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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.
Summer cultural program at the Hotel Elephant Weimar
by Simon Schwarz
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The following events are planned:
Thursday, June 2, 2022, 12.30 pm: Lunch concert - a window into Bach's world: Young artists from the Institute for Early Music at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar offer a program all about Bach & Sons as well as baroque music of various styles.
Further concerts in the series will take place on June 9, 16, 23 and 30.
A lunch offer in the AnnA restaurant can be combined with the concerts.
Monday, June 6, 2022, 8 p.m.: Concert - Chamber Music Class: Students of the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar present the wonderful world of instrumental music in small ensembles. From duos with piano to string quartets, they show the multifaceted richness of the original salon culture in Weimar.
The last concert in the series will take place on July 04, 2022.
Wednesday.15 June 2022, 8.00 pm: Live music - mittSTIMME: Singer Anja Mann and Erfurt pianist Vinzenz Heinze provide a musical time-out with a lovingly selected program of pop, rock and swing classics.
The ticket price includes a glass of sparkling wine (or an alcohol-free alternative).
Sunday, June 19, 2022, 11.00 a.m.: Concert matinée - Cranach anniversary: Vom Menschen with Friederike Vollert (recorders), Amandine Affagard (lute) and Hans Christian Martin (harpsichord): In the age of the Reformation, opposites collide: instead of the absolutization of church authority, Luther propagates "faith for all" and the focus is now increasingly on the individual. This is also reflected in the work of his contemporary Lucas Cranach. Instead of rigid chorales, the music contains new interpretations of secular dance songs. The Ensemble Weimar Baroque traces these tendencies in texts and pieces of music on the occasion of the 550th anniversary of Lucas Cranach the Elder.
The AnnA restaurant is offering a Cranach menu in 4 to 6 courses, which can be booked from May 21, 2022. This menu - in keeping with the Lucas Cranach exhibition in Weimar - will also be a culinary interpretation of the culture of the period.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 5 p.m.: Lecture: KunstLichtBlick. The cultural manager of the Hotel Elephant Weimar, Claudia Dell, gives an insight into the art collection of the Lichtsaal.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 7 p.m.: Elephant reading: Johanna Geißler reads "Lotte in Weimar" with wit and expression - a premiere at Hotel Elephant Weimar. As a Nobel Prize winner in literature and Goethe expert, Thomas Mann was a regular visitor to the Hotel Elephant in Weimar. In his novel "Lotte in Weimar", he created a literary monument to the hotel. In it, he writes about the late reunion between Goethe and Charlotte Kestner. Johanna Geißler is an actress at the Deutsches Nationaltheater Weimar.
The admission price includes a drink during the interval. A Madeira, Goethe's favorite drink, will be served. A non-alcoholic alternative is also available.
The detailed cultural program can be found at hotelelephantweimar.de/kulturprogramm/ A program booklet is available at the hotel.
Further information on the culinary events can be found at: www.hotelelephantweimar.de/genuss-momente/
Tickets are available at the hotel and at hotelelephantweimar.de/ticketshop.
Further information and images are available here: hotelelephantweimar.de or arcona.de.
Images accompanying the press release can be found here. Photo credits: arcona HOTELS & RESORTS.
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Hotel Elephant Weimar, Autograph Collection
The Hotel Elephant Weimar in the heart of the classic city 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 are showcased 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.
About arcona
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.
Further images and information can be found at www.arcona.de.
