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Stay up to date with us! This is where we provide you with interesting news about our arcona hotels and resorts.
by Julia Armah
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
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.
Learn more Cyberattack on arcona Hotels & Resorts: New findings, forensic progress and outlook
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
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.
Learn more Summer party, wine events, cooking courses and celebrity chefs
by Julia Armah
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.
.Learn more Double top: Hotel Elephant Weimar receives two important awards
by Simon Schwarz
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
.Learn more A spin in the little red car: arcona guests take off in a Microlino
by Simon Schwarz
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
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.
by Simon Schwarz
"We have used the winter months to transform our showpiece into a modern property with a relaxed atmosphere with attention to detail. We will now also carefully modernize public areas and thank the owner for the investments made," says Alexander Winter, Managing Partner of arcona Hotels & Resorts.
From November 2023 until now, the partial refurbishment has taken place during ongoing hotel operations. Inspired by the charm of the Baltic Sea coast, warm shades of color now meet elegant accents and impress with fine fabrics, sustainable wood panels and high-quality furnishings. "The new rooms not only impress with their modern and inviting design, but also with their unique location, just a few metres from the fine sandy beach," emphasizes Hotel Director Lars Groche.
Despite the ongoing renovation work, 52 rooms and suites were available to guests at the hotel. "We mastered the challenge of carrying out the renovation smoothly during hotel operations," emphasizes Groche. Guests even had the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes during regular construction site tours and experience the work up close.
However, the renovation is far from complete. In the near future, the outdoor pool on the roof terrace will be heated and can be used all year round. Guests will therefore be able to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the pool even in the cooler months. Another highlight will be the new sauna with a breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea and the pier. This will be installed on the roof terrace later this year.
Also popular at the Hotel Kaiserhof: the free daily activity program, which gives you a new lease of life. If the sun isn't shining, the winter garden with library invites you to browse. Of course, guests with children are also welcome at the Kaiserhof. Throughout the summer vacations, there are seahorse swimming courses and an extensive children's program. The newly designed rooms and suites offer enough space for the whole family.
The Kaiserhof Heringsdorf spoils its guests with culinary delights in its Palmengarten restaurant with regional specialties and varied delicacies from all over the world
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The 4-star superior Hotel Kaiserhof is located in the famous Kaiserbad Heringsdorf on Usedom, directly on the Baltic Sea. Its unique prime location makes the hotel the ideal starting point for hikes along the beach and walks along the promenade to the nearby famous pier. At the Kaiserhof itself, you can pamper yourself in the wellness area after an eventful day. You can satisfy your hunger in the palm garden, the summer garden or the winter garden. In addition to the library and piano bar, the Kaiserhof also offers a very special form of entertainment: Many of the hotel's 143 rooms and suites have balconies or terraces with sea views or are located in close proximity to the sea.
Founded in 2008, arcona Hotels & Resorts, based in Rostock, specializes in the operation and development of first-class leisure and vacation hotels. The twelve 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 operates Barefoot Hotels at established destinations such as Mallorca, and another Barefoot is being planned in 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.