Bürgenstock Hotels & Resorts - Pension Taverne 1879 is set on the Bürgenberg mountain, 1476 feet above Lake Lucerne in the canton of Nidwalden near Lucerne in the Bürgenstock Resort. All Alpine chalet- style rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, an iPod docking station, and a modern bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The resort offers 10 restaurants with terraces and panoramic views of the lake and the mountains. The Bürgenstock Alpine Spa as well as the Waldhotel Spa is available for all Taverne 1879 guests for a surcharge. The Resort features its own Kids Club, which welcomes children between 3 - 12 years of age. The Hammetschwand elevator, Europe's highest outdoor elevator, and an Alpine golf course are located nearby. Guests can enjoy hiking and mountain biking in the area. The hotel guests can access the Bürgenstock Boat Shuttle as well as a funicular from and to Lucerne during their entire stay free of charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

  • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Jodi
United States United States
We were upgraded to a different part of the hotel, it was beautiful! The property is magnificent! We enjoyed the funicular and boat ride into Lucerne, that is a great option to have at the property.
Kavita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel and location. Exceptional lake and Alpine views and walks. Great experience, worth a visit! Spices restaurant was amazing! Staff, food and ambiance all memorable. Breakfast is great too! Cigar lounge, Cinema room and bar lounge...
Gregory
Austria Austria
Breakfast buffet included fresh and healthy selections with an omelette station, juicing options, and fresh baked pastries. Positive and attentive staff always there to fulfill any requests. The atmosphere was relaxed with spectacular valley views.
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Burgenstock Hotel complex is MAGNIFICENT but EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE
Matt
Switzerland Switzerland
I really appreciated the whole establishments. Personel very friendly and professional, food amazing including scrumptious breakfast. Of course the spa is outstanding with an exceptional view on the lake. Asian kitchen is amazing and even cinema...
Vincent
Switzerland Switzerland
Perfection! All is perfect, the location, the place, the hotel, the restaurants, the view and most of it the staff. Everyone is kind, professional and super helpful. Food is great, SPA is awesome and the view is pefect. Incredible experience.
Marije
Netherlands Netherlands
Okay first up, the resort was amazing. The room was cool too but something’s where amazing and others not so. With this hotel you got breakfast with it the breakfast was in the waldhotel and I can surely say that it was amazing!!! With the hotel...
Benedict
Switzerland Switzerland
+ Wunderschöne Anreise mit Schiff und Bahn + Sauberes Zimmer und Bad + Sanitäre Anlagen (Dusche, WC) + Willkommens package für den Hund + Sinnvolle Einrichtung (Bett, TV, Schreibtisch etc.) + Das Frühstück im Waldhaus, das Essen in der Lobby...
Diana
Switzerland Switzerland
Das Frühstück war hervorragend. Wir haben für 3 Personen vegan vorbestellt. Die Küche hat alles gegeben. Wirklich top. Die Anreise mit dem Boot ab Luzern war wirklich sehr schön. Ein super Service.
Edwin
Netherlands Netherlands
Geweldige locatie met fenomenaal uitzicht over zowel het Vierwaldstätter-meer als de bergen. De SPA is uitzonderlijk, zowel qua omvang, faciliteiten als uitzicht. Uitermate vriendelijk en correct personeel, ze doen er alles aan om je verblijf...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

7 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant Taverne 1879
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Oak Grill & Pool Patio
  • Cuisine
    Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Parisa - Persian Cuisine
  • Cuisine
    Middle Eastern
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Spices Kitchen & Terrace
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Japanese • Sushi • Thai • Asian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan
Osteria Alpina Terrazza
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Seven Kitchens at Verbena Restaurant & Bar
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • French • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Middle Eastern • Sushi • Thai • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Taverne 1879 - Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 7 restaurants
  • Free Wifi

House rules

Taverne 1879 - Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 5 rooms, ( 5 rooms included) or more stays longer than 5 nights ( 5 nights included) different policies and additional supplements may apply. The Alpine Spa is available for a surcharge. Please note that Spa access is limitted for children to some hours in the day. The resort activities and offerings are subject to seasonality.

Please note that Spa access is only included in some room types

Spa and pool access for children is limited to some hours in the day

Resort activities and offerings are subject to Seasonality.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Taverne 1879 - Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Taverne 1879 - Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne