The Baur au Lac, internationally renowned as one of the world's top luxury hotels, an establishment steeped in 170 years of tradition, has been owned by the same family for six generations.
A positive mix of experienced and youthful staff nevertheless allows us to combine continuity and tradition with a thoroughly modern outlook, a harmonious working environment and family-style teamwork.
Opened in 1844 by Johannes Baur, who came from the Vorarlberg area in Austria, it was built right beside the lake with a view of the Alps, using part of the old war harbour which had been filled in a short time before.
The hotel immediately exercised a special magic and power of attraction over large numbers of the European aristocracy.
Sisi, Austria's Empress Elisabeth spent a whole summer here with two princes and an entourage of 60 people.
The Russian Tsarina, too, stayed at the Baur au Lac, the German Emperor Wilhelm II and countless princes, counts and barons followed.
The most famous musicians in the world have gone in and out ever since.
The list extends from Arthur Rubinstein to Zubin Mehta, Placido Domingo, Anne-Sophie Mutter and Elton John.
The visual arts have been represented by personalities such as Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Henry Moore, Fernando Botero, etc.
Today the Baur au Lac presents itself to its many regular guests and new friends with renewed brilliance and in the finest of traditions, including the one that the Anglo-Saxon friends refer to as the spirit of the Baur au Lac.
The hotel offers 119 rooms ranging from 25 sqm to 100 sqm and including 27 junior suites and 18 suites.
Great emphasis was laid on spaciousness, top-quality materials and superior craftsman-ship.
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.
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.
Exquisite art deco artifacts skillfully contrast with French period furniture and modern elements using only the highest quality materials.
The room's refined eclectic style is characterized by timeless design.
The new luxury suites are quite simply spectacular.
Inspired lighting perfectly sets off the choice materials and exquisite furnishings.
Each room has been blessed with inimitable elegance; utter comfort is provided on every side - thanks in no small measure to exceptionally luxurious en suite bathrooms.
Stunningly luxurious bath rooms are by no means the least design element that caters to the exceptional expectations of the guests.
The opulence does not weigh heavily.
The beauty wears a modest smile.
The overall impression? Consummate well-being on every side.
You may find it hard to leave your junior suite, a cocoon of comfort, luxury and stylishness.
The prominent location of the Baur au Lac, however, should make you reconsider.
Go out and experience what the city with the highest quality of life has to offer.
The view from your window is too great to be ignored.
Definitely that is Dolce Vita in Zurich.
The individually styled rooms vary between the Art Deco, Louis XVI and Regency styles, combined with contemporary elements and exclusive French, Italian and English materials.
The hotel's team attaches great importance to spacious facilities, superlative craftsmanship and the use of only the finest materials.
Comfort in every detail, from custom furnishings to individual reading lights.
The rooms offer ample space for work or leisure.
A lifelong dream had come true, when Johannes Baur opened his luxury hotel in 1844.
All rooms are decorated in different styles such as Empire,
Regency and Art Deco with an unfailing sense of style and an eye for detail.
Dreams are timeless. So is the Baur au Lac.
As a first class hotel in Zurich, the Baur au Lac incorporates two exclusive restaurants, providing first-rate creations.
The elegant "Pavillon", which is one of the most famous restaurants in Zurich, is inviting you to dine in a classy atmosphere.
Almost completely enclosed by glass, the rotunda built by star architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, allows a fantastic view on the surrounding park and the river. Chef Laurent Eperon who has been awarded with one Michelin-Star and 18 Gault Millau Points, is enchanting his guests with seasonal and modern interpretations of classic haute-cuisine.
There is no better place to feel Zurich's vibe than the "Rive Gauche".
In a casual and modern atmosphere, you can enjoy light Mediterranean grilled specialities that come with carefully chosen vines from the Baur au Lac winery. Additionally, the Rive Gauche bar offers delicious drinks.
In mild summer nights, the Rive Gauche Terrasse is the ideal place to linger and to indulge in a sundowner amidst a young, metropolitan crowd.
In the cosmopolitan atmosphere of "Le Hall", a diverse menu offers popular classics, as well as pleasurable desserts.
Further, the "Le Hall" is an ideal place for a morning coffee or a relaxed aperitif. From October to March, the Le Hall offers traditional Afternoon Tea.
"If we want everything to stay as it is, we must allow everything to change" (Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa).
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.
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.
Enjoy the pleasure of the homemade “1844 Chocolat Baur au Lac” or celebrate a traditional Afternoon Tea during winter.
08.00h - 00.00h
13.30h - 17.30h
09.00h - 00.00h
1 GUIDE MICHELIN STARS
18 GAULT MILLAU POINTS
Head Chef Laurent Eperon creates fresh, dynamic and contemporary cuisine.
His style is a 21st century interpretation of classic haute cuisine.
The Pavillon and Laurent Eperon have been awarded "Gault&Millau Aufsteiger des Jahres 2017", one Michelin-Star and 18 Gault&Millau points.
Monday - Friday12.00h - 14.00h
Monday - Saturday19.00h - 22.00h
«Fine casual dining» in the Rive Gauche restaurant: a sparkling blend of chic restaurant and bar, the Rive Gauche gives straight onto the city center - the ideal place for hotel guests to mingle with Zurich’s youthful, engaging society.
Olivier Rais and his kitchen team apply themselves with
typical creativity and devotion to delivering both exquisite meat and fish dishes and accommodating the rising trend toward vegetarian and vegan diets - in keeping with the motto "Meat the Veggies".
Daily11.30h - 23.00hSunday10.00h - 23.00h
Sunday - Thursday 11.30h - 00.00hFriday, Saturday 11.30h - 01.00h
The Rive Gauche Terrasse is the most exclusive place in Zurich to while away those 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 till midnight by a friendly, outgoing team.
Soak up the distinctly cosmopolitan atmosphere of grandeur and extravagance.
10.00h - 00.00h
11.30h - 23.30h
Make use of the inclusive Fitness Club on the top floor of the hotel with a breath-taking view over the park and the lake.
Refresh and revitalize body and soul with the Baur au Lac's fitness training and beauty programs.
You still have to do the sweating yourself.
But a breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps provides ample reward.
The Concierge team will happily arrange individual personal
training appointments for you.
Zurich ranks as one of the best and safest places to live anywhere in the world.
The lake and mountains are the ideal setting for outdoor activities all year round.
The concierge will be happy to find just what you are looking for; be it an early-morning round of golf or a yacht for hire on lake Zurich.
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.
Cutting-edge techniques combine with top-quality products to guarantee perfect care and styling for each individual. Fully trained professionals provide expert advice – pamper you literally from top to toe.
After the massage, you can simply stay put and let the deep sense of well-being linger on as long as you like.
The experienced physiotherapist closely examines each person's strength, agility and muscle length – and then puts together personal training programs that are perfectly tailored to the needs of each individual.
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, the hotel's team offers 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.
The elegant ambience of the tradition-steeped hotel in the heart of Zurich offers a setting for any kind of event.
Business meetings, glamorous parties or romantic wedding celebrations – the Baur au Lac will spoil you and your guests in the midst of a thoroughly staged atmosphere.
The hotel's team offers seven different, stylish locations for this purpose.
There is a lot to discover for art lovers, music enthusiasts and gourmets - time to grab your diary!
Zurich offers so many sights to see.
A relaxed stroll through the city reveals something amazing at every corner: architectural highlights, historic squares, streets and districts, churches, works of art and much more.
Thanks to Zurich's ideal location, many Swiss top cities can be reached in day trips.
Enjoy the combination of Swiss sights during the day and the wide offer of culture, gastronomy and nightlife when returning to Zurich.
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.
Spectacular views of Lake Zurich and the Alps make the Baur au Lac Park the ideal setting for the annual «Art in the Park» exhibition.
Exclusive meetings or large business functions: it is the ultimate goal to satisfy your individual needs.
The highlights of Zurich’s event calendar include the Street Parade, the Sechseläuten Spring Festival, the Zürifäscht every three years and the Zurich Film Festival.
Founded in 853 by King Louis the German, this church with its convent was inhabited by the female members of the aristocracy of Europe.
Don’t miss taking the stairs up to Grossmunster’s „Karlsturm“ to have a breathtaking view over Zurich.
Recrafted from top to toe, the new interpretation of the ballroom theme remains true to the grand tradition of the Petit Palais. History has been written in this room. Heads of state have held worthy receptions here.
An array of salons of varying sizes and designs is complemented by the Salon Francais, a further conference room whose charming elegance still leaves room for leading-edge audiovisual communication technology.
Each season, the Orchestra can be heard at about 250 opera and ballet performances given by Zurich Opera House. The Philharmonic Concerts are also organised as a podium for the concert repertoire.
A dazzling ball in the Petit Palais, the organizational skills of the service team and the Baur au Lac's typically exquisite cuisine will guarantee a memorable occasion for all who attend.
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.
The hotel's team recommends a boat tour in the falls basin over to Center Rock and further downriver.
Subtle decorative touches, warm, natural colors and precious lithographs combine to create a distinctively cultivated, exclusive atmosphere.
Superb cuisine, impeccable, discreet service and the masterful experience of a thoroughly professional banquet department underwrite the success of any and every event.
Natural daylight and artificial lighting alike perfectly underscore the fascinating architecture of this elegant room.
The banquet and conference area on the first upper floor enjoys splendid isolation between a colonnade and a courtyard patio that is unobtrusively cordoned off.
The Schipfe is still the street of artisans where the craftspeople take the necessary time for their customers, providing expert advice and suggestions.
From luxury to international brands, traditional businesses and urban Zurich labels – shopping in Zurich inspires both lovers of exclusive items and the fashion conscious.
St. Gallen, the local capital of north-eastern Switzerland, is the heart of the region, providing every opportunity for cultural pursuits and leisurely shopping expeditions.
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.
The excellent acoustics of the Tonhalle Zurich concert hall rank among the best in the world. The large concert hall was built in 1895 and inaugurated in the presence of Johannes Brahms.
At 2850 feet above sea level, Uetliberg towers over the rooftops of Zurich. The mountain affords an impressive panoramic view of the city, the lake and the Alps.
Organizing weddings is a specialty of the Baur au Lac. The wedding planner will be more than happy to provide professional assistance to help you organize your special day.
Elephants, rhinos, penguins and 20 species of monkeys are just some of the animals on the Zurichberg that will transport you into an exotic world – with all your senses.
BAUR AU LAC
Talstrasse 18001 ZurichSwitzerland