The Seehof Hotel Du Lac was built in 1838 as the «Gasthaus zum Dampfschiff». This is where the skippers moored their boats and where the rigging service with porters and saddle horses began. Today, the hotel in the heart of Switzerland enchants guests with the charm of a house full of living history and fascinating stories.
1838 – «Gasthaus zum Dampfschiff»
Melchior Zimmermann builds the house as the «Gasthaus zum Dampfschiff».
1850 – «Hotel zur Eintracht»
Jacob Josef Zimmermann – a teacher, horse owner, courier, municipal clerk and corporation clerk – takes over the hotel, builds a three-storey wing on each side and renames it «Hotel zur Eintracht».
1867 – «The Concord Hotel»
Once again, the hotel is extended with an annexe, once again it changes its name - and is now called The Concord Hotel.
1883 – From «Hotel Weber» to «Du Lac»
After several changes of ownership, Fritz Faulstich from the Kingdom of Württemberg takes over the hotel, now renamed «Hotel Weber», and runs it as a summer hotel. He gives it the name «Du Lac».
1924 – «Seehof Du Lac»
The hall is remodelled, all «guest rooms» have hot and cold running water, the south-facing rooms and the restaurant rooms have central heating. The house is renamed «Seehof du Lac».
1980/1981 – Monument protection
The Bammert family, then the owner, sells the hotel property to Gerhard Pracht. The building is placed under a preservation order.
2010 – Major renovation
Roberta and Gerhard Pracht realise various renovations in the hotel. Among other things, all the rooms are completely renovated.
2013 – Hotel and Restaurant
The Jonuzi family takes over the hotel on a lease and runs it as a hotel and restaurant. In 2016, they introduced year-round operation, and in 2018 they entrusted Clara Merkel with the role of hostess.
2018 – One of the best 3-star hotels in Switzerland
The renowned Swiss newspaper NZZ am Sonntag recognises the Seehof Hotel Du Lac as one of the 50 best 3-star hotels in Switzerland.
2024 – Tripadvisor: A top 3 hotel in Weggis
The users of Tripadvisor have decided: In 2024, the Seehof Hotel Du Lac is one of the top 3 hotels with 3 stars in Weggis – in 7th place out of a total of 16 hotels in Weggis. Four of the six higher-ranked hotels are 4-star establishments.
