence of the pet owner.
The closest pharmacy is located in Länderpark shopping center in Stans (15 minutes by car). It is open from Mon to Fri from 9 am to 8 pm and on Sat from 8 am to 6 pm.
Our concierge can purchase over-the-counter medication for you at the nearest pharmacy. The cost of the medication and the journey will be passed on to you. The use of over-the-counter medication is always at the guest's own risk. The concierge will always clarify what options are available to you.
PHONE CALLS
POST
PRIVATE JET
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
If we receive a phone call for you but cannot reach you in your room, we will take a message at the request of the caller and take it to your room. If you are expecting an important call, let the Guest Service Agents know how best to contact you.
If you are expecting private post, the concierge will bring it to you immediately. You can also send letters and packages and buy stamps at reception or from the concierge. The concierge can provide information about the costs.
Nearby Buochs Airport is ideal for arrivals and departures with a private jet. The concierge will assist you with booking a plane for your trip.
Please note that the airfield does not have a blind landing system.
In addition to Switzerland’s statutory public holidays, there are also cantonal public holidays. Please note that on these holidays or the day before them, shops and government institutions may be closed or have shorter opening hours.
1 January New Year’s Day Whole of Switzerland
19 March St. Joseph
The Canton of Nidwalden
Good Friday Whole of Switzerland
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday Whole of Switzerland
Ascension Day Whole of Switzerland
Whit Sunday and Whit Monday
(Pentecost) Whole of Switzerland
Feast of Corpus Christi Whole of Switzerland
1 August National holiday Whole of Switzerland
15 August
Assumption of Mary Whole of Switzerland
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
RRADIO
RECEPTION
REPAIRS
RESIDENCE SUITES
2
Swiss Day of Prayer and Repentance
The Cantons of Lucerne and Nidwalden
RESTAURANTS
With a combination of Bürgenstock Funicular and MS Bürgenstock Catamaran from Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock, the Bürgenstock Resort offers exceptional connections to Lucerne and to a comprehensive public transport system. This connection is free for guests who overnight at the resort. The Bürgenstock Funicular departs from the Piazza on Level 0 of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa.
The Bürgenstock Resort is also connected to public transport via the Postbus, Line 321. The Postbus leaves for Stansstad train station every hour from a variety of stops at the resort. The next train station is Stansstad. From there, trains operate in the direction of Lucerne and Engelberg. The concierge will be happy to advise you about the different ticket options. Further information is available on www.sbb.ch
Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa
Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing
Different national and international radio stations are available via the TV under ‘Radio’.
Would you like to extend your stay with us? The reception is there to help you around the clock. Please get in contact with the Guest Service Centre.
If something in your room is not working as desired, please contact the Guest Service Centre.
At the Bürgenstock Resort you will find three different types of Residence Suites with hotel service. The Panorama Residence Suites with spacious south-facing terraces, the Grand Residence Suites within the historical walls of the founding hotel from 1873 with a view of Lake Lucerne and the mountain landscape, or the exclusive Lakeview Residence Villas for maximum privacy so that you can enjoy the unique view of Lake Lucerne undisturbed.
For more information about long-term rentals or sales, please contact our Guest Service Centre.
At the Bürgenstock Resort you will find a large selection of restaurants, bars and lounges with different cuisines from all over the world.
Spices Kitchen & Terrace with spectacular views, open show
ROOM CLEANING SERVICE
ROOM SERVICE
SSAFE
kitchen with authentic dishes from China, Japan, Thailand and India
Brasserie Ritzcoffier, French classics with a modern twist
Verbena Restaurant & Bar with aromatic mediterranean cuisine
Oak Grill & Pool Patio with specialities from the wood-fired grill
Parisa - Persian Cuisine with shisha lounge, authentic Persian cuisine and magnificent views of Lake Lucerne
Taverne 1879 with typical Swiss cuisine from the region
Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge
Osteria Alpina Terrazza for golfers and walkers (open in the summer months)
More information can be found under the respective restaurant name.
Our housekeeping team usually cleans the rooms between 9 am and 6 pm, the evening service is carried out between 6 and 9 pm.
If you require the room cleaning service at a particular time, you can press the ‘Make up Room’ button beside the door to your room at any time. Our housekeeping will take care of your room immediately. You can also reach us by phone at any time.
We are happy to serve you delicacies from our kitchen in your room. Select your dish from the room service menu and let us know what you would like. Of course, you can also have breakfast in your room - you will find the order card in your room folder.
SEWING SERVICE
PARISA – PERSIAN CUISINE
There is a safe in your room. Please lock your valuables in the room safe. There is also a vault with personal lockers at reception for items worth CHF 1,000 or more. The resort does not accept responsibility for valuables that are not stored in a safe.
Our housekeeping team will be happy to undertake small sewing jobs for you for a surcharge. For larger tailoring jobs, our concierge can recommend a professional tailor to you.
Enjoy the pleasant breeze from Lake Lucerne on the terrace of the restaurant, which has been awarded 13 Gault & Millau points, as well as the exceptional lake view through the floor-toceiling windows in the oriental-style interior. The Parisa - Persian Cuisine restaurant offers an authentic Persian dining experience with classic flavours expertly created in a vibrant and unique way. An experience that makes the everyday seem special and the extraordinary seem great. In the adjoining shisha lounge, you can create your own blend of flavoured shisha tobacco and enjoy it in a relaxed atmosphere.
SHOE SHINING
SHOP OPENING HOURS
CITY OF LUCERNE
The concierge will be happy to make reservations for you, or you can book directly. Tel 64 04.
Please also note the information in the dress code section.
You will find a leather shoe box in your wardrobe. Please leave your shoes in this box outside the door by 2.00 a.m. if you wish to use the shoe cleaning service. Your shoes will then be cleaned over night and you will start the day with freshly polished shoes. Your shoes can of course also be polished during the day on request. Please contact the concierge for this.
In the city of Lucerne, the following opening hours generally apply:
Monday to Wednesday 9 am – 6.30pm Thursday and Friday 9 am – 9 pm, late opening Saturday 8.30 am – 4 pm
On Sundays, most shops are closed. In Lucerne train station, the shops are also open on Sundays. There you will find pharmacies, and grocery, clothing and shoe shops.
SHOPPING
SKYBOUTIQUE
More information about boutiques and shops at the Bürgenstock Resort can be found under the heading “Shopping”.
The closest shopping facilities can be found in Stansstad and Stans.
The shopping centre in Lucerne train station is open 365 days a year from early morning to late evening and offers a comprehensive service and shopping experience. You will also find a pharmacy, and various services and shops.
The SkyBoutique can be found on the Piazza right beside the Bürgenstock Funicular.
Spread across 1,100 m², you will find plenty of typical Swiss produce and exclusive products. It is worth visiting more than once: In addition to the varied shopping facilities, there is the Sky Terrace, a small accessible platform – made completely of glass!
SMOKERS LOUNGE
On Level 4 of Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing, you will find the Smokers Lounge.
SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted in the rooms, restaurants or bars. We reserve the right to charge a cleaning fee of up to 80% of the room rate if you smoke in your room. Hotel guests can smoke around the clock in our Cigar Lounge (on L-Level of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa) or in the Smokers Lounge (on Level 4 of the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing). You will also find a wide array of select cigars there.
The closest smoking areas are:
Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa
On the balcony of your room/floor or in the Cigar Lounge.
Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing
On the balcony or the terrace of your room or in the Smokers Lounge.
SOUVENIRS Would you like to get a souvenir for your loved ones? You can purchase various Bürgenstock Resort items and traditional Swiss products in the SkyBoutique.
SPA
The Bürgenstock Resort offers peace and relaxation in two very different spas during your stay. Discover the 10,000 m ² Bürgenstock Alpine Spa, which is directly connected to the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa via a glass corridor on Level 4, and the Waldhotel Spa at the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing.
More information can be found under the headings ‘Bürgenstock Alpine Spa’ and ‘Waldhotel Spa’.
SPICES KITCHEN & TERRACE
Far Eastern specialities with a spectacular view over Lake Lucerne. Enjoy various Asian dishes prepared in our authentic, open show kitchen.
The restaurant is awarded 16 Gault Millau points. The concierge will be happy to take reservations, or book directly on +41 (0) 41 612 64 02.
Please also note the information under the heading Dress Code.
TTAVERNE 1879
TAXI
TELEPHONE CALLS
The restaurant with large sun terrace was opened in 1879 and has changed its name from “Helvetia” to “Kreuz” and now to its current name, “Taverne 1879”.
In our historical restaurant, we serve modern interpretations of authentic Swiss dishes primarily using local produce. The rustic interior and the incredible views of the surrounding mountain landscape make for a fantastic ambiance.
The concierge will be happy to take reservations.
Please also note the information under the heading Dress Code.
The concierge can order a taxi that will take you to your desired destination. Please note that it takes 15 minutes to arrange a taxi.
To make calls to external numbers, dial 9 and the desired number. To contact the Guest Service Centre, dial 0.
To call another room, simply dial the prefix for the relevant hotel and the three-digit room number.
Hotel prefixes
1 = Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa – The Contemporary
2 = Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa – The Heritage
TENNIS
= Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing
In the Diamond Domes at the Bürgenstock Resort you will find one outdoor court and two indoor tennis courts to Davis Cup standard. The indoor courts are equipped with a special Schöpp® ProBounce comfort surface, which is suitable for players of all classes. The outdoor court with the play-in wall is covered with synthetic sand.
Please enquire at the spa or tennis reception for information on the hire prices of the tennis courts. Guests of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa can use the courts free of charge.
The following prices apply for lessons with our tennis instructor: Mon to Fri CHF 160.00/hour, including racket Sat to Sun CHF 180.00/hour, including racket
For bookings and information please contact our Sport Service Agents. Tel 64 16
THE VIEW
THEATRE
TOILETRIES
TRIPS
TURNDOWN SERVICE
The view from the different restaurants, rooms and terraces over the landscape surrounding the Bürgenstock Resort is truly unique. On the terrace of the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, on the Piazza and on the Felsenweg in the direction of the Hammetschwand Lift, you will find panorama boards with maps and explanations of the landscape.
Whether Lucerne Theatre, the Kleintheater, KKL Luzern or the casino – the concierge will organise tickets for you for an unforgettable evening.
You will find a wide array of toiletries in your bathroom. If you require additional items, you will be able to source from our housekeeping team.
Are you planning a trip to one of the beautiful mountain peaks in the region, a visit to a museum, or a city tour in Lucerne? Many sights and Swiss cities are readily and easily accessible from the resort. Our concierge can organise an unforgettable trip for you and will happily advise you about the sights and Lucerne’s current art and cultural programme. For your very own excursion programme and outdoor activities, visit the B-Outdoors Tours & Activities Centre on the M-Level at the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa.
A few ideas for excursions:
Gold Mt. Pilatus tour
Trip to the Stanserhorn in the world’s only “CabriO” funicular
Guided tour or mountain bike course
Skiing or snowboarding lessons
Ski tours
Turndown service at the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa as well as the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing is included in the price, and we prepare your room each night.
TV Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing
The TV in your room is a multifunctional device and offers the
following: Entertainment (national and international TV and radio channels), Apple TV, the option to connect your mobile device to your TV, information about the hotel and services.
Via screen mirroring, you can play content (photos, videos & music) from your Samsung device on the TV. On your TV, go to “Own media” and select “Screen Mirroring”. On your Samsung device, select “Smart View”.
UUMBRELLA
USB PORTS
VVERBENA
RESTAURANT & BAR
During your stay, you can get an umbrella from the concierge. Would you like to take a Bürgenstock Resort umbrella home with you as a souvenir? You can purchase a large umbrella for CHF 29 or a small one for CHF 25 in the SkyBoutique.
In your room you will find several USB ports where you can charge your electronic devices without adapters.
You will find a port on either side of the telephone.
VOUCHERS
Our Mediterranean "Eat Well" concept stands for delicious dishes made from fine ingredients, paired with inspiring views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The herbs come fresh from our gardens and we use high-quality organic olive oil in our cooking. We choose sustainable and seasonal ingredients to intensify the flavour.
From the large sun terrace, you can enjoy a marvellous view of the surrounding mountain landscape.
The concierge will be happy to make reservations for you, or you can book directly. Tel 64 10
Please also note the information in the dress code section.
Would you like to share the Bürgenstock Resort experience? You can purchase gift vouchers at our reception or via our website burgenstockresort.com
WWAKE-UP CALL
You can contact our Guest Service Centre to organise a particular
WALDHOTEL HEALTH & WELLBEING
time for a personal wake-up call.
Exceptional architecture and unique nature come together at the 5* Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing to create a place of healing and relaxation. Designed by Italian architect Matteo Thun, the façade of the south-facing terrace building harmonises with its surroundings and nature.
At the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing we offer you, for example, a health check-up, beauty and anti-ageing treatments or relaxing massages that focus on your holistic well-being.
WALDHOTEL SPA PHILOSOPHY
The secret to holistic wellness lies in the balance between mind and body, between inner and outer strength, between “I” and the world. What binds it all together is nature. Plants have a significant role to play in this: Herbs, flowers and other plants, as well as the valuable essences that can be extracted from them, positively influence our organism – when we allow them to. Thanks to our holistic “Healthy by Nature” concept, find and consolidate your balance – in perfect harmony with nature.
OPENING HOURS
Waldhotel Spa daily from 8 am to 7 pm
Saunas daily from 8 am to 7 pm Treatments daily from 9 am to 7 pm
Fitness studio open 24 hours a day
You will find the spa brochures in your room via QR code. For detailed information on the treatments and for bookings, please contact our spa reception staff directly. Tel 66 72
ENTRY
Entry for guests of the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing is included in the room charge.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Pool area
Indoor pool 32°C with counter-current system
Outdoor pool 35°C with various massage nozzles
Salt Grotto 30°C
Warm Kneipp 35°C
Cold Kneipp 16°C
Relaxation area indoors and outdoors
Mixed Spa
Finnish sauna 80°C
Aroma sauna 60°C
Hammam 50°C
Ice Room 10°C
Relaxation area indoors and outdoors
Water beds for pure relaxation
Ladies’ Spa
Bio Sauna 60°C
Hammam 45°C
Relaxation area indoors and outdoors
Water beds for pure relaxation
ACCESS
The Waldhotel Spa is located on the S-Level of the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing.
CLOTHING IN THE SPA
The pool areas at Waldhotel Spa are accessible to both men and women and are not textile free. For this reason, please wear swimwear or a bath towel in the spa areas.
The textile-free areas (Mixed spa and Ladies spa) are labelled accordingly. We have provided special sauna towels for you. Please make use of them, particularly for sitting on the wooden benches.
CANCELLATION AND DELAYS
Cancellations can be made at no cost up to 24 hours in advance. You will be charged in full for cancellations made without notice. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reduce the cost or extend the treatment beyond the agreed appointment time for late arrivals.
VALUABLES
Please keep your valuables under lock and key. The Alpine Spa accepts no responsibility for the loss of valuables.
SPA ETIQUETTE (MOBILE TELEPHONES, PHOTOS AND VIDEO)
Please switch off your mobile phones during your time in the Alpine Spa in order to guarantee the atmosphere of peace and relaxation that our guests seek here. Please also refrain from the use of video and cameras. This is for the protection of our guests’ privacy. Please note that loungers cannot be reserved.
SPA BRANDS
At the Waldhotel Spa you will find exclusive brands such as Susanne Kaufmann and Swissline.
WEDDINGS
WELLNESS
Our offering is as flexible as the imagination and requests of the bride and groom for the most beautiful day of their lifes. Whether a small, personal ceremony or a large, luxurious celebration, our wedding offerings create the ideal basis for planning and leave plenty of room for individual requests.
Another plus is the chapel on the Bürgenberg, where Audrey Hepburn said ‘I do’.
The Guest Service Centre will put you through to the right contact person if you want to plan your wedding at the Bürgenstock Resort.
You can find information about our wellness area under ‘Spa’.