Baur au Lac
- Ideal for couples, toddlers, kids
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Why go
- Lake Zürich trips aboard the nostalgic Tugenia, arranged by the concierge.
- The top-floor fitness club overlooks Lake Zürich and the mountains.
- Martin Brudnizki designed the interiors of Marguita and Baur’s Brasserie & Bar.
- Selected wines and spirits have been kept at the hotel since 1844.
Good to know
Good for
- couples Mediterranean dining beside Lake Zürich at Marguita.
- families Connecting rooms and suites give families privacy.
- business Event spaces include the Petit Palais ballroom and five salons.
Rooms
- Rooms and suites
- 119 rooms, including 27 junior suites and 18 suites; individually designed.
- Room types
- Bridal suite, family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
- Room features
- Air conditioning, desk, flatscreen TV, extra-long beds, blackout curtains, minibar and bidet; allergy-free rooms available.
Amenities
- gym
- parking Valet parking and garage services.
- babysitting
- Wi-Fi Free high-speed internet.
- electric-vehicle charging
Restaurants and bars on site
- Marguita — Mediterranean cuisine, with outdoor seating in the hotel park.
- Baur’s Brasserie & Bar — European cuisine.
- Le Hall — Coffee, lunch, aperitifs and desserts from the hotel patisserie.
Location
- On Talstrasse near Bürkliplatz and the Schanzengraben moat.
- Bahnhofstrasse and the Old Town are a short walk away.
What you see
- Depending on room category, rooms and suites overlook the park, city, Lake Zürich or the Alps.
With kids
- Children are welcomed with the hotel’s soft toys, Leo and Eli.
- Books, DVDs and music for children are available.
Check-in and house rules
- Pets
- Dogs are welcome; restaurant access is restricted to the Marguita terrace.
Interesting facts5
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700,000 bottles
The hotel’s winery in Urdorf stores 700,000 bottles.
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Richard Wagner celebrated the first performance of the first act of Die Walküre at the hotel.
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Walt Disney commemorated his visit in a Donald Duck comic.
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The hotel’s entrance faced the lake rather than the city, unlike nearby buildings.
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The hotel has been associated with the imagining of the Nobel Peace Prize and a visit by Audrey Hepburn.
Our History | Baur au Lac
History
Named Baur au Lac, or “Baur by the lake,” the hotel remains owned by the founding family. It first operated more like a guesthouse and attracted nobles travelling incognito before tourism drove its expansion. Charles Kracht founded Club Baur au Lac, described as Switzerland’s first private club. The hotel reused remnants of a former war harbour as it developed.
- 1844Johannes Baur opened his second hotel, six years after his first at Paradeplatz.
- 1852Baur handed management to his 25-year-old son, Theodor.
- 1889Theodor’s daughter Emmy took over the hotel.
- 1949Charles Kracht took over and began a major renovation.
- From 2008The hotel underwent a complete renovation.
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- 2022Marguita Kracht led the hotel in its seventh generation, supported by Andrea Kracht.
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- Website
- bauraulac.ch
- Phone
- +41-442205020
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Questions and answers
Are airport and main station transfers available at Baur au Lac?
Yes. Baur au Lac offers transfers to the airport and main station.
Which languages are spoken at Baur au Lac?
English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Where is Baur au Lac?
It stands on Talstrasse near Bürkliplatz and the Schanzengraben moat. Bahnhofstrasse and the Old Town are a short walk away.
What are the rules for dogs at Baur au Lac?
Dogs are welcome. They may enter the restaurants only on the Marguita terrace.
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