Concept

More than a name – the concept in detail

CASCADA is not only the name of the hotel, it is also a concept! The word CASCADA (or “Cascade” in English) refers to a gentle waterfall. The three basalt columns in the hotel lobby, over which the water gently falls, have translated this theme into action. Furthermore, each of the 63 individually designed rooms has been decorated with a unique wall painting, by the artist Heinz Blum, showing a Swiss waterfall. Each room is named after the waterfall in the wall painting, e.g. “Rhine Falls”, “Giessbach Falls” and other more or lesser-known waterfalls. Additionally, every room features a Swiss map with the location of the waterfall and a description of how to get there. 

The name CASCADA is used in all major languages. In English and French it is written the same (cascade), in Italian (Cascata) and Spanish (Cascada), with only minor variations. This internationality was one reason more to choose CASCADA as a hotel name, as well as its positive association and ongoing topicality.

A dynamic staff works in front and behind the scenes at the CASCADA Swiss Quality Hotel.  

The flowing waterfall symbolizes our philosophy, as they are always moving like the water and adapting to the changing conditions in our society.

The history of CASCADA

• 1910 Construction and opening as a Christian Hospice Johanniterhof
• 1978 Change of name from Johanniterhof to Johanniter
• 1992 Reconstruction and expansion during 14 months
• 1994 Re-opening of Hotel Johanniter with Restaurant Bolero
• 2001 Change of name from Hotel Johanniter to Hotel CASCADA with the Waterfall Concept
• 2003 Achievement of the 4th star of the Swiss Hotel Association
• 2004 Re-opening of BOLERO Restaurant & Lounge after 2 months of reconstruction
• 2007 Installation of individually adjustable air conditions in all rooms
• 2008 Reconstruction of 4 meeting and banquet rooms in summer
• 2009 Reconstruction of 2 meeting and banquet rooms in summer
• 2010 Reconstruction of reception and lobby area