The Most Romantic Wedding Destinations: Switzerland
Selecting a special location will give you the best chance of hosting a successful wedding celebration. Whether celebrating in the mountains, near a lake, under the open sky, or in a fairytale castle – the Swiss landscape offers all kinds of possibilities for a romantic setting. To ensure you can fully enjoy the most beautiful day of your life, we’ll show you some of the most romantic locations for your wedding ceremony and reception.
We’ve put together a list of wonderful castles, villas, rustic country cottages, and locations with a lake view in Switzerland for your dream wedding.
You can also find more information about planning and preparing for your wedding as well as inspiration about wedding photography and decorations here.
Wedding Locations in Switzerland: a Fairytale Wedding in a Castle or Villa
Many brides dream of having a fairytale wedding. What better way to make this dream come true than selecting a castle or villa as a romantic wedding venue? English gardens, baroque towers, ancient chapels as well as magnificent ballrooms, and great halls: all of these can be put at the bridal pair’s disposal to host a grandiose fairytale wedding celebration. For those looking for something more idyllic, they could go with an estate in the middle of a vineyard. Enjoy the magnificent view of the vine-covered slopes or invite your guests along for a walk in the picturesque landscape.
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Wedding Venues Switzerland: Romantic Castles and Villas
Schadau Castle: Seestrasse 45, 3600 Thun, https://www.schloss-schadau.ch/
Heidegg Castle: Vereinigung Pro Heidegg, Heidegg 1, 6284 Gelfingen, https://www.heidegg.ch/
Villa Wenkenhof: Bettingerstr. 121, 4125 Riehen BS, https://www.wenkenhof.ch/
Lenzburg Castle: Stiftung Schloss Lenzburg, 5600 Lenzburg, https://www.schloss-lenzburg.ch/
Münchenwiler Castle: Schloss Münchenwiler GmbH, 1797 Münchenwiler, https://www.schloss-muenchenwiler.ch/
Hohenklingen Castle: Hohenklingenstrasse 1, 8260 Stein am Rhein, https://burghohenklingen.com/
Wartegg Castle: Von Blarer Weg, 9404 Rorschacherberg, https://wartegg.ch/
Reichenau Castle: Weinbau von Tscharner, 7015 Reichenau, https://www.reichenau.ch/
Villa Orselina: Via Santuario 10, 6644 Orselina-Locarno, https://www.villaorselina.ch/
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From a professional wedding photoshoot to sweet snapshots of your guests, there are plenty of opportunities to take pictures at your wedding to capture this special day. A fairytale wedding location offers a beautiful setting for exquisite photos. Savour these special moments and keep your most beautiful wedding photos in one of our quality photo books:
Romantic Wedding Locations: Getting Married in the Countryside
For those looking for an alternative wedding location away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a wedding in nature is the perfect option. A countryside wedding exudes rustic charm and a connection to nature. For this type of location, you can have the entire celebration outdoors, for example, on a farm. To highlight the natural environment of the location, you can select regional and local products when choosing the dishes and drinks for your event. The best part is that you can use materials such as wood, flowers, straw, fabric, and ribbons to create a vintage look. Not only is this budget friendly but also particularly romantic.
Romantic Wedding Locations in Nature
Der Engelberg: Gasthof EBERG, Engelbergstrasse 140, 5746 Walterswil SO, https://www.gasthof-eberg.ch/
Appenzeller Erlebnisbauernhof: Hinterbergstrasse 983, 9107 Urnäsch, http://www.appenzeller-erlebnisbauernhof.ch/
Gusslihaus: Haldenrainstrasse 67, 8404 Stadel, https://stadt.winterthur.ch/
Waldhütte „Cheserholz“: Trottengasse 9, 5445 Eggenwil, http://www.eggenwil.ch/
Dorfalm: Hauptstrasse 40, 8553 Mettendorf TG, http://www.festix.ch/dorfalm/
Baumhaus: Neuhof 1, 6024 Hildisrieden, http://www.baumhaus.ch/
Ziegelhütte: Near the city yet still rural, Hüttenkopfstrasse 70, 8051 Zürich, http://www.wirtschaft-ziegelhuette.ch/
Most Romantic Wedding Destinations: a Lakeside Wedding
A lake is a particularly special location to have a wedding and offers guests a unique experience. You will be able to enjoy the view of the sparkling water whilst sipping on your aperitif and taking in the romance of the setting sun. You can make your event unforgettable by offering guests a stroll along the lake shore or a boat ride across the lake. You can book boat rides in advance with local boat operators. What better way to finish off your lakeside wedding?
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Wedding Locations in Switzerland: Lakeside Hotels and Restaurants
Romantik Seehotel Sonne am Zürichsee: Seestrasse 120, 8700 Küsnacht, https://sonne.ch/
Schiffsbetrieb Walensee AG: Gostenstrasse 11, 8882 Unterterzen, https://www.walenseeschiff.ch/
Restaurant Schifflände: Seestrasse 31, 8124 Maur, https://www.schifflaende-maur.ch/
Marina Lachen: Hafenstrasse 4, 8853 Lachen, http://www.marinalachen.ch/
Partylokal Wendelsee: Zeltweg 10, 3604 Thun, https://www.partylokal.ch/
Seerestaurant L’O: Bahnhofstrasse 29, 8810 Horgen, https://www.lo-horgen.ch/
Steigenberger Bellerive au Lac: Utoquai 47, 8008 Zürich, https://www.steigenberger.com/
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Book ahead of time! Romantic wedding locations in Switzerland are very popular and can be fully booked years in advance. Don’t hesitate and book early!
