Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 500 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country.
In all our properties, each maître de maison draws upon his unique experience and passion to share the authentic culture and tastes of his region with every guest.
Magical places and memories of a lifetime: whether it be a romantic weekend or to celebrate the important moments of life such as birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoon or family reunions.
Established in France more than 50 years ago, Relais & Châteaux has become a renowned reference of excellence in the hotel and restaurant world. The Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.
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.
Landhaus Stricker
Hotel and restaurant in town (Sylt OT Tinnum) Landhaus Stricker offers a wonderful getaway on Sylt, an island with an exceptional natural beauty and singular culture. Linger a while in the hotel’s well-stocked library before retiring to the cosy bar for a stimulating conversation. Whatever the weather, the private spa with its pool, sauna suite and beauty and fitness facilities ensure a perfect balance between exertion and relaxation. Grand Chef Holger Bodendorf offers in his eponymous restaurant a cuisine with Southern French accents in a Mediterranean setting. You will enjoy the lamb from the Danish Knuthenlund farm with its herb-crusted rack, stewed neck with shallot marmalade and glazed shoulder with artichokes or the subtle variations around champagne and apple as a dessert.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hotel and restaurant in town (Sylt OT Tinnum)
