The Best Wedding Venues In Switzerland

Whether you’re drawn to the romance of historic lakefront hotels or the quiet magic of a mountainside hideaway, these are some of the best wedding venues in Switzerland (recommended by a wedding planner who calls this beautiful country home!). 

To note: I’ve earned my stripes and built my business in the mountains of Colorado, but I adore traveling back home to Switzerland to work and help you plan a destination wedding where a piece of my heart still lives.

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

Montreux

Known as the pearl of the Swiss Riviera, this five-star hotel has been a destination on the shores of Lake Geneva since 1906. Entering the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace feels like stepping back in time to the Belle Epoque — a time of peace, prosperity, and opulence in France and the French-Swiss in the early 1900s. Here, you’ll find soaring ceilings, ornate details, and an air of old-world elegance. My favorite ceremony location? The palace gardens, where you stand surrounded by florals and graceful distant peaks. As the festivities come to an end, indulge in a late-night treat from the in-house pastry chef. Midnight chocolate fountain, anyone? 

Features of Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

• Accommodates up to 400 guests

• Overnight accommodations

• In-house catering and bar service

• Indoor and outdoor locations

• Waterfront venue

Maison Buttin-de-Loës

Lavaux

Overlooking the UNESCO-listed Lavaux Vineyard Landscape (a collection of terraced vineyards that have been cultivated for nearly a thousand years!), Maison Buttin-de-Loës dates back to the 16th century. Ideal for wine and history lovers alike, the 18th-century mansion was restored in 1917 and boasts its own working vineyard. Tent-covered celebrations on the garden terrace are both intimate and grand, thanks to the pairing of cozy architecture and the sweeping views of Lake Geneva.

Features of Maison Buttin-de-Loës

• Accommodates up to 150 guests alfresco

• Indoor and outdoor locations

• Historic vineyard venue

Beau-Rivage Palace

Lausanne

This French chateau-style hotel has welcomed international celebrities and leaders since 1862, from Charlie Chaplin and Diana Ross to Nelson Mandela and Grace Kelly. Set on ten acres along Lake Geneva, the Beau-Rivage Palace is equal parts historic glamour and modern sophistication. However, it’s the Grand Sandoz Ballroom that will leave you speechless with its stained glass ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the alpine lake.

Features of Beau-Rivage Palace

• Accommodates up to 600 guests

• Overnight accommodations

• Indoor and outdoor locations

• In-house catering and bar service

• Historic waterfront venue

CERVO Zermatt

Zermatt

Perched over 5,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by 38 mountains (including the iconic Matterhorn), CERVO Zermatt is the peak of luxury (see what I did there?). Think cozy wooden-clad chalets, designer finishes, and panoramic views. I love the balance of high-end service and mindfulness found here. The indoor-outdoor concept invites peace and tranquility in the alpine landscape, while the top-tier amenities allow you to indulge a bit. Plus, with the opportunity for an exclusive property rental, you can transform this boutique resort into your own private mountain escape for a weekend.

Features of CERVO Zermatt

• Accommodates up to 180 guests

• Overnight accommodations

• In-house catering and bar service

• Indoor and outdoor locations

• Modern mountaintop venue

Villars Palace

Villars-sur-Ollon

High in the alpine meadows and named one of the best hotels in Switzerland, this 1913 palace sits on over 20 acres of private parkland with sweeping mountain views. It’s the kind of place that glows with summer wildflowers and shimmers under winter snowfall. Inside, the historic theater (a protected monument!) and the grand ballroom bring the Belle Epoque to life. However, the onsite spa and art gallery bring a contemporary twist to the space, making Villars Palace versatile and timeless. 

Features of Villars Palace

• Accommodates up to 250 guests

• Overnight accommodations

• In-house catering and bar service

• Indoor and outdoor locations

• Alpine hotel venue

Hotel Villa Honegg

Lucerne 

With only 25 rooms, this historic boutique hotel becomes your own private escape for weddings of 40 or more. I adore Villa Honegg’s grassy meadow for ceremonies — just you, your closest loved ones, and glittering Lake Lucerne beyond. The sun terrace and gardens are ideal for intimate champagne toasts, while the outdoor infinity pool (yes, it’s heated year-round to a comfortable 93º) offers a dreamy morning-after soak. 

Features of Villa Honegg

• Accommodates up to 60 guests for exclusive venue rentals

• Overnight accommodations

• In-house catering and bar service

• Indoor and outdoor locations

Feeling called to one of these wedding venues in Switzerland? 

It’s easy to see why! Planning a wedding abroad can feel daunting, but when you find the right location, everything just clicks into place — like bees finding their way back to the hive.

As a Switzerland wedding planner, I love helping couples navigate the intricacies of a destination wedding here with my local network and intimate knowledge of this gorgeous landscape. Get in touch so we can start dreaming up your wedding in Switzerland.

With Love,

Leor 🐝