Relais & Châteaux Friendship

Weissenhaus joins the exclusive circle of Relais & Châteaux members. This association of by far the best luxury resorts, hotels and restaurants leads the way worldwide. We are indeed immensely proud to be able to complement this collection of the most exquisite top locations.

 

Personality, tradition as well as culture, history and cuisine are just a few of the many shared values that we live and nurture and that have been at home at Weissenhaus for centuries.

 

Founded in 1954, Relais & Châteaux today consists of over 550 unique and privately run hotels and restaurants worldwide and sees itself as a strong family association that lives hospitality, authenticity and genuineness as the foundation of successful guest relations. Relais & Châteaux is also leading by example in matters  of sustainability and has published a detailed sustainability report in 2022, describing the efforts and projects of the hotels and restaurants in areas such as nature conservation, climate protection, responsible consumption and production, and much more.

 

From French Provence and the vines of Napa Valley to the beaches of the Indian Ocean, Relais & Châteaux is present on five continents, inviting you to experience the lifestyle of different cultures and to immerse yourself in the unique history of each region.

 

As a proud Relais & Châteaux member, we endeavour to actively cultivate the heritage of Weissenhaus and to preserve the unique history of architecture, art, culture, and the North German way of life for future generations to experience.

 

The strong commitment to sophisticated cuisine is a promise in every Relais & Châteaux and also with us. We will indulge you in our 3 restaurants, from the 2 Michelin star gourmet experience in the castle to the perfectly prepared turbot with sea view in the Bootshaus.

 

 

La Route du Bonheur

 

In the mid-1950s, the famous "Blue Train" ran from the Gare de Lyon in Paris to the Côte d'Azur. A road was built parallel to the railway line and gems of good French cuisine sprang up along this route. As owners of one of these establishments, the founders of Relais & Châteaux recognised an opportunity to join forces with other hosts with the same passion for fine hospitality and excellent cuisine. They offered an attractive culinary itinerary and invited guests to discover all the properties. Soon this itinerary was called "La Route du Bonheur" - the first idea of Relais & Châteaux was born and today the "Road of Happiness" leads around the world.