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Grand Hotel Belvedere
- Where:
- Why:Our honeymoon
- When:January 2026
- Who:The two of us
"18th-century chateau reimagined with modern and artistic amenities"
Facing the top of Europe, the Grand Hotel Belvedere is an 18th-century chateau reimagined with modern, sustainable, and artistic amenities. World-class views stretch from Susanne Kauffman’s 5-Star spa to the brutalist indoor/outdoor pool and all three exceptional restaurants — no bad seats in the house. Art throughout the property shares local history and lore, enveloping guests in beauty, while the design team’s passion and playful spirit shine through.
Highs & Lows
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The Susanne Kauffman Spa sits at the heart of the two-building property. Connected to a brutalist, indoor/outdoor pool, the spa is the gateway to warmth and relaxation. Susanne channels the benefits of high alpine flora. Organic treatments complete with serums, lotions, and oils are the perfect treat after a long day on the mountain.
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The art around the hotel brings the entire experience together, thoughtfully connecting old world swiss chalet culture through historic and modern storytelling. Think maps, high alpine black and white photos, and oil on canvas - supercharged by one-of-a-kind works from artists in residency.
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We think cheese is the foundation of the food pyramid. So cashew cheese fondue in Switzerland? Hard pass. But we’re on our honeymoon, and Meg insisted. This diary-free fondue will change your life. We split a pot between the two of us and didn’t need a forklift to exhume us from the restaurant. It was lighter, not as pungent, and the flavor was just what we hoped for.
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The approach to Wengen happens via train. There are no cars in the city, and Jungfrau ski resort is integrated into the train experience. Climbing aboard with our luggage, we sat with skiers and snowboarders also using the train to scale the mountain. This historic and central mode of public transport connects all four towns in the region.
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Best dressed team! Interesting piercings, neck tattoos, and creative hairstyles reign supreme amongst the young and worldly staff. Breakfast conversations, code-switching English, Spanish, German, and French reflect the unique styles and personalities of the team that brings the Belvedere to life. Green bomber jackets, crew necks, and blue pants set the uniform foundation, but rest assured, everyone here has their individual style.
Important Bits
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Type
Luxury Alpine
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Vibe
Alpine nostalgia meets modern, sustainable luxury
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Location
Wengen, Switzerland
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Rooms
90 Rooms and suites
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
The Beaumier experience begins in Lauterbrunnen, where you board the historic Cogwheel train to Wengen, the only access since cars are not allowed. Skiers and snowboarders share the ride for jaw-dropping views around every turn. A vintage shuttle and warm smiles greet you at top as the team carries your luggage/gear to the hotel. A roaring fire in the lobby, a welcome cocktail, and a quick orientation make it clear you are in the right place.
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Future Forward
There's a lot to celebrate here. CO2 Free Heating: wood pellets from damaged Interlaken trees heat the hotel, not oil. Cogwheel trains and small shuttles are the only way in. Sustainable dining rotates seasonal vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free menus. Drinks and Susan Kauffman skincare come in glass. Glacier lithographs printed on used glacier blankets tell local stories.
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Music
Chill psych rock
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Year Opened
The original hotel opened in 1912, and the Beaumier Hotel Group re-opened the property after extensive renovations in 2024.
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Designed By
The Geneva-based architecture firm Clavien & Associés and interior designers Complete Works helped the Beaumier team breathe life into the property in an extensive renovation in 2024
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Health & Wellness
The spa sits in harmony with the hotel and high alpine forest. A meditative space with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, cold plunges, and warming room, it’s a modern brutalist’s fever dream. Complimented by a full spa paying tribute to alpine wilderness queen Susanne Kauffman, it’s an organic Swiss take on an Onsen. Ask for a tour through the line of samples.
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Food
Chef Will Gordon oversees the dining program from within a 100km radius of the hotel, a nod to sustainability and tradition. As a vegan, his menus are loaded with reimagined, inclusive takes on Swiss classics. Brasserie Belvedere does breakfast and dinner: vegan fondue, mushroom shawarma, chicken schnitzel, beef bourguignon. Incredible cocktails under Belvi Salon's vaulted ceilings. Bergwald Bar is your post skiing vibey cafe/bar with massive couches, roaring fireplace, free pastries, and a hidden library.
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
High on the mountain, après ski is thriving and the Aperol is flowing. Jungfrau is dotted with chalets for ski or hike in beers, and nightlife means crisp air under the stars. Night skiing and sledging win, weaving chalet to chalet under the lights. Think real live Mario Kart: a wooden sledge, gondola up, dedicated runs down, mulled wine and fondue along the way. Wear layers and low light goggles.
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Minibar & Retail
Style is in the air and on the mountain. The uniforms of the staff are all for sale in a small retail concept alongside Susan Kauffman’s skincare collection and curated Monocle books. Think custom embroidered puffy jackets meet your new favorite skincare routine in a Swiss chateau. The in-room minibar is also stocked with local treats, an in-room espresso machine, and everything you need to enjoy the view.
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Accessibility
The hotel is fairly accessible with lifts serving all floors, wheelchair-accessible communal areas, and specifically adapted rooms (including some Deluxe Rooms with stunning views) for guests with limited mobility. Many rooms/villas available, and plenty of ADA pathways and access throughout the acreage.
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Pet Friendly
One small pet is allowed per room.
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Children
The hotel is family-friendly, with accessible pool space, a kid-friendly menu, and rollaway beds. The whole team is very welcoming.
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Price
$400-800 CH/Night - peak season is winter, and Jungfrau view rooms command a premium.
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Grand Hotel Belvedere
Jungfrau Region
The Wengernalp Railway
Big Pintenfritz
In the Area
Hotel Location
Nestled high in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, the village is poised at the foot of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. Dubbed “The Top of Europe,” these mountains are home to multiple glaciers and jagged peaks, overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

