The Dolder Grand:
Set on a hillside above Zurich, this historic hotel combines its original 1899 building with two contemporary wings added during a major restoration completed in 2008.
The property overlooks the city, Lake Zurich and the surrounding landscape, while still remaining close to the centre. Its scale and layout create a more structured, city-based wedding experience compared to countryside or villa venues.
The Dolder Grand is also an official civil wedding venue for the city of Zurich.
Accommodation
The hotel includes 175 rooms and suites across the main building and newer wings.
Many rooms have balconies with views across Zurich, the lake or the Alps.
This allows larger wedding groups to stay on-site across multiple days.
Weddings at The Dolder Grand
This venue works well for couples planning a wedding in Switzerland with a city location and larger guest list.
- Located in Zurich, Switzerland
- Historic hotel with modern extensions
- Capacity for up to 600 guests
- Official civil wedding venue
- Multiple event spaces of varying sizes
- Suitable for intimate to large weddings
Different parts of the wedding can take place across separate rooms within the hotel.
Ceremony & Reception Spaces
The hotel offers a wide range of spaces for ceremonies and receptions.
The Ballroom is one of the main event spaces, seating up to 270 guests for dinner and up to 500 for a reception. The larger Gallery can host up to 400 guests.
In addition, the Garden Salons provide smaller spaces with access to a terrace.
Civil ceremonies take place in the Libraries on selected dates, while symbolic ceremonies can be arranged throughout the year.
The layout allows the day to move between different spaces without room changes.
Food & Guest Experience
Dining is led by the hotel’s restaurants, including a two-Michelin-starred kitchen.
Menus are tailored for each wedding and prepared in-house.
In addition, the hotel includes a 4,000-square-metre spa, multiple restaurants and a significant art collection displayed throughout the property.
This supports a more complete, multi-day wedding experience.
Location
The Dolder Grand is located above Zurich, around 15 minutes from the city centre.
Zurich Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car.
Practical Information
The Dolder Grand operates as a large hotel, so availability depends on the season and overall occupancy.
The venue supports weddings from smaller ceremonies through to large-scale events.
Pricing typically starts from a per-person package, with final costs depending on the format of the event.
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