Kreuz Herzogenbuchsee

Fresh ideas between old walls: What used to be Switzerland's first alcohol-free inn is now a wonderful location for seminars, banquets and corporate events. With twelve picturesque rooms that have lost none of their historic charm and a converted attic, the Kreuz Herzogenbuchsee offers plenty of space for events of all kinds.

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Oberaargau
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The picture shows a lively discussion between five people in a meeting room. Some are standing, others are sitting, all are engrossed in conversation. The atmosphere is lively, cooperative and focussed on the joint work.

The picture shows a cosy parlour in the Hotel Kreuz Herzogenbuchsee, arranged for a small meeting. The warm lighting and the combination of traditional wooden furniture and white-painted walls create an inviting and pleasant atmosphere.

The picture shows an intimate culture cellar in the Hotel Kreuz Herzogenbuchsee, which with its rough stone walls and warm candlelight radiates a mysterious and cosy atmosphere, ideal for unique events and meetings.

The picture shows a stylish cultural cellar with a wooden beamed ceiling and a stage in the background, waiting for an event, surrounded by a lively and inspiring atmosphere.

Bright daylight floods the modern, spacious conference room, while a classic clock and paintings adorn the wall, creating an atmosphere of contemporary professionalism and traditional elegance.

The picture shows five people sitting at a table outside and eating together. The mood is friendly and sociable. The people appear to be having a stimulating conversation and are enjoying their meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

Awarded the title of Historic Hotel of the Year 2025, the Kreuz Herzogenbuchsee shows how tradition and innovation can go hand in hand.

From 1891 until well into the 1900s, the "Kreuz", which dates all the way back to 1787, was run by the local Women’s Association as the first pub in the country that did not serve alcohol, as well as a busy town hall. In 2017, the stately historic building awoke from a long slumber, during which it had been renovated and modernized. The Kreuz Herzogenbuchsee offers a variety of great options and spaces for events. Be it the attic, which is almost nine metres high and a true masterpiece of local carpentry, or the “Amélie Moser Room”, the jewel amongst the Kreuz’s rooms, with its tiled oven in the Rococo style, beautiful parquet flooring, and stucco decoration on the ceiling.

The two historical Rooms “Stübli” (Parlour) and “Lesestube” (Reading Room) are wonderful settings for smaller meetings and other events. The large vaulted cellar hosts a broad range of cultural events and can also be used for workshops, conferences, and meetings – including drinks at the in-house bar after a long day of work.

The picture shows a sporting moment in the traditional Swiss team sport of Hornussen. In the centre is a player in a red jersey with a white stripe, concentrating and throwing a shingle into the air with full body tension. The scene is frozen in motion: the player is standing on an open meadow framed by a dense forest in the background. The dynamic stance and the visibly cocked rod emphasise the strength and precision that this sport requires. Hornussen combines sporting competition with deep-rooted tradition and is particularly popular at team events or club occasions.

«Hornussen» as a Team event

Just like «Schwingen» (Swiss wrestling) and Steinstossen (Swiss stone put), Hornussen is a Swiss national sport. Spend an afternoon outdoors with your team in Herzogenbuchsee and try your hand at this activity that is highly popular in the Oberaargau region.