Feel at home in our hotel

Feel at home in our hotel - this is our philosophy at Seehotel Sternen. Apart from providing for your comfort, every room has a balcony for you to enjoy the fresh lakeside air or magnificent view of the natural landscape. Our rooms are also furnished with a telephone, Internet connection, radio, TV and mini-bar, as well as a safe for your personal articles of value.

Team History Partners
You will be greeted with a warm smile

Team

Isabel und Daniel Unternährer

Isabel und Daniel Unternährer

General management

We, Isabel and Daniel Unternährer, have managed the Seehotel Sternen since 1 November 1998. My wife Isabel is responsible for managing the hotel and seminars. I am in charge of food & beverages, marketing and sales, human resources, as well as consultation for banquets and weddings.

Roman Walti

Roman Walti

Master Chef

Mr. Roman Walti, Master Chef - Federal Diploma of Higher Education, has been working at the Seehotel Sternen since December 1, 2016 and took over the management of the kitchen on December 1, 2022.

Franko Freese

Franko Freese

Sous-Chef

Mr. Benjamin Peter, Master Chef with Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training, started employment at Seehotel Sternen as a Sous-chef on 18th February 2019.

Susann Dettmer

Susann Dettmer

Restaurant Manager

Ms. Susann Dettmer, Restaurant Manager, has been employed as since April 2024.

Sarah Kutzer

Sarah Kutzer

Front Office Manager, Deputy Director

Ms. Sarah Kutzer, Front Office Manager, has been employed as since April 2023.

Almerinda Teixeira Viscusi

Almerinda Teixeira Viscusi

Governess

Mrs. Almerinda Teixeira Viscusi began employment at Seehotel Sternen as Governess on 01.04.2004.

How everything began and where it is going

History

1600
1608
1609
1837
1973
2010
1600
Here, where Seehotel Sternen stands today in Horw, was once the former inn with the same name; it actually stood here until 1985. The history of the "Sternen" is closely connected with the ferry service, which dates back to the 1600s. Passengers who had to wait to make the crossing, sought not only shelter here, but also food and drink.
1608
As early as 1608, the government from the canton of Obwalden deemed the sale of food and drink on a private basis as neither lawful nor effectual. Thus, it submitted a plea to Lucerne’s city council, requesting that an inn be opened in “Winkel”. The city council rejected the request on the following grounds, however: "Such a situation may give rise to an occasion where the ferrymen are more apt to devote their attention to wine, rendering them incapable of navigation and therefore also dangerous to passengers and our city inhabitants alike.
1609
In spite of this, Hans Türler received permission in 1609 to "bake bread and serve food". In 1613 he was granted permission to run the inn, "but only with proper intent." By circumventing the authorities, Sebastian Studhalter, proprietor at "Rössli", issued him the license to serve wine on the condition that he pay him 40 florins every year. In addition, Studhalter sold Johann Kaufmann a license for 700 florins, with the new establishment in “Winkel Allmend” bearing liability. Bailiff Hartmann discovered their ploy and informed the government, which subsequently revoked Hans Türler’s license, punished Sebastian Studhalter with a costly fine and issued Johann Kaufmann the license to run a tavern "with the Sternen sign" in 1643.
1837
With the commencement of shipping on Lake Lucerne, as well as the improvements made to the road on the Brünig Pass and the start of the Brünig railway, the importance of the ferry service waned, which naturally had an impact on the "Sternen" as well.
1973
Its owners endeavored to adapt the inn to the inevitable changes. Renovations to the building and alterations in business operations thus transformed Sternen into a popular family hotel and destination for excursions. In 1973 the “Corporation Horw” acquired the "Sternen", had the former buildings torn down in 1985 and had a new building, designed by the architect Inäbnit from Interlaken, constructed on the grounds. The grand opening of Seehotel Sternen took place on 7 November 1986.
2010
Twenty-two years ago, Daniel Unternährer’s parents transferred the proprietorship of Seehotel Sternen to their son and his wife Isabel.
vanessa s, tripadvisor «We have spend the best long weekend ever at this beautiful Swiss Hotel. The view and direct lake access are priceless, and so is the hospitality of the Staff. It was a picture perfect stay and we loved every minute of it. The food was amazing and having it served up with the unspoiled view of mount Pilatus and the swiss alpes certainly added to the great experience. This was certainly not our last stay and we would highly recommand this Hotel and its Restaurant to anyone, no matter if you are a family or a couple or traveling alone!»