Culinary tips

Hikers from yesteryear would have cherished this hotel at the foot of the Gotthard. Comfortably furnished, renovated rooms and, above all else, an extraordinarily diverse offering of wine and dishes. A distinctly unique cuisine, characterised by extravagant combinations, awaits discovery by discerning diners.

Four different restaurants are there to pamper the guests. Choose between a gala dinner in the Grand Restaurant or a Raclette evening in the Graubunden dining room. Should you prefer a Mediterranean flair, you may want to try the La Provence restaurant or the La Vetta (14 GaultMillau points).

The quintessence of luxury, relaxation, elegance and the 'Bella Vita'. In the hotel's two restaurants, guests are pampered with creative dishes of only the finest quality: the "Aphrodite" restaurant offers a choice of 16 à-la-carte dishes that change daily; while in the "Ecco", cuisine is elevated to an art form where new worlds of delectation await discovery.

One can easily feel right at home here, surrounded by restrained luxury and elegance. Enjoy the beauty of the landscape in peace and quiet, allowing your gaze to travel across the lake. Several times, this hotel had the honour of being chosen as Switzerland's finest hotel, not least because of its three fabulous restaurants which serve market-fresh, original and sophisticated specialities.

The legendary luxury hotel Le Trois Rois, one of Europe's oldest city hotels, is situated in the centre of the Old Town and on the banks of the Rhine. Guests are treated to the finest that the kitchen and cellar have to offer. Market-fresh quality goes hand in with artistic creativity – either in the Cheval Blanc gourmet restaurant with its 2 Michelin stars and 18 Gault Millau points or in the brasserie.

The Krafft Hotel features a creative and authentic kitchen. Fresh regional ingredients are key, and so is the love of detail. Everything is homemade, from the sauce to the sorbet. You dine in style at tables covered with white linens, sitting in a light room with high arched windows and parquet. Lovely terrace overlooking the Rhine River.

Soak up the French atmosphere in the former Basel Remand Centre now that it has been converted into a charming and vibrant French brasserie. In summer when weather permits meals are also served on the secluded garden terrace. The tranquil environment around the beautiful Lohnhof fountain is also yours to enjoy.

The Ramada Plaza Hotel is directly situated at the Basel Fair. Enjoy regional creations and international specialities all prepared with market-fresh ingredients. The menu includes superb creations, exquisite wines and light business menus. Our guests admire and appreciate the restaurant's unusual lighting architecture.

This pretty, 10-room guesthouse in Beckenried was built in 1727. The ‘Gilten’ still in existence today are a reminder of those early days. The hotel has a homely saloon called the “Jägerstübli” and an attractive dining room called the “Schlüssel Saal”, both of which serve dishes shaped not just by the seasons, but also by the wishes and whims of those who dine there – and the high spirits of their host!

The Bellevue Palace opened in 1913 directly next to the Swiss Parliament Building and is now one of the world's leading hotels. We look forward to welcoming you with our Bernese hospitality and statesmanlike discretion. Savour the exquisite and meticulously prepared cuisine served in our 16 Gault Millau point restaurant, "La Terrasse".