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by Julia Armah
Pool location at the Hotel Kaiserhof Heringsdorf: New sauna and heated pool on the roof terrace
Usedom/Rostock, June 25, 2025 - Guests at the Hotel Kaiserhof Heringsdorf, one of the leading hotels in Usedom's imperial spas, can now enjoy the pleasures of wellness at the very top with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Baltic Sea. The new 17 square meter sauna on the roof terrace was opened at the end of May. It is made of thermally treated Scandinavian pine wood, has panoramic windows, a multi-LED lighting system and benches made of Thermo-Espe. This exclusive wood has a noble, dark color and is ideal for sauna construction. The new sauna can be heated to a crisp Finnish 90 degrees Celsius and can accommodate eight seated and four reclining people, who can also enjoy infusion rituals with essential oils and Thalasso peelings.
by Kristina Dohse
Cyberattack on arcona Hotels & Resorts: New findings, forensic progress and outlook
Rostock, 10 June 2025 – Since the last press release, the situation following the cyberattack on arcona Management GmbH has continued to stabilise. New findings, implemented measures and the next steps have now been clearly defined.
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Top chefs united: Alexander Drossel and Andreas Reinke host an exclusive Wine & Dine event
Potsdam, 20. May 2025 - On Sundy, 15 June 2025 at 6 p.m., the Historische Mühle restaurant warmly invites you to a truly special Wine & Dine event: two top chefs, one shared culinary journey, and six exclusive courses await – perfectly paired with hand-selected wines from the renowned Emil Bauer winery.
by Julia Armah
Summer party, wine events, cooking courses and celebrity chefs
Weimar, January 29, 2025 - The Hotel Elephant Weimar remains a social meeting place in the city of Goethe: the new year is once again packed with events that promise enjoyment and pleasure in the best of company. In addition to the wine talks, the culinary event series “Wallners Lieblinge” and the guest chef evenings “Geschmackssachen”, the hotel is also planning a lavish summer party. In addition, chef Johannes Wallner will be introducing participants to the secrets of fine cuisine for the first time this year with his cooking courses. Tickets for the events are available at reception and via the website hotelelephantweimar.de/ticketshop.
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by Julia Armah
Double top: Hotel Elephant Weimar receives two important awards
Weimar, November 26, 2024 - The Hotel Elephant Weimar impresses across the board: this is confirmed by two recent awards that not only recognize the hotel, but also the top achievements of the chef. Hotel Director Stefan Schwind celebrated the Elephant Weimar's selection as one of the “101 Best Hotels in Germany 2025” at a lavish gala on Lake Chiemsee, which is considered one of the most important industry events in the hotel industry. The jury of the renowned Aral Schlemmer Atlas had already honored chef Johannes Wallner at the end of October: He was voted one of the “50 best chefs in Germany”, as announced by the Busche publishing house at a gala in Hamburg.
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by Simon Schwarz
A spin in the little red car: arcona guests take off in a Microlino
Rostock, July 18, 2024 - It is bright red, spherical, radiates a radiant good mood - and enables economical e-mobility. That's why the Microlino is ideal for guests of arcona Hotels & Resorts. "Born in Switzerland - raised in Italy", the charming Micro Car with front entry combines driving pleasure, sustainability and an eye-catching retro design. Two passengers with small luggage whizz through the country in the Microlino at a maximum speed of 90 km/h and can be parked crossways in the smallest of parking spaces. The sunroof makes driving fun perfect
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by Simon Schwarz
Experienced duo takes over the management of the traditional restaurant "Zur historischen Mühle"
Rostock / Potsdam, July 12, 2024 - The traditional restaurant "Zur historischen Mühle" (formerly "Mövenpick Restaurant") in Potsdam is pleased to announce the new management: Hee-Sun Kim and Alexander Dressel, two experienced and passionate restaurateurs, will jointly steer the fortunes of the establishment in future.
by Simon Schwarz
arcona Hotels & Resorts end insolvency
Rostock, June 27, 2024 - arcona Hotels & Resorts has undergone a comprehensive restructuring over the past seven months and was able to divest operations on Rügen (arcona Living First Sellin), in Thuringia (Romantik Hotel Auf der Wartburg) and Austria (Triforêt) during this phase. This made a significant contribution to restoring the company's economic performance.
Christian Lohse and Leo Junior make a guest appearance at Boutiquehotel Erika
by Simon Schwarz
TV and star chef with culinary events in Kitz
Culinary delights are particularly important at arcona Hotels and Resorts. That's why Managing Director Alexander Winter brought Christian Lohse on board as a culinary consultant in 2021. He refines the food concepts of the hotels, sharpens their gastronomic profile and organizes culinary events. The experienced chef works closely with the head chefs of the respective hotels and Managing Director Alexander Winter.
Veggie menu on April 14, 2023
Vegetarian dishes have long been much more than a patchwork of side dishes. Christian Lohse proves just what is possible with his veggie menu in the RIKS restaurant at Boutiquehotel Erika. The focus is on first-class products and creative ideas, ideal for anyone who follows a vegetarian diet or simply wants to venture into vegetarian
cuisine.
The veggie menu:
LOHSES GREEN HANDBOOK
Bread by Christian Lohse, olive oil and semi-salted butter
I. Crostini with thyme onions and parsley root
II. Leek vinaigrette with roasted fairground almonds
III. Veloute of nutmeg pumpkin with sage crusts
IV. Risotto Milanese
V. Coffee and cocoa cream with iced cappuccino
Passion fruit marshmallows
Crossover menu "PARIS MEETS NEW YORK" on April 15, 2023
Crossover cuisine that combines the flair of the two most important cultural metropolises in the West - Christian Lohse has undertaken nothing less for his second menu evening in Kitzbühel
. With first-class products and classics such as Waldorf salad and glazed veal shank, the master chef connects the two cities on a common culinary axis.
The crossover menu:
PARIS MEETS NEW YORK
Bread by Christian Lohse, olive oil and semi-salted butter
I. Shortbread with tomato and tuna belly
II. Waldorf salad at its best with all the trimmings and roasted quail
III. Poached egg with lobster spinach and buttered verjus sauce
IV. Glazed veal shank "The Cirque" with green parsley root mash and Bearnaise sauce
V. Lohses cheesecake with caramel ice cream
Mango marshmallows
Reservations are required for both culinary events by phone: +43 5356 64 885 or e-mail office@erika-kitz.at.
The price for the veggie evening is 129 euros per person, the price for the crossover evening is 159 euros per person, each including wine accompaniment.
Both evenings together cost 249 euros per person.
Christian Lohse: Master at the stove - jack of all trades on TV
Awarded two Michelin stars for many years, Christian Lohse is one of the best and most versatile chefs in Germany. Under his management, the "Fischers Fritz" restaurant in the Regent Hotel on Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt was awarded two Michelin stars from 2007 to 2017. Prior to this, his restaurant "Windmühle", which opened in Bad Oeyenhausen in 1994, had already received two stars.
Born in North Rhine-Westphalia, he trained as a chef in Dijon and deepened his knowledge in top restaurants in Paris and Tours. The Sultan of Brunei hired him as a private chef at the legendary "The Dorchester" in London. Christian Lohse has been a TV chef and judge on various cooking shows since 2013.
Art nouveau charm in a top location
Chic, charismatic and cosy - this is how the Erika presents itself to the many regular guests, holidaymakers and locals who want to relax in style in the center of Kitz. Built in 1897, the boutique hotel with its 54 rooms and suites is one of the best-known hotels in Kitzbühel and has been run by arcona since its reopening in 2021. The first-class hotel is located within walking distance of the center and the Hahnenkamm ski area. It combines the charm of Art Nouveau architecture with modern comfort and offers a wellness area with pool, beauty and relaxation facilities.
The RIKS restaurant under the direction of its head chef Frank Ackermann spoils guests' palates with its sophisticated seasonal and regional cuisine. In the Greenhouse Bar & Lounge, hotel guests and locals enjoy freshly mixed drinks either at the bar or in the lounge's velvety seating areas. RIKS also regularly invites guests to "wine & dine" tastings with wine and culinary delicacies.
About arcona Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 2008, arcona Hotels & Resorts, based in Rostock, specializes in the operation and development of first-class leisure and vacation hotels. The eight arcona hotels are currently located in properties, some of which are listed buildings, at well-known vacation destinations such as Rügen, Sylt and Kitzbühel. The portfolio includes the well-known Hotel Elephant Weimar, the traditional Romantik Hotel auf der Wartburg and the Schloss Teschow golf club. arcona is pushing ahead with new projects in the Alps and on the German coast. As a licensee of the Barefoot concept developed by Til Schweiger, arcona also plans to open Barefoot Hotels at established destinations in the coming years, including Bad Wiessee on Lake Tegernsee. The owners and partners of arcona are Alexander Winter and Treugast founder Prof. Stephan Gerhard. The company is based in the listed Zeeck'sche Villa in Rostock.
