Karens Road

Bernese Oberland area of Switzerland

While the United States is rich in history, it cannot compare to European countries. If you are interested in history, you will have struck the mother lode when traveling in Switzerland. From August 23 – 30, 2009 you can study the history of Europe’s Switzerland and save at participating hotels like the Beau-Rivage Palace.

Beau-Rivage Palace
One of Switzerland’s oldest hotels, the Beau-Rivage Palace is where you will discover Swiss “Pearls” as many gems of history unfolded in this magnificent place. The Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland is where the Treaty of Lausanne was signed. You history buffs will remember that this important treaty led to the international recognition of the sovereignty of the new Republic of Turkey as the successor state of the defunct Ottoman Empire. Included in your stay at this 1861 hotel is a historical guided tour.

Hotel Kandersteg

Also participating in Swiss Historic Week is the hotel Kandersteg of Bernese Oberland. Noted for giving guests an authentic dinner similar to the one Swiss novelist, Jeremias Gotthelf would have enjoyed, guests will not go away hungry. The experience includes 1 gourmet menu in the Doldenhorn (7-course menu), 1 menu in the Chässtube and the Wystube (raclette/fondue), and 3 dinners in the Ruedihus. This hotel also has many modern amenities.


Grandhotel Giessbach

Bernese Oberland is also the location of the turn of the century Grandhotel Giessbach. This amazing hotel offers a mix of old with many modern amenities.

There are so many fabulous, historical hotels in Switzerland that there is an award for “The Historic Hotel / Restaurant of the Year”. This year’s recipient is the Gasthof Hirschen of Eglisau. This hotel is over 300 years old, and has been in the same family for most of its life!

Hotel Gasthof Hirschen

To travel in a country so rich in culture and heritage is a history buff’s dream come true. Be sure to consider Switzerland when planning your next adventure.