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    Bürgenstock Resort in Lucerne Switzerland : The Ultimate Luxury Resort

    Published: Apr 27, 2019 · Modified: Nov 15, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    When they asked me to visit Bürgenstock Resort on my trip to Lucerne, I had no idea what I would find. A beautiful hotel, maybe some quiet time by the pool and if I was lucky a good meal. 

    Instead, I found a resort the likes of which I’d never seen. This post is brought to you thanks to my friends at Lucerne Tourism and Bürgenstock Resort. All opinions are 100% my own and honest.

    arial view of Burgenstock Resort in Lucerne Switzerland

    Where is Bürgenstock Resort?

    In the heart of Central Switzerland on the shores of Lake Lucerne is where you’ll find Burgenstock. This incredible resort with four hotels, nine restaurants and bars, shopping, two spa areas, one wellness center and more than 30 business event rooms, with a capacity for conferences for more than 600 guests.

    view from a room in Burgenstock resort

    You’ll also find 67 private residence suites at the resort that have been occupied by the rich and famous since it was built in 1905. In May of 2018 Bürgenstock reopened after a 560 million dollar remodel and I can personally attest to the magnificence of this dazzling Swiss resort. It is simply amazing.

    funicular tracks and stairs, Burgenstock resort

    To get to Bürgenstock you can drive or take a ferry to Mt. Burgenstock where you’ll board a funicular to the top of the mountain. The funicular is quite an experience with the highest angle of the ascent being 58 degrees. And as you can guess, the view is spectacular.

    view from Bugenstock resort

    Our tour of the resort grounds was quite an unexpected experience. The majestic beauty of the surrounding area and the opulence of this perfectly placed Swiss resort gave us one OMG moment after another.

    chef at Ritzcoffier Burgenstock resort

    But the tour of the restaurants is what impressed me the most. We spent some time with the chef of the RitzCoffier restaurant and I couldn’t have been more impressed with the entire operation of this exquisite restaurant. I only wished I had gotten to sample the menu.

    stove used by Auguste Escoffier as centerpiece in restaurant

    The centerpiece of this beautiful dining room is the original stove (completely restored) that Auguste Escoffier used when creating recipes for his Le Guide Culinaire. For a chef, it was like a trip to the Culinary Holy Land.

    Lisa putting caviar on her hand to taste

    We also got to sample what had to be the best caviar that I’ve ever had the good fortune of tasting. 

    chefs at Spices Kitchen in Burgenstock Resort

    The Main Event: Spices Kitchen at Bürgenstock Resort

    After our tour of the resort and its restaurants, we settled in at Spices Kitchen for a glass of wine as they prepared the menu for dinner. Here you see the chefs planning the menu they will be serving us. Lisa kept asking me, who do they think you are..lol.

    variety of cooked sushi at Spices Kitchen Burgenstock resort

    When the food started coming out, I was blown away at the incredible array of dishes we were served. Lisa enjoyed their California Rolls and other cooked Sushi selections.

    sashimi at Spices Kitchen Burgenstock Resort

    While I got to sample their ah-mazingly delicious Sashimi. It’s hard to believe before I moved to Florida I thought of sushi as bait….sigh. All those years I wasted not tasting the amazing flavors of raw seafood.

    And it didn’t stop there as we were treated to a tasting of their Pan-Asian Cuisine. Spices Kitchen brings authentic flavors from Japan, China, India and Thailand to the heart of Switzerland. Flying in their ingredients from the regions their chefs come from as needed. 

    szechuan Hot and sour soup

    The Sushi and Sashimi were followed by a Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup.

    curried chicken salad at spices kitchen, burgenstock resort

    After the Soup, we continued the feast with Spicy Minced Thai Chicken Salad with chili powder and roasted rice.

    deep fried scallop triangle shaped spring rolls in a brown bowl

    Next up we enjoyed Deep-fried Scallop Spring Roll. I think this was my favorite. 

    green papaya salad with peanuts in a brown bowl

    We also enjoyed a Thai Green Papaya Salad with dried shrimp, crushed peanuts, tomatoes and cowpeas (similar to a black-eyed pea).

    steamed crystal prawn dumplings in a bamboo steamer basket

    And last but not least Steamed Crystal Prawn Dumplings.

    Spices Kitchen Bürgenstock Resort: Round Two Dinner

    Lisa and I did a pretty good job finishing all of those appetizers. But honestly, we thought that was dinner and had no clue until the waiter came by and said: “That was a pretty good starter”. Lisa looked at me and said what did he say….lol.

    At that point, I called the waiter back over and was told the entrees were to follow. OMG! We asked our server to ask the chef to scale it back a little. And I think he did as we only got 3 entrees.

    stir-fried chicken with green peppers and cashews in a brown bowl

    First up was a Stir-fried Chicken with Cashews, red and green peppers and dried chili. Flavorful doesn’t begin to describe this perfectly prepared dish, also known as Gai Phad Met Mamuang.

    crispy singed barrah lamb chops on a blueish green platter

    Next up was Barrah Lamb Chops, lamb marinated in ginger, garlic, onions, Garam masala & Indian spices, grilled in a tandoor.

    2 fillets steamed black cod in a bluish green wide lipped bow

    And the last entree we were served was Steamed Black Cod with a light soy sauce, aka Qingzheng Xue Yu.

    At that point, I don’t think either of could have eaten another bite. Everything had been so amazingly flavorful that we wanted to eat every last morsel that served to us.

    Do you have room for dessert?

    I knew it was going to happen and at this point, there was no turning back.

    Half Coconut with ice cream and fruit at spices kitchen

    I’m so glad we went for dessert. The dry ice provided the smoke for effect on this glorious dessert. A half coconut filled with Yuzu gel, banana puree, mango passionfruit sorbet & coconut foam. 

    I don’t think they could have served a more perfect dessert. It was light, sweet and a delicious way to end our meal at Spices Kitchen.

    So now I know why you need to visit Bürgenstock Resort on the shores of beautiful Lake Lucerne. It’s a one of a kind resort that is not only opulent, it’s welcoming. When I go back to Lucerne you can bet I’ll be staying at least one night at this amazing resort. It will be a check off my bucket list!

    Click on the links for more information on Lucerne and Burgenstock.

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    1. Mia Voss

      June 24, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      I need to get back to Switzerland and, more specifically, I need to visit Burgenstock Resort. I love how you cover not only the resort but the food too.

      Reply
    2. Heather

      May 01, 2019 at 1:10 am

      Looks like such a great place to stay with amazing food options! I would love it there!

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    3. Lisa Favre

      April 30, 2019 at 10:11 am

      I need to visit this resort – now! It looks absolutely breathtaking. My husband is actually from Switzerland – born and raised – so I’ll ask him if he knows of this spot.

      Reply
    4. MELANIE EDJOURIAN

      April 30, 2019 at 9:21 am

      The resort sounds amazing with plenty to keep everyone busy. I’ve never had scallop spring rolls before they sound yummy!

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    5. Tabitha Blue

      April 30, 2019 at 8:11 am

      Oh my goodness, that place looks absolutely amazing. What an incredible place to stay! I’m adding to my bucket list!

      Reply
    6. Ruth I

      April 30, 2019 at 7:27 am

      Ahh. all the food looks so good! The resort indeed is luxurious. It is a dream to stay here!

      Reply
    7. Cathy Mini

      April 29, 2019 at 10:28 pm

      Oh my goodness! I love to visit this kind of amazing resort and I am sure this would be my favorite place!

      Reply
    8. Christy Maurer

      April 29, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      Wow, what a setting to stay in! And that food looks so good. I haven’t tried a lot of those dishes, but I’m game as long as it’s not bugs or alive lol.

      Reply
    9. Tasheena

      April 29, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      This looks like a pretty amazing experience. This hotel looks like it has amazing food and views.

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    10. Terri Steffes

      April 29, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Oh, wow. This is a gorgeous place. I am in love with that stove! I would love to cook on that. And, I would love to have that caviar.

      Reply
    11. Pam

      April 29, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      I can’t believe all of that food was only the starters! The entrees and the dessert look delicious, but that green papaya salad from the starters caught my eye.

      Reply
    12. Jenn@Engineermommy

      April 29, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Wow, everything here just looks stunning. From the resort to the views to the amazing food, this all looks like a slice of heaven.

      Reply
    13. Marysa

      April 29, 2019 at 4:17 pm

      This looks like an incredible place! I love that it is built on the edge of the cliff there – the views must be amazing! The food all sounds so good, and it’s nice that there was so much to sample from different cuisines.

      Reply
    14. Michelle D. Garrett

      April 29, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      Oh my goodness! What a beautifully breathtaking experience! From the scenery to the amazing dining experience. I want to leave right now to experience all of this for myself.

      Reply
    15. Alli Smith

      April 29, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      The resort is beautiful and the food looks amazing. I agree – that’s a lot of delicious looking food! I’ve always wanted to visit Switerzland so this was a real treat for me to read.

      Reply
    16. Katie

      April 29, 2019 at 10:25 am

      Wow, I love these pictures and ideas! Such a beautiful presentation.

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    17. Karen

      April 29, 2019 at 9:20 am

      This resort is truly breath taking! The overall size and all of the amenities, such as two spas and nine restaurants, makes it the ideal place to stay. I’d love to be able to stay there some day!

      Reply
    18. cait

      April 29, 2019 at 8:27 am

      thee pictures are absolutely breath taking! i visited lucenre a few years ago and its truly a dream there! id love to visit the burgentock resort! looks so beautiful!

      Reply
    19. Amber Myers

      April 29, 2019 at 8:18 am

      I would love to stay here one day. How gorgeous. And the food looks incredible! I always save room for dessert 😉

      Reply
    20. Christopher Vogelmann

      April 28, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      I want to go to there. Stat!

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      • Chef Dennis Littley

        April 28, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        you would love it Christopher!

        Reply

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