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American Express® Switzerland

Stories & Lifestyle

Stories and personalities that make up the unique American Express® experience.

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Hidden Places & Spaces

Discover more insider tips around the world with American Express®.

Made by Member Portraits

#MadeByMembers is a collection of enriching human stories from a wide spectrum of interesting American Express Card members describing what inspires them. They all have one thing in common: the successful founding of their own company. See what the members created and be inspired by their personality, passion and ambition.

Made by Members: Christina Stahl

Christina Stahl and her husband are the creators of AMELI Zurich, a laptop bag that supports fashion-conscious women on their career paths.

Made by Members: Hanna & Johan Akerström

In the heart of Zurich, Hanna and Johan Akerström are reviving the traditional craftsmanship of natural soap making with Soeder.

Made by Members: Carlo Badini

Whether for a single room or an entire apartment: Carlo Badini’s Pabio platform can help you furnish your living space just the way you like it – with a monthly furniture subscription.

Made by Members: Roman Hartmann

Roman Hartmann wanted to get to the bottom of where his cooking ingredients come from. This turned out not to be that easy. So he took matters into his own hands and founded Farmy.


Dinning & Food Experience

American Express shows the diversity of Switzerland’s top gastronomy and gives you a glimpse behind the scenes with the Chef Portraits . We show you where top restaurateurs find inspiration, what drives them and what their favorite dishes are that can be recreated at home.

Chef Portraits

Paul Cabayé: sun-drenched fine dining on the Eiger

The “Glacier” restaurant in Grindelwald has been doing pioneering work in the field of sustainable and environmentally responsible fine dining for years. Chef de Cuisine Paul Cabayé is right at the forefront.

Markus Stöckle: treats with a twist

Pink tables, family atmosphere and the very best dining experience: Welcome to “ROSI”, the neo-restaurant. Innovative chef Markus Stöckle looks to the gastronomic future with an eye on the past and offers his guests a culinary roller coaster ride. 

Tarik Lange: Herb garden on the Hyatt roof

The "Park Hyatt" is suddenly a gourmet address! Tarik Lange picks up the 16th point with his power brigade.

Passionate craftsman with vision

Chef David Heimer and his team at Zurich’s “Josef” restaurant bring Nordic cuisine to District 4.

Zizi Hattab: Chef "Kle", Zurich

She is the most amazing newcomer onto the restaurant scene: Zineb "Zizi" Hattab and her Zurich vegan restaurant "Kle".

Reto Brändli: "Kempinski" St. Moritz

Kempinski’s next superstar? Reto Brändli (born in 1991!) is doing a great job at the "Cà d’Oro" in St. Moritz.

Signature Dishes

Paul Cabayé Signature Dish: marinated Alpine salmon

Paul Cabayé scales the peaks of haute cuisine with his cuisine without sacrificing respect for nature. Including his Alpine salmon, marinated for 12 hours with the best gin and spices.

Markus Stöckle’s Signature Dish: Käsespätzle

Markus Stöckle’s favorite recipe is his mother’s Käsespätzle, which reliably combat his homesickness. The fluffy soufflé-like Spätzle are created by stirring and mixing the dough with a tangy cheese mixture. The dish follows the “ROSI” philosophy: minimal effort, maximum satisfaction.


Hidden Places & Spaces

Discover more insider tips around the world with American Express®. We present selected places in the world’s major cities. Turning every trip into a varied and unique experience. 

Hidden Places & Spaces: Allgäu

Mountains, lakes, forests, wellness. And superb food. Your weekend in Allgäu could be like this.

Hidden Places & Spaces: South Tyrol

A short break for fans of spectacular hikes and excellent wines: our Best of South Tyrol.

Hidden Places & Spaces: city breaks in Europe

A city break in Europe offers an incredible variety of culture, history and experiences. Whether it’s a weekend or a longer trip, Europe’s cities are the perfect destinations. In this article we cover the most popular keywords and questions about "a city break in Europe".

Hidden Places & Spaces: Copenhagen

Culinary conceptual art, a commune, and a bit of retail therapy: your short trip to Copenhagen.

Hidden Places & Spaces: Stockholm

Discover the beauty queen of Scandinavian capitals in one weekend: our hotel, restaurant and nightlife tips for a city break in Stockholm.

Hidden Places & Spaces: London

The best tips for a short break on the Thames: fine dining restaurants, world-class museums, exclusive shopping and the best hotels in London.

Hidden Places & Spaces: Barcelona

Fancy a short trip to Barcelona? Our recommendations for a weekend in the Catalan capital.

Hidden Places & Spaces: Amsterdam

Markets, hotels and shopping streets. These tips for a weekend in Amsterdam will make it unforgettable. Read our tips for a weekend break.