Schloss Wartegg was built in 1557 on a hillside overlooking the southern shore of Lake Constance. In 1994, after several decades of neglect, the erstwhile retreat of the Empress Zita was lovingly restored and converted into an elegant hotel. The garden has since then become famous for its cultivation of historical varieties, many of which were taken from old cottage gardens in the region and the fruits of which find their way into the exquisite seasonal fare served in the hotel. Schloss Wartegg belongs to the group "swiss historic hotels."