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// 26-09-2024

Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof Flims – Enjoy the here and now

In our everyday lives, we sometimes forget to consciously live in the here and now. I too often find it difficult to concentrate on the present, I’m usually already busy planning the next few days – which is actually a great shame, because not only does time run out, but we hardly ever get to rest. I’m sure many people out there feel the same way.

During my two-day visit to the Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof Flims, I found exactly this peace and quiet in the ‘here and now moment’ – and it was really good for me. Together with a friend, I was able to spend two nights at the family-run romantic hotel. When we arrived in Flims, we were greeted not only by unexpected sunshine, but also by a warm team.

Lightness and a lot of heart at the Schweizerhof

When we arrived in our Panorama Tower Room, we were both blown away by the little bay window and the room as a whole: beautifully bright, lots of space, a great view, beautiful furnishings, a Belle Epoque style with a certain lightness to make us feel at home. And we continued in this style. First we went to the rooftop terrace ‘La Terrasse’ and enjoyed a wonderful view high above the rooftops of Flims. The rooftop ‘La Terrasse’ is of course not a run-of-the-mill terrace with a classic bar, there is a small honesty bar with selected drinks and small snacks. Regular events are also held here in summer and winter: in summer, for example, there have been cinema evenings organised by the hotel since 2017 and in winter, for example, an après-ski event with raclette and a cosy get-together.

Culinary delights at the Schweizerhof: ‘Belle Epoque’ restaurant

In the ‘Belle Epoque’ restaurant, we immerse ourselves in another era. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling, the room is high and lots of light streams in from the windows, the ceilings are decorated with beautiful patterns – the dining room has a lot of charm. The food prepared by chef Jannik Moser and his team also impresses us and tastes very good. At the Schweizerhof, regional products are served according to the season and are skilfully prepared and lovingly presented: sometimes in typical Grisons style, sometimes with a touch of France. Sandra Schmidt, the hostess of the 4-star hotel, also informed us that Albert Einstein had already dined at the ‘Belle Epoque’, so the man was not only a genius, but also had good taste in food. We also get everything our hearts desire at breakfast. From local Grisons cheese to pear bread, various freshly prepared egg dishes, of course pain au chocolat and crossaints and much more, so that we could always start the new day full of energy and happy. In summer, when the weather is fine, you can also eat outside on the romantic Art Nouveau veranda.

Mindfulness at the Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof Flims

‘I can really switch off in this hotel’, I said to my friend on the first evening and I really meant it – that was even before our Shinrin Yoku lesson, which means nothing other than forest bathing. On our first morning, we met Sandra Schmidt before breakfast at 8.00 am. She led us through a small ‘gate’ right next to the hotel into the Flims forest and we started forest bathing. It was the first time for both of us and it was quite an experience. Breathing exercises are used during forest bathing to try to be close to yourself and to minimise your mind wandering. This actually worked well in some cases. We focussed entirely on the here and now and on the scents of the forest. Forest bathing takes place at the Schweizerhof every Monday from 8.00-9.00 am, lasts about an hour and is free of charge for hotel guests. External guests are also welcome and pay 30.- per lesson. For those who would like to find out more about Shinrin Yoku, here is a link.

Forget the time in the ‘Badehaus’ Pool & Spa

My personal highlight of the Hotel Schweizerhof Flims was the bathhouse, which opened in 2022 and spans 750m2 over three floors. The natural stone pool is a feast for the eyes: the sun glistens in the room, the trees are reflected in the granite-green natural stone pool and you are immediately enchanted. When the weather is fine, the lawn at the edge of the forest invites you to relax. Now let’s go one floor higher. Here there are two massage rooms and a coaching room and of course we both treated ourselves to a massage: a back and head massage. At the top of the bathhouse is the spa and the pergola. In the spa, you’re practically right in the forest and I think that’s also the reason why I felt so relaxed. When you’re sweating in the organic Swiss stone pine sauna or Finnish sauna, you can look straight out into the forest and, if you’re lucky, you might even see squirrels. It’s hard to get much more relaxing than that. In addition to the two saunas, there is a steam bath, an infrared sauna with two loungers, a cold-water plunge pool for cooling off, experience showers, Kneipp and bubble foot basins and a refreshment bar – everything your heart desires.