Restaurant Chemi - Stube
- Ideal for a special occasion, big groups
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Why go
- The CheesChessi figure by the fireplace, which gave the restaurant its name and serves as its logo
- The leather strap inscribed J.T. 1768, which hangs by the Stammtisch next to the cowbell
- Warm food served all day in the wood-panelled dining room, which seats 100
- The winter starting point for the Gstaad ski area, reached from the restaurant
Good to know
Good for
- Groups and celebrations The dining room seats 100 and suits birthdays, christenings and other occasions.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian The restaurant is vegetarian friendly.
- Special diets The restaurant offers special diets.
Booking a table
- A reservation is requested before a visit.
- Reservations are offered.
- The phone number is +41 33 722 22 40.
Atmosphere
- The restaurant sits high above St. Stephan in the Obersimmental, in a quiet setting.
- The house motto: good food, friendliness, coziness and care for tradition.
- The Kohli family has offered guests music and yodelling.
History
Following old pagan custom, evil spirits were banished into a door post near the milk store, and the post is still visible. Goods had to be carried on backs, and only heavy loads went to the horse Fanni. Christian was a successful breeder of Simmentaler cattle and ran the estate as a winter farm. In 1981 it grew to 100 indoor and 140 outdoor seats. The Kohli family runs it today.
- around 1750The Tritten family builds a wooden dwelling with a stable in the Lengenbrand area.
- 1768A cowbell is forged for the lead cow; its decorated leather strap is inscribed J.T. 1768.
- 1891Christian Kohli and Magdalena buy the property and run it as a winter farm.
- 1945After his death, his son Alfred Kohli takes over the winter farm.
- 1971The former dwelling room becomes the small restaurant Chemi-Stube.
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- 1981The restaurant grows to 100 indoor and 140 outdoor seats.
- 2000André Kohli and his wife Mariette take over the restaurant.
Accessibility
- Parking Enough parking in both summer and winter, reached by good road access.
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- Website
- chemistube.ch/
- Phone
- +41 33 722 22 40
Questions and answers
Do I need to book a table at Restaurant Chemi - Stube?
Yes, a reservation is requested before a visit. Reservations are offered, and the phone number is +41 33 722 22 40.
How do I get to Restaurant Chemi - Stube in St. Stephan?
The address is Gandlauenenstrasse 27 in St. Stephan, in the Simmental near Zweisimmen and Lenk. Access is by road, and there is enough parking in both summer and winter.
Is Restaurant Chemi - Stube a starting point for the Gstaad ski area?
In winter, the restaurant is the starting point for reaching the Gstaad ski area, which is linked to it.
Does Restaurant Chemi - Stube have vegetarian dishes?
Yes, the restaurant is vegetarian friendly and offers special diets. Warm food is served all day.
Does Restaurant Chemi - Stube have a terrace with a view?
Yes, guests can be served on the terrace, which offers a panoramic view of the mountain scenery.
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