Experience breath-taking views of the Jungfrau Massif and Interlaken, Switzerland’s local mountain, the Harder.
The Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa enjoys a privileged and picturesque location in Interlaken, between 2 beautiful lakes at the foot of the eternally snow-capped Jungfrau. With 224 rooms, including 102 Suites and Junior Suites, the Victoria-Jungfrau is an imposing establishment, large enough to be described as Grand, yet compact enough to retain a unique character and cachet developed over 150 years and more. It combines the luxuries of a five-star hotel, with the cosiness of a well-tended private home where the interior is never less than tasteful.
History
The Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa we see today had humble beginnings when the businessman Eduard Ruchti opened the Pension Victoria in a former doctor’s surgery in 1856. Around this time, the Alps were being explored and conquered as European tourism started to emerge, with travellers from Great Britain playing a key role. In 1865, encouraged by his early success, Eduard Ruchti demolished the pension, and replaced it with a larger structure, the Hotel Victoria. In 1895 the dynamic entrepreneur acquired the Hotel Jungfrau, which had been built next to the Victoria in 1894. Two years later he added the lavishly decorated ballroom in the east wing of the Hotel Jungfrau, and the two buildings were finally joined by a striking domed structure in 1899. In the 1970s, the hotel was upgraded with extensive renovation work and the construction of indoor tennis courts. Another quantum leap took place in the early 1990s with the construction of the steel and glass ‘boulevard’ and, most notably, the opening of the famed spa.
The Rooms
All the rooms have a distinctive design and décor, ranging from classic to contemporary, impressively blending functional furnishings, with carefully chosen decorative elements, from the wallpaper and curtains to the pictures adorning the walls. Elegant interiors and spacious marble bathrooms complement the designs.
Food & Drink
There is a wide selection of restaurants and bars as far as regional influence and menus are concerned. La Terrasse, awarded 15 Gault Millau points, is an elegant restaurant renowned for its fine international cuisine. With its many palm trees, the interior is reminiscent of an orangery in France, which is also reflected through the French-inspired with an international perspective. At the Quaranta Uno, guests can enjoy Italian cuisine, where superior fish and classic meat dishes are served, and it is also possible to enjoy a plate of pasta in this down-to-earth eatery.
The Spa
The exclusive 5,500 m2 Victoria Jungfrau Spa is equipped with a pool, a sauna, and a steam room. It provides body and face treatments and features a Sensai Select Spa offering a holistic and long-established concept devoted to the theme of ‘better-aging’. To bring about a better quality of life in every sense, a full team of specialists, including osteopaths, fitness trainers, nutritionists, and medically qualified massage therapists, are on hand to support guests in whatever way they require. Those seeking to take up a healthy new lifestyle can make a confident start with the Nescens program, which was developed and validated under the direction of Professor Jacques Proust of the Centre for the Prevention of Aging at the Clinique de Genolier. Fitness, sports, and health coaching are also offered for a well-rounded health and well-being experience.
Additionally, there is a luxurious private spa for 2 and a cosy spa bar serving healthy spa cuisine. Swimmers can do lengths of the deep-blue pool while tennis players can make use of the hotel’s two indoor courts and three outdoor clay courts, while a riding stable and 18-hole golf course are located close to the hotel. In Interlaken, water sports enthusiasts, from canoeists to stand-up paddle boarders and sailors, have a choice of two lakes, both Lake Thun and Lake Brienz have wonderfully clear waters. Alpine and Nordic skiers alike have much to look forward to in winter.
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of authentic and uncommon luxury hotels. Rooted in the locations where they are found, the hotels embody the very essence of their destinations. Offering varied styles of architecture and design, and immersive cultural experiences delivered by passionate people, LHW’s collection is for the curious traveller looking for their next discovery. Established in 1928 by several influential and forward-thinking European hoteliers, Leading Hotels has an eight decade-long commitment to providing remarkable travel experiences.
