Let your everyday cares fall away the moment you set foot in the noble house.
As you journey inward, your gaze drifts to the enormous panoramic window and the breathtaking mountain view of the Bernese Oberland just beyond.
You can feel the magic of this place, the calm and power of nature, that will hypnotise you both within the walls and without.
As hosts, knows how to immerse guests in a superlative atmosphere, one in which they can sense the connection between harmony with nature and the very latest wellness and spa offerings.
The hospitality will remind you of "times long since past."
It is this unique and indefinable mix that lends Ermitage its distinct character.
The rooms are richly appointed in wood and offer you a unique feeling of security; elegant materials in warm colour tones and
plenty of loving details ensure both homeliness and 5-star comfort.
The family suite is both cosy and rustic with an atmosphere that could not be more beautiful or homely.
The comprehensive service ensures that this holiday will be the finest you and your family have ever experienced.
Within your private spa area you will find a jacuzzi with a panoramic view of the impressive mountain scenery in addition to a steam shower; the living and sleeping area with balcony are situated park side.
Two additional beds are available on the gallery overlooking the living room.
In the elegant open-plan living and sleeping area, the fireplace adds that touch of comfort and well-being; the bathroom is a small wellness oasis in itself with a jacuzzi and steam shower.
The living pleasure is rounded off with a sunny balcony and a dressing room.
This spacious bedroom with balcony is located on the sunny park side and the cosy living room overlooks the east side; panelled
walls, wooden floors and a extremely homely colour scheme allow the living room to reflect rustic comfort in a chalet style.
The cosy, street-facing twin rooms have it all; it goes without saying that guests in the standard category can also make the
most of the comprehensive Ermitage Service Package.
As an overnight or day visitor at the Ermitage Wellness & Spa Hotel, you'll be treated to a diverse array of culinary delights from all of Saanenland in a single place; for example, the comprehensive array of dishes available from the Ermitage
kitchen, where you can indulge from breakfast to dinner, or the One Million Stars Bar by Swarovski, which features over 30 types of gin and tonic.
Linger and relax in cosy English lounge chairs at the "Davidoff" Smoker's Salon, where time stands still.
In a comfortable atmosphere, enjoy a unique range of mild to strong cigars selected to suit the taste of every cigar aficionado.
To best underscore the changing taste of the cigar whilst smoking, the hotel's team suggests complementing your desired cigar with a fine whiskey; the bar specialists would be pleased to recommend an optimal pairing.
At the Ermitage Culinary restaurant, experience the ambiance and choose from seven different parlours each with its own atmosphere in addition to the extremely attractive and one-of-a-kind sun terrace.
Regardless of whether you're staying overnight or just visiting for the day, enjoy the breakfast, lunch, "z'Vieri" or dinner - trust them, your pallet will thank you!
ERMITAGE BREAKFAST BUFFET
Feast on both local and international specialities.
When it comes to Swiss cuisine, homemade bread and a variety of Swiss-canton regional bread selections are available.
A selection of fruit, freshly squeezed juices, diverse cheeses, cold cuts, eggs, yogurts, and a fresh honeycomb are just the tip of the iceberg.
Want more? Discover for yourself the immense variety of various cold and warm dishes.
ERMITAGE LUNCH
Enjoy delectables from the Show Kitchen.
Plenty of variety from light snacks to generous helpings - all this and more is available from the afternoon menu.
Every day, enjoy a changing selection of pasta dishes, a substantial salad buffet, soup du jour, fish, filets of meat grilled over the open fire, and cool desserts.
ERMITAGE "CHUECHE" TABLE
The afternoon cake buffet, the "Chueche Table" is an integral part of the fabric that makes the ERMITAGE what it is.
You can choose your favourite from the fantastic selection of cakes to savour in a relaxing atmosphere accompanied by piano music.
The "Chueche Table" is included in the ¾ gourmet board.
External guests are also very welcome.
ERMITAGE DINER
The hotel's team will tempt and delight your pallet with the outstanding variety of culinary delights and delectable dishes.
The salad and Mediterranean appetizer buffet, a house-speciality, features a range of carefully selected starters, mains and desserts.
Feel your pulse race and your appetite rise! Gourmets won't be able to resist...
07.30h - 11.00h
12.00h - 14.00h
19.00h - 22.00h
The grill restaurant is no ordinary steakhouse.
In addition to beef speciality from the Simmental valley and rack of lamb from the Emmental valley, the hotel's team also offers "dry aged beef," a highly desirable cut that bursts with flavour thanks to its unmistakable aroma.
The passion and expertise with meats is also apparent when it comes to preparing meals in the "Big Green Egg".
This green, egg-shaped ceramic cooker has garnered cult status amongst award-winning chefs and gourmets alike.
The special cooker combines the advantages of traditional a "Kamodo" clay oven from Japan with modern, high-tech ceramics developed by NASA; the result: perfectly cooked, tender and juicy meat with unparalleled aroma.
The rustic interior design of the "Füürgruebe" parlour is unceremoniously Swiss and Alpine, featuring plenty of wood, light-coloured leather and cowhide as well as an open fireplace.
It is reminiscent of a traditional Alpine hut typical of the Bernese Oberland, where fires blaze and famous traditional cheeses are produced.
19.00h - 23.00h
In Switzerland, the start of winter means the start of a passionately loved period of fondue and raclette enjoyment.
As evening approaches after a day outside in the fresh air surrounded by snow, ice and tingling cold weather, all paths lead to the "Fondue Spycher".
The master of cheeses from Schönried has created different cheese fondues both for and with them which offer both traditional enjoyment as well as something out of the ordinary.
But you don't have to limit yourself to cheesy delights at the Fondue Spycher, the hotel's team also offers delicious Fondue Chinoise for all the meat lovers out there.
Wine from the neighbouring canton of Valais and fine deserts round off this culinary offer.
Of course what would a cosy fondue evening be without a cow milking contest - so much fun for young and old alike!
Wednesday - Sunday18.00h - 23.00h
One Million Stars - the secret behind its name: one million Swarovski crystals adorn the bar and every evening they sparkle and shine emitting ever-changing and myriad colours.
Enjoy this fascinating light show with a glass of champagne or a signature cocktail from the barman.
After all, these delicious drinks are the real stars of the bar. Enjoy cocktails and long drinks as well as various types of grappa and gin.
And for the whisky-lovers, it is worth taking a long look at the bar menu.
And by the way, were you aware that the One Million Stars Bar by Swarovski is the place to order Saanenland's very best burger?
Give it a try, you'll love it!
12.00h - 00.00h
Good wine is important to us and, like fine meals, it is part of a successful stay; as the hotel guest, the hotel's team would like to invite you to participate in the regular wine tasting evenings.
Join on a journey of discovery and sample the variety and quality of Swiss and European wines.
Naturally, as the guest, if you find a wine you like you may purchase it at retail price.
The particularly rare and special bottles are to be enjoyed exclusively in the restaurants.
08.00h - 21.00h
Enter an incomparable water and sauna world, exercise in the fitness studio or participate in the gymnastic lessons to increase your strength and endurance; when it's all over, head over to "Vitalità" and let yourself be pampered from head to toe.
Because the hotel's team lest no wellness desire go unfulfilled, nothing will stand in the way of your dream wellness holiday.
You can cut a fine figure at the pool bar even in your bathrobe! Quench your thirst with freshly squeezed fruit drinks, delicious smoothies, cool water or isotonic drinks, which are available before, during or after sauna treatments or swimming.
Gymnastics, endurance and strength training are the central elements of the sustainable wellness philosophy. Outdoor training in the Saanenland region is also a true El Dorado.
Dive into the renewing waters of the indoor-outdoor salt-water pool! It's pure pleasure paired with healthy effects for vitality you can feel.
At "Vitalità," let the staff of professionals pamper you and discover the 1,001 massage techniques, therapies and beauty treatments.
In the heated sports pool, you can swim laps in the open air no matter what the weather is like whilst enjoying a view of the wonderful mountains of Saanenland.
Relaxation, revitalisation and healthy effects: these are just a few of the qualities that the sauna world (featuring ten different saunas and steam baths, a Lady Spa and an Aqua Dome) has to offer.
It's no coincidence that the Gstaad region enjoys a worldwide reputation and is highly valued by international celebrities.
Gstaad is on the map because of its authentic traditions, its serene atmosphere and diverse recreational opportunities.
The Gstaad region's agenda is filled with high-profile events like the Hublot Polo Cup Gstaad, the Country Night Gstaad and the Swiss Open Gstaad.
World famous music stars grace the Gstaad Menuhin Festival (the Ermitage is the official festival hotel).
The pedestrian zone promenade in the centre of Gstaad, with its boutiques, jewellery shops and galleries, offers a unique shopping experience.
Whether you like to bike, hike, or race cycle in summer... or ski, snowshoe hike, or go "fat biking" in winter, the Saanenland is a fantastic setting to enjoy outdoor sports to your heart's content!
As a hotel guest of the Ermitage Wellness & Spa Hotel, explore the region with one of the guest-relations managers up close and personal.
Is the perfect location for seminars, company events, birthday parties, weddings or anniversaries! The experience and know-how guarantee that things run smoothly and with the highest professionalism, from the preparation phase to the event's conclusion.
For over 20 years, the guests have come to know and love the rustic charms of the Chuchichäschtli parlour. With its tiled fireplace, wooden tables and linen, this unique space is as popular as ever.
The theme of this red-and-white parlour is the symbol of the Saanen municipality's coat of arms: the crane. Dogs are also welcome in this fine parlour.
Modern trends and the traditions of Saanenland converge harmoniously in the Laurenz parlour. The parlour was named after Laurenz Schmid, hotelier and administrative board member of the Wellness & Spa Hotel Ermitage.
The artwork of Mrs Lutz-Keppler, the mother of the hotelier and administrative board member of the Ermitage, Heiner Lutz, is on display in the elegant, harmoniously decorated Lutz Lounge.
The Ermitage Orangerie is a winter garden generously furnished in wood. The walls are overgrown and lend a very special atmosphere to the room along with the wall of water.
The Bernese Oberland and the Saanenland region are a veritable El Dorado for winter-sports enthusiasts. And in between, the Ermitage Wellness & Spa Hotel fills in all the gaps! Train here and experience the difference!
Featuring large-format, original silhouettes of Beatrice Straubhaar from Lauenen, antique wooden tables and fine linen, the Saane Parlour is a typical parlour much like those still found in many old houses in Saanenland.
This is living! The sun terrace, located on the sunny Gstaad-Schönried plateau with a view towards Saanenland, is one of the region's most beautiful.
It's unbelievable how much you can experience in Saanenland! One top event after the other, from tennis tournaments and beach volleyball to the Gstaad Menuhin or Country Festivals.
ERMITAGE WELLNESS- & SPA-HOTEL
Dorfstrasse 463778 Schonried ob GstaadSwitzerland