Winter Magic in the Mountains:

Engelberg, 10 December 2024 – As the holiday season approaches, Kempinski Palace Engelberg and Frutt Mountain Resort shine in festive splendor, inviting guests to create unforgettable moments in the Swiss Alps. With exclusive holiday offerings, culinary highlights, and winter sports packages, both properties offer the perfect blend of indulgence, relaxation, and adventure.

Kempinski Palace Engelberg: Exclusive Festive Packages
The historic grand hotel in Engelberg promises magical experiences:

• Christmas at Kempinski Palace Engelberg: Guests staying for at least three nights, including 24 December 2024, can look forward to a sumptuous breakfast, a torchlit walk with Samichlaus, mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted almonds, and a festive 4-course dinner at the Cattani Restaurant. Children will delight in a fun dining experience with games and entertainment. Relaxation awaits at the Kempinski The Spa, and guests can even have their rooms adorned with a Christmas tree—self-decorated or beautifully pre-arranged. 
• Glamorous New Year’s Eve: Ring in the New Year in style with a package including a minimum three-night stay, daily breakfast buffet, and access to the exclusive New Year’s Eve Gala in the Kursaal. The evening features live music, a spectacular show program, and concludes with a countdown and after-party at the Palace Bar. Guests can unwind during their stay at Kempinski The Spa.
• Festive Afternoon Tea: The Wintergarden at Kempinski Palace Engelberg enchants with its unique charm. Guests can savor homemade cakes, pastries, and a fine selection of teas, offering a delightful sensory experience in the serene afternoon ambiance. 
• Chalet Ruinart Reopening: The cozy Chalet Ruinart promises a memorable winter experience, offering hearty fondue paired with Ruinart champagne and picturesque views of the snowy Kurpark. Rustic wooden tables, plush furs, and a welcoming atmosphere invite guests to linger.
• Ski Package Offer: Combining winter sports and luxury, this package includes a minimum two-night stay with a hearty breakfast buffet, a ski pass per person per night for the Engelberg-Titlis ski area, access to a ski room with heated lockers, and unwinding at Kempinski The Spa after a day on the slopes.
• Pontet-Canet Dinner: Wine enthusiasts are in for a treat on Friday, 20 December 2024. Hosted by Alfred Tesseron, visionary behind the iconic Pontet-Canet wines, this exclusive evening begins at 8:00 PM with a Ruinart champagne reception and features an exquisite six-course dinner paired with the finest Pontet-Canet wines.
• Kids-4-Free: From 4 January to 2 February 2025, families with children can look forward to a special offer: children up to the age of 13 stay overnight and have breakfast for free and can also enjoy a Kids Afternoon Tea. Accommodation is in the luxurious Premier Room. Children up to the age of 15 also receive a free ski pass for Engelberg-Titlis.

Frutt Mountain Resort: Festive Escapes at 1,920 Meters
Nestled high in the snowy Alps, the Frutt Mountain Resort offers a haven of relaxation and indulgence:

• Festive Retreat at 1,920 Meters: Celebrate Christmas in the Alps with a welcome reception on 24 December, a festive 4-course dinner, and daily half-board featuring a 3-course menu. The package includes a round-trip gondola ticket with luggage transport and access to the Frutt Mountain Spa and Frutt Lago Spa, available for bookings of one night or more.
• Stylish New Year’s Celebration: Usher in the New Year with a three-night package that includes breakfast, a festive New Year’s Eve gala at the Titschli Restaurant with live music, a 6-course gala dinner, and a midnight snack. Guests can enjoy a champagne aperitif and dance the night away at the after-party in the Mountain Lodge. The package also includes a gondola ticket, luggage transport, and unlimited spa access. Families with younger children can opt for a family package with an earlier buffet dinner from 6:00 PM.
• Winter Adventures on the Melchsee-Frutt: Enjoy two to eight nights with the Ski Total Package, featuring breakfast, half-board with a 3-course menu, ski passes for the entire ski area, spa access, and a ski room with heated lockers. Luggage transport from the valley station completes this active yet relaxing winter holiday.

Immerse yourself in the festive ambiance of these exceptional properties and experience the magic of the holiday season. Kempinski Palace Engelberg and Frutt Mountain Resort look forward to
welcoming guests to Engelberg and Melchsee-Frutt for an unforgettable holiday experience.

 

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About Kempinski Palace Engelberg
Raw luxury - the new Kempinski Palace Engelberg is located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, not far
from Lucerne (www.kempinski.com/engelberg). After five full years of construction, the palatial building high up in the mountains was re-opened in June 2021 and re-interpreted for the next generation as a unique hotel reminiscent of the Belle Epoque era. In harmony with nature, history and the modern era, the building is something truly special in its environment. As the first and only international five-star superior hotel in the largest winter and summer holiday destination of Central Switzerland, Kempinski Palace Engelberg is a retreat for all seasons. The historical building was famous far beyond the borders of Switzerland as far back as more than one hundred years ago when successful Engelberg hotelier, Eduard Cattani (1841 – 1908), commissioned his brother, architect Arnold Cattani (1846 – 1921), to design and realise the hotel. In 1904, it opened under the name of Grandhotel Winterhaus thereby setting the cornerstone for today’s building. After extensive renovations and combined with the new five-story hotel, it now forms one perfect architectural unit. The 129 rooms and suites feature state-of-the-art facilities and offer a unique view of the breathtaking mountain landscape. Culinary variety is provided by the Cattani Restaurant which offers a brasserie concept, The Palace Bar with its Habanos Cigar Lounge, the Wintergarden, and, in the winter, the cosy Chalet Ruinart. An unparalleled, round 880 sqm rooftop spa with an infinity pool and a panoramic view of the mountains, a Kids Club and a modern events area with nine rooms as well as an entertainment area, the listed Kursaal*, for up to 1000 guests round off the varied offering. The hotel is easily reached year-round by car, train or via a 75-minute drive from Zurich Airport.

About Frutt Mountain Resort
Frutt Mountain Resort, which consists of two modern hotel buildings and an attractive hideaway connected by an underground tunnel, boasts an authentic ambience and 114 rooms and suites. The
interior design inspired by the lodge style stands in exciting contrast to the monolithic-like exterior façade. Modern Alpine living, natural materials made of native woods and stone of the highest quality and attractive bathrooms allow guests to unwind in a cosy atmosphere, not least thanks to the mountain resort’s two spa and wellness areas. Frutt Mountain Resort has a lot on offer
gastronomically, too: whether in one of its four restaurants or the hotel bar, the kitchen and service
team spoils guests with varied and contemporary food concepts. Frutt Mountain Resort is particularly delighted about the awards it has recently received: in April 2022, it was selected as Switzerland’s best four-star wellness hotel by the NZZ am Sonntag newspaper and ranked third among the 50 best four-star hotels in Switzerland in the overall vote. In addition, Melchsee-Frutt also emerged as the best ski resort in the ‘small and refined’ category in a community vote held by Blick and Switzerland Tourism.

About Kempinski Hotels
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of
impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35
countries and currently has more than 28 prestigious projects under development around the globe.
Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.