Step into our winter wonderland and discover what our hosts have curated for you and your loved ones, from Christmas to New Year’s Eve.

Festive Season

Relax and unwind in our selection of fine dining restaurants and bars within Kempinski Palace Engelberg. Reserve your table today.

Restaurants & Bar | Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Rustic fondue chalet in Engelberg

Local

Cheese fondue belongs to Switzerland like bubbles to champagne. Please note that Chalet Ruinart is closed for the summer and will reopen for the winter season on Thursday, 26 November 2026.

Kempinski Palace Engelberg - Miscellaneous

Cheese fondue belongs to Switzerland like bubbles to champagne. During the winter season, the popular winter dish once again plays the leading role in our Chalet Ruinart.

Chalet Ruinart | Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Chalet Ruinart

Reopening for the winter season on Thursday, 26 November 2026. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Get inspired with our offer of culinary experiences.

Culinary highlights

Casual dining

Hommage: Four Hands - One Homeland

International

Explore our seasonal degustation menus. Each special is personally curated by our culinary team and brought to life by creative pairings with Swiss and international wines curated by our sommelier.

Cattani Collection WILD Cattani Restaurant

Domaine Mercier I March 2026 I Cattani Collection I Kempinski Palace Engelberg

The "Hommage: 5 Years - 5 Senses" marks the Third Edition of the Cattani Collection 2026. Join us throughout the year to experience more exclusive highlights. Reserve now.

Cattani Collection 2026 | Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Cattani Collection

Discover our curated selection of culinary experiences for the Cattani Collection 2026.

Our Hommages

Fine dining

The sensuality of being

Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea in the sensual atmosphere of the Wintergarden is a highlight at any time of year.

Wintergarden | Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Wintergarden

The history of afternoon tea goes back to 1840. It is said that it was Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford and Queen Victoria's lady-in-waiting, to whom the British owe this tradition. To bridge the long wait until dinner, the Duchess had a tray of tea, bread, butter and some cake served to her in the afternoon: The afternoon tea was born. 

We serve our Afternoon Tea daily from 14:00 to 17:00. A must: finger sandwiches, scones with butter cream and sweets. Only one important question remains: Do you pour the milk or the tea into the cup first?

Afternoon Tea

Lounge

Cosy bar with live piano music in Engelberg

Light bites

Give free rein to your thoughts as you indulge in some serious relaxation: built in 1904, The Palace Bar is the best place for this.

The menu in the Palace Bar offers some great surprises: even a burger is not just a burger here. After all, in terms of taste, it should live up to the selected wines and spirits.

The Palace Bar | Kempinski Palace Engelberg

The Palace Bar

Enjoy our Espresso Martini, made with Nikka Coffey Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur and Blackberry syrup or try our Mountain Berry, made with vanilla vodka, mountain berry tea, St. Germain elderflower liqueur. Having trouble making a choice? Simply follow our barmen's recommendations.

Signature Cocktails

A Touch of the Far East

Japanese

Asian fusion

An Unforgettable Festive Rendezvous - From 21 December to 4 January, our seasonal pop-up restaurant «1905» invites you to discover an extraordinary dining celebration where time-honored Alpine hospitality meets the captivating flavors of the Far East.

Guestcook Toshiro I Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Guestcook Toshiro at Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Guestcook Toshiro and Chef Stefanos I Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Swiss Fondue Chinoise tradition with Japanese hot pot culture: Under the direction of our Guest Chef Toshiro Lützel, you can expect a sociable sharing concept. Book now in Kempinski Palace Engelberg.

Pop-Up Restaurant «1905» at Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Stix & Pots

À la carte

A touch of Cuba

Bar snacks

In the Habanos Cigar Lounge, you will be spoilt for choice with top-notch cognacs, whiskies and Cuban rum specialities to accompany the exquisite cigars.

Our bar staff are very familiar with the world of select smoking products and will serve you a cigar to suit your taste.

Habanos Cigar Lounge | Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Habanos Cigar Lounge

Mediterranean-Swiss cuisine in Engelberg

Alpine Mediterranean

Mediterranean and Swiss influences combined to create a unique cuisine: a culinary journey through south European recipes and Swiss local Products.

Pfingstbrunch I Muttertagsbrunch I Cattani Restaurant I Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Swiss National Day 2025 Restaurant Cattani Kempinski Palace Engelberg

A novelty in Engelberg: Southern Europe and North Africa combined with local products from the region to create a unique cuisine: a culinary journey. Reserve your table now and enjoy.

Restaurants & Bars