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WELCOME TO THE
CITY & LAKE RESORT
AUTUMN EDITION
As a Widder Hotel guest, you benefit from the entire range of offers of our unique City & Lake Resort with the City & Lake Resort Guest Card. Board the hotel's own Alex boat at the Storchensteg and let the captain take you to Thalwil, where another oasis right on the water awaits you. From star cuisine in the Widder Restaurant and La Rôtisserie to a relaxing wellness break in Alex Lake Zurich - the range of offers is broad and spectacular.
Dive into our events and package offers or discover your new favorite hotspots on our interactive City & Lake Resort Map.
FOOD & BAR TOUR
Experience our City & Lake Resort in a very special way. Immerse yourself in the culinary world of our houses, stroll through the dreamy alleys of Zurich's old town and marvel at the lakeside landscape around Lake Zurich on our own boat.
Enjoy a unique Food Tour and let yourself be pampered by our top chefs or taste surprising creations on the Bar Tour from our top bartenders in the most exciting and beautiful locations of the City and Lake Resort - an experience that you will not forget!
News
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Cantina alla Maggia, a new name for our winery in Ascona
Cantina alla Maggia, our new wine brand, is a testament to our establishment's commitment to innovation and improvement. Since 1930, we've been synonymous with quality products from Ticino. As part of The Living Circle, we're dedicated to honouring this reputation, built over the years and carried forward into the future. Our aim is to distinguish ourselves in the rich panorama of top-tier Ticino viticulture. The historic brand Terreni alla Maggia will continue to live, a mark of our loyalty to our agricultural products' faithful clientele. Discover the new display of our wines and products at:
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Our Widder Restaurant is the hotel restaurant of the year 2024 by Falstaff
On October 17, on the occasion of the launch of the new edition of the Restaurant and Beizenguide 2024, the Widder Restaurant was awarded Hotel Restaurant of the Year. We congratulate the team of Stefan Heilemann and Stefano Petta! Falstaff pays tribute to the team: "Sustainability and regionality are paramount here. He proves impressively with every visit that this does not contradict a cosmopolitan style of cuisine like Heilemann's in 2023."
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Sommelier of the Year 2024
On Monday, September 25, the renowned restaurant guide GaultMillau named Stefano Petta, sommelier and host of the Widder Restaurant Zurich, "Sommelier of the Year 2024" at its annual awards ceremony. With this award, the 36-year-old native Italian establishes himself in the wine Olympus of the Swiss gastronomy and wine industry. We are very proud of Stefano Petta's performance as host and sommelier - congratulations!
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The Living Circle becomes "plastic neutral"
Thanks to a collaboration with CleanHub, The Living Circle is "plastic neutral." The hotels have systematically reduced single-use plastic. Where it is not substitutable, the single-use plastic is compensated through the cooperation with CleanHub.
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Marco Zanolari will become CEO of The Living Circle Group AG
The Board of Directors of The Living Circle appoints Marco Zanolari as the new CEO. He will take over the role of Group Executive Management from Jürg Schmid, who has been performing the function on an interim basis, as of 1 August 2023. Zanolari was previously CEO of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz AG.
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The Château de Raymontpierre welcomes you from June 2024
For over 400 years, the Château de Raymontpierre has stood high above the Val Terbi in the Swiss Jura and is surrounded by rolling meadows and 700 hectares of forest. Whether creative retreats, inspiring seminars or unforgettable celebrations, our castle opens its doors just for you. Here, nature, elegance and culinary delights merge into a harmonious whole.
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The Caminada Group and The Living Circle acquire Schauenstein Castle and cooperate
We are very pleased to inform you that The Living Circle, together with the Caminada Group, has acquired the properties in Fürstenau, Grisons, operated by top chef Andreas Caminada. We strive for a cooperation on different levels and expand the location Fürstenau.
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Ascona Riserva takes 3rd place in Falstaff's Merlot Trophy 2022
Falstaff once again went in search of the best Merlot in Switzerland. In third place, with 94 points, is the Ascona Merlot Riserva 2018 from Terreni alla Maggia. A spicy and flattering Merlot that matures for around 24 months in small French oak barrels. An acknowledgement of the great skill and flair that our Ascona winery demonstrates year after year when it comes to the Merlot grape.
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We are part of Responsible Hotels of Switzerland
26 Swiss lead companies of ecological and social sustainability, including all 4 hotels of The Living Circle, cooperate and found the Responsible Hotels of Switzerland. The hotel cooperation is a showcase for responsible travelers who are considerate of nature and people, but also want to experience enriching experiences that are close to nature. The cooperation promotes knowledge building and networks across industries.
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Discover the Widder Hotel and savour the discreet atmosphere, haute cuisine and exclusive, personalised Concierge service dedicated to exceeding your every expectation.
The Living Circle – is a hand-picked group of first-class hotels and restaurants in incomparably beautiful locations, run by dedicated hosts. Rice, vegetables, fruit and a whole array of exquisite products – including wine, of course – is whisked fresh from our own farms directly to your table. That is how we define luxury. That is The Living Circle – luxury fed by nature.
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