- Active holiday destinations
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Beatenberg/Interlaken
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Interlaken
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Saas Fee
- Destinations for relaxation and wellness holidays
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Bad Zurzach
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Locarno/Riazzino
City Break in Basel
The “art capital of Switzerland”, situated right on the border where 3 countries meet, combines cultural diversity with an infectious sense of ease – and right at its heart: Essential by Dorint Basel City. From here, set off to explore the charming old town, with its small boutiques and trendy shops, and visit well-known sights. The Messe Basel exhibition centre is also just a few minutes’ walk away. This makes it easy to combine your business trip with culture and sightseeing in Basel.
In spring, take a stroll along the banks of the Rhine. In the blossoming parks, breathe in the scent of fresh flowers, and in the evening, dance the night away at one of the many open-air events right in the heart of the city. If you love art, music or simply the lively hustle and bustle of city life, you’ll soon find what you’re looking for in Basel. Afterwards, we’ll serve you signature drinks in our modern lobby bar. The hotel garden is your own little oasis of calm.
As the days grow shorter, visit museums, cosy cafés and stroll through the city’s atmospherically lit alleyways. Back at the hotel, round off the day with dinner at Restaurant Côté Jardin or in one of our modern rooms or apartments.
City Break in Zurich
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich makes a lasting impression from the moment you arrive: striking architecture on the outside, contemporary design on the inside, complemented by a restaurant, bar and touches of Swiss red that appear throughout the hotel. If you’re planning a business stopover right next to the airport, the hotel offers modern rooms for meetings and events. At the same time, you can enjoy the green surroundings and be right in the heart of Zurich’s city life in no time at all.
In the first half of the year, events such as Zurich’s traditional spring festival, Sechseläuten, and the famous Street Parade Zurich bring plenty of energy to the city. Or you could stroll down Bahnhofstrasse, explore the Grossmünster and Fraumünster cathedrals, and spend a day in Rapperswil, the ‘City of Roses’, with its fragrant gardens.
For sweeping views over the rooftops of Zurich as far as the Alps, head up to the Uetliberg. You’ll also enjoy Lake Zurich with its many sailing boats, or the atmospheric markets and nearby ski resorts in winter.
Hiking holiday in the Bernese Oberland
At the Dorint Hotel Blüemlisalp in Beatenberg/Interlaken, you’ll start your morning with a view that will amaze even seasoned mountain lovers: draw back the curtains and there, right before you, are the Eiger, Jungfrau and Mönch; down in the valley, Lake Thun glistens in the morning sun.
Our hotel, nestled amidst the Alpine mountains, is the perfect base for your wellness and hiking holiday in Switzerland. In winter, Beatenberg is transformed into a true Alpine fairy tale with snow-capped peaks, days spent skiing, snowshoe walks and starlit tobogganing beneath a sparkling night sky. In summer, you can hike through spectacular mountain landscapes. The gondola takes you up to the Niederhorn and you can enjoy a thrilling Trotti-Bike descent back down to Beatenberg.
After hours spent in the fresh mountain air, round off the day in peace and quiet in the spa area with its indoor pool, sauna, steam room and solarium. In the restaurant, with its rustic Swiss Alpine charm, a hearty cheese fondue will warm you up, accompanied by wine or a freshly tapped beer. It doesn’t get much more Swiss than this.
Active Holidays in Interlaken
A warm Swiss “Grüessech” from Interlaken! Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Essential by Dorint Interlaken welcomes you in style. This new hotel in the Bernese Oberland is the perfect place for you if you love the mountains and lakes but don’t want to miss out on restaurants, cafés and little shops. In the modern rooms with their colourful accents, you’ll find your own little retreat between mountain adventures and city breaks in Switzerland.
If you fancy a breath of mountain air, the journey from the hotel up to the Jungfraujoch, the ‘Top of Europe’, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. If you’re more drawn to the water, fortunately the 2 lakes are just a stone’s throw away. As evening falls, take a stroll through the pretty streets of Interlaken.
But whether it’s paragliding, canyoning or river rafting, Interlaken is regarded as Switzerland’s premier outdoor destination. As the temperatures rise, set off on adrenaline-fuelled kayaking trips on Lake Brienz and explore scenic routes through the mountains. In winter, snow-capped peaks, winter jet-boat rides and ice-skating sessions ensure you’ll have some truly special holiday moments.
Mountain Holiday in Saas-Fee
At nearly 1,800 metres above sea level, Saas-Fee is one of Switzerland’s highest holiday destinations and is especially renowned for its winter sports. Whether blue, red, black or yellow, you’ll find the perfect run among some 150 km of slopes. Eighteen four-thousand-metre peaks characterise the region, making it a year-round destination for active holidaymakers. Right in the heart of it all, our hotel, The Dom, operated by Dorint – the oldest hotel in Saas-Fee – welcomes you.
After an active day in the mountains, retreat to stylish rooms, some of which feature a whirlpool and sauna. If you fancy a really cosy winter holiday in Switzerland, make yourself comfortable by the crackling open fire in the ‘Stübli Bar’.
Wellness Holiday in Bad Zurzach
Our Dorint Parkhotel Bad Zurzach is a popular destination for wellness holidays in Switzerland. Thanks to direct access to the neighbouring ‘Therme Zurzach’, you’ll find yourself immersed in saunas, thermal waters and the 2,000 m² spa area after just a few steps. The garden restaurant by the pond, the pavilion lounge and the water feature characterise the spacious park grounds, which will quickly become your favourite spot for a relaxing holiday.
Leave your everyday worries behind in the drilling tower saunas, during treatments or in the natural swimming pool at ‘Therme Zurzach’. Whilst the little ones conquer climbing trees and bouldering walls, you can enjoy the soothing atmosphere of a genuine spa hotel in Switzerland.
Fancy some fresh air? Then follow the paths along the Rhine, through the floodplains and the historic centre of Bad Zurzach. Paddle a canoe through the Zurzibiet, past green banks and through varied natural landscapes. The surrounding forests also invite you to enjoy active hours outdoors.
As well as offering a relaxing holiday, our spa hotel in Switzerland is also ideal for off-site meetings, conferences and events. You can work with focus and productivity in our separate meeting rooms. The railway station, town centre and the German border are all nearby, ensuring your journey here is hassle-free.
Family holidays on Lake Maggiore
Mediterranean flair, mountains and more than 2,000 hours of sunshine a year: at Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno/Riazzino, enjoying a holiday comes naturally. The new resort combines luxurious design with the relaxed, carefree atmosphere of Ticino – and you can feel that sense of ease everywhere here. Time simply flies by in the outdoor pool, at the spa and whilst enjoying fine dining at ‘Ristorante SEI’.
From the edge of the hotel pool, your gaze sweeps across the Ticino mountains. Meanwhile, the children are running about in the hotel playground and playroom. And if you do manage to tear yourself away from the pool, you’ll discover one of the most beautiful regions in Switzerland, with numerous sights to see around Locarno.
On Lake Maggiore, you can stroll along pretty promenades, browse through small boutiques and treat yourself to a break with a lake view in one of the many cafés. High above the town, the Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage church offers sweeping views of the lake and mountains, whilst the Cardada-Cimetta railway takes you straight up into the Ticino mountains. Around Riazzino, you can hike through picturesque vineyards, and by the time you’ve had a glass of local wine, you’ll realise why Ticino is considered the sunniest part of Switzerland.
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