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Culinarium Alpinum

Restaurants ·Swiss, European ·Stans ·$$ ·Open now
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About

Culinarium Alpinum is a restaurant and hotel under the roof of a former Capuchin monastery in Stans, Switzerland.

Menu & prices

Menu Wië bi üs im ÄmmitauMenu NeujahrpartyWochenmenu 09.11. 14.119 Nov – 14 NovWochenmenu 27.4 2.527 Apr – 2 May · out of date

Why go

  • Dishes made from regional products from Central Switzerland, served in the restaurant under the monastery roof.
  • The edible landscape in the garden, with around 250 fruit and berry varieties, opened in 2022.
  • Kochen im Kloster cooking courses on regional, seasonal and creative cooking, bookable as a visit or a gift.
  • The sequoia tree planted in 1883, which can still be admired today.

Opening hours

Today08:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday08:00 – 23:00
Tuesday08:00 – 23:00
Wednesday08:00 – 23:00
Thursday08:00 – 23:00
Friday08:00 – 23:00
Saturday08:00 – 23:00
Sunday08:00 – 14:00

Good to know

Parking AvailableOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair AccessibleMountain viewCity viewNon-smoking roomsRomanticClothes rackBath / showerComplimentary toiletriesHair dryerEnglish, Spanish, GermanFree parkingFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Free breakfastHighchairs availablePets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )Conference facilitiesBanquet roomSun terrace

Good for

  • Business and seminars Courses and seminar rooms are part of the offer.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner visits Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served.

Dietary options

  • Vegetarian Vegetarian-friendly food is served.
  • Special diets The restaurant offers special diets.

Booking a table

  • Table reservations can be made through Foratable.
  • The place can be reached by phone at +41 41 619 17 17 or by email.
  • Hotel rooms can be booked on the place's own website.

Atmosphere

  • The restaurant has about 70 indoor seats and about 50 outdoor seats.
  • Outdoor seating is available.
  • A team led by host Peter Durrer also serves guests in the monastery hall.

Shorts

History

  1. 1583Construction of the monastery began on land of Johann Melchior Lussy.
  2. 1584The Capuchins moved into the finished monastery in March.
  3. 1798The cells and interior were destroyed, and the building served as barracks.
  4. 1804The monastery was restored and its grammar school reopened.
  5. 2004The Capuchins left Stans, and the canton of Nidwalden bought the complex.
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  1. 2013A pharmaceutical company left the monastery after its research concept failed.
  2. 2015The Senn Group won the contract to give the building and gardens a new use.
  3. 2020The place opened in August with a hostel and a restaurant.

How to get there

  • 8 minOn footCome by public transport, then walk about 8 minutes to the restaurant.
  • 60 minCarAbout 60 minutes by car from Zurich Airport.
  • 20 minCarAbout 20 minutes by car to Lucerne.
  • 40 minCarAbout 40 minutes by car to Engelberg.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry The restaurant has wheelchair-accessible access.
  • Parking Parking is available at the place. Car parking spaces at the site are limited.

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Where
Muergstrasse 18, Stans, 6370

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Questions and answers

How do I get to Culinarium Alpinum in Stans from Lucerne?

By car it takes about 20 minutes from Lucerne. By public transport, come to Stans and then walk about 8 minutes to the restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Culinarium Alpinum?

It is open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 23:00, and on Sunday from 08:00 to 14:00.

Do I need to book a table at Culinarium Alpinum?

Tables can be reserved through Foratable, or by phone at +41 41 619 17 17. Hotel rooms can be booked on the place's own website.

Is there parking at Culinarium Alpinum?

Yes, parking is available at the place. The number of spaces on site is limited, so arriving early helps.

Does Culinarium Alpinum have vegetarian dishes?

Yes. The menu includes vegetarian-friendly food, and the restaurant also offers special diets.

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