Baur au Lac, Zurich
Lakeside grandeur in its own private park.
Baur au Lac has welcomed guests since 1844, set in its own private park where Lake Zurich meets the city. It is still run by the founding family, and it remains the classic grand hotel of Zurich.
The classic choice: old-school service and the best address in town.
Where you’ll be
The hotel sits at the lake end of the Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich's elegant shopping street. The Old Town, the lakefront promenade and the boats on Lake Zurich are all a short walk away.
The stay
Rooms and suites look over the park, the canal or the lake toward the Alps. Dining ranges from classic to Japanese, and the service is attentive, discreet and very Swiss.
At a glance
- Where: Zurich, Switzerland
- Private park
- Lake & Alps views
- Steps from Bahnhofstrasse
- Best for: Classic travelers and lovers of grand hotels
Make the most of it
- Stroll the Old Town lanes on both banks of the Limmat, then walk the lakefront promenade.
- Take a boat out on Lake Zurich, or ride up the Uetliberg for city and Alps views.
- Pair the city with the mountains: Lucerne is under an hour away by train.
When to go
May to September for lake swims and outdoor dining; late November and December for the Christmas markets.
Planning more of the trip? I also feature this stay in my Insider's Guide to Switzerland.
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