Nestled beneath Switzerland’s snow-dusted mountains, the magic of a wintery Christmas in Geneva awaits this holiday season. Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues has prepared an array of festive delights and memorable experiences, designed for guests to share with loved ones and create lasting memories.
Geneva is a quintessential European holiday destination, capturing the wonder of the season.
The hotel itself is beautifully adorned with traditional garlands, ribbons, and a grand pine tree at its entrance, setting the scene for the festive spirit. Beyond its cozy ambiance, the hotel serves as a prime gateway to explore the city’s historical Old Town, enjoy local Christmas markets, and indulge in upscale shopping.
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Il Lago
For a luxurious holiday dining experience, Michelin-starred Chef Michel Fortunato is offering a stunning Christmas Eve menu on December 24, 2024. Guests will be treated to an eight-course meal that features indulgent dishes such as Celeriac Cappuccino with Truffle, Lobster Tortellini, and Broccoli Rabe-stuffed Guinea Fowl. Accompanied by live music, this culinary journey invites guests to relax and reconnect with loved ones.
The Christmas Eve dinner is priced at CHF 230 per guest, excluding drinks.
New Year’s Eve at Il Lago promises to be an extravagant affair as Chef Fortunato curates an 11-course dinner, inspired by flavors from across Italy and beyond. Signature dishes include Carabineros Red Prawns, Plin Ravioli with 26-month-aged Parmesan, and Venison Filet with Soufflé Potatoes. The celebratory evening, complete with live music leading up to the midnight countdown, offers the perfect way to ring in 2025.
This New Year’s Eve feast is priced at CHF 390 per guest, excluding drinks.
To start the new year in style, Il Lago will host a New Year’s Day brunch on January 1, 2025, offering a gourmet spread of seafood, traditional cold cuts, salads, roasted meats, pasta, decadent desserts, and of course, champagne.
Izumi
For a fusion of Swiss tradition and Asian flavors, Chef Toshikazu Kato at Izumi has crafted a special Shabu-shabu Japanese Fondue. Diners can enjoy the unique Omakase menu, featuring either meat or seafood, paired with a variety of sushi, all while soaking in the panoramic rooftop views of the lake and mountains. This dinner experience, available from November 1 to December 30, 2024, offers a cozy and sophisticated setting beneath twinkling lights.
The Shabu-shabu experience is priced from CHF 130 per guest, excluding drinks.
Izumi will also host a spectacular New Year’s Eve dinner with a six-course menu created by Chef Kato. Highlights include a festive selection of sushi and sashimi, Chutoro Tartare, Foie Gras Chawanmushi, and Char-Grilled Wagyu, offering a refined celebration for those seeking an unforgettable end to 2024.
This exclusive dinner is priced at CHF 500 per guest, excluding drinks.
Bar des Bergues
Throughout December, Bar des Bergues will be a cozy haven where guests can warm up with a rich hot chocolate or enjoy a refreshing cocktail while gazing out at the frosted lake views. The bar will offer a special Festive Aperitivo, featuring a half bottle of Champagne Roederer Rosé 2016, served with 15g of caviar.
This festive indulgence is priced at CHF 120.
For cocktail enthusiasts, the bar will also offer seasonal drinks, including the Beltramo cocktail, made with the bar’s homemade vermouth from 1924, gin, and Café d’Or champagne, as well as the Martinez Winter gin with a Montenegro infusion, maraschino liqueur, and Bogart bitters.
Salon Dufour
After a day of holiday shopping, guests can unwind in the elegant surroundings of Salon Dufour. Its Toile de Jouy décor provides the perfect backdrop for the Hotel’s Festive Pastry Trolley, which will make its rounds every Friday to Sunday from December 13 to 29, 2024. Pastry Chef Lyece Major has created a mouthwatering array of festive treats, including signature cakes, pies, and homemade cookies. Paired with a glass of champagne or a signature tea, this afternoon experience will also feature live music.
The Christmas Log
No holiday season would be complete without the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues’ signature Christmas Log, designed by Pastry Chef Lyece Major. This elegant dessert, available from December 20 to 31, 2024, is a masterful combination of textures and flavors, featuring a crispy base, soft almond biscuit, creamy vanilla milk jam, praline, and tangy mandarin marmalade, all wrapped in a light mousse.
This festive creation serves 6 to 8 people and is priced at CHF 110.
Spa Mont Blanc
The holiday season is also a time for relaxation, and Spa Mont Blanc offers the perfect retreat with its Christmas-inspired treatments. The Cleopatra Bathing Experience lets guests soak in a luxurious milk bath infused with buttermilk, shea butter, and cocoa butter, while rose petals add a touch of indulgence. This serene ritual is followed by a 20-minute head massage.
The Cleopatra experience is priced at CHF 300 per person for 50 minutes.
The spa also offers the Sensory Epicurean Ritual, a 50-minute massage that includes festive tea infusions at both the start and end of the treatment. Guests will take home a Christmas Magic tea bag as a reminder of their relaxing experience.
This treatment is priced at CHF 275 per person.
For a restful holiday sleep, the Silent Night ritual provides night-time essentials like body balm and pillow spray, available at the Spa boutique.
Special Family Offer
Families can enjoy the festive season together with a dedicated package that includes 30% off a second guest room for children under 18, daily American breakfast, and a luxurious transfer from the airport to the hotel in a Mercedes Benz V-Class.
To explore all the magical holiday experiences and more, guests are encouraged to reserve early.
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