Luxury Cigar Lounges in Switzerland. Alpine Elegance for Cigar Aficionados
Set along the slopes and among the peaks of the Alps, Switzerland is renowned as the ultimate destination for those seeking a luxurious ski holiday in winter or a refined escape amid green mountains and turquoise lakes in summer.
For cigar lovers, the experience is elevated even further by adding time spent in one or more of Switzerland’s exceptional cigar lounges. The world’s most famously neutral country offers no shortage of such venues—many of them at an exceptionally high level. Here are three notable examples.
Park Gstaad Hotel Cigar Lounge
When you imagine a classic cigar lounge, this is exactly what comes to mind. Located in the resort and ski town of Gstaad, the lounge is housed within the Park Gstaad Hotel, surrounded by lush greenery and facing the snow-capped Alps—a setting that feels lifted straight from a romantic film.
The nearly century-old hotel is designed in an elegant Alpine style and attracts celebrities and high-profile guests from around the world. The cigar lounge itself is set in a wood-paneled room, centered around a crackling wood-burning fireplace, with deep leather Chesterfield armchairs arranged invitingly around it.
The walls are partially clad in Alpine wood, while the ceiling is a work of art in its own right—an intricate mosaic of natural wood in varying tones, forming striking decorative patterns. Polished coffee tables, warm ambient lighting, and the glow of the oversized fireplace enhance the luxurious atmosphere. A large antique globe evokes the spirit of historic exploration, while refined board games—such as an inlaid backgammon set—offer guests a leisurely diversion. Large windows overlook the surrounding park, the hotel gardens, and the mountain scenery beyond, creating the sensation of sitting inside an opulent forest lodge.
Large wooden humidors present an excellent selection of Cuban cigars, featuring renowned brands such as Cohiba, Ramón Allones, Partagás, Hoyo de Monterrey, Romeo y Julieta, and more. The lounge is equipped with an Airkel system—an advanced ventilation solution specifically designed for cigar lounges—ensuring optimal air circulation, continuous fresh air, and a stable, carefully controlled temperature.
A substantial bar offers an impressive range of fine cognacs, alongside a menu of classic and signature cocktails and other premium spirits.
The lounge is closed during the summer months and operates exclusively during the ski season.
Park Gstaad Hotel Cigar Lounge
Wispilenstrasse 29, Gstaad
+41 (0)33 748 98 00
www.parkgstaad.ch/cigar-lounge
Storchen Hotel Zurich Cigar Bar
At the Storchen Hotel—“The Stork”—located on the banks of Lake Zurich, you’ll find a cigar lounge that is part of a curated network of cigar bars in Switzerland’s leading luxury hotels. The network selects only top-tier hotels and restaurants in particularly scenic locations, and this lounge is a prime example of that philosophy.
In the heart of Zurich, it offers a perfect escape into an Old World European ambiance, with leather armchairs and chairs, and small marble-topped coffee tables. Stained-glass windows featuring noble crests evoke the feeling of a grand hall in a historic castle. A large walnut-wood bar, lined with upholstered stools, serves a broad selection of premium spirits, refined cocktails, boutique wines, as well as bar dishes, aperitifs, and desserts.
An elegant wall-mounted humidor displays more than thirty cigar brands in a wide range of sizes, strengths, and profiles, including top-tier labels. Guests may also rent a personal humidor safe, allowing them to store cigars brought from home or purchased on-site until their next visit.
The lounge’s management offers a distinctive experience: a private boat cruise along the Limmat River, through Zurich and out onto Lake Zurich, accompanied by cigar expert Lorin Pecollo. During the two-hour cruise, guests enjoy fine cigars paired with premium champagne and fresh oysters, guided by Pecollo’s expert insight. The experience is designed for groups of four to six people and is available from April through September.
Storchen Hotel Zurich Cigar Bar
Weinplatz 2, Zurich
+41 (0)44 227 27 27
storchen.ch/en/eat-drink/cigar-bar
The House of Grauer, Geneva
Six hundred square meters devoted entirely to cigar culture—this is nothing less than a sanctuary for cigar connoisseurs. Founded as a hub for uncompromising quality and refined taste, the moment you step inside you feel as though you’ve arrived in Havana.
The design recalls an upscale Cuban club: large ceiling fans rotate lazily overhead, tropical plants line the walls, which are partially clad in mahogany and walnut and partially finished in white. A wooden ceiling, patterned tiled floors, and a series of elegant arches define the space. Furnishings include deep ivory armchairs, high bar tables, and classic French-style wooden bar stools.
The venue spans two levels. The lower level houses the wine cellar, where a skilled sommelier presides over an exceptional selection of boutique wines and an extensive collection of prestigious champagnes. The main level features the lounge itself, centered around a massive octagonal humidor room, along with a safe-deposit room, a cigar shop, and a dedicated art space.
The humidor room—the heart of the house—offers an extraordinary selection of cigars from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Brazil, and even South Africa and France, including rare premium brands and limited editions.
The private safe room contains individual smoked-oak lockers lined with cedar wood, maintaining ideal humidity and temperature conditions and suitable for long-term cigar aging.
The cigar shop presents a superb collection of high-end cigars, humidors, cigar cases, lighters, ashtrays, and accessories. In addition, guests can enjoy fine coffee, exclusive tea blends from around the world, and a curated chocolate display created by a master chocolatier who has developed original and expressive flavor profiles.
The art space is dedicated to the history of cigar culture, showcasing authentic artifacts alongside paintings and sculptures. History permeates every corner—from antique espresso machines to archival documents from different eras and regions. The space also hosts rotating exhibitions by leading artists, Cuban works, and more.
The House of Grauer, Geneva
Route des Jeunes 9, Geneva
+41 (0)22 552 27 99
www.houseofgrauer.com
