Chateau Gutsch Lucerne

The Hotel Château Gütsch towers above Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. Stay in our castle hotel and enjoy the peace and atmosphere of this unique location.

Whenever you need a break or a place for a meaningful conversation come up to the Hotel Château Gütsch. Make a break – enjoy the moment, the peace, the view, the forest the space, the welcoming atmosphere and great food at Restaurant Lumières.

Just forget about everyday life for a few hours and let us spoil you with culinary delights. Our kitchen team combines regional delicacies with classics of European and Asian cuisine. Enjoy our culinary offer and the overwhelming view.

People from all over the world have been visiting the historical Hotel Château Gütsch for over 140 years. You too can enjoy the spectacular view, the peace and quite of Lucerne’s local hill “Gütsch” – and the uniqueness of our boutique hotel.

Sleep in a castle – an exclusive experience at Hotel Château Gütsch. Our 37 individually designed rooms and suites combine historical charm with the most modern comfort and invite you to unforgettable experiences. Book your stay online or let us advise you on the right offer.

The American Bar, originally the Gütsch Bar, is a Lucerne institution: since time immemorial, this bar has been the place to celebrate special moments, whether for guests or locals. The Hotel Château Gütsch – an ideal place to celebrate. Stylish rooms, unique service and an impressive view. We offer the unique setting for every occasion, whether private or business.

Surrounded by the Gütschwald, our castle hotel is the right address to switch off, recharge your batteries and get your mind off things. In this sense, I welcome you warmly and invite you to leave the hectic everyday life behind and enjoy the power of this place.

THE HISTORY
The Gütsch is a hill in the west of the city of Lucerne. Long ago, a watch fire burned here to warn the city of attacks or other dangers in times of war. In 1590, the Gütsch tower was built as the end point of the town’s fortifications and remained in place until a fire in 1888.

In 1859 Burkhard Pfyffer bought the land from the town and was granted the right to run an inn on the Gütsch. The inn was bought by Ignaz Businger in 1879 and expanded into a hotel. With the construction of the Gütsch railroad in 1884, it became easier for guests to reach the hotel.

In 1888, a large part of the hotel was completely destroyed by fire. In 1901, the Lucerne architect Emil Vogt gave the house its current appearance, modeled on Neuschwanstein Castle.

During the First World War and until 1921, the Hotel Gütsch remained closed. During the Second World War, the castle hotel alternately housed refugees, returning emigrants and prisoners of war.

After this period, Château Gütsch was again a popular hotel for guests from all over the world and important place for festive life moments of the local population. In 2014 and 2021, the hotel underwent extensive renovations,

These renovations placed special focus on preserving historic details such as ceiling stucco, wood carvings, parquet floors and hand-painted wood paneling. The work has restored the hotel’s historic charm while enriching it with today’s comfort and lifestyle.

Over the years, famous guests have stayed at the Gütsch time and again. There were kings and queens among them, diplomats, world stars and artists. To this day, however, many well-known Lucerne residents also appreciate the Hotel Gütsch for business and family events, the accommodation of guests or a romantic dinner for two.

As early as 1841, the English painter William Turner painted the city of Lucerne from the Gütsch. This painting is now in the collection of the London Tate Gallery. In 1868, the legendary English Queen Victoria spent five weeks on the Gütsch. Also among the guests of the Gütsch was the legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini, who regularly stayed here during the Lucerne Festival.

Among the famous guests of the house in the 20th century were Henry Kissinger, Madeleine Albright, Henry Moore, Shirley Bassey Tom Jones or the world-famous conductors Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado and Ricardo Chailly.

In 2014 and 2021, the hotel underwent extensive renovations. These renovations placed particular focus on preserving historic details such as ceiling stucco, wood carvings, parquet floors and hand-painted wood paneling.

In 2021, a new chapter in the history of Château Gütsch begins: The lobby, reception and ballroom, redesigned by Lucerne-based Sigrist Schweizer Architekten AG in collaboration with Zurich-based interior design firm Grego, combine classic elegance with contemporary relaxation – the tradition-rich rooms with antique interior elements have been restaged with new lighting and modern artworks, heralding a new era for Château Gütsch.

ROOMS & SUITES
Whether a luxurious suite or a romantic double room: our 37 individually designed rooms welcome you for your own personal time-out. You have the choice between the newly renovated suites in our Orangerie or the rooms in the historic castle wing.

TURNER SUITE
The Turner Suite is the largest and most exclusive suite in the Hotel Château Gütsch. It offers you absolute privacy on 72m2, a stunning view over the city of Lucerne, Lake Lucerne and the mountains and a generous private terrace of 82m2. Luxurious period furniture from the Gütsch Collection give an historical flair of the living area, as do the romantic four-poster bed and the marble bathroom.

The suite is named in honour of the outstanding English painter William Turner, who captured the view of Lucerne from the Gütsch in 1841. Spacious rooms, period designer furniture and the breathtaking view of the lake and mountains make a stay in this suite a truly unforgettable experience.

FORSTER SUITE
Playful floral wallpaper, historic parquet floors and a timeless interior for a romantic atmosphere. The suite consists of a bedroom with a separate working area and an additional living room. Generous proportions of space ideal for a longer stay.

QUEEN VICTORIA SUITE
The legendary Queen Victoria of England spent five extraordinary weeks at Château Gütsch in 1868. Our suite named after her was inspired by the era. Enjoy the king-size four-poster bed, the free-standing bathtub in an opulent, royal ambience – and the view over Lucerne, Lake Lucerne and the mountains.

FAMILY ROOM
Ideal for a couple with a child, the Family Rooms offer a cosy atmosphere with beamed ceilings over 2 floors, an opulent marble bathroom, three beds and calming forest view.

SUPERIOR ROOMS WITH LAKE VIEW
Our Superior Rooms with lake view are completely individually designed. They impress with their unique interior, opulent marble bathroom and a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne.

RESTAURANT LUMIÈRES
The Restaurant Lumières owes its name to the sea of lights in the city of Lucerne in the evening and the light during the day, which always makes the landscapes shine in different hues – an unforgettable sight.

Forget the daily grind for a few hours and let yourself be pampered with culinary delights at Lumières. Our chef, Ludovico De Vivo and his team combine Swiss and Mediterranean cuisine.

Our kitchen team combines regional delicacies with classics of European and Asian cuisine. To taste, there are surprising and innovative creations made from fresh, seasonal and sustainable products – and many vegetarian alternatives. For a perfect food-wine pairing, our Sommelier will be happy to recommend a good drop from the Castle Cellar.

From Monday to Friday we offer our guests TIME FOR LUNCH. Our kitchen team created a selection of dishes for you, which will both spoil the taste and make your lunch break an enjoyable experience.

Nature is a central theme at Hotel Château Gütsch, if only thanks to its unique location, surrounded by greenery. This closeness to nature runs through our house. We select our partners and suppliers with great care, focusing on sustainability as well as regional and seasonal ingredients.

To make the culinary experience in the Restaurant Lumières even more unique for you, we have recently completely renovated the restaurant. In doing so, we reflected on the core values of the Hotel Château Gütsch: The unique location, harmoniously embedded in nature, and its early days over 140 years ago – the unforgettable Belle Époque.

The wallpaper, specially designed for Lumières and made by hand, creates the illusion of a panorama with a flowing transition from forest to sky. But guests are truly amazed when their gaze wanders to the window front and the terrace: the impressive panorama of Lucerne, Lake Lucerne and the majestic mountains behind is simply breathtaking.

The restaurant has 100 seats divided into 4 areas. Restaurant, lounge and veranda with 80 and a surrounding gallery with 22 seats. In fine weather, our terrace offers a further 70 panoramic seats.

AMERICAN BAR 
The American Bar, formerly the Gütsch Bar, is a Lucerne institution: since time immemorial, this bar has been the place to celebrate special moments, for guests and locals. The American Bar offers the perfect place for exciting encounters, inspiring conversations or simply moments of relaxation in a comfortable atmosphere.

Enjoy bar culture with classic as well as creative drinks and our bar snacks. Weather permitting, we serve you on our terrace or in the open air in the castle courtyard. Always with you – the overwhelming view of Lucerne!

Bar manager Mike Müller practices the highest bar culture at this legendary location. Enjoy classic and unusual cocktails, excellent wines and snacks – and discover our large selection of exquisite whiskeys and rums.

WEDDINGS
A fairytale location, breathtaking views and a team that does everything to make your wedding the most beautiful day of your life. Don’t hesitate to discuss your wishes and ideas with us – so that everything from the aperitif to the exuberant party will be exactly as you have always longed for, right down to the last detail.

PRIVATE EVENTS
Are you planning a grand party? Or an extraordinary business event? We take care of the realisation. Exceptional premises, our innovative kitchen team – and an impressive panorama to boot. Let our team advise you and look forward to a unique celebration.

MEETINGS & SEMINARS
Thanks to its unique locations in the countryside, the Hotel Château Gütsch is the ideal place for a business event. Whether team-building, seminar or workshop – we offer you the perfect setting for your event.

THE HISTORIC GÜTSCH FUNICULAR
In 1881, the Gütsch Funicular was built to link the Schlosshotel Gütsch with Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. From 1990, the Gütsch Funicular was converted to automatic operation and in 2015 the old funicular was replaced by two modern inclined elevators. Today, the ride to the Gütsch takes just one and a half minutes.

Rooms: 37

Price: from 471 EUR per night

Source: www.chateau-guetsch.ch