Landgasthof Meierei

Frommer's Review

Built a century ago as a relay station for the Swiss postal service, today it houses four dining rooms, which have in days of yore served the shah of Iran, the playboy industrialist Günther Sachs, Picasso, the Aga Khan, and King Farouk of Egypt. Those heady glory days are now relegated to local legend, though, as the place has become solidly bourgeois. Considering the glamorous clientele that the place has attracted, it serves an earthy and simple menu, ranging from local sausage served with potato salad to veal filets with varied sauces and several fish dishes. Also try the Wiener schnitzel and goulash dishes.

No diner is allowed to drive a car along the difficult-to-navigate service roads that reach the restaurant. You can hire a taxi or a horse-drawn sleigh, the latter costing up to 100F ($82/£43) for four passengers. Our recommendation is that you park your car in the public parking lot near the edge of the lake, just below the Hotel Waldhaus am See, and walk the 20-minute lakeside promenade to the restaurant. The footpath has been carefully paved, and there are only a few slopes to negotiate. Before you set out, it's advisable to phone the restaurant to confirm that it's open.

There are nine cozy alpine rooms rented here costing from 190F to 300F ($156-$246/£81-£128) for a double or from 308F to 430F ($253-$353/£132-£184) for a suite, including breakfast.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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