Baur au Lac Zurich

The Baur au Lac has the discerning tastes of its guests to thank for the leading position it has maintained for over 175 years in the international luxury hotel industry.

Set in its own park, the hotel enjoys a unique location overlooking the lake and the Alps – and yet is still but a few minutes’ walk from the Paradeplatz financial district and the Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s celebrated high-end shopping street.

While offering the ultimate in comfort and privacy, the 119 rooms and suites have been equipped with every, yet hardly noticeable, technical refinement.

At the Pavillon, one of Zurich’s most celebrated restaurants, head chef Laurent Eperon offers modern interpretation of haute cuisine classics. Awarded 2 Michelin-Stars and 18 GaultMillau points.

In the heart of Zurich, Baur au Lac sits on its own private park with breathtaking views of the lake and the Alps. The famous shopping and business district Bahnhofstrasse, is just a stone’s throw away from the hotel.

A positive mix of experienced and youthful staff allows us to combine continuity and tradition with a thoroughly modern outlook, a harmonious working environment and family-style teamwork.

The Baur au Lac Story
175 YEARS OF TRADITION

The Baur au Lac, internationally renowned as one of the world’s top luxury hotels, an establishment steeped in over 175 years of tradition, has been owned by the same family for six generations.

Being one of the world’s oldest luxury hotels still in the ownership of its founding family the Baur au Lac represents modernity and progressivity at the same time. Over the last decades, some 160 million Swiss francs have been invested in new facilities and renovations at the Baur au Lac.

Personal service
For many generations, the Baur au Lac has been regarded as the leading address Switzerland’s biggest city for the world’s most discerning clientele. The elegance and comfort of its rooms and suites, as well as its exceptional service, have shaped its renown.

We urge you to take advantage of what we have to offer. And we urge you particularly to be indulged by our concierge team, guaranteeing that your visit will be more special than you could ever have imagined.

Suites & Rooms
The hotel offers 119 rooms, including 27 junior suites and 18 suites. Great emphasis was placed on spaciousness, top-quality materials and superior craftsmanship.

The rooms are individually decorated in different styles such as Art Deco, French Louis XVI, and English Regency, combined with contemporary features and the most exclusive French, Italian and English fabrics.

All furniture and lighting features are custom-made in France, Belgium, England and Germany. Each item was hand-selected with an unfailing sense of style. While offering the ultimate in comfort, luxury and privacy, the rooms and suites have been equipped with every, yet hardly noticeable technical refinement.

The large, luxuriously appointed marble bathrooms with separate shower and toilet, heated floor and daylight match up to the highest demands of comfort, design and equipment.

Deluxe River Suite
The swans gliding gracefully along the romantic Schanzengraben Canal can be seen from the balcony of the Deluxe River Suite, which Pierre-Yves Rochon has suffused with the regal air of a private luxury apartment.

Dining
As a first-class hotel in Zurich, the Baur au Lac incorporates exclusive dining options with exceptional creations.

The Pavillon – your gourmet restaurant in Zurich
Welcome to the “Pavillon”, the elegant gourmet restaurant in the heart of Zurich. As one of the top restaurants in Switzerland’s most vibrant city the Pavillon combines French Haute Cuisine, excellent service and fascinating ambiance.

Take all the time you need for your “Contemporary Fine Dining” experience in a fresh, regional and seasonal way. The 2-Michelin stars and 18 GaultMillau points awarded chef Laurent Eperon impresses in our gourmet restaurant in Zurich with creative compositions that correspond perfectly with high quality wine from the greatest vineries worldwide.

For an all-round successful visit to the gourmet restaurant, a pleasant atmosphere is very important. Restaurant manager Aurélien Blanc and his team will advise you during your culinary journey with a high level of dedication and highest expertise; and all this in front of a breath-taking park scenery

Baur’s – A flair for taste
Our Baur’s embodies the refined reinterpretation of the classic brasserie. Here contemporary chic meets international guests in an elegant but warm ambience. The Baur’s celebrates classics of European cuisine, but fans of vegetarian and vegan cuisine will also find what they are looking for on the colourful menu.

Only fresh and seasonal products of the highest quality are used. More than just worth mentioning is our high quality wine list, curated by Marc Almert (sommelier world champion 2019). Alors à bientôt.

Le Hall
True to this motto, the family owners have decided to give the lobby an elaborate redesign, adding yet another highlight to years of innovation and renovation at the Baur au Lac. The result is a contemporary reminiscence of the past and homage to the different epoch styles.

Culinary delights
We are looking forward to welcoming you at “Le Hall”, the heart of the Baur au Lac. Enjoy the new ambiance while having your morning coffee or at a convivial cocktail gathering.

A diverse menu with popular classics and delicate sweets invite you to linger on. Enjoy the pleasure of our homemade “1844 Chocolat Baur au Lac” or celebrate a traditional Afternoon Tea during winter.

Afternoon Tea
Lean back and have a cup of tea. Enjoy the historical atmosphere in our “Le Hall” and discover the culinary delights of our Afternoon Tea. Homemade scones, exquisite sandwiches and delicate pastries are waiting to be tasted.

From October through April, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. In the summer months we kindly ask for your reservation 48 hours in advance.

The exclusive hideaway
Baur au Lac Terrasse
The Baur au Lac Terrasse is an exclusive hideaway in Zurich to while away hot summer days and lazy, hazy evenings. Refreshing cocktails and ice-cold champagne are served as aperitifs in the decidedly chic lounges. Small snacks and light meals are served by a friendly, outgoing team.

Are you looking for a terrace in Zurich, so you can appreciate our beautiful sunset with some friends or family?

The Baur au Lac Terrace – is Zurich’s most exclusive place to spend hot summer days and cosy evenings. Soak up the distinctly cosmopolitan atmosphere with light summer snacks, refreshing drinks and home-made sundaes.

Eat and drink like god in France
For our summer terrace in Zurich, we have prepared a very special menu: Zurich classics, Mediterranean specialities, high-quality snacks and many representatives of light cuisine…

We also offer quality wines from the best growing areas, refreshing cocktails and a large selection of long drinks. So that you lack for nothing, the courteous and cordial service of our restaurant takes care of you.

Meet & Celebrate
175 years of tradition speak for our experience. The success of your function is in the safe hands of the best professionals in the field, assisted by the latest in leading-edge technology.

Banquet service with perfection
Large corporative and private events are special occasions, which require a wide range of professionalism and passion as well as perfection in every detail.

At the Baur au Lac, we offer banquet service at the highest level: Celebrate your special moments at one of the most beautiful places in Zurich – efficiently organised, individually and discreetly realised by professional and highly motivated employees.

Business Meetings
We invite you to hold your business gathering at the Baur au Lac. Exclusive meetings or large business functions: it is our ultimate goal to satisfy your individual needs.

Private Events
Whether you want to arrange a small family function in a private salon or a dazzling ball in the Petit Palais, the organizational skills of our service team and the Baur au Lac’s exquisite cuisine will guarantee a memorable occasion for all who attend.

Weddings
A wedding is a remarkable event in the life of two people. In order to celebrate this day fittingly, a special place as well as a festive atmosphere are required. At the Baur au Lac, you will savour your wedding in an exclusive ambience.

Our beautiful private park at the border of the lake as well as our elegant event rooms create the ideal framework for your festivity. We will gladly help you with the preparations for the most wonderful day of your life. We will organise everything you require, from a Bentley transfer to beauty preparations for the bride.

This also includes the grand meal. Wonderfully decorated boards, fine dishes, floral decoration from our in-house florist, individually designed place cards, exquisite wedding menus – your dream of a perfect wedding banquet will come true at the Baur au Lac. Don’t leave your happiest day to chance! Leave it to the experts.

Fitness Club
Make use of our fitness club on the top floor of the hotel with a breathtaking view over the park and the lake. Refresh and revitalize body and soul with the Baur au Lac’s fitness training and beauty programs.

Perched high above the rooftops of Zurich, the fitness club is a case study in advanced workout technology that meets the most demanding safety standards. You still have to do the sweating yourself, but a breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps provides ample reward.

PERSONAL FITNESS

Our experienced physiotherapist Ina Bach closely examines each person’s strength, agility and muscle length – and then puts together personal training programs that are perfectly tailored to each individual’s needs.

Our concierge team will happily arrange individual personal training appointments for you. Opening hours Daily 6:30am to 10pm.

VIP Service
Arriving calmly – In order to be sure our guests’ arrival and/or departure is as comfortable as possible, we have entered an exclusive partnership with Zurich Airport and its VIP Service.

Thanks to this partnership, it is possible to enhance our standard service in regards to comfort, discretion and time-management regardless of your airline or booking class.

Sights
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city and it looks back on more than 2000 years of history. Correspondingly, the historical sights in Zurich are spread throughout Zurich in a varied and abundant way.

We would like to present the most important attractions and sightseeing location – squares, monuments, examples of architecture, museums and cultural meeting points in the city on the River Limmat to you:

The Schipfe in the Old Town
The “Schipfe” is one of the city’s oldest quarters and one of the most well-known sights in Zurich. The name “Schipfe” comes from the ships and means: “Shunting” the boats onto the shore and back into the water.

The Schipfe was the reloading site for important goods in the Middle Ages, from the 16th Century onwards for the silk industry, the bathhouses and shipbuilding. The Schipfe has remained a craftsmen’s alley to this day.

The skilled professionals take time to advise their customers. Quality products and customised orders form an image of small, romantic shops and workshops on the River Limmat.

The Schipfe in Zurich’s old town is an ideal location to wander around, go shopping and eat. It can be reached in less than 10 minutes by foot from the hotel entrance.

Fraumünster – one of Zurich’s landmarks
The Fraumünster is a church with a convent and was donated in 853 by King Ludwig “the German” and occupied by women from Europe’s upper nobility.

The convent enjoyed the favours of kings and the abbess held the right to issue and mint coins in Zurich until the 13th Century. After the Reformation, the church and convent were owned by the town. Prominent parts of this important Zurich sight are the Roman choir and the high-domed transept.

The nave was last renovated in 1911, after the North Tower was raised and the South Tower was removed in the 18th Century. Aside from the largest organ in the Zurich Canton, which has 5793 pipes, the most prominent embellishments are its stained glass windows: the northern windows in the transept (1945) were completed by Augusto Giacometti, Alberto Giacometti’s uncle.

The five-part window cycle in the choir (1970) and the rosette in the southern transept (1978) are works by Marc Chagall. There is a fresco cycle by Paul Bodmer in the cloister depicting the founding of the convent.

Grossmünster with its famous double towers
According to the legend, Charlemagne discovered the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula, and had an initial church erected as an Augustinian monastery in Zurich’s old town. The current building was started in 1100.

In the first half of the 16th Century, Grossmünster became the starting point for the Swiss German-speaking reformation under Huldrych Zwingli and Heinrich Bullinger.

The theological school, which was then attached to the monastery, became the nucleus of Zurich University. Do not pass on climbing Grossmünster’s Karlsturm, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view. A Zurich sight which you can’t miss.

Niederdorf – shopping and night-life in Zurich
During the day, the pedestrian zone and numerous shops hidden in small alleyways invite you to go shopping. In the evenings, Niederdorf changes into an amusement quarter for a diverse crowd with its bars, gastro-pubs and street artists. Discover the best known hot spots as well as insider tips in Zurich’s Niederdorf.

Opera House – a musical sight in Zurich
The Zurich Opera House opened its doors in 1834, then under the name “Action-Theater”, with the premiere of Mozart’s Zauberflöte. The theatre, which holds around 1,100 spectators, was completely renovated from 1982-1984 and received an Uto-Quai extension.

In 1985, the opera orchestra separated from the Tonhalle-Orchestra and, therefore, brought the Zurich Opera Orchestra to life. In 2012, at the start of Andreas Homoki’s directorship and the new general musical director, Fabio Luisi, taking office, the Zurich Opera Orchestra became the Zurich Philharmonic.

The orchestra can be heard in around 250 opera and ballet performances per season at the Zurich Opera House. Additional philharmonic concerts are put on as a podium for the concert repertoire. Soirées and chamber music matinees complete the orchestra’s artistic spectrum.

Zurich Tonhalle – pure musical enjoyment
In terms of acoustics, Zurich Tonhalle is one of the best concert halls in the world. The famous Tonhalle hall was built in 1895 and inaugurated in the presence of Johannes Brahms. It offers space for 1455 concert-goers.

The Zurich Tonhalle-Orchestra has become not only possibly the best in Switzerland, but one of the leading musical bodies in Europe in the past few years.

A good hundred highly motivated musicians as well as one enthusiastic famous conductor (Lionel Bringuier) present the public with around one hundred concerts per season with around fifty different programmes.

National Museum Zurich – just behind the train station
The National Museum Zurich is the most-visited historic museum in Switzerland, and it also carries the largest art and historical collection in the country. Changing exhibitions make a visit to the museum particularly delightful and the central location just behind the main train station is a big plus.

Zoo Zurich & Masoala Rainforest
Elephants, rhinoceroses, penguins and 20 different types of monkey are just some of the animals which can carry you off into an exotic world with all of your senses at Zurich Zoo.

You can also enjoy looking at the snow leopards in their rocky Himalayan landscape, watch the spectacled bears climbing and searching for food in their cloud forest installation and admire the swimming giant tortoises in the Masoala Rainforest.

It is warm and humid all year round there, a tropical-smelling, green oasis, a live piece of Madagascar over 11,000m². Explore the rainforest on a winding path and get an insight into the typical, palm tree interspersed forest where lemurs and tortoises live. Events can be hosted in the attached restaurant with its garden atmosphere and impressive view into the rainforest.

Lake Zurich – dream excursions outside the city
It is not only worth exploring the sights in Zurich itself on outings, outside the town walls there is a particularly beautiful destination for dream excursions. Lake Zurich invites a range of exciting activities. Water sports, boat rides, enjoyment with a view and much more – discover Zurich from its natural side.

Uetliberg – Zurich from above
Above the rooftops of Zurich towers the Uetliberg (871m above see level). From its summit you have a splendid panoramic view of the city and the lake, right up to the Alps. This destination is particularly popular in November as the Uetliberg’s summit is often above the covering of high fog above Zurich.

In winter the pathways to the summit are turned into sledging routes. In summer, Uetliberg is the departure point for signposted hikes, a mountain bike route and for the “Planet Path”. This 1.5-2 hour walk leads to the Felsenegg cable car in Adliswil and provides a fascinating insight into the solar system.

The Panorama Trail: From Üetliberg to Felsenegg
Comfortably, and running according to a scheduled timetable, the Üetlibergbahn railway takes summiteers to Zurich’s 871 metre high local mountain.

The alpine hike that follows is equally suited for families. And on Felsenegg the gondola lift waits to take you down to Adliswil, where the S-Bahn runs back to Zurich. But, hold on: Don’t miss the home-made apple strudel at restaurant Felsenegg!

A boat trip on Lake Zurich
With a shoreline of 87.6 km a boat trip across Lake Zurich is a wonderful alternative to the classic way of sightseeing. You will receive a thorough impression of Zurich’s cityscape and catch a glimpse of the stately homes situated right on the lakeside.

There are many ways to navigate across the lake: The city of Zurich offers short and long boat trips and also themed trips with culinary offerings.

If you prefer it a little more intimate, you may also rent your own boat. Nothing is more romantic than floating on Lake Zurich at sunset with your beloved ones while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine.

Lucerne
Lucerne offers a diverse range of attractions for everyone: an Old Town with historical houses decorated with frescoes, the Chapel Bridge with its Water Tower, the Lion Monument & Glacier Garden, a lakefront promenade on Lake Lucerne, Europe’s largest transportation museum, an IMAX film theater, the Culture and Convention Center Lucerne (KKL) and numerous museums.

Pilatus: Lucerne’s very own mountain, Pilatus, is one of the most legendary places in Central Switzerland – and one of the most beautiful. On a clear day, the mountain offers a panoramic view of 73 Alpine peaks.

The mountain can be reached from Lucerne by gondola lift and aerial cable car and from Alpnachstad with the world’s steepest rack railway.

Thus a special roundtrip tour is possible, involving journeys by paddle steamer, rack railway, aerial cable car and bus. The trip can be combined with various types of sports, hiking tours, or a visit to the summer toboggan run.

Rhine Falls
At 500 feet wide and 75 feet high, with an average of 21,000 cubic feet of water per second, the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen are Europe’s biggest. We recommend a boat tour in the falls basin over to Center Rock and further downriver.

Rapperswil
In addition to being a car-free medieval town, Rapperswil, the city of roses, has a great deal to offer – namely, a lovely bathing resort, a castle with a Polish museum, Knies children’s zoo, a wooden bridge to Hurden and much more. A visit to this picturesque town is definitely worth your while.

St. Gallen
St. Gallen, the local capital of northeastern Switzerland, is the heart of the region, providing every opportunity for cultural pursuits and leisurely shopping expeditions.

The historic abbot’s territory with the magnificent baroque cathedral and the rococo library are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Buildings by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava lend the historic townscape a highly modern look.

The narrow, winding streets of the old part of town, adorned with bay windows, are ideal for leisurely shopping and eating out in comfort.

Wood-panelled, old St. Gallen ‘Erststockbeizen’ (cosy restaurants on the first floor of houses in the old town), provide a diverse range of culinary delicacies, from haute cuisine to hearty regional specialties.

Rigi
Visit Mt. Rigi, one of Switzerland’s most popular excursion destinations. The different transportation methods you will use make this excursion a true adventure.

You will travel over the Albis Pass to Weggis, and then take a cable car to Rigi Kaltbad and reach Rigi-Kulm (5,900ft a.s.l.) with Europe’s first cogwheel train. Enjoy a lovely view of the Swiss Midlands and a stunning Alpine panorama.

Bahnhofstrasse
The world-famous shopping precinct was created following the construction of Zurich Main Station on the very site where 150 years ago the city’s fortified moat was located. 1.4 kilometers in length, it connects Zurich Main Station to Lake Zurich.

Department stores, boutiques and jewellery shops are strung together like pearls on a chain. The further along Bahnhofstrasse you go in the direction of Lake Zurich, the more exclusive the shops become.

Here, people even stroll on Sundays when the shops are closed, to indulge in some window shopping. Bahnhofstrasse, Rennweg and Augustinergasse lead to the picturesque old town.

Old town
In Zurich’s old town you will find tradesmen, antique dealers, bookshops and florists alongside trendy shops, jewellery shops, Zurich labels and hairdressers.

This combination of many different specialist shops, which can only be found here, makes the old town a unique shopping district. Traditions are maintained to this day in many of the businesses.

In sharp contrast are the numerous trendy shops contributing to the diversity and unique character of the shopping precinct in Zurich’s old town.

The Time-Tunnel is a good example of this: here the fashion-conscious can find second-hand designer objects, or have their hair cut at the hairdressers. Situated on the opposite bank of the River Limmat is one of the city’s oldest districts.

The Schipfe is still dominated by tradesmen today, and you can often obtain expert advice from the specialist or artist in person, whether a goldsmith or expert wood carver. And along Strehlgasse and Storchengasse, in Gassen and Wühre, you will find boutiques with exclusive fashions.

Zürich West
Zurich labels are often to be found where you would least expect them. In Zurich, creative ideas are routinely put into practice and welcomed with open arms.

The creative sector in Zurich is booming. This is particularly evident in the trendy districts of Zurich-West and Aussersihl, where creative people have taken up residence – among other places, in former factories.

New galleries, restaurants, bars and clubs are opening all the time. Textile and furniture designers, jewellery makers and fashion designers, architects and graphic designers all have their studios or shops here.

The closer you get to Langstrasse, the more colourful it becomes: the multicultural street is home to people from more than 110 different countries.

Viadukt Arches
Life has returned to the arches of the viaduct built in 1894 in Zurich West. A 550-yard urban meeting place invites you to stroll, shop, eat and drink.

A shopping paradise has been created under the 36 arches. The colourful mix of delicatessens, studio galleries, sport and fashion boutiques is open to everyone. At the heart of it all is the Market Hall where 20 farmers and food vendors from the area offer their wares.

Website: www.bauraulac.ch

Rooms: 119

Price: from 712 EUR per night