Experience The Dolder Grand’s 2025 Easter celebration with a stunning 3.5-meter floral egg crafted from 13,000 carnations, symbolizing faith and unity amidst Zurich’s luxurious ambiance
A Blooming Tradition: The Dolder Grand’s Easter Egg
Perched high above Zurich with views that flirt with the Alps, The Dolder Grand isn’t one to do things by halves—especially regarding Easter. Since 2009, the hotel has made a name for itself with its annual Easter egg installation, each year more extravagant (and Instagrammable) than the last. But this year? They’ve outdone themselves.
The 2025 edition is a floral behemoth, standing at a majestic 3.5 meters and cloaked in approximately 13,000 pink carnations. Yes, you read that correctly: thirteen thousand. It’s not just decoration—it’s a statement. A soft, fragrant, petal-powered statement about art, craftsmanship, and the concept of faith.
Faith in Full Bloom: Symbolism and Design
The theme for 2025? Faith. It’s a small word with weighty resonance. Whether spiritual, personal, or philosophical, the egg invites interpretation and introspection.
Created by floral artists Leonie Haupt and Sofia Castrignanò, the installation features layers of pink carnations accented with stark white letters spelling “Faith”. The effect is both serene and cinematic—more couture runway than countryside Easter.
In true Dolder fashion, the egg isn’t just a visual showpiece. The scent of thousands of fresh blooms fills the Steinhalle, creating a multi-sensory experience that feels like walking into a cloud of spring.
The Art of Hotel Floristry
Naturally, such an installation doesn’t come together overnight. Planning for The Dolder Grand’s Easter egg begins months in advance, with painstaking design sketches, color palette discussions, and structural planning.
The framework itself—essentially the haute couture skeleton of the egg—is adorned over two full days by the hotel’s floristry team, who meticulously place each carnation by hand. It’s an ephemeral masterpiece that will only last the holiday week, which somehow makes it all the more special.
Easter, The Dolder Grand Style
Of course, The Dolder Grand doesn’t stop at giant floral eggs. Easter here is a full-blown celebration for the senses:
Easter Escape Package: Includes a two-night stay with daily breakfast, a CHF 200 voucher redeemable at the spa or restaurants, and a sweet welcome gift.
Easter Brunch: Taking place on April 20 and 21 at the Saltz restaurant, it features brunch classics, festive desserts, and the ever-tempting option of unlimited champagne.
Easter Egg Hunt: On Easter Sunday, little guests can join a charming egg hunt through the historic halls of the hotel—rumour has it the Easter Bunny makes a surprise appearance.
A Springtime Must-See in Zurich
Whether you’re jetting in for a weekend of luxury or just popping by for a photo op and a flute of rosé, The Dolder Grand’s 2025 Easter installation is a must-see. It’s everything we love about this grand Swiss hotel: elegance, whimsy, and that irresistible touch of theatricality.
In short, it’s Easter—elevated.
See also:
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