Press Release
BÜRGENSTOCK RESORT LAKE LUCERNE LAUNCHES INAUGURAL RETREAT THIS OCTOBER, DESIGNED TO RESTORE BALANCE AND VITALITY
Obbürgen, 3rd September 2025 – This October, the legendary Bürgenstock Resort will host its inaugural Yoga & Movement Retreat (10–12 October 2025), a restorative two-night programme combining mindful movement, nutrient-rich cuisine, and rejuvenating Alpine experiences, all designed to foster balance, energy and renewal.
Set high above Lake Lucerne at 500 metres, Bürgenstock Resort has been a haven for over 150 years, attracting royalty, Hollywood icons and discerning travellers seeking both privacy and revitalisation. Today, it continues this legacy at the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock, where the retreat will take place.
Limited to just 20 participants, the retreat offers a curated programme of yoga, restorative movement, forest bathing, and sound healing - all practices shown to reduce stress, improve mobility and enhance the mind-body connection. Expert-led mindfulness and movement practices, guided by Meret Hulliger (IM Yoga) & Máté Hesz, Bürgenstock Resort’s resident yoga teachers, together with Fitness & Wellness Trainer José Costa, will provide the tools to quieten the mind, improve sleep quality, and encourage emotional balance, while outdoor movement in nature will support posture, flexibility, and joint health.
Between activities, guests can unwind in the Waldhotel Spa – a 4,000m2 sanctuary featuring an indoor pool with panoramic views, Alpine saunas, steam baths, and the signature Kneipp circuit – a hydrotherapy method proven to stimulate circulation and boost the immune system.
Menus inspired by Waldhotel by Bürgenstock’s Wellbeing Cuisine, are designed to optimise energy and aid recovery. Using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, each dish is crafted to complement the body’s natural healing process.
Participants will stay in light-filled Alpine Deluxe Rooms, each with a private balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping mountain or lake views. The journey begins with the resort’s signature arrival: a private catamaran crossing of Lake Lucerne followed by an ascent on the historic Bürgenstock Funicular, setting the tone for an unforgettable wellness escape.
Recognised as a Kraftort – a place of special natural energy - Bürgenstock Resort offers an environment where the air feels purer, the light sharper, and the pace gentler. Every element of the retreat has been designed to complement this rare setting, helping guests leave feeling lighter, more energised and deeply renewed.
Following this inaugural edition, additional retreat dates will be announced for 2026.
To Book: The Yoga & Movement Retreat costs CHF 1,453 (approx. GBP 1,333) per person based on two adults sharing, including two-nights’ accommodation at Waldhotel by Bürgenstock, full board, all retreat activities, spa access, and wellness amenities.
Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne
The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is part of the Bürgenstock Collection based in Switzerland. The resort comprises 360 rooms spread over three hotels: the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior), which offers two different accommodation options - The Contemporary and The Heritage, the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock (5* Superior) and the Taverne 1879 (3*). In addition, the resort has 12 restaurants, lounges and bars, 17 residence suites, a 10,000 m² Alpine Spa and a wide range of leisure activities. The Bürgenstock Collection portfolio consists of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) and The Adria in South Kensington, London (22 rooms).
The Bürgenstock Collection
The Bürgenstock Collection is one of the leading luxury hotel groups in Switzerland and comprises an exquisite portfolio of exceptional hotels and residences with a total of 667 rooms and 17 residence suites. To the prestigious houses
The hotel includes the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (360 rooms), the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) and The Adria Boutique Hotel in South Kensington, London (22 rooms). These world-class destinations captivate guests from all over the world thanks to their impressive history, elegant and modern design, award-winning spas and exceptional culinary offerings. At the same time, they always remain true to the timeless Swiss traditions of hospitality, first-class service and discretion.
About Katara Hospitality
Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar. With 50 years of experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality is actively pursuing its strategic expansion plans by investing in unparalleled hotels in Qatar while expanding its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. Katara Hospitality's portfolio now includes 42 hotels owned and/or managed by Katara Hospitality, and the company aims to have 60 hotels in its portfolio by 2030. As the flagship of the Qatari hospitality industry, Katara Hospitality supports Qatar's long-term economic vision.
Katara Hospitality currently owns hotels on four continents in Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and the United States of America. Katara Hospitality works with some of the best hotel management companies and operates its own and third-party hotels through its independent operating division, The Bürgenstock Collection and Murwab Hotel Group.