So close to heaven: Indulgence on the Bürgenstock
Bürgenstock Resort Lake LucerneResort
Food
3.0
Service
5.0
Ambiance
5.0
Wine list
4.0
4.6
4'809 ratings
Highlights
- ✦The journey to the resort by boat and funicular
- ✦Views
- ✦Something for everyone
- ✦Main spa
- ✦Beautiful surroundings
- ✦Service
- ✦Great for a short break
Lowlights
- ▾Not for children
- ▾Weak cocktails, not like in the Widder Bar
- ▾Very good, but not great
A visit to the Bürgenstock is always a journey into another world, high above the glittering Lake Lucerne. During my last excursion on this glorious summer's day, I was reminded once again of how magically this place touches the soul. It is an experience that you must enjoy at least once in your life, even if the culinary offering cannot quite keep pace with the dizzying heights of the surroundings.
Location & History
The location is simply breathtaking, a true masterpiece of nature and Swiss pioneering history. The resort is majestically perched on the ridge of the Bürgenberg, offering you a panoramic view that will take your breath away. Since the 19th century, this magical place has attracted global stars and state guests – a hint of this historic glamour still drifts through the corridors, making the atmosphere wonderfully gezellig and sophisticated at the same time.
Ambience
When you step onto the terrace and let your gaze wander over the deep blue lake, you instantly forget everyday life. The design combines modern elegance with alpine grandeur in a way that is simply prachtig. It is a place to linger, where you immediately feel welcome and infinitely free – the architecture frames nature perfectly.
Service
The service at the resort presents itself at its very best, welcoming guests with genuine Swiss warmth. Even during the telephone reservation, you can sense an exceptional professionalism that continues seamlessly on site. The staff are attentive, always friendly, and strive to anticipate your every wish without ever appearing stiff.
Food & Wine
Culinarily, the resort presents itself as a colourful journey, as the various restaurants pursue very different concepts. The food is well-crafted and undoubtedly lekker, but those seeking absolute top-tier gastronomy will occasionally miss that final, ingenious touch of refinement and true culinary depth. When it comes to wine, however, the fine-dining restaurants paint a very pleasing picture: the wine lists are well-curated, and the sommeliers are masterly at recommending fine drops that complement the food beautifully.
Verdict
The Bürgenstock Resort remains an absolute recommendation from the heart for an unforgettable getaway. Even if the cuisine does not quite reach absolute Michelin-star class yet, the excellent service, the good wines, and that unbelievable view make up for everything. You will leave this place with a happy smile on your face.
Visited at the resort
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
What I read about this address in the press and online, before and after my visit — summed up here so you can put my own impressions in context.
The Good
- ✦The Asian restaurant «Spices Kitchen & Terrace» is praised for its authentic flavours from Japan, China, India and Thailand, as well as its spectacular 360-degree views over the lake, earning high Gault&Millau ratings.
- ✦The cosy «Taverne 1879» wins over critics with its laid-back atmosphere and lack of dress code, where you can enjoy hearty, traditional Swiss dishes even in hiking boots.
- ✦The à la carte breakfast at the resort is highlighted as an outstanding alternative to the classic buffet, thanks to its high-quality ingredients and relaxed service.[3]
- ✦The culinary diversity of the various restaurants, such as the Persian «Parisa» or the «Verbena» in the Waldhotel, is described by guests and reviewers alike as excellent and wonderfully varied.[3]
The Bad
- ▾The prices for food and drinks in the hotel's own restaurants are rated by guests as very high and rather costly.
Where was this?
Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, 6363 Obbürgen, Switzerland