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by Simon Schwarz
arcona Golf Cup
Rostock/Teschow, 31.08.2023 - On Saturday, August 26, 2023, it was that time again: The "Cup of arcona Hotels & Resorts" took place at the Schloss Teschow Golf Club. The men's gross winner was Christopher Hintz from GC Kallin (HCP 4.5/5), while Bettina Scheutzow from GC Schloss Teschow (HCP 24.3/27) came out on top in the women's gross category.
by Simon Schwarz
"my arcona" goes online
Rostock, 03/08/2023 - Since July 1, guests of arcona Hotels & Resorts have been able to join "my arcona". The new customer loyalty program aims to strengthen the relationship with regular guests and reward them with rewards, discounts and other exclusive benefits.
by Simon Schwarz
Stephan Huthmann new Director E-Commerce
Rostock, 10.07.2023 - The Rostock-based hotel group arcona Hotels & Resorts is reorganizing its e-commerce team: Stephan Huthmann is taking over the management of all online sales with immediate effect.
by Simon Schwarz
Summer fun at Wartburg Castle - Golden Mary and colorful cocktails
Eisenach, 05.06.2023 - Why wander far away when colorful cocktails and the right sound are so close? More precisely: at the Romantik Hotel at Wartburg Castle. Last Saturday, July 1, the summer fun provided pure joie de vivre and a breathtaking atmosphere.
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by Simon Schwarz
Sharing dinner, casual and international
Sylt, 13.06.2023 - "Sharing Style" is the magic formula with which the Kitchen.Bar restaurant at the Wyn Strandhotel Sylt now wants to inspire not only hotel guests, but also external visitors to enjoy socializing. Inspired by surf hotspots around the world, the restaurant focuses on a casual atmosphere in which friends and family dine together, help themselves to the selected dishes of their choice in the middle of the table - and reflect on the exciting day.
by Simon Schwarz
Summer fun at Wartburg Castle - The summer flirt of the Romantik Hotel at Wartburg Castle
Eisenach, 05.06.2023 - Dance, celebrate and enjoy: On Saturday, July 1, 2023, the Romantik Hotel auf der Wartburg invites you to dance under the stars and enjoy an unforgettable summer night. With a view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wartburg Castle, a breathtaking atmosphere and a very special ambience await you.
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by Simon Schwarz
arcona relief fund
Usedom, 24.05.2023 - This year, the hotels of arcona Hotels & Resorts are once again supporting charitable organizations: General Manager Lars Groche and Management Assistant Nannette Bergschmidt from the Hotel Kaiserhof in Heringsdorf on Usedom visited Wolgast Zoo and presented Zoo Director Mirko Daus with a donation for the new zoo school, which is still under construction.
by Simon Schwarz
Mallorca expert moves to the top
Rostock/Mallorca, 22.05.2023 - Björn Wild is now managing the barefoot Hotel Mallorca in Portocolom, on the picturesque east coast of the Balearic island. Opened on July 1, 2022, the 60-room hotel has already won the hearts of German-speaking holidaymakers in particular. The concept was invented by actor and entrepreneur Til Schweiger and is operated by arcona Hotels & Resorts.
Summer party, wine events, cooking courses and celebrity chefs
by Julia Armah
Culinary variety at the Hotel Elephant Weimar
Summer party
On August 16, 2025, an exclusive summer party will be held on the romantic garden terrace of the Hotel Elephant, for which Johannes Wallner has invited guest chefs Haya Molcho, Maria Groß, Ralf Zacherl and Franz Keller. Winegrowers will present their best wines and a DJ will set the mood. The aim: enjoy, have fun and get into conversation with each other.
Wine talks
As part of the popular wine talks, wine lovers and connoisseurs can taste fine wines in a relaxed atmosphere and talk to winemakers and wine experts. Sommelière Anna-Maria Beckert offers insider tips and provides information about growing regions and grape varieties.
The dates
- February 6, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Böhme & Töchter (Saale-Unstrut)
- March 6, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Rudolf Fürst (Franconia)
- April 3, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Hey (Saale-Unstrut)
- May 8, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Bickel-Stumpf (Franconia)
- June 5, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Maximin Grünhaus (Mosel)
- August 14, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Emil Bauer & Söhne (Palatinate)
- September 4, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Andre Gussek (Saale-Unstrut)
- October 2, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Franz Keller (Baden)
- November 6, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Basserman-Jordan (Pfalz)
- December 11, 2025 Weintalk with Weingut Meyer-Näkel (Pfalz)
Wallner's favorites
A long table, 18 guests and seven courses: Hotel Elephant celebrates a very special form of convivial enjoyment in its elegant Lichtsaal. On eleven dates, chef Johannes Wallner presents seasonally themed menus accompanied by selected wines. 18 guests enjoy the evening together at a long table in the middle of the atmospheric light room with its art collection and glass ceiling.
The dates
- February 8, 2025 Wallner's favorites / Damn I love you!
- March 7 & 8, 2025: Wallner's favorites & Dieter Müller
- April 4 & 5, 2025: Wallner's favorites / Spring Awakening
- September 5 & 6, 2025: Wallner's favorites& Léa Linster
- October 3 & 4, 2025: Wallner's favorites / Caviar & Truffles
- December 12 & 13, 2025: Wallner's favorites / Christmas Journey
A matter of taste: Duets at the stove
Together with a guest chef, head chef Johannes Wallner will treat guests to a suitable menu. Sommelier Anna-Maria Beckert accompanies the evening with the appropriate wines.
The dates
- April 26, 2025 A matter of taste with Lucki Maurer / In the summery ambience of the garden terrace, the two chefs host a barbecue party as a duet
- May 10, 2025 A matter of taste with Sektkellerei Bardong / 7-course menu accompanied by drinks from Sektkellerei Bardong
- June 8, 2025 A matter of taste with winemaker and star chef Christian Stahl / Highly talented culinary newcomer with a Michelin award
- August 15, 2025 A matter of taste with Haya Molcho / Restaurant “NENI” (modern interpretation of Levante cuisine)
- October 25, 2025 A matter of taste with Thomas Bühner / One of the most outstanding chefs in modern top cuisine
- December 20, 2025 A matter of taste: Night of the great champagne houses / A glamorous champagne party in a stylish ambience.
Cook with Johannes Wallner
Guests experience the art of cooking up close and personal and are introduced to the secrets of fine cuisine by head chef Johannes Wallner. The course starts with a champagne reception. During the course, participants receive a recipe folder and an apron as a souvenir. After cooking together, you will enjoy the 4-course menu you have created yourself.
Dates: February 9, April 6 and October 5, 2025
Hotel Elephant Weimar, Autograph Collection
The Hotel Elephant Weimar in the heart of the city of classics is one of the most historic and renowned hotels in Germany. Operated by arcona Hotels & Resorts, the traditional hotel opened as an Autograph Collection hotel in October 2018 after extensive renovation. Under this brand, Marriott unites exceptional, hand-picked hotels with a unique perspective on design, craftsmanship and hospitality under the premise “exactly like nothing else”. The unmistakable charm of the boutique hotel is characterized by timelessly elegant design as well as classic art deco and building elements, which come to the fore in 99 comfortable rooms and suites, the conference rooms and the public areas. In the Lichtsaal, the heart of the hotel, the focus is on the multifaceted cultural program and the hotel's own art collection. Guests will find authentic and uncomplicated enjoyment in the stylish AnnA restaurant as well as in the bar and wine bar. Today more than ever, the Hotel Elephant Weimar is a place of open encounters and, as a hotspot and living room of the city, inspires travelers as well as locals and visitors to the region. Anyone who enters this place can feel it.
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 nine arcona hotels are currently located in properties, some of which are listed buildings, at well-known vacation destinations such as Rügen, Sylt and Usedom. The portfolio includes the well-known Hotel Elephant Weimar, the traditional Hotel Kaiserhof on Usedom and the Schloss Teschow golf club. As a licensee of the Barefoot concept developed by Til Schweiger, arcona also operates Barefoot Hotels at established destinations such as Mallorca. The owners and shareholders of arcona are Alexander Winter and Treugast founder Prof. Stephan Gerhard. The company is based in the listed Zeeck'sche Villa in Rostock.
