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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 makes a guest appearance at the Wyn Strandhotel
by Simon Schwarz
TV and star chef comes to Sylt with culinary event
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 March 3, 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 "Kitchen.Bar", the restaurant at the Wyn Strandhotel. The focus is on first-class products and creative ideas, ideal for anyone who follows a vegetarian diet or simply wants to take a trip into vegetarian cuisine.
The veggie menu:
LOHSES GRÜNE HANDSCHRIFT
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
Cantonese Cuisine by CL on March 4, 2023
Cantonese cuisine is a matter close to Christian Lohse's heart - ever since he cooked alongside a Chinese chef at the legendary "The Dorchester" in London and coaxed his secrets out of him. In the "Kitchen.Bar", the restaurant of the Wyn Strandhotel, Christian Lohse celebrates his very own interpretation of Cantonese cuisine, based on regional spices and foods.
The Asian menu:
CANTONESE CUISINE BY CL
I. Various dim sum - steamed, fried, baked
II. Wan Tan soup at its best
III. Black Angus beef fillet with black beans, red bell pepper and fried rice
IV. Jasmine rice with sweet and sour banana and lime-coconut foam
V. The other fortune cookie
A reservation is required for both culinary events by calling +49 4651 831-0 or sending an e-mail to info@wyn-sylt.de.
The price for the veggie evening is 129 euros per person including wine accompaniment, water and coffee.
The price for the Asian evening is 159 euros per person including wine accompaniment, water and coffee. [The combination ticket for both evenings costs 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 been awarded 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.
Hotspot not just for surfers
The Wyn Strandhotel Sylt is located behind the dunes, directly on the 40-kilometer-long west beach of Sylt. It is just a stone's throw away from lively Westerland and attracts not only beach vacationers but also the elite of windsurfers in the summer months. Throughout the year, the hotel attracts travelers of all ages and inclinations to the island for cycling, golfing, horse riding or walking. The 72-room hotel has a lot to offer not only outside, but also inside: One of the highlights is the indoor pool and saunas on the top floor with views of the North Sea and the coastal fringe of Westerland as far as the north of the island. Equally unique is the spa lounge on the 5th floor with its unique North Sea panorama. Guests can enjoy massages and a wide range of cosmetic treatments in two treatment rooms. In the evening, the spa area is transformed into an atmospheric night lounge where sundowners can be enjoyed to the sound of muted club music and occasionally live music. The hotel's own restaurant, Kitchen.Bar, treats hotel guests and external visitors to a daily changing evening menu inspired by surfing hotspots around the world. Directly behind the dune, the spacious sun terrace beckons in the summer months
.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.
