Relais & Châteaux is a world in and of itself, unlike any other. A warm, welcoming, gourmet affair awaits where outstanding quality is coupled with each individual property's passion for their own region and its terroir.
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When you experience Relais & Châteaux, you experience a whole array of sensations. Each of our properties offers the opportunity to enjoy an unparalleled range of sensory experiences, where the beauty of a particular place, the warmth of the hospitality and the quality of the cuisine are in perfect harmony. Scents and tastes, landscapes and colours make every stay a rare and intense experience.
Discover the excellent cuisine served in our properties: traditional or contemporary, it never fails to be wonderfully creative. This creativity is recognised throughout the world, as our Grands Chefs are considered to be the pinnacle of fine dining.
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront (Westerland/Sylt) In northern Germany, the Island of Sylt rises up out of the North Sea. The largest of the Frisian Islands is connected to the mainland by the Hindenburgdamm Causeway. In Westerland, the most well-known seaside resort in the heart of Sylt, stay in a fine, 19th century country house of immense charm with English furniture, romantic rooms, an exquisite spa and delicious local cuisine. Sylt boasts lush vegetation and beautiful panoramas: 40 km of sandy beaches, thatched cottages and blooming heathland. The owner’s photographs of the island appear on the annual Sylt calendar available for guests.
Lys offer valid in low season from 1 November to 31 March – except for mountain properties: from 1 May to 30 November
Bülow Palais
Hotel and restaurant in town (Dresden) Dresden, one of the most delightful towns in Germany, also goes by the name of “Florence on the Elbe”. In the heart of one of Germany’s most beautiful baroque quarters, Bülow Palais also exudes Italian flair. The new hotel is a celebration of individual style. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the light-flooded inner courtyard, savour light German fare at the Bülow Bistro, meet with friends at the cigar lounge, or head to the hotel’s Caroussel restaurant, one of the best in the region, which successfully marries baroque and modern styles.
Hardenberg BurgHotel
Hotel and restaurant in the country (Nörten-Hardenberg) A family business in its ninth generation, this elegant hotel lies on the estate of the Counts von Hardenberg, at the foot of a one thousand-year-old castle ruin, with exceptional views of the Leine valley. Lower Saxony, a region of legends and delightful landscapes, is renowned for its local hospitality. The Hardenberg BurgHotel offers a refuge of classic elegance and rural idyll, unspoilt nature and modern comfort. The distinct family touch is unmistakable. Hosts Count Carl von Hardenberg and the Rosentreter family ensure that the service is impeccable. In the restaurant, guests can enjoy culinary delights and learn the fine art of cooking. Explore the nearby town of Göttingen, famous for its old university, town hall and beautiful churches.
La Vie
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town (Osnabrück) The restaurant La Vie is ideally located right in the heart of the historic old town of Osnabrück. Behind its classical sandstone townhouse façade, Grand Chef Thomas Bühner and Maîtresse de Maison Thayarni Kanagaratnam wait to greet you in warmly decorated surroundings adorned with fine wood and contemporary works of art. In this “Mecca for gourmets”, Thomas Bühner works to create what is his signature cuisine: three-dimensional, avant-garde and aromatic. He seeks out the pure, intense flavours of the ingredients he chooses to showcase and takes time to cook them at low temperatures. His menus are composed like a symphony, and his arrangements daringly create combinations which, at first glance, might appear to jar. The result: a thrilling and memorable repertoire of dishes.
Hotel Jagdhof Glashütte
Hotel and restaurant in the country (Bad Laasphe) Nestled in the Rothaar Mountains, far from the hustle and bustle of daily life, this oasis of hospitality and culinary delights suddenly appears from nowhere. One of Germany’s most beautiful countryside hotels is situated in the heart of the densely wooded region, at the end of the spectacular Lahn Valley. Relaxation, fine dining and romanticism are all part of the lifestyle in the forests and former hunting grounds of the Counts of Wittgenstein. The luxurious, rural atmosphere of a country residence is already evident on entering the magnificent hall with its fireplace for a welcome cocktail. This hotel is ever faithful to its motto: back to nature, but with style.
Hotel Hohenhaus
Hotel and restaurant in the country (Herleshausen) “Just one movement by Bach is worth an entire symphony of other music”, commented the Russian cellist Rostropovich. The memory of Johann Sebastian Bach lives on in and around the Hotel Hohenhaus, close to the town of Eisenach where the German composer was born and spent his childhood. The sublime melancholy of his cello suites can perhaps be attributed to these hilly, wooded landscapes in which the trees take on a thousand different glorious shades in autumn. This is the perfect place to enjoy nature’s charms and have a relaxing or active stay devoted to outdoor pursuits and swimming in the indoor pool. The 1,680 hectare private, wooded grounds are home to rare species like the black stork and the wildcat.
Hotel Bayrisches Haus
Hotel and restaurant in the woods (Potsdam) The town of Potsdam is known for the palaces and gardens of Sanssouci, and bears the stamp of the Italian architecture of master-builders like Schinkel, Persius and the landscape architect Lenné. It is also known for Hotel Bayrisches Haus. Built in 1847 in the purest of Bavarian traditions by King Frederic-William IV, today, the small chalet is not only the ideal place to relax and unwind, but is also renowned for its award-winning restaurant and an exceptional spa.
Hotel Burg Wernberg
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a village (Wernberg-Köblitz) This hotel, which occupies a 12th century castle, exudes character and proudly stands on a hill with superb views of the lakes and forests of the Bavarian countryside. Burg Wernberg is a blend of modern style and Gothic charm and offers a dream location for a culinary weekend or a fabulous wedding. Grand Chef Thomas Kellermann serves a sophisticated, delicate cuisine which showcases vegetables, herbs, spices and regional ingredients. The game is from the nearby forests! Sports lovers of distinction will enjoy the very fine Schwanhof golf course, right next to the hotel. There are plenty of paths in the surrounding area where you can explore pristine nature and everything the Upper Palatinate countryside has to offer. Discover the charms of this unique place truly off the beaten track.
Villa Hammerschmiede
Hotel and restaurant in a park (Pfinztal-Söllingen) The Villa Hammerschmiede has many treats in store. Relaxing in the rock swimming pool overlooking the park, or unwinding in the Art déco interior with its inviting rooms is a pleasure. Set off on a walk through the Black Forest full of tales of elves and dragons. Practise your swing at one of the 14 top golf courses within a 50 km radius, or go on an outing to Baden-Baden and try your luck in the casino that Marlene Dietrich described as “the most beautiful in the world”. Nearby Heidelberg is also worth a trip to explore the impressive Gothic castle there.
Hotel Dollenberg
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel (Bad Peterstal - Griesbach) In the guest book of the Hotel Dollenberg, one visitor wrote: “What a shame you can’t cuddle a hotel.” This hotel offers a hospitable atmosphere and excellent service, both of which engender such warm feelings. The relaxing treatments in the Spa, the magical dinners in romantic forest clearings and the delightful landscapes of the Black Forest all make for a wonderful stay.
Villino
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country (Lindau) Villino is an exquisite hotel with award-winning cuisine, located above Lindau, in the heart of fruit orchards, at the crossroads of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Grand Chef Reiner Fischer has achieved extensive acclaim for the restaurant with his Italian-Asian cuisine, complimented by an international wine list with no less than 850 different selections. A charming garden, based on traditional English and Italian designs, surrounds the hotel. The deep, true blue of the iris is the hotel’s logo. The diversity of the artistic, cultural and leisure activities on and around the lake ensures there is something for everyone here.
Residenz Heinz Winkler
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the mountains (Aschau im Chiemgau) The Residenz Heinz Winkler is located between Salzburg and Munich, not far from Lake Chiemsee, in the heart of idyllic Bavarian landscapes. This is a veritable temple to fine dining, a haven of peace where attention-to-detail is the hallmark of the rooms and suites which offer unparalleled comfort. Heinz Winkler, the Grand Chef who has chalked up outstanding success in Germany, is the inventor of “cuisine vitale” which combines culinary delights with wellness. His creations, composed together with his son Alexander, are perfectly complemented by the exceptional treatments of the Vital Resort and invigorating walks through the fairytale-like Bavarian countryside.
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town (Osnabrück)
