“Park Hotel Vitznau” on Lake Lucerne
What awaits you at the “Park Hotel Vitznau,” one of Switzerland’s most exclusive hotels, located right on the lake.
Das Bild zeigt die elegante Restaurantwelt des Park Hotel Vitznau mit stilvoll gedeckten Tischen, bodentiefen Fenstern und weitem Blick auf den Vierwaldstättersee und die Berge. Als visuelle Ergänzung redaktioneller Inhalte im Magazin AMEXperience steht die Szene für kulinarischen Genuss, diskreten Luxus und inspirierende Reiseerlebnisse auf höchstem Niveau. Sie vermittelt, wie American Express Leserinnen und Leser exklusive Hotels, besondere Genussmomente und komfortable Premium-Vorteile stilvoll entdecken und erleben.
Everything you need to know at a glance
The “Park Hotel Vitznau” is an exclusive 5-star superior hotel located directly on Lake Lucerne near Lucerne. It features 49 individually designed suites and residences, a 1,500-square-meter spa area with a heated infinity pool, and private lake access.
Culinary highlights include several gourmet restaurants, among them the two-Michelin-starred “focus ATELIER,” and six wine cellars housing more than 30,000 bottles.
A century-old building steeped in history
The “Park Hotel Vitznau” has been welcoming guests since 1903 – and today it is more magnificent than ever. This 5-star superior hotel, with its idyllic location right on the lakeshore and breathtaking panoramic views, shines with a stylish interior following a comprehensive renovation.
Book a few nights here, and instead of staying in an ordinary room, you’ll gain access to a private guesthouse that promises undisturbed moments and absolute privacy. Here, you’ll find space for exclusive relaxation.
Themed suites
At the “Park Hotel Vitznau,” you’ll stay in one of 49 junior suites, suites, and residences, each individually and luxuriously designed. Instead of generic hotel decor, you’ll find uniquely conceived themed worlds. The hotel also offers direct access to Lake Lucerne and a private boat dock.
A stay of this caliber pays off twice over: With the Gold Card or Platinum Card, you earn valuable points in the Membership Rewards bonus program with every payment – whether at the “Park Hotel Vitznau” or at other luxury hotels worldwide. You can then redeem these points for attractive rewards, such as your next hotel stay or a rental car.
An atmosphere blending the Belle Époque with contemporary art
The hotel’s ambiance thrives on the contrast between tradition and contemporary sophistication. Behind its century-old walls, guests discover an impressive art collection by the surrealist Claude Verlinde.
The glamorous “Belle Époque” ballrooms are available for festive occasions such as weddings. The spa area, spanning approximately 1,500 square meters, is entirely dedicated to relaxation: featuring a year-round heated infinity pool with mountain views, a sauna, a steam room, and facial and body treatments.
Service that anticipates your wishes
The concierge at the “Park Hotel Vitznau” arranges limousine services and boat tours on the lake upon request, in keeping with the hotel’s motto: “Your wish is our command.” The service is always both personal and discreet, whether it’s a tour on the hotel’s own boats, a customized workout session with a certified wellness trainer, or a guided tour of the wine cellar.
World-class restaurants and wine cellars
At the hotel’s own gourmet restaurant, “focus ATELIER,” Patrick Mahler and his award-winning team transport your senses to new realms: Across multi-course menus, classic basics, Japanese influences, and Nordic inspirations blend into creations rich in contrast. The kitchen holds two Michelin stars and 18 GaultMillau points.
In the glass pavilion “PRISMA Expérience,” you dine almost under the open sky, with views of the lake and mountains – all year round. If you prefer grilled dishes of the highest caliber, the “grill Restaurant & Seeterrasse” is the place for you: Black Angus or flavor-packed “Oma-Kuh” beef are prepared here over an open fire, and to top it off, you get a view of the lake. The culinary experience is rounded out by the “Verlinde Bar.”
A highlight for all wine lovers are the hotel’s six wine cellars, featuring a blend of glass, wood, and stone: With more than 30,000 bottles – sorted by origin and comprising some 4,000 different wines – these six cellars make up one of the largest wine collections in Switzerland. You can explore this world through guided tours and tastings.
Good to know: As an American Express Platinum Cardholder, you’ll enjoy an annual dining credit that you can redeem at select Swiss GaultMillau restaurants, including the “Park Hotel Vitznau.”
Das Bild zeigt das Park Hotel Vitznau in spektakulärer Lage direkt am Vierwaldstättersee, eingebettet zwischen Wasser, Bergkulisse und ikonischer Grandhotellerie. Für das Magazin AMEXperience illustriert es die Verbindung aus luxuriöser Reise, kulinarischer Exzellenz und stilvoller Erholung, die American Express Leserinnen und Leser anspricht. Die Szenerie steht für exklusive Aufenthalte, erstklassigen Service, besondere Genussmomente und inspirierende Premium-Vorteile rund um anspruchsvolles Reisen.
Der Infinity-Pool im Park Hotel Vitznau, direkt am See vor imposanter Bergkulisse, verdichtet die Welt von American Express zu einem Bild aus Ruhe, Luxus und stilvoller Reiseinspiration. Für AMEXperience visualisiert die Szene, was anspruchsvolle Leserinnen und Leser an exklusiven Hideaways suchen: Privatsphäre, exzellente Kulinarik, erstklassigen Service und besondere Genussmomente. Das Motiv unterstreicht den Mehrwert einer Marke, die Zugang zu gehobenen Erlebnissen, komfortablen Services und smarten Finanzlösungen für einen modernen Premium-Lifestyle schafft.
Das Bild zeigt einen ruhig und hochwertig inszenierten Wohnbereich im Park Hotel Vitznau: ein beiges Sofa, ein eleganter Tisch und die grosse Terrassentür rahmen den Blick ins Licht und vermitteln luxuriöse Ruhe, Privatsphäre und höchste Aufenthaltsqualität. Für AMEXperience macht die Szene den Reiz exklusiver Hotelmomente greifbar und unterstützt redaktionelle Inhalte zu Reisen, Kulinarik und Premium-Lifestyle. Zugleich steht sie für die besondere Erfahrung, die American Express mit stilvollen Aufenthalten und besonderen Reisevorteilen verbindet.
Der gedeckte Frühstückstisch auf der Terrasse des Park Hotel Vitznau mit direktem Blick auf den Vierwaldstättersee steht für jene Verbindung aus Kulinarik, Ruhe und Reisekultur, die anspruchsvolle Leserinnen und Leser im Magazin AMEXperience inspiriert. Das Bild veranschaulicht den Lifestyle exklusiver Hideaways, persönlichen Service und genussvolle Morgenmomente am Wasser. Zugleich stärkt es den redaktionellen Kontext rund um Premium-Reisen, besondere Hoteladressen und den Mehrwert sorgfältig kuratierter American Express Erlebnisse.
“Park Hotel Vitznau” as your next vacation destination
The “Park Hotel Vitznau” combines historic elegance, modern exclusivity, and first-class service into a hotel experience that goes far beyond a typical overnight stay. You’ll enjoy luxurious themed suites, relaxing hours at the spa, Michelin-level culinary highlights, and unforgettable moments right on Lake Lucerne.
Be sure to bring your American Express credit card with you on your trip to the hotel and on all other travels. With the Platinum Card, you’ll enjoy attractive benefits at restaurants or when booking rental cars, for example. As a Gold Cardholder, you’ll also receive numerous perks, such as a comprehensive insurance package or a dining credit.
Frequently asked questions and answers
Since 2009, the “Park Hotel Vitznau” has been owned by Austrian entrepreneur and investor Peter Pühringer. Through Park Hotel Vitznau AG, a subsidiary of his company POK Pühringer AG, he had the historic hotel extensively renovated with an investment of approximately CHF 300,000,000 and reopened it in 2013 as the “Health & Wealth Residence.”
The hotel is located directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne in Vitznau, in the heart of Central Switzerland and just a short drive from Lucerne. The exact address is: Seestrasse 18, 6354 Vitznau.
Prices vary depending on the suite, season, and view. Rates start at around CHF 950 per night – for the most exclusive residences with lake views, prices can be significantly higher. For a personalized quote, it’s best to contact the hotel directly.
