Hotel on stilts on Lake Neuchâtel
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Practical information
From design to the great outdoors: a breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps.
The Hotel Palafitte was established in 2002, on the occasion of the 2002 National Exhibition, a temporary cultural event, to meet the additional demand for five-star accommodation.
Initially set up for 18 months, these pavilions were meant to be relocated after Expo 02. However, the 40 pavilions designed by Lausanne-based architect Kurt Hofmann found a permanent home on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, a lake with wild landscapes and enchanting panoramas; since then, these pavilions have been the only 5* rooms on stilts in Europe.
Each pavilion consists of a spacious room and its private terrace, with direct access to the lake for the overwater bungalows. Inside, cutting-edge technology and sophisticated home automation reign supreme. 68 m2 of comfort and services.
But the magic lies elsewhere: the breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps and that gentle feeling of being alone in the world.
If you visit at the end of September, take part in the Grape Harvest Festival, the most popular festival in the canton of Neuchâtel. All information can be found on their site.
A unique experience in Switzerland!
The Hotel Palafitte was established in 2002, on the occasion of the 2002 National Exhibition, a temporary cultural event, to meet the additional demand for five-star accommodation.
Initially set up for 18 months, these pavilions were meant to be relocated after Expo 02. However, the 40 pavilions designed by Lausanne-based architect Kurt Hofmann found a permanent home on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, a lake with wild landscapes and enchanting panoramas; since then, these pavilions have been the only 5* rooms on stilts in Europe.
Each pavilion consists of a spacious room and its private terrace, with direct access to the lake for the overwater bungalows. Inside, cutting-edge technology and sophisticated home automation reign supreme. 68 m2 of comfort and services.
But the magic lies elsewhere: the breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps and that gentle feeling of being alone in the world.
If you visit at the end of September, take part in the Grape Harvest Festival, the most popular festival in the canton of Neuchâtel. All information can be found on their site.
A unique experience in Switzerland!
Hotel Palafitte
Route des Gouttes d’Or, 2
2000 Neuchâtel, Suisse
Tel : +41 (0)32 723 02 02
Fax : +41 (0)32 723 02 03
From 335 CHFRoute des Gouttes d’Or, 2
2000 Neuchâtel, Suisse
Tel : +41 (0)32 723 02 02
Fax : +41 (0)32 723 02 03
Pricing details
Rates 2026, from CHF 335 per night for two in a Rivage pavilion (built on stilts at the edge of the lake, with a lake view). Per night for two,
⊹ in a Rivage pavilion, from CHF 335
⊹ in a Lacustre pavilion, from CHF 445
The 5* Hotel Palafitte and its 38 pavilions also offer options to fully enjoy the experience of this unique hotel in the world:
✦ Bubble, Laurent Perrier Champagne accompanied by buttered flutes, CHF 140
✦ Flower Power, to flower your stay, CHF 60
✦ Tea Time in your pavilion, CHF 25 per person
✦ E-bikes to venture on the trails of the region, CHF 60 per person
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
Comments
By car, access via the A5 Geneva-Lausanne-Yverdon-Neuchâtel motorway (exit no. 14 Neuchâtel-Monruz) or via the A1 Zurich-Berne-Neuchâtel motorway (exit Neuchâtel-Maladière, direction Neuchâtel-Monruz).By train, 4h from Paris, 1h30 from Zurich or Basel, 1h15 from Geneva, and 30 minutes from Bern.
