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[title]Sharing borders with some of Europe’s top holiday destinations – France, Germany and Italy – certainly has its perks. If you live in Zurich or Geneva, chances are you’ve ticked off most of Europe’s holiday hotspots within easy reach of Switzerland. You may have sipped an Aperol on a Milan rooftop. You’ve probably wiled away a long weekend skiing in Verbier. And maybe you’ve even taken a swim in Bern’s Aare. But one downside of having half of Europe a stone’s throw away is that you can miss what’s right on your doorstep, and we know that there’s nothing more restorative than a staycation that doesn’t require a plane to reach.
Everyone knows that Switzerland is a bit of a spa star. With the hot springs in Baden dating all the way back to the Romans and alpine villages rebranding themselves as health resorts in the 1800s, tourists have hoovered up fresh mountain air for centuries. But now it’s your turn to take to the mountains you’ve been staring at longingly from your office window all year by hot-footing it to Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne for a relaxing break in the lap of luxury.
Luckily, the most stylish way to reach Bürgenstock Resort is by catamaran across the sparkling Lake Lucerne followed by a funicular ride through the dense tree-covered mountain-side of the alpine forest – talk about James Bond vibes. Billed as Europe’s leading luxury destination resort for very good reason, the architectural wonders of each one of the buildings alone set the tone for your stay. Once you’ve arrived at your destination, preferably in a tux, you step into the sleek and sexy stone-and-glass masterpiece that is the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa – The Contemporary. Dine at Spices Kitchen & Terrace, the cantilevered restaurant with Insta-worthy views of stunning vistas (watch the ‘likes’ come flooding in). Hang out at one of the largest spas in Europe, the Bürgenstock Alpine Spa, with 10,000m2 of wellness space featuring five pools, eight saunas and enough plunge pools for even the most die-hard cold-water therapist. Dive into the Alpine Spa’s infinity pool stretching out to the horizon, and dream of all things Swiss in bedrooms nestled among the clouds.
Once you’re unpacked, take a short stroll to the historic Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa – The Heritage, which dates back to 1903, to walk its Belle Époque corridors and lake-view terraces that have charmed everyone who’s anyone (Audrey Hepburn, and Sean Connery who famously filmed the iconic 1964 Bond movie Goldfinger around the venue’s lavish outdoor Hollywood pool – we told you the whole thing is giving 007 vibes).
There are no shortage of restful stays at the resort to help you unwind. Bed down at the sustainably-designed hideaway nestled in nature, Waldhotel by Bürgenstock, or settle into a home away from home in one of the standalone Residence Suites with magnificent lake or tranquil valley views – it’s your choice.
Once you’ve swum, floated, saunaed and plunged, refuel in any one of the resort’s fancy restaurants. From chefs serving elevated comfort food at Verbena by Christian Scharrer to Persian cuisine at Parisa and the rustic candlelit charm of Restaurant Taverne, located in an authentic Swiss chalet, it really is a feast for the senses.
Find out more and book your stay at Bürgenstock Resort