Experience what Zürich, the city in the heart of Europe, is about: an urban vibe to the rhythm of nature. Atlantis by Giardino strikes the perfect balance between these two worlds. As an urban retreat, it seamlessly unites the luxury of a five-star superior city hotel with the natural surroundings of its green and peaceful location at the foot of the Üetliberg mountain. The freshly renovated Atlantis by Giardino whisks you back to its glamorous age as a stage for international guests and a meeting place for Zurich locals. Approved by:
Top 10 on Trip Advisor
9,5/10 and «exceptional» on Booking.com
2 Michelin stars and
17 Gault Millau points for Ecco restaurant
It’s the little things in life that make all the difference – those finishing touches that set the mood, elicit a smile and bring joy to everyone around. And since making people happy is an essential component of Mediterranean hospitality, Atlantis by Giardino always has a few little surprises in store for its guests. Even before arrival. Here’s a summary of our top feel-good tips.
Steve McQueen and boxing legend Muhammad Ali were guests. Freddie Mercury gave a private performance on the bar’s grand piano. The Atlantis hotel once radiated an atmosphere of splendour – yet it still remained fairly casual. Now, other things sparkle cheerfully at Atlantis by Giardino – see all events here or download the flyer there: Atlantis by Giardino – Winter Events.
Those who have always wanted to be a high-flyer get the opportunity to be just that with the air taxi offer. This is made possible by the Giardino hotels and Mountainflyers with the helicopter shuttle. Whether single- or twin-engined, an Airbus helicopter or an Agusta: the air taxi is arguably the fastest and most fascinating way to travel the Alps. From the airport to the hotel, from hotel to hotel, or as a spectacular means of embarking on a heli-skiing tour – travel times are cut by up to 75%, with prices from CHF 2,970. With state-of-the-art helicopters, almost 40 years of flying experience and its own flying school in Berne, Mountainflyers is an established, service-oriented and trustworthy provider. Fares are stated per flight excluding landing charges, handling fees, the overnight stay costs for the aircraft and crew, as well as any permit costs.
A picture is often worth more than a thousand words – but pictures don’t tell us the stories behind them or where the inspiration came from, and, above all, they don’t give anyone a chance to have their say. In the Giardino magazine, we give both pictures and words free rein to reveal the charm and character of what lies in store. This summer’s highlights:
I love Switzerland – Let Giardino show you what makes travelling worthwhile
Back to rhythm – True relaxation with Ayurveda
Cool pool – More than just a rectangular body of water
Behind the stars – What Ecco’s Rolf Fliegauf serves at home
And … action! – What’s so special about the Locarno Film Festival
“Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated.”
Oscar Wilde
“Giardino” is Italian and means garden. Intense, diversified and full of natural perfection. A place of regeneration and so full of individuality, that every detail deserves its own moment. The Giardino Retreats and Resorts are just like this garden and offer a surprisingly fresh interpretation of luxury hotels and creative cuisine. They all combine casual ambiance, superior service and charismatic design to a places of Mediterranean joie de vivre – whether in sunny Ticino, alpine altitudes or urban areas. Giardino unites the most attractive facets of Switzerland with a good dosage of sunny hospitality.
Luxurious nonchalance at Lake Maggiore. The hotel Giardino Ascona combines a laid-back ambience, a high-level of service and charismatic design to a place of Mediterranean savoir-vivre. Breathe, relax, stroll, chill, move, marvel or simply enjoy – this Soul Retreat provides undiluted relaxation with character. To cap it all, you can indulge yourself at the two-Michelin-starred Ecco Ascona restaurant and dipiù Spa.
If Lago Maggiore were a sea, Giardino Lago would be an island. Water wherever you look, casual ease and an airy style make it an outstanding location. Situated directly on the lake and not far from the centre of Locarno, this hotel with its own restaurant provides a retreat for modern travellers. On the large terraces surrounded by Ticino’s mountains, visitors escape the rigours of everyday life as if by magic. Together with the modern, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, guests simply have everything they need. A real personal retreat that combines old and new.
The Engadine, located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, is an area full of excitement – a place where powerful energy meets breathtaking beauty. Just like at Giardino Mountain in Champfèr near St. Moritz. As a power retreat, the five-star hotel is a place of retreat for demanding senses, a place to relax and enjoy yourself. However, it is also a place of power, a starting point for sporting discoveries right across the majestic mountain massif. At Giardino Mountain, relaxation characterised by casual luxury and active challenges complement one another in an effortless fashion to provide a first-class mountain experience. The Mountain is calling!
