Romantik Hotel Gasthof Hirschen

Today the main building houses the restaurant and guest rooms, while a bistro, a lounge and additional apartments are located in the attached western section. During a 1974 renovation restorers discovered paintings on the façade, which they were able to bring back to life with the help of the cantonal office for the preservation of historic buildings and monuments. They are among the most significant façade paintings in the Canton of Zurich and give the building a special place in the historic townscape. Following a change in owners, the new proprietors decided on a comprehensive renovation of the building. Between 2003 and 2007, the interior and façades were carefully renovated and restored. Original furnishings were returned to their historic locations within the building and period elements from elsewhere incorporated into the historical context. At the same time, the new owner furnished the hotel with an impressive collection of valuable furniture. Modern touches have been skillfully integrated. In 2009, Icomos named the Hirschen Historic Hotel of the Year. It has been a member of Swiss Historic ­Hotels since 2008.