{"id":1452,"date":"2026-01-12T14:10:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmashotel.com\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:08:33","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.emmashotel.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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This is Emma\u2019s Hotel Bed & Breakfast\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Some places carry their history forward and breathe new life into it. Emma\u2019s Hotel B&B stands on a site where people sought relaxation over 100 years ago. Today, this special history blends with a new ease of travel: peaceful, modern, close to nature, and full of warmth. <\/p>

Since 2019, Emma\u2019s has been a place for anyone looking for a home away from home. Nestled between the Bernese Alps and Lake Lungern, it offers a sense of freedom and tranquility that keeps many guests coming back time and again. We are touched by how our Emma\u2019s community continues to grow. <\/p>

Our hotel gained recognition in 2020, among other things, through the TV show \u201cSRF bi de L\u00fct,\u201d which documented its development. The international Netflix series \u201cCrash Landing on You\u201d also put the region around Lungern and the lake on the map far beyond the country\u2019s borders and attracted many new guests. In addition, Emma\u2019s, with its simple self-check-in system, represents a new approach to the hospitality industry, a concept that has been highlighted by various media outlets. <\/p>

Behind it all is Barbara Caluori\u2019s team, who put their hearts into ensuring that guests from near and far feel welcome and at home from the very first moment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A place steeped in history: The story of Emma\u2019s\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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In addition to the fresh mountain air of Lungern, the former luxury hotel offered its guests a tennis court and a linden-lined avenue, a smoking room and a ladies\u2019 lounge, a croquet and bowling green\u2014and in the summer, even a spa orchestra.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Haus St. Josef Cooperative took over the hotel as a recreational and educational center, renovated it, and added a chapel as well as the Marienburg and Josefsburg wings. The center closed in 2015. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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As part of the new construction project on this historic site, Emma\u2019s Hotel B&B was built in the former \u201cMarienburg\u201d annex, alongside the residential buildings. Several artifacts have been preserved as reminders of the past: the old elevator, the chandelier in the entrance, several large mirrors, a massive bag scale, various accessories, tableware, and a few pieces of furniture. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our building has been telling its story since 1954. When we renovated it in 2019, we wanted to preserve part of its past and reinterpret it in a modern way. We removed the old elevator car and preserved the 70-year-old shaft as the heart of the building. By installing mezzanine floors on each level, we created five small \u201ccuriosity niches\u201d\u2014places that serve as reminders of what once was. And that make our guests\u2019 stay even more enjoyable. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In this little boutique, you\u2019ll always find new, lovingly selected trinkets and handy everyday items. Whether you\u2019re looking for a small token of appreciation, a little thank-you gift, something special for your home, or a present for a loved one \u2013 there\u2019s always something perfect to discover here. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For anyone who loves to lose themselves in a good story: In the attic, you\u2019ll find a colorful collection of books, magazines, and periodicals. Perfect for a relaxing evening in the garden, at one of the village restaurants, or for quiet reading in your room. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For our little (and not-so-little) guests, we have a colorful selection of games and activities to keep everyone in good spirits. That way, there\u2019s no chance of getting bored\u2014even on rainy days. Everything is available to borrow and take back to your room. Please be sure to return items to their proper place. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For anything you might need along the way: In our emergency kit, you\u2019ll find handy little items like a sewing kit, shoe-cleaning supplies, a first-aid kit, stationery, ironing supplies, and even a dog bed. And for a nice little gesture, there are even free postcards. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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There is a small tea and coffee station in the old elevator on the first floor. Our guests are welcome to enjoy a cup of fine tea or an espresso at any time of day or night. A handy feature: a microwave is available for preparing light meals. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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We were also able to play a small part in the 2020 season, which consisted of five episodes and aired on SRF TV on Friday evenings in March and April. It was a thrilling experience and a lot of fun. But our village of Lungern is even more beautiful in person, and if you\u2019d like to see it for yourself, why not book your stay today! <\/p>

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