Hotel Kreuz in Herzogenbuchsee is historic hotel of the year
Published: Monday, Nov 18th 2024, 15:30
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The Hotel Kreuz in Herzogenbuchsee BE received the "Historic Hotel of the Year" award on Monday. The jury, made up of representatives from the fields of monument preservation, gastronomy and tourism, paid tribute to the hotel's preserved originality.
The "Kreuz" has existed since 1787 and looks back not only on a long but also an eventful history. In 1890, the women's association bought the inn at auction and ran it as Switzerland's first alcohol-free restaurant.
Over the following decades, the restaurant was to develop into a cultural center for the region. A reading room, cooking and sewing courses for working-class women, concerts and lectures were held in the "Kreuz". More difficult times followed after the Second World War. In 2004, the women's association sold the inn.
It was threatened with closure in 2010. The hotel/restaurant was revived with great commitment from the local population. Renovations were carried out from 2016 onwards, preserving the historical elements. The history of the place can be experienced everywhere in the establishment, according to the jury's statement.
Charm of the 1930s
The "Baratella" in St. Gallen received the "Restaurant of the Year" award. Founded in 1905 by a young Italian immigrant, the restaurant has retained its charm. The renovation in the 1930s is still characteristic today.
The awards are presented each year by Icomos Switzerland, the national group of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, together with Gastrosuisse, Hotelleriesuisse and Switzerland Tourism.
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