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Von Siebenthal - Gstaad

Founded in 1872, this family business is the oldest still existing shop in Gstaad. It is now run by the fourth and fifth generation. In the fire that destroyed half the village in 1898, the house of the von Siebenthal family was completely destroyed. The existing house was re-built in 1899 and commerce started again. Since then, the ancient hardware-store has become one of the leading household and cookshops in Switzerland, its total floorspace amounting to 500m2. Today this family run business has a staff of ten and is run by Gottfried and Katharina von Siebenthal.

Our business and only business is pattern dinnerware - active or discontinued - contemporary to vintage - casual to formal.

Whether your pattern is widely available or obscure and difficult to find, we have the experience, focus, and commitment to supply your needs.

We feature brands such as Noritake, Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Franciscan, Johnson Brothers, Spode, Rosenthal, Lenox, Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff and many more.

In all our efforts the focus is on personalized attention, competitive value, and clearly defined product and quality descriptions.

Around 1890 GSTAAD was just a small hamlet with a population of one hundred and fifty. Travellers had to rely on post and petrol lamps burned in the thirty odd homes as there was no electricity. Today, GSTAAD is a world famous resort, easily accessible by train, car or plane. The scenery is as beautiful as a hundred years ago, but of course much has changed. Who discovered GSTAAD? Who built the railway and the first hotels? What visions motivated GSTAAD's pioneers? All the intriguing tales are told in a lively manner in the GSTAAD book - it reads like a novel!

A Hotel with a History

1690 the first references were made to the Olden, known at the time as an inn and mainly patronised by people passing on horse carriages. 1895 the centre of Gstaad burnt down, 8 houses were destroyed and 4 of them were reconstructed as stone houses.

Rebuilt it became an inn with some hotel rooms and in 1924 the Müllener family bought the property. During the 2nd world war the Olden grew considerably and came to fame thanks to the excellent cookery skills of Marie and the tasty morsels of meat from the adjacent farm which were during the required “non-meat war days” hidden under the pasta. In addition the patrons were entertained by the in-house family orchestra, with Hedi and Nelli jodeling to the accordion.

In 1952 Fausto arrived and he not only gave the Olden an international touch, he also married Hedi. In 1960 ‘La Cave’ was opened and became the in place to eat for statesmen, artists, famout people from all over the world as well as for the locals. Many celebrations were held with this mixture of patrons and hence its claim to fame.

Today the owners of the Olden are Bernie Ecclestone and Marco Piccinini, both with close ties to Gstaad since childhood. They renovated all the rooms, restaurants and kitchens, paying special attention to preserving the cosy atmosphere the Olden is so famous for. An enthusiastic crew still takes special pride in providing the loyal patrons the service excellence and tradition the international clientele is taking for granted.

On the ground floor you’ll find a sunny and comfortable dining room, towards the interior is The Restaurant, famous for elegant dining to music at night, and the Bar. In the summer we serve refreshing beverages and snacks on the terrace facing the car-free promenade of Gstaad, or in the garden that offers a bit more intimacy.

Our restaurants are famous for excellent and sophisticated service as well as for dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. The Olden is the meeting point and a melting pot for our valued customers, from around the region as well as from all over the world.

The kitchen of the Hotel Olden has evolved around the selection and choices of our esteemed clientele. We offer specialities that simply can’t be deleted from the menu, like the famous ‘Milanaise’ chop or the spaghettis „sciué sciué“, traditional dishes as well as specials from the Mediterranean, the succulent Sea Bass cooked on seasalt. Our Chef produces meals prepared with only the finest and freshest ingredients, even with herbs from our very own garden, or with produce from the region, like the well-known aged Saanen cheese shaved to a roll or beef from the Simmental cattle that was raised and bred under natural condition. All our dishes are prepared on order only. A creative and highly motivated team of chefs is waiting to cook for you.

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