About this property
Bürgenstock Hotels & Resorts - Pension Taverne 1879 is set on the Bürgenberg mountain, 450 metres 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 lift, Europe's highest outdoor lift, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Spa and wellness centre
- Private parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 7 restaurants
- Free WiFi
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Vincent
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
“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...” - Gabi
Switzerland
“Ich war nur 1 Nacht dort. Habe aber die super Aussichtsterrasse mit Sonnen-Untergang und -Aufgang genossen. Der Hammetschwandlift ist in der Nähe und gut zu Fuss erreichbar. Ich habe das Hotel auf meinem Wanderweekend genutzt. Dieses Ressort...” - Didier
France
“Réservation faite à la taverne mais hébergement au Waldhotel. La chambre est immense et très fonctionnelle, la vue montagne est fabuleuse (quand la météo est favorable). Le personnel très disponible et professionnel. Le funiculaire et le bateau...” - Veronique
Belgium
“Zeer mooi hotel, mooie locatie. Ontbijt was heel goed en restaurant spices is een aanrader.” - Jodi
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
“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
“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.” - Yildiz
Switzerland
“Das Frühstück ist exzellent, der Aussicht einfach traumhaft.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant Taverne 1879
- CuisineLocal
- Open forLunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Oak Grill & Pool Patio
- CuisineGrill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Parisa - Persian Cuisine
- CuisineMiddle Eastern
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Spices Kitchen & Terrace
- CuisineChinese • Indian • Japanese • Sushi • Thai • Asian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- Osteria Alpina Terrazza
- CuisineItalian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Seven Kitchens at Verbena Restaurant & Bar
- CuisineChinese • French • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Middle Eastern • Sushi • Thai • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.







The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort - Taverne 1879 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.