News from the Gardens

Some places don't just stay in your memory, but in your heart. With the new issue of our Garden Hotels Magazine, we invite you to discover exactly such places: green retreats, tranquil gardens, delightful moments, and hotels where nature and hospitality come together in a special way. The magazine tells stories of what grows, what moves, and what endures.

In spring 2026, hotel gardens will transform into walk-through galleries. Under the title «Art Garden Hotels», 21 establishments across all regions will showcase artworks by renowned Swiss artists in their park grounds.

In winter, not only is nature in a dormant phase, but many people also use this season for coziness and deceleration. So, it's an ideal time to treat yourself to a few wonderfully soothing days of wellness and indulgence at one of the Garden Hotels.

We bid farewell to a long-standing member hotel that has been with us for many years. At the same time, we are delighted to welcome three new Garden Hotels – special places that enrich our network with fresh ideas, new gardens, and warm hospitality.

This autumn, Gault&Millau and Michelin, two of the world's most renowned restaurant guides, will publish their new ratings. Several Garten Hotels restaurants are also set to receive an award in 2025.

Are you looking for a unique client gift or a special thank you for your employees? With a voucher from Garten Hotels Switzerland, we offer you the perfect gift idea at attractive conditions.

The first colorful leaves fall from the trees, days grow shorter, and morning fog spreads. Autumn is here, and with it, game season begins in the Garten Hotels' restaurants.

Baden/Bad Ragaz, September 9, 2025 – Garten Hotels Schweiz, with the support of Innotour and in close cooperation with the Swiss Sculpture Triennial Foundation (Bad Ragartz), are launching an innovative cultural tourism project. Starting in spring 2026, the first contemporary works by national artists will be exhibited in the gardens of Garten Hotels Schweiz – serving as decentralized open-air galleries that connect art, gardens, and hospitality in a new way.

In spring 2026, Garten Hotels Schweiz will create spaces for art. The Art Garden Hotels innovatively combine art, garden, and hospitality. Artists are warmly invited to submit their works and become part of this special project.

In Switzerland's Garden Hotels, you'll find a variety of refreshment options that offer something for every taste.

In the Garden Hotels, not only guests are warmly welcomed – honeybees and wild bees also find flourishing retreats here. Discover five hotels where sustainability is palpable and can be experienced: From the new bee house at Villa Carona to the fragrant beeswax candle from the Giessbach Garden.

It's finally here – the season when wild garlic and asparagus take over kitchens. At the Garden Hotels, we're also delighted by the fresh green on our plates. We have a delicious spring recipe ready for you.

The first signs of spring are unfurling their leaves and shoots in the natural oases of the Garden Hotels.

Restaurant Mühle at Kartause Ittingen has a new Head Chef: Frederik Ohlms will passionately continue the 0-kilometer menu principle, expertly utilizing products grown and produced on the approximately 100 hectares of land, which either go directly into the kitchen or are further processed by the in-house producers.

Gault&Millau and Michelin are two of the most renowned restaurant guides worldwide, which also play a significant role in Switzerland.

Our Garden Hotels offer numerous opportunities to host seminars and conferences outdoors in nature.

There's hardly a more romantic place for a wedding than the great outdoors. The chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves in the wind, and the scent of blooming flowers create an enchanting atmosphere that no indoor venue in the world can offer. Amidst this natural beauty, couples exchange vows and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter – surrounded by nature's harmonious scenery. For all those dreaming of an outdoor wedding, the Garden Hotels in Switzerland offer the perfect solution. This collaboration of hotels with stunning gardens provides the ideal backdrop for unforgettable weddings. Here are some of the best Garden Hotels in Switzerland that will make your wedding celebration a unique experience:

The first signs of spring are stretching their leaves and shoots in the natural oases of the Garden Hotels.

Even during the colder months, the Garden Hotels offer everything you need for a relaxing and inspiring stay. They are the ideal place for anyone who loves nature and longs for a peaceful getaway.

The former Carthusian monastery has been authentically preserved and beautifully restored, and its 68 hotel rooms are modern and stylishly furnished. Surrounded by its own vineyards, fruit trees, and the unspoiled Thur landscape, this place offers a sense of calm and serves as a source of strength.

Autumn is slowly making its entrance, the first leaves drifting to the ground. Around the historic Wartegg Castle on picturesque Lake Constance, shades of brown, yellow, and red are gradually replacing the lush green of the castle park.

This 3-star hotel boasts a unique location: directly on Lake Untersee, nestled between the water and vineyards.

In certain places, time feels different than usual. Deeper, more precious, and more intense. One such place is the Grandhotel Giessbach on Lake Brienz.

We are delighted to welcome another new member to the Garden Hotels: At Kräuterhotel Edelweiss in Rigi Kaltbad, guests can immerse themselves in a herb paradise at 1,550 meters above sea level and embark on a culinary journey of remarkable quality that they won't forget.

At the Romantic Hotel Bären in Dürrenroth, an enchanting farm garden adorns the three historic Emmental buildings from the late Baroque period. A romantic tea house and various lounges and nooks invite you to linger.

Within sight of the popular Brissago Islands, yet completely private for our hotel guests, over 500 plant species bloom and flourish in the botanical park of Hotel Brenscino in Brissago.

March brings the feeling of spring. The fresh aroma of sprouting greenery and various fragrant plants awaits us in the hotel's own park.

February takes us up to 1,861 m above sea level, to the former luxury sanatorium on the sunny Schatzalp.

In January, our journey takes us to the enchanting Schloss Hünigen in Konolfingen, whose winter garden invites you to linger and stroll.

On October 1, 2022, we celebrate World Vegetarian Day together – and showcase Swiss vegetables in the best possible light!

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Learn what insects are attracted to in the guest article from Garten-Center Meier.

In Schaffhausen, a beautiful city garden graces the Hotel & Restaurant Promenade. Among other things, guests can discover a barefoot path, majestic trees, and an old grotto. During the colder months, guests can enjoy the winter magic in the charming garden house.

Authentic experiences in the Grandhotel Giessbach Nature Park are possible at any time of year. In every light and every season, the sight of the powerful waterfall, the trees, and the rock formations creates breathtaking moments.

The Garden Hotel "Schloss Hünigen" in Konolfingen (BE) offers more than just peace and relaxation. The 16th-century building with its 49 stylish rooms and, in particular, the spacious castle park make every stay a truly special experience.

The Villa Novecento garden is special in many ways – almost a rarity for a centrally located city hotel. Just a 5-minute walk from the train station, you'll feel transported to another place: birdsong instead of car noise, vibrant colors instead of grey asphalt, the scent of flowers instead of exhaust fumes. The Swiss Heritage Society even considers the over 100-year-old Villa Novecento in Locarno to be one of Switzerland's 100 most beautiful hotels!

The 2,500 m2 garden at Wartegg Castle surprises with an incredible variety of shapes, colours, and scents. Here, around 50 different herbs, about 60 vegetable varieties, and over 250 different perennials, shrubs, and trees thrive.

With the 'Swisstainable Veggie Day' initiative, we are collectively making a statement for a more sustainable gastronomy. It's all about local vegetables – healthy, delicious, and good for the climate. The restaurants of Garten Hotels Schweiz will also be creating diverse and creative vegetarian dishes for this occasion.