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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.


Dining & 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

Michael Dober: chef at the "Rosa Pulver"

The chef at the "Rosa Pulver" in Winterthur rejects traditional management structures. However, this does not harm the food, on the contrary: Michael Dober’s sustainable dishes always keep his guests in a good mood. 

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. 

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.

Tarik Lange: chef at "PUR Hurden"

Tarik Lange, born in Dresden, made a name for himself at the "parkhuus" restaurant in Zurich’s "Park Hyatt" hotel, transforming it into a top-tier gourmet destination. Now, at "PUR Hurden", he ensures that guests can enjoy fine dining right by the lake.

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: Black Forest

For fans of forests and mountains that are not too high: our tips for a break in the Black Forest.

Hidden Places & Spaces: Tyrol

Majestic mountains, masterpieces from the kitchen and soothing massages: our Best of Tyrol.

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.