Historic buildings Hotel Kreuz in Herzogenbuchsee is historic hotel of the year
The "Kreuz" in Herzogenbuchsee looks back on a long history that can still be felt in the building.
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The charm of the 1930s can still be felt in the "Baratella" in St. Gallen.
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The "Kreuz" in Herzogenbuchsee looks back on a long history that can still be felt in the building.
Image: Keystone
The charm of the 1930s can still be felt in the "Baratella" in St. Gallen.
Image: Keystone
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.
18.11.2024, 14:08
SDA
The "Kreuz" has been in existence 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 the first alcohol-free restaurant in Switzerland.
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 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.
In 2010, it was threatened with closure. The hotel/restaurant was revived with great commitment from the local population. From 2016, renovations were carried out while 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 "Restaurant of the Year" award went to the "Baratella" in St. Gallen. Founded in 1905 by a young Italian immigrant, the restaurant has retained its charm. The refurbishment in the 1930s is still influential 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.
