A picturesque lakeside village with traditional houses, a church with a tall tower, lush trees, and distant snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky, reflected in calm water.

Your boutique hotel near Zurich

A place to unwind is taking shape between Zurich and the lakeside. Our boutique hotel near Zurich combines historic architecture with contemporary design, personal hospitality, and a peaceful atmosphere. With 40 individually designed rooms and junior suites, three restaurants, and direct access to the water, the hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break near Zurich.

What sets the Sonne Küsnacht apart as a boutique hotel

Rather than a standardised hotel concept, the Sonne Küsnacht focuses on personality, tranquillity and individual design. Here, historical features blend with exquisite design to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in a peaceful location right on Lake Zurich. The 40 rooms and junior suites all have different layouts, materials and ambiences. It is the small details, carefully selected furnishings and direct connection to the location that characterise the stay, just as much as the cuisine and proximity to the water. Anyone looking for a boutique hotel on Lake Zurich will find a place here with character and a relaxed atmosphere.

Eine historische Illustration des Historischen Hotels Sonne Küsnacht, eines großen Gebäudes am Wasser, umgeben von Bäumen und Hügeln, mit angedockten Booten und Spaziergängern am Ufer.

Art and history

The history of the Sonne dates back to 1641, when it was first documented as an inn – since then, it has been a place of lived hospitality. Today, the hotel blends tradition with design, and houses an art collection featuring works by renowned Swiss and international artists.

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Ein sonnendurchfluteter Speisesaal in einem Boutiquehotel mit Stühlen mit Rohrrücken, weißem Tischtuch und gerahmten Kunstwerken an hellgrün getäfelten Wänden. Das Sonnenlicht strömt durch das Fenster und wirft sanfte Schatten an die Wand.
For centuries, the Sonne in Küsnacht has welcomed guests from near and far. The warm hospitality and the unique location directly by Lake Zurich make our boutique hotel and our lake restaurants a place from which our guests take home special memories.
Harald Raab, Hotel Director

What a stay in Sonne Küsnacht feels like

Enjoy breakfast by the water in the morning, explore Zurich at your own pace during the day and return in the evening to relax and unwind in our wellness area. Our lakeside hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a slower pace of life and create special memories. With a combination of design, rejuvenation and the lake, it offers a stay that helps you unwind – personal, peaceful and close to the town.

Fitness and wellness

After a day exploring Zurich, our wellness and fitness area is the perfect place to unwind. With a sauna, steam room, relaxation area and fitness suite, not to mention the hotel’s location right by the water, you are sure to enjoy moments of peaceful relaxation during your stay at the Lifestylehotel Sonne Küsnacht
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Ein Boot mit einer großen Schweizer Flagge fährt auf einem See und befördert Passagiere. Im Vordergrund ist das Ufer mit leeren Tischen und Stühlen zu sehen, während im Hintergrund grüne Hügel und eine Stadt zu sehen sind.

Leisure activities around Lake Zurich

From nature to culture - the Sonne Küsnacht is the ideal base for exploring the Lake Zurich region: boat trips, water sports, cycling and hiking, as well as museum visits.
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Who is the Sonne Küsnacht particularly suited to?

  • Guests who prefer smaller, characterful hotels
  • Weekend breaks on Lake Zurich
  • Visits to Zurich from a peaceful location outside the city
  • Leisure travellers with an interest in fine dining
  • Travellers who wish to combine design and history

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