Fondue or Fish & Chips?

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Eggberge, a Mountain Guesthouse, and Restaurant, situated on a sunny plateau above Lake Lucerne. 

Through our English-speaking chat on Whatsapp, I found out about the new owners of this great spot located between Altdorf and Flüelen in the Canton of URI. My wife Nazarine is British and we live in the area for the past 8 years, so when I mentioned Scones, Fish&Chips, and Beef’n Ale Pie to my wife she got all excited! It reminded both of us of our visit to Lyme Regis, Dorset, where we ate Scones and Fish & Chips all day long!😁

This mountain guesthouse is owned and operated by Gaby & Andy Brownrigg, Andy is British and Gaby is a native from the Central Switzerland region. They are not new to the gastro scene, they operated a restaurant in the Grison area of Switzerland for several years, then in 2018, they decided to take over Eggberge. They renovated it in a sustainable way such as an energy-efficient new kitchen and Minergi insulated windows. They designed the interior themselves with local wood and using local craftsmen whenever possible.

Only 9 minutes by cable car, yet high and far away from everyday life. Eggberge is a longing destination for mountain lovers. Spend time, don’t hurry: just sit, eat, drink and look at the beauty and tranquility of the Alpine peaks, and overlooking Lake Lucerne. Our small natural paradise offers a great variety for all active people: in summer, lush alpine meadows and summit trails lure you to adventures on foot or by bike. In winter you can soak up the sun on the ski slopes up above the mist. Or lay the first track in fresh snow with snowshoes.

Berghaus meets gastropub

Inspired by English gastropubs, they would like to introduce social get-togethers with homemade ‘make you happy’ cuisine. There are some classics from Andy’s homeland on our menu: Fish’n’Chips, the juicy whiskey burger, or have you ever tried our Beef’n’Ale Pie – tasty beef and vegetables in a rich beer sauce with a unique homemade puff pastry lid? Do you have an appetite for hearty Swiss food? How about Gaby’s crispy rösti, or a delicious cold ‘Eggä’ meat platter with local meats, or in winter our unique fondue trio?

The renovated dining room combines homely charm and a stylish, modern character. Take a seat without any obstacles: the restaurant, sun terrace, and disabled toilet are ‘barrier-free.

For more information and  directions to Eggberge, please see their website here: Eggberge Berggasthaus – Switzerland