110 Years of Altein, Arosa
What began in 1916 as a sanatorium nestled in the pure mountain air of Arosa has lived many lives over the past 110 years. From its early days as a place of healing, through its transformation into a beloved alpine retreat, the Altein has evolved with each era while holding on to the warmth and character that make it unlike any other hotel in the Swiss Alps.
This summer, we're celebrating 110 years with a very special offer.
CHF 110 per night
A nod to our history, at a price that invites you to become part of it. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, there's never been a better moment to experience the Altein.
Limited availability. Only a select number of rooms are offered at this anniversary rate, bookable for stays this summer. Once they're gone, they're gone.
Wake up to panoramic mountain views, explore over 200 km of hiking trails from the doorstep, and end the day in our wellness area. The Altein sits at 1,800 metres above sea level in one of Switzerland's most pristine alpine settings, and after 110 years, it's still the perfect place to slow down and breathe deeply.
A building with many lives
The Altein was built between 1914 and 1916 by Peter Wieland, owner of the Hotel Seehof, and the pioneering physician Otto Amrein. Designed by the Chur-based architects Schäfer and Risch, it opened as one of Switzerland's most prestigious private lung sanatoriums, with 110 guest rooms, marble staircases, ornate stucco ceilings, and the most modern medical equipment of its time. Despite the strict treatment regimens, the Altein was no ordinary clinic. It was run as a first-class hotel, with generous lounges, a library, regular concerts featuring internationally renowned musicians, and an outstanding kitchen.
When the economic crisis of the late 1920s made the private sanatorium model unsustainable, the Altein closed its medical chapter in 1931 and was converted into a sport hotel. During the Second World War, it served as a shelter for internees. In 1946 the Canton of Zurich took over the building and transformed it into a public health clinic, which operated until 1978 when advances in antibiotics made high-altitude treatment largely unnecessary. A year later, the Altein began its next chapter as a hotel once again.
Today, 110 years after its founding, the building's remarkable heritage lives on in every marble column, vaulted ceiling, and panoramic view. The spirit of renewal that has defined the Altein from its very first day is still very much alive.
Book now and celebrate with us.