Our history There were 30,000 Ticinese who emigrated to North America "California" from 1849 to 1918. The Grotto "GR8" America was the rendezvous where caravans on their way to Genoa and then set sail across the Atlantic Ocean waited. It was thus christened Grotto to America in 1890. Our cuisine Our cuisine focuses on offering traditional dishes with an innovative twist, mainly using all the good local products from Canton Ticino. We collaborate a lot with small producers close to us, from the Maggia Valley to the Onsernone Valley, thus supporting the small realities that definitely guarantee true "home" quality. Menu

Super bon dans un cadre agréable en bonne compagnie 🌾🌺🌼 Merci

For more than 25 years I have been working with enthusiasm and conviction in gastronomy. During this time I learned to appreciate the values of high quality and honest products. Today I work together with excellent producers from the region as well as from Valais. This allows me to serve you honest food and drinks. I am happy to welcome you to my place. With my team, I offer you down-to-earth, traditional dishes with a hint of Mediterranean. Our specialty is the fish but also for a fine piece of meat you are in the right place with us. The wine lover has a large selection of the sunny slopes on Lake Biel to disposal. Gastronomy Our food is traditional and honest at the same time. As basic ingredients we use fresh, local and seasonal products, which we refine with pleasure in the good. The wines from our offer come from regional winemakers of Lake Biel. They are characterized by clarity, elegance and are very digestible. The selection is complemented with Lengen wines from Valais. These wines reflect the passion with which they approach their work. The Valais sun and the soil of the Vispertal result in tasty white and red wines. Beer (barrel). Steak. Cattle. Tartare. Fondue. Cordon Bleu. Fish. Coffee. Meat. Beer (bottle).

Nous avons très bien mangé. Par contre, nous avons été installés à une table en face de la porte d'entrée. Ce qui nous a permis de bénéficier de tous les courants d'air froids à chaque ouverture de porte. C' était extrêmement désagréable....d' autant plus qu' une table (placée ds un endroit plus intime et chaleureux) est restée vide toute la soirée.

Bon accueil, service super avec plat maginfique, cadre grandiose, une serveuse très sympatique. Merci à toute l'équipe ! Nous reviendrons.

Central location on the lake. View of Valais Alps. Private garden. Sports facilities, walks, skiing nearby. Mountain bikes available.

ROOMS Rooms With 50 elegant rooms, of which four are sophisticated suites, the Hostellerie am Schwarzsee offers unrivalled accommodation. Our rooms promise panoramic views across the mountains and have balconies. EAT & DRINK WELLNESS Family fun This package deal is made for families and children. Enjoy our family-friendly offer 3, 5 or 7 nights. Experience the different attractions in Schwarzsee and recover in our spa and indoor swimming pool. Come to Schwarzsee and spend some unforgettable days in our hotel. Witches package 2 family-days on the witch path around the lake for your family. Discover the Legends and Fairy Tales of the Schwarzsee-Senseland on the witch path with fun and adventure around the black lake and relax afterwards in the hotel spa. Skiing and wellness Fun and adrenalin on the ski slope – tranquillity and recovering in our expanded wellness area. An exciting combination of movement and relaxation in a natural environment! A two, four, or six day ski pass will be provided from us, with that you can discover our beautiful skiing area. Whether beginner or advanced skier, the terrain is just great for everybody! In the hotel we will make your stay an unforgettable experience. Magical Winter time at Black Lake We want to make your visit to us an unforgettable experience. Snowshoe hiking and a visit at the Ice Palaces are only some highlights waiting on you! The Ice Palaces Package A fascinating journey through an enchanting world made of ice, especially with the lighting in the evening. Experience the true magic of winter in the valley of Schwarzsee! In the hotel we will make your stay an unforgettable experience. Offer for Christmas Spend relaxed Christmas holidays in a calm and idyllic ambiance. Escape your everyday life and enjoy the Christmas days with your family and friends in the Hostellerie. We gladly take care about you and pamper you! Relaxing days at Black Lake We want to make your visit to us an unforgettable experience. Find some quiet moments and time to relax and look positively into the future. Let us pamper you and let dangle your soul. Enjoy the lovely prepared four course dinner and the beautiful natural environment. Wellness day in the Hostellerie Do you feel tired? Are you uptight? Or do you simply want to enjoy yourself? Anyway, the Hostellerie am Schwarzsee is the right place for you. Visit us, let yourself be pampered for one day. Maybe you know somebody who deserves being pampered for one day? Give this lovely person one day of calm and relaxation. Buy a gift coupon for our Comfort Day. Vitality Offer Whether hiking to the Kaiseregg, cruising by bike on the back of the Schwyberg or working on the forehand at the outdoor tennis court, with our package “Vital days in Schwarzsee” everything is included! After a tough day, you can relax in our spa and enjoy an excellent 4-cours meal. Hiking experience at Black Lake The unique panorama around the Freiburger Alps can be explored and admired now. Wave towards Grindelwald, send smoke signals to the Matterhorn and greet Mont Blanc. Nothing is impossible! A sunrise hike to Kaiseregg on 2184m is an impressive experience! And afterwards enjoy the comfort in our house! SEMINAR GIFTS Access By Car Leave the freeway A1 Fribourg – Berne at the exit in Düdingen. Continue on the main road leading to Tafers – Plaffeien – Schwarzsee. It takes you about 25 minutes to get from Düdingen to Schwarzsee Parking We offer parking facilities for our hotel guests directly in front of the hotel (parking tickets are available at the reception) or in the hotel garage.

Juste dommage que à chaque fois que la porte de l’hôtel s’ouvre il y ait un courant froid 🥶