From rösti to scrambled eggs: our breakfast tips!🥐
05.03.2024
There are things that simply make the day better: sunshine, the aroma of coffee, and of course, a breakfast that makes the heart beat faster. Today, we focus on hotels where not only the beds are heavenly, but also the breakfast – because as they say: The way to the heart is through the stomach.
Breakfast like in a fairytale
Hand on heart: When was the last time you felt like a princess or prince? At the enchanting Hünigen Castle, you can make this dream come true. Every Sunday, you will be indulged with a rich buffet featuring hot and cold dishes, as well as coffee and tea specialties - depending on the weather, either in the restaurant or on the terrace with a magnificent view of the castle park. For hotel guests, the Sunday brunch costs an additional CHF 30 and takes place every week starting at 11:30 am.
The venerable 16th-century Hünigen Castle in Konolfingen, Bern is a boutique hotel with extensive grounds, mature trees and rose terraces, offering plenty of peace and relaxation. Relax in the wellness area or browse through a large selection of historical and current books in the library.
Breakfast as a communal experience
Anything but a meager military breakfast awaits you at the Military Canteen in St. Gallen. There's no buffet; instead, the delights are served à la carte on stands at your table, making it easier to share and minimizing food waste. This turns breakfast into a small communal experience. If you're hungry, you can, of course, order more at any time. The hotel offers the well-known 'Zmorge' (breakfast) in various variations: simple, local, or oriental - on weekdays until 11 am, on Saturdays and Sundays until 3 pm. Hotel guests can add breakfast for CHF 18 per person.
In 2017, the Military Canteen was even awarded as the 'Historical Hotel of the Year.' Built in 1901, it served as officer accommodation back then. The restaurant operates in the former soldiers' room on the ground floor and expands around the chestnut garden in the summer. The entire house has been renovated but has retained its original charm.
Breakfast & Formula 1
The Hotel Meilenstein in Langenthal is worth a visit not only for its popular Sunday brunch at the Piazza restaurant. In the same building, alongside the rich buffet, you can also explore the aquarium as well as the car and Formula 1 museum - an experience for the whole family. Both are available free of charge for hotel guests. First, though, you can fill your stomach with various charcuterie and cheese platters, fruit salads, salmon, eggs cooked to your liking, rösti, bacon, rolls, salad buffet, and hot main courses. Every Sunday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, and for hotel guests, there is an additional charge of CHF 20.
Opulent Brunch experience at the Montreux Riviera
Upon entering the foyer of the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, you are greeted by the authentic smile of the porter. Amidst the columns on the upper floor, the bustling activity of the staff with their tall white chef hats is visible, passionately preparing for an opulent Sunday brunch. The first guests are already sipping Prosecco, and the pianist is playing delightful jazz tunes, further enhancing the atmosphere. Whether it's fish or meat, fruits, cheese, or a gourmet dessert - the agony of choice is guaranteed! The eye also savors the experience, as vibrant creations are not spared here. You can indulge in this delightful brunch with a view of Lake Geneva and the Alps every Sunday from 12 to 3 pm for CHF 105.
The Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, in the heart of Montreux. Built in 1906, the hotel offers high-quality and modern rooms and suites in the style of the Belle Époque, and the wellness area ensures relaxation in any weather.
Breakfast & Spa
An important reason to spend a few days at Lenkerhof is the hotel's culinary experience. The breakfast alone delights with an exceptionally wide selection, including regional products, beautiful presentation, and attentive service. The cheese platter alone is a sight to behold, especially in the evening. The kitchen, repeatedly awarded by Gault Millau, turns not only the breakfast buffet into a culinary delight. It offers everything one could desire, and the friendly service guarantees a perfect start to the day, whether you choose to relax in the newly renovated wellness area or enjoy the Lenk mountain world on a bike tour. Breakfast is included for hotel guests.
The 5-star superior hotel Lenkerhof Gourmet & Spa is located in Lenk, in the picturesque Bernese Oberland. Nestled in untouched nature, at the foot of the Wildstrubel Massif, Lenkerhof is an oasis for nature enthusiasts, sports lovers, and wellness fans.
We hope that after these breakfast tips, your stomach won't be growling too much. Otherwise, we wish you a delicious start to the day and many culinary discoveries!
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