Interlaken, Switzerland
Salzano
Alpine spa chalet
Alpine spa chalet
Family-run since 1994, this chalet pairs herbal forest wellness with quiet afternoons overlooking the Bernese Oberland.
What it’s good at
Notable
An old-wood panorama sauna frames the Eiger North Face alongside herbal fir-branch baths.
Listed
Sonja and Patrizio Salzano shaped the chalet interiors using native stone and alpine timbers.
Listed
Regional alpine cooking incorporates forest botanicals and local game beside Lake Thun.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms are furnished in alpine style with warm timber and mountain-facing balconies overlooking the Eiger, Niesen, and the broader Bernese Oberland.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Unterseen's 18-hole golf course borders the grounds, and Lake Thun is just a short ride away.
The rooms
Accommodations range from basic pine rooms to spacious apartments, all opening to balconies angled toward the surrounding Bernese peaks.
The outdoor whirlpool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated stainless-steel whirlpool sits in the garden, facing out across open meadows toward the mountains.
The saunas
Crushed fir branches release forest scents in the Brechelbad, and a rustic timber sauna looks toward alpine peaks.
The spa
Massages take place outdoors among the trees with a Lombach footbath, and herbal body wraps use soft packs.
At the table
The restaurant infuses regional dishes with pine needles and meadow hay, and the Sunset Terrace pours local wines.
How it began
The site started as a 1960s golf-course tearoom, bought in 1994 by the family and expanded over three decades.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.