Waldhotel by Bürgenstock: Verbena by Christian Scharrer

At Verbena on the Bürgenstock, tables facing the meadows accompany Christian Scharrer’s seasonal cooking. For a late dinner, choose another address: the evening service ends at 10pm.

Updated 29 October 20263 min readHow we write the guide

Verbena’s dining room with set tables and tall windows.

The choice, in short

Why choose it

Potato rösti with Osietra caviar gives you a reason to stop without settling in for a long dinner.

The cooking

When to look elsewhere

Come during the lunch service for lunch: the afternoon service switches to the snack menu.

Opening hours

Scharrer’s Home Kitchen

Christian Scharrer calls this his “Home Kitchen” and works with Green Valley producers according to the seasons.¹

The Parma ham comes with hazelnut and truffle pesto.¹

Among the desserts is Memory of Black Forest Cake, Scharrer’s take on the Black Forest cake.¹

The busiest days

Reserve ahead
For dinner, weekends and holidays, the resort recommends reserving; a walk-in table is not guaranteed.²

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3 preparations from the kitchen

The dish and its accompaniment

Alpine pike-perch with creamy polenta.
Poularde enclosed in puff pastry.
Veal Maultaschen in lovage broth.

Luma beef

For dinner	Luma beef is another of the kitchen’s named dishes.¹

The Waldhotel rooms

The Alpine Deluxe Room with Balcony sofa beside the balcony

Rooms and stays

3 services through the day

Service	Starts	Service window
Lunch	Noon	Until 2pm
Snacks	2pm	Until 5pm
Dinner	6pm	Evening

Before booking

Do I need a reservation for the restaurants at Bürgenstock Resort?

Yes, it is strongly recommended if you want to dine at a particular time or in a specific restaurant.²

Which restaurants are best for a special occasion or romantic dinner?

It depends on the atmosphere you want. Tell the team about the occasion when booking: they can help you choose a suitable venue, subject to availability.²

Do you offer vegetarian, vegan or dietary-specific dining options?

Yes, the resort offers vegetarian and selected vegan options; for allergies or more specific requirements, contact the team before visiting.²

Choose your table

The restaurant and menu

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