Bees and Friends Hotels

Peaky Place – The Hedgehog Bike Hotel in Laax: Designed by mechanical engineer Josua Glünkin, Peaky Place is a miniature version of Peaks Place in Laax – tailored for hedgehogs who enjoy the forest trails before settling in for rest. Built from spruce wood, its jagged shape echoes the original hotel and blends seamlessly into the woodland. A cozy sleeping area in the back offers shelter, while two green rooftop sections provide food for insect and bird visitors. The playful highlight: a tiny pump track on the roof – just in case a little guest arrives on wheels.

Bee-Märchen – Where Fairy Tales Bloom and Bees Feel at Home: just like their human counterparts at the famed Märchenhotel Braunwald, wild bees enjoy a charming retreat at Bee-Märchen.

BEE Rivage – A Luxury Retreat for Wild Bees in the Park of Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne: Designed by architects François Born and Adrien Clairac, BEE Rivage blends aesthetics with a strong ecological purpose. Inspired by the four seasons and local flora, it caters to the needs of the most discerning wild bees. A blooming grove, encircled by a protective ring, houses diverse nesting structures tailored to different bee species. The project aims to preserve vital habitats and raise awareness for the protection of these essential pollinators.

Relaxation in Nature – Luxury for the Smallest Guests: The Tiny Dolder Grand is a charming miniature version of the iconic Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich. Inspired by the elegance of the original ballroom, it was designed by mechanical engineer Josua Glünkin and nestled idyllically at the edge of the forest. Hedgehogs enjoy a luxurious suite below, while birds relax on the sturdy sandstone roof – serving as both a spa and meeting place. With its sustainable design, species-appropriate entrance, and removable roof for easy cleaning, the hotel combines style, functionality, and eco-consciousness. Built entirely from local materials, it embodies the Dolder Grand’s vision in miniature form.

Summnest – The Design Hotel for Sporty Bees: Inspired by the cross-country ski trails passing the Hôtel des Horlogers in Le Brassus, industrial designer Annina Mijatovic created Summnest – an avant-garde wild bee hotel. This striking column combines clean lines with durable natural materials, offering not only nesting space but also raising awareness of the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem. Aesthetic, functional, and sustainable – an architectural statement for biodiversity.

Wild Bee Lodges – Where Design Meets Urban Biodiversity: In the garden of Silo Boutique & Design Hostel Basel, designer and concept developer Sarah Rittmann has created a stylish retreat for wild bees: the Wild Bee Hostel. Five elevated lodges made of natural materials rest on slender wooden stilts, nestled within raised beds and planted cavities integrated into the structure itself. With a hexagonal form and varying nest hole sizes, the lodges cater to the needs of different bee species. Natural materials like bamboo, reed, hardwood, and clay offer ideal, disease-resistant nesting conditions. A rooftop garden and lush green cavities provide nectar-rich food sources – right at the bees’ doorstep.

Villa Carona – Bee Edition: In the blooming Mediterranean garden of the historic Villa Carona near Lugano, a unique refuge for up to 30,000 honeybees is taking shape. Designed by Sarah Rittmann, this miniature bee hotel mirrors the architecture, colors, and proportions of the original villa. Elevated on elegant stilts and equipped with a professional beekeeping system, it meets all standards for species-appropriate care. A hinged roof, single flight entrance, and space for ten Dadant frames make maintenance by a local beekeeper efficient and sustainable. Surrounded by nectar-rich blossoms, the Bee Edition offers ideal conditions for honeybees – all in a heritage-inspired setting.

B-House – Architecture for Discerning Wild Bees: Inspired by the monastery building at See & Park Hotel Feldbach, the B-House was developed by architect Kosha Ahmadi and Laurin Schaffner, an industrial designer and design researcher. This modular concept features three scalable components. Each nesting tube acts like a brick in the facade, while the metal roof provides weather protection. Its uniform design wraps the structure and offers thousands of nesting spaces – a perfect retreat for busy bees amid a floral paradise.

Série Horns – A Charming Alpine Stay for Feathered Guests: Set in front of the Posthotel Rössli chalet in Gstaad, Série Horns is a birdhouse series designed by interior architecture master's student Jaemo Lee. Inspired by the iconic postal horn, the design pays tribute to the hotel’s history as a former post office. Shaped like musical horns and crafted from wood with chalet-style roofs, the birdhouses symbolically link birds to messengers and nests to mailboxes. This poetic reinterpretation blends traditional Swiss aesthetics with functionality, offering a refined retreat for birds who appreciate alpine elegance.

Our insect hotel is nestled beneath a large conifer – a natural haven where many insects and spiders feel particularly at home. With this insect hotel, we offer shelter, nesting sites, and overwintering opportunities for a wide range of species, actively supporting biodiversity and contributing to a healthy ecological balance. It's also a fascinating place for children to observe and explore, helping them develop a playful yet meaningful awareness of the vital role insects play in our ecosystem.

At the rocksresort in Laax, conscious use of resources and the environment is a top priority. That's why the resort has created space for biological diversity and the promotion of biodiversity on its grounds, including small natural paradises for bees, insects and other species. Flowers and herbs bloom on the roofs for the resort's own tea blend, and numerous native wildflower meadows right next to the bee hotel provide the best food for the all-important wild bees, as well as a home for other insects and pollinators.

There are 23 swallow nests under the hotel’s roof. The building dates back to 1870, and before that, a large chalet called “La Pension des Hirondelles” stood here. Swallows have been returning to this spot for around 200 years.

Our insect hotel is located in the middle of the Edible Landscape at CULINARIUM ALPINUM in Stans. It offers a welcoming habitat for wild bees, butterflies, and other insects, with nesting opportunities and abundant sources of food. In addition to the insect hotel, the animals find shelter in piles of branches, dry-stone walls, and other natural hideaways. The idea behind the insect hotel came from a desire to create a sustainable habitat that promotes insect diversity while supporting ecological balance. The surrounding area is home to around 250 plant species, providing a rich source of nourishment all year round.

Our Schloss bees have found a permanent home in a sheltered corner of the expansive 13-hectare English park surrounding Schloss Wartegg. With great care and attention, they are looked after by our gardeners. The bees build their honeycombs entirely on their own, following natural methods, so there is no need for any chemical aids such as moth repellents. Harvesting takes place gently, at most once a year. The park’s species-rich wildflower meadows provide the bees—and many other insects—with a diverse and natural source of nourishment. To support biodiversity, the meadows are mown only once or twice a year, preferably by hand with a scythe. Special clay bee habitats create an optimal climate and naturally strengthen the bees’ defenses against varroa mites.

When the roof and façade of the Belvedere were renovated in 2018, the main goal was to improve insulation—reducing heating costs and emissions. But the roof renewal also brought an unexpected benefit for local wildlife.

The Hotel FloraAlpina combines nature, relaxation, and sustainability in a unique way. High above the shores of Lake Lucerne, we keep our own bees, which not only contribute to biodiversity but are also part of our commitment to a vibrant environment. Our bees find a protected home here with spectacular views—a little paradise for guests of all ages. Together with Switzerland Tourism, we are delighted to make nature experiences visible and sustainable hospitality tangible.

The insect house stands at the front of the hotel, while the birdhouses are nestled in the trees around our grounds.

Our château park is home to a variety of charming shelters for local wildlife – including a birdhouse that has been lovingly maintained for many years by a local association. Our beehives not only produce honey for our own use but also make a valuable contribution to biodiversity and environmental preservation. The expansive park, with its blooming flowerbeds and well-tended lawns, is carefully cultivated to give something back to nature. Quiet corners and secluded spots throughout the grounds offer peaceful refuges where small animals can thrive.

In our idyllic seminar garden, just a few steps from the edge of the forest, we’ve created a lovingly designed insect hotel – our “Tiny Wings Resort” is a tranquil retreat for our smallest guests: wild bees and other beneficial insects. Thanks to our location between two nature reserves, many other animal friends also call this place home: frogs croak by the pond, swans and ducks glide across Lake Thun, and a wide variety of water birds regularly stop by. A place for holistic well-being – and a thriving habitat for bees & friends.

Between a sea of blossoms and the lakeshore, we have installed a charming insect hotel from hotel-insectes.be at TCS Camping Morges. It stands right next to our colourful wildflower meadow, where wild bees, butterflies and other small guests find everything they need.