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Timeless elegance between Vully and Lake Murten.

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The Romantik® Hotel Château Salavaux is located in the heart of the Vully vineyards on the beautiful Lake Murten. It is a historic place where you can slow down, discover and enjoy. Seventeen individually designed rooms, a restaurant serving seasonal and regional cuisine, a wine cellar that tempts you to try its offerings, and a flexible event space for creative workshops or private celebrations – all under one roof, all with personality. This is where moments are created that will last a lifetime. Whether it's breakfast on the terrace, sundowners in the vineyard or a tasting in the private dining room.

Team Chateau Salavaux

Your hosts

Since May 2021, Neïla and Flavio Benedetto, together with their school friend Maurits, have been running Château Salavaux with passion, dedication and vision. After working in Hong Kong and gaining experience in renowned hotels and restaurants, they realised their dream of owning their own establishment here. The château itself has a long history: originally built in 1592 by Bernese patrician families, it served as a manor house, farm and later as a hotel over the centuries. Today, the young host couple combines the historic atmosphere of the estate with contemporary Swiss hospitality.

Rooms

Historisches Deluxe Zimmer
Historic Deluxe Room

Timeless elegance with historical details, warm colours, fine wooden furniture and lovingly selected details create an atmosphere of relaxation and well-being in the historic Deluxe Rooms. Each room is between 30 and 32 square metres in size, is equipped with a king-size bed and tells its own unique story.

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Deluxe Room

Elegant woods, warm colours and extravagant furniture: the deluxe rooms, with 28-30 m² of living space, are perfect for a luxurious stay and are equipped with a comfortable king-size bed.

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Family Suite

The spacious family suite is perfect for families, couples with children or a holiday with friends. Enjoy timeless elegance and plenty of space to sleep.

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Superior Room

Warm colours and elegant wood: with a living space of 19-25 square metres, you can enjoy plenty of peace and quiet in the Superior Room, which features a cosy queen-size or king-size bed.

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Single Room

Time for yourself: For solo travellers, the hotel offers a small but cosy room with a single bed, measuring 13 square metres or more.

Facilities

Electric Car Charging Station
Electric Car Charging Station
Free Wifi
Free Wifi
Meeting Facilities
Meeting Facilities
Parking Area
Parking Area
Pets Friendly
Pets Friendly
Quiet Location
Quiet Location
Terrace
Terrace
Wheelchair Friendly
Wheelchair Friendly

Culinary

Kulinarik
Restaurant

The excellent cuisine at Château Salavaux, awarded 14 Gault Millau toques, brings the diverse flavours of the region to the table. The concept focuses consistently on local and seasonal products, which are selected in close cooperation with regional suppliers. Nature and the seasons determine what ends up on the menu – fresh, authentic and varied. Head chef Philippe Bouteille and his team constantly surprise their guests with new ideas and creations that combine taste, creativity and passion. In summer, twice a week, cooking takes place on the fire ring over an open fire. A culinary BBQ experience that never fails to delight.

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Wine Cellar

The wine cellar at Château Salavaux also reflects the diversity of the region: unique, multifaceted and always full of surprises. Special attention is paid to local wines from the Vully region. Close contact with the winegrowers enables the team to always offer the best the region has to offer. As the selection of excellent wines is so large that they cannot all be included on the menu, the range changes regularly – always to match the seasonal cuisine. Some bottles are rather reserved: perhaps a little older, particularly rare or simply too well-known to be featured on the menu. However, the team knows their hidden gems and is happy to share them with curious wine lovers. Santé!

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Chef

Mit einem ausgeprägten Gespür für Aromen, Handwerkskunst und Herkunft prägt Küchenchef Philippe Bouteille die kulinarische Handschrift des Hauses. Im Restaurant und auf der Terrasse im Schlosshof präsentiert er eine Küche, die sowohl regional verwurzelt als auch kreativ inspiriert ist – bodenständig in ihren Ursprüngen, elegant in ihrer Ausführung. Seine Menüs erzählen eine Geschichte von Nähe und Raffinesse: vom bewusst ruhigen Auftakt bis zum furiosen Finale. Panna Cotta aus Erbsen mit Zitronenblattemulsion, glasierte weiße Spargel, meisterhaft kombiniert mit einem dekonstruierten Mimosa-Ei und Orangenmayonnaise, Forelle aus dem Genfer See – Texturen und Kontraste, die begeistern und nur einige wunderbare Beispiele aus der Küche des Küchenchefs sind.

Around the hotel

Hochzeiten und Feiern
Weddings & celebrations

Whether it's a wedding, birthday or family celebration, Château Salavaux offers a unique setting for unforgettable moments. Surrounded by vineyards and close to Lake Murten, the castle gardens, stylish restaurant and historic vaulted cellar combine history, elegance and charm. Our experienced team will accompany you from the planning stage to the final details, with creative, seasonal cuisine and great attention to detail. Whether it's a small gathering or a large celebration, every event here is a special experience.

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Sustainability

Château Salavaux is located in the heart of Seeland, Switzerland's largest vegetable garden, and draws on nature's diversity every day. Most of the ingredients come from local producers with whom the hotel works closely – from organic tomatoes and seasonal vegetables to organic polenta and top-quality Limousin beef. This is complemented by the Château's own garden with herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees such as persimmons, pears, lemons and kumquats. The result is a cuisine that is authentic, sustainable and deeply rooted in the region – a culinary experience that combines responsibility, quality and regionality.

FAQ Frequently asked Questions & Answers

You can check in between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For earlier or later check-in, please contact the hotel directly before your arrival.

Check-out is possible until 11 a.m. If you wish to depart later, please enquire about late check-out directly with the hotel.

Private parking spaces are available free of charge directly at the accommodation. Reservations are not necessary.

Yes, pets are allowed. Please get in touch with the hotel before.

Romantik Hotel Château Salavaux
Flavio & Neïla Benedetto
Route de Villars-le-Grand 16
Switzerland-1585 Salavaux
CH - Fribourg Region -

Château Salavaux is easily accessible via the Swiss motorways. From the A1 (Bern–Lausanne), take the Avenches exit and follow the signs to Salavaux. After a few minutes' drive through the picturesque landscape of Vully, you will reach the château in the village of Salavaux.

The nearest railway stations are Avenches and Murten/Morat. From there, you can quickly reach Salavaux by taxi or regional bus. The Château Salavaux team will be happy to organise a transfer for you on request.

Several airports offer convenient access to the region:

  • Bern-Belp Airport – approx. 50 km
  • Geneva Airport (GVA) – approx. 120 km
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) – approx. 170 km

From there, you can travel in comfort by hire car, train or shuttle service to Salavaux – right to Château Salavaux.