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Luzernerstrasse 1, CH-6285 Hitzkirch
+41 76 672 13 16
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The painted façade of Hotel Luzern Engel in full sun, its red shutters open above the village street
Hitzkirch · Canton Lucerne · Switzerland

Three and a half centuries
of Swiss welcome

Built in 1665 and protected as a heritage landmark, Hotel Luzern Engel is a house where the charm of the past blends seamlessly with the comfort of today.

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Guests being welcomed at the reception desk of Hotel Luzern Engel
Welcome to our hotel

A house with history, character and warm hospitality

Hotel Luzern Engel is a charming three-star hotel with a history of more than 350 years.

Behind the carefully preserved seventeenth-century façade, you will find newly renovated rooms in which historic charm and modern comfort blend harmoniously. High-quality materials, stylish details and a warm atmosphere make every room a place to feel at home.

Alongside the rooms, the house also has a restaurant, a cosy bar and a spacious banquet hall. Whether you come for an overnight stay, a good meal or a special occasion, this is where history, hospitality and a personal atmosphere come together in a visit you will be glad to remember.

1665Year the house was built
18Newly renovated rooms
130Guests in the banquet hall
20Kilometres to Lucerne
What makes our house special

Everything under one historic roof

Stay, dine and celebrate: here you will find everything in one place. Cosy rooms, a restaurant serving regional cuisine and a spacious banquet hall make our house a place for special moments.

Fresh towels on a made bed beside a red armchair and reading lamp

Stay

Arrive, settle in and stay

Our 18 newly renovated rooms have space for around 38 to 42 guests. Whether single, double or triple, every room is furnished with loving attention to detail and combines contemporary comfort with the distinctive character of our house.

The restaurant laid for service beneath a timber ceiling, with the bar counter behind

Dine

Enjoy regional food in a cosy atmosphere

We serve fresh, regional cuisine and attach great importance to warm, attentive service. Our restaurant seats 70 guests indoors and a further 50 outdoors, perfect for relaxed hours in the open air.

The banquet hall set with covered chairs and round tables for a celebration

Celebrate

Your occasion, our banquet hall

Our spacious banquet hall holds up to 130 guests and has direct access to the bar. Whether it is a wedding, a birthday, a company party or another special occasion, you will find the right setting for your celebration here. Everything in one place, from the catering to the cosy bar.

Rooms & suites

Eighteen rooms, newly renovated

Four single rooms, twelve doubles and two triples, room for around 38 to 42 guests in total.

4 rooms availableA single room with one bed, an armchair and a mirror beside the window

Single Room

A retreat for quiet nights

Our single rooms are ideal for solo travellers who value peace and comfort. A well-equipped workspace by the window, freshly made beds and a pleasant, quiet atmosphere make you feel at home from the moment you arrive.

1 guest Details
12 rooms availableA double room with a timber headboard and crisp white linen, the balcony door open to the light

Double Room

Historic charm meets modern comfort

Our twelve double rooms combine the distinctive character of the historic house with modern comfort. Lovingly chosen details, pleasant materials and a homely atmosphere make them a cosy retreat for two.

2 guests Details
2 rooms availableA bright room under the eaves with separate beds and a red patterned armchair

Triple Room

More space for families and friends

Our most spacious rooms offer enough space for three people, making them ideal for families or friends travelling together. Here, comfort and room to move come together for a relaxed stay.

3 guests Details
The bar with buttoned leather seating beneath a warm timber ceiling
Breakfast service with pastries, fresh fruit and juice brought to the table
The brick-fronted bar counter with stools drawn up beneath the bottle shelf
Restaurant & bar

A table, good food and time to enjoy it

Regional cuisine in a special setting

Fresh, regional cuisine, heartfelt service and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer. Brick, timber and white linen give our restaurant its warm and characterful style.

There are 70 seats indoors. In fine weather, a further 50 seats outdoors invite you to dine and linger.

Our bar offers another 80 seats and is directly connected to the banquet hall, so a relaxed evening can easily turn into a special celebration.

For larger groups and parties, we are happy to put together custom menus or buffets, tailored to your occasion and your wishes.

A private celebration in the banquet hall with balloons and dressed tables
Events & groups

The hall that holds
your best evenings

Up to 130 guests, directly connected to the bar, ideal for weddings, birthdays and corporate parties.

  • Banquet hall for up to 130 guests
  • Bar and hall combined for one flowing event
  • Custom menus or buffets for large groups
  • Group discounts with breakfast included
  • Rooms upstairs for everyone to stay
  • Drinks, music and a private atmosphere
Facilities & services

Considered comforts

Parking at the house

A convenient location with parking facilities, easy arrival by car, for one guest or a whole group.

Breakfast, your way

Breakfast is included with group bookings and served to set you up for the day.

Restaurant

70 seats indoors and 50 on the terrace, serving fresh local cuisine.

Banquet hall

A spacious hall for up to 130 guests, connected directly to the bar.

Aerial view of Hitzkirch in the Seetal valley with the Church of St. Pankratius

Aerial view of Hitzkirch · Foto © Josef Durrer

The setting

Between two lakes,
twenty minutes from Lucerne

Hitzkirch sits in the Seetal valley, between Lake Baldegg and Lake Hallwil.

The Baldeggersee is only a few minutes away, perfect for walks and swimming, while the Hallwilersee, some seven kilometres on, offers scenic trails and boat tours. Right beside the hotel stands the Church of St. Pankratius, first founded around 1084.

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A place to feel at home

The painted cartouche on the gable recording the house since 1665, with the Swiss flag above
Wine bottles resting in a timber rack mounted on exposed brick
A wooden chest of drawers and table lamp against patterned wallpaper
Traditional wooden cartwheels mounted as decoration on a warm ochre wall
Good to know

Questions, answered

The house has 18 rooms in total: 4 single rooms, 12 double rooms and 2 triple rooms, with space for around 38 to 42 guests.

For group bookings, breakfast is arranged around what the group needs. Tell us what you have in mind and we will find a solution. Breakfast is open to our other guests too: speak to us and we will make the start of your day as pleasant as we can.

Yes. The hotel has ample blue-zone parking directly at the house, which makes arriving by car straightforward for individual guests and for groups alike.

The banquet hall holds up to 130 guests and connects directly to the bar, so a celebration and the evening that follows it can happen in one place.

Hitzkirch lies 20 kilometres north of Lucerne and is easily reached by car or by train on the Seetalbahn line.

Hand-painted floral decoration and wrought-iron lanterns under the eaves
Book direct

Your stay begins with your enquiry

Tell us your preferred dates, the number of guests and the occasion, if there is one. We will be happy to prepare a personalised offer to suit your wishes.

Whether it is a single night, a family weekend or a celebration for up to 130 guests, we look forward to your enquiry and will advise you personally.