Why not in a villa by the lake?

Traveling really isn't easy anymore in the age of COVID-19. Fortunately, though, you don't have to go far to experience true relaxation and a break from everyday life.

At the 4* Superior Deltapark Vitalresort on Lake Thun, time moves at a slightly more leisurely pace—in true “Bernese” style. The Selfness Hotel—located between Thun and Spiez—also makes for a pleasantly uncomplicated, understated arrival: An inconspicuous turnoff from the main road in Gwatt leads past a boat drying area directly to the 70,000 m² grounds on Lake Thun. Here, space and nature open up, and with them, the senses and the experience of the arriving guest. An unexpectedly spacious main hotel building, nestled between two nature reserves and right on the lake. As described on the hotel’s website: Arrive, breathe out, and unwind.

Right next to the hotel is a very special group of homes: 7 yacht-style lakeside villas, built directly on a private lagoon and featuring their own car and boat garages. A “gated community” that is unparalleled in Switzerland. Ideal for those weary of everyday life; while enjoying maximum privacy, guests still have access to all hotel services, including the wellness and fitness area spanning over 2,000 m² and four restaurants with a combined total of 29 GaultMillau points.

The lakeside villas in the “Deltaprivé” neighborhood all feature uniform design standards: three bedrooms, furnished with ergonomic Flowsleep beds by Leibundgut, each with its own bathroom; a large kitchen-dining area; and an open-concept living room with panoramic views. During the milder months, the spacious balconies—which are actually more like ship decks than traditional balconies—invite you to linger outdoors. Could doing nothing be any more tempting? At Deltapark, personal relaxation and unwinding are presented in such a pleasant and professional way that no one needs to feel guilty. And for those who still can’t sit still, there are attractive group classes or comprehensive personal training sessions (including a body scan analysis). Is this problematic in times of contact tracing and mandatory masks? Not at all. Deltapark’s safety concept strikes the perfect balance between maximum safety and the greatest freedom of movement. Simply relaxing—despite, or perhaps precisely because of, COVID-19.