Badrutt's Palace Wine Cellar + Krug Stübli

One of the world's 10 greatest wine cellars - 30,000+ bottles, Krug Ambassade status. A tiny historic elevator sends bottles to 11 restaurants, 2 bars, and a nightclub. Book the Krug Stübli within the cellar itself for truffle fondue + vintage Krug. The same family that invented winter tourism with the 1864 bet also became custodians of this collection.

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1 Take the Historic Elevator to the 30,000-Bottle Cellar History · Price: high

   You'll take a tiny historic elevator (original from 1900s) down to one of the world's 10 greatest wine collections — 30,000+ bottles beneath Badrutt's Palace Hotel (Via Serlas 27). This same elevator still sends bottles to 11 restaurants, 2 bars, and a nightclub above. Call concierge 2-3 days ahead (+41 81 837 1000) and request a cellar tour before your Krug Stübli dinner reservation. Tours are 20-30 minutes of pure wine porn.

   Backup: If full tour not available, ask to see the cellar briefly before dinner.

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2. 2 Ask for the Rarest Bottle Story Wine · Free

   In the cellar, ask your sommelier: 'What's the rarest bottle currently down here?' They love this question and will show you something not on any menu. Also ask: 'Do you have any Gantenbein?' — the cult Graubünden Pinot Noir that's nearly impossible to buy. Show genuine curiosity about acquisition stories: how do they source rarities? What did the Badrutt family collect? What's the oldest bottle still drinkable?

   Backup: If sommelier is busy, any staff can tell you about the collection's highlights.

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3. 3 Order Truffle Fondue with Vintage Krug in Krug Stübli Wine · Price: very high

   Order the truffle fondue with vintage Krug pairing (not just house Krug — specify vintage) in Krug Stübli, a romantic chalet-style room within the cellar itself that seats only 12-16 people. This is THE signature experience: eating in a wine museum, surrounded by bottles. Budget €300-400/person with vintage Krug pairings, dress smart casual, and ask the sommelier to tell the 1864 bet story — you're sitting in the hotel that invented winter tourism.

   Backup: If Krug Stübli fully booked, request private wine tasting in the cellar itself - they arrange exclusive tastings.

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