In Switzerland's Garden Hotels, you'll find a variety of refreshment options that offer something for every taste.
To get into the holiday spirit, you often don't have to go to great lengths. A dive into the refreshing natural pool at Grandhotel Giessbach or a plunge into the cool Lake Thun can be enough. Especially during the hot summer months, we are drawn to various bodies of water to find cooling, refreshment, and relaxation. Switzerland's Garden Hotels also offer a lot in this respect. Dive in and experience pure refreshment in the most beautiful corners of Switzerland.
Parkhotel Gunten
The small, exquisite spa in the boathouse is unique, offering direct access to Lake Thun and a whirlpool on the sundeck. The Finnish sauna impresses with its view out over the water, and the panorama you enjoy while relaxing comfortably in the bubbling water of the whirlpool is priceless.
Parkhotel Brenscino Brissago
The outdoor pool, with its breathtaking view of the lake, provides refreshment on hot days – or you can simply jump into the adjacent Lake Maggiore. The pool area is surrounded by several relaxation zones within the park. A sun lounger right by the pool or in a quiet, green oasis slightly above? The choice is yours.
Hotel Schloss Ragaz
In the middle of the cozy castle park, the relaxation oasis beckons with an outdoor pool and a spacious wellness area. Comfortably stretched out on a sun lounger by the pool or in a hammock under shady trees, the heat is easy to bear, and the cool water is always close at hand.
Villa Novecento
The charming villa, surrounded by a wildly romantic garden, offers pleasant, airy coolness with its many shady spots. The secluded pergola, the fragrant rose pavilion, or the gnarled olive tree are wonderful for relaxed idleness. Just a 10-minute walk away, the expansive Lake Maggiore ripples, inviting you to wade in.
Grandhotel Giessbach
The Grandhotel Giessbach offers an impressive natural swimming pond, perfectly integrated into the surrounding landscape. Here you can swim amidst lush greenery and enjoy the tranquility, completely free of chemical substances like chlorine. The particularly soft water is naturally purified by plants and gravel layers at the edge of the pond.
Berghotel Schatzalp
For those who prefer to cool down away from the water, the Berghotel Schatzalp at 1865 m above sea level is the perfect place. Here, a refreshing, cool mountain breeze always blows, enriched with the countless scents from the Botanical Alpine Garden, which boasts almost 5,000 different plant species and varieties from mountains all over the world.
Wartegg Castle
After a 5-minute walk from Wartegg Castle, you can already take a refreshing dip in Lake Constance. The family-friendly Hörnlibuck bathing area is equipped with changing rooms and showers. The small playground, the raft, and the long pier leading directly into the water across the bay make this charming swimming cove even more attractive for all ages.
Swimming Cove on Lake Constance
Villa Carona
The matte concrete pool is elegantly embedded in the lush garden and, with its crystal-clear water, resembles a glittering Ticino mountain lake. Thanks to the integrated counter-current system, you can swim what feels like many laps in the pool. Relax by the poolside and cool off in the idyllic atmosphere of the relaxation garden.
Cooling Off in the Garden Pool
Hotel Bon Rivage
Guests can access the shore of Lake Geneva directly through the garden gate, which opens into a magnificent garden, a paradise of flowers, trees, and vegetables. The promenade and beach invite you to swim, relax, and stroll. Guests are spoiled for choice: cooling off in the lake, shady spots in the garden, or refreshments on the outdoor terrace with picturesque lake views. Best to enjoy them all, one after the other.
Paradise Garden on the Lakeshore
Hotel Promenade
Just a 10-minute walk from Hotel Promenade, you'll quickly reach the Rhine riverbank. Here you can dip your feet in the cool river, listen to the gentle murmur of the water, admire Schaffhausen's historic facades during a leisurely boat trip on the Rhine, or visit the spectacular Rhine Falls.
Hotel Arenenberg
From the most beautiful castle on Lake Untersee, a delightful stroll through the shady, diverse Arenenberg gardens leads down to the lakeside path and the Salenstein lido. On the panoramic terrace in front of the castle, considered one of the most romantic spots on Lake Constance, you can let your gaze wander while enjoying a refreshing drink.
FloraAlpina
At the Garden Hotel FloraAlpina on Lake Lucerne, summer offers two refreshing options: From the pool, your gaze sweeps across the lake, with the Bürgenstock mountain rising from the water like a Thai island rock formation. Alternatively, take a short stroll to the shore and enjoy a refreshing dip directly in Lake Lucerne.
Holiday Feeling on Lake Lucerne