Who we are
A family tradition.
Warm hospitality cultivated over generations.
My parents, Carole and Michel von Siebenthal, ran the Alpenrose with heart and soul for almost 40 years. They always bravely faced the challenges of the times and have been successful to this day: The Alpenrose navigates into the future like a safe ship, never capsizing even in the face of rough seas. The two of them have experienced many wonderful moments, met kind people, and had successful years at the Alpenrose—but also experienced difficult economic times, crises, and pandemics that rocked the ship. Yet, they never lost courage and put a lot of hard work and dedication into their life's work, day in and day out.
And so we are now taking the next step: I have decided to take over the helm of the Alpenrose and honor the family tradition in the fourth generation. As of November 2024, the Alpenrose was converted into a limited liability company (GmbH) and transferred to me. I am infinitely happy and grateful that my husband Johannes supports me as head chef and that I can continue to count on the valuable support of my parents.
Some things are changing in today's world, but I promise you, one thing remains the same:
At the Alpenrose, warm, authentic hospitality is always a top priority.
The four of us form a balanced team that can rely on each other and that balances the calmness and experience of the parents with the motivation and strength of the boys.
How it started...
What began as a modest pension in 1907 was acquired by Oswald and Ida von Siebenthal in 1947 has remained in the family ever since. Grandmother Ida was already known for her good cooking and guests traveled from far away for her incomparable "Nidlechueche". Son Fredy completed his cooking apprenticeship with the father of the famous Fredy Girardet and brought nouvelle cuisine to the Bernese Oberland. Together with his wife Monika, he took over the family business in 1961 and led the Alpenrose into the league of Swiss top chefs. Every mid-season, the house has been invested in and renovated. Unfortunately, Fredy von Siebenthal died of heart failure before he was 50, leaving behind Monika and five young children. With the support of many regular guests and loyal employees, Monika had the courage to continue to run the business with passion. When son Michel completed his apprenticeship as a chef in the well-known Real in Vaduz and completed his apprenticeship and travel years with top chefs in France, Belgium and Canada, it was clear to him that he would soon take over his parents' business. The marriage to Marie-Carole Buck in 1988 and the major extension and renovation of the hotel in 1989 brought the Alpenrose into a new era. The small pension has become a stately hotel with 20 spacious rooms in a traditional chalet style.
