Talstreet 1, 8024 Zurich, Switzerland
The Baur au Lac boasts a history as breathtaking as its Alp and lakeside setting.
Zurich’s venerable hotel, Baur au Lac, boasts a history as breathtaking as its Alp and lakeside setting. Opened in 1844 by Johannes Baur, the property hosted the world-premiere of Wagner’s Die Walküre, with Richard himself performing, and Alfred Nobel’s former secretary, Bertha von Suttner, conceived of the Nobel Peace Prize in one of the hotel’s salons. Today, a cast of royals, actors and musicians are drawn to the grande-dame hotel for its stunning views, private park on the lakeshore and location to Zurich’s historic sites and the Bahnhofstrasse, a fabulous shopping street. Of the four dining rooms, the al fresco Terrasse restaurant is the city’s summer hot spot, where locals and guests flock to mingle over light meals, cocktails, and spectacular views from canopy-covered tables.
Total Rooms: 75 Total Suites: 45 Business Center Free WiFi Free Minibar Wine Shop Garage Limousine Service Concierge Meetings & Events Fitness Center Historic Landmark Lakeside 1-Michelin Starred Restaurant