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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.
arcona has a lot to offer travelers with dogs
by Simon Schwarz
Furry friends welcome
The Hotel Künstlerquartier Seezeichen Ahrenshoop even reserves beach chairs on the dog beach on request. "We want people and dogs to have a great vacation together," says Christiane Winter-Thumann, Director of Communications at arcona. "Our experiences in recent years have been so positive that we have expanded our offer for dog lovers. In all of this, we naturally make sure that guests without four-legged friends also feel completely at home with us."
The surcharge per dog and night is between 15 and 25 euros, depending on the hotel. The Barefoot Hotel Mallorca and the Hotel Elephant Weimar charge 30 euros per stay. If you want to bring your furry friend to the restaurant, you should find out in advance whether this is permitted. The wellness areas are dog-free everywhere
."As a dog owner, I know from my own experience how nice it is not to have to make any compromises when traveling. That's why it was a matter close to my heart to equip arcona with our accessories so that dog lovers can enjoy their vacation together with their best friend," says HUNTER Managing Director Nadine Trautwein.
From Sylt to Kitzbühel: dog vacations by the sea and in the mountains
The North Sea island of Sylt has clear rules for relaxed coexistence between humans and dogs - which is why it is particularly popular with guests accompanied by their four-legged friends. At the Wyn Strandhotel Sylt, dogs can stay in their owners' room for 18 euros per night, snuggle up in a dog blanket and eat from bowls with a hygienic base. There are also treats and a brochure entitled "Dog etiquette on Sylt". The hotel's own store stocks dog souvenirs.
Four-legged friends are also welcome at the Baltic Sea, for example at the Hotel Kaiserhof Heringsdorf on Usedom. For 20 euros per night, a dog blanket, food bowls and a pad, poop bag dispenser and treats are provided in the room. The hotel has designated dog-friendly areas such as the summer terrace. On arrival, you will be given information about the dog beach, ideas for excursions and, on request, contact to a local dog sitter or vet
.If you want to roam the mountains with your furry friend, you are very welcome at the Boutiquehotel Erika in Kitzbühel (15 euros per dog/night) and - from December 2023 - at the Hotel Triforêt Hinterstoder (20 euros per dog/night). And around the Romantikhotel auf der Wartburg (20 euros per dog/night), dog-friendly services and long walks through the cultural city of Eisenach await.
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 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.
