Holidays with the Zündel family
“We’re not easy to find – but once you’ve found us, you’ll find we’re good!”
This slogan has been aptly applied to the Schrannenhof since the very earliest days. And now, 24 years later, many regular guests really appreciate their friendship with the Zündels and the down-to-earth welcome at the farm.
The slogan had its origins in our location. Although it is peaceful here, and off the beaten track, the farm still enjoys a prime position on the piste beside the beginners’ lift, and only 100 metres from the bottom station of the Diedamskopf cable car.
Your hosts, the Zündel family are always on hand to help, and really go that extra mile to ensure that your stay at the Schrannenhof is the best holiday ever...
Viktor
Hotelier and farmer
As head of the household, Viktor divides his time equally between the needs of his guests and those of his animals in the Schrannenhof. Whether he’s working in hotel’s own restaurant or in the barn milking the cows and goats; in the riding school, in the hen house, whatever he undertakes, Viktor always does it with unbelievable commitment. Viktor cuts an especially dashing figure as DJ during après-ski in the hotel bar, although he always the principal contact person, popping up magically whenever needed. As a result he knows his guests’ preferences better than anyone. Viktor is also a visionary, the creative member of the family, not afraid to try out new things. He gets his best ideas by putting himself in his guests’ shoes.
Maria
The kitchen is her kingdom
There is strength in serenity: true to this motto, Maria’s keeps a careful and conscientious eye on what goes on in her kitchen. Maria’s amazing cooking ability, all learned from scratch, is legendary. Her cuisine is based on quality and the exclusive use of carefully selected fresh local produce, including meat, eggs, milk, butter and cheese from the family’s own farm. Receiving the cultural heritage award is proof enough that, where the guests are concerned, only the best is good enough.
Another of Maria’s great passions is interior design. Maria is the ultimate perfectionist and pays incredible attention to detail, a fact very much in evidence everywhere. Exuding an air of benign serenity, Maria is the Schrannenhof’s fairy godmother. She takes care of the wellbeing of her guests, family and team, and always has a sympathetic and attentive ear when needed.
Daniel
A dynamic all-round talent
Whenever there is work to be done, whether in Hotel Elisabeth or in the Schrannenhof, in the restaurant or on the farm – junior manager Daniel is there, energetically getting stuck in. As a qualified electrician and a naturally skilled craftsman, there is always plenty for him to do. When the hotel is closed between the seasons, he is always there to lend a hand with any major or minor renovation and repair work that needs doing.
His uncomplicated, outgoing personality has ensured him general popularity. His sincerity and the way he puts his heart and soul into everything he does has endeared him to the guests in particular. As a result, no-one was surprised when in 2014, together with Viktor, he took over the running of Hotel Elisabeth. And as if this were not enough, in 2015 he trained as a biomass and bioenergy technician, building and running the power station in Gräsalp. This, together with the small power station next to the Hermann holiday cottage, supplies heat for Hotel Elisabeth and approx. 54 households in Schoppernau.
It’s hard to believe that this bundle of energy still has time to indulge in hobbies such as skiing, mountaineering and tennis! He is also the proud father of Laurin Josef and daughter Johanna.
Sabrina
Creative support
Following a career break of several years for family reasons, Sabrina is now back in the fold, and responsible for various tasks behind the scenes. Having originally worked for the lift company, Sabrina is also a trained hotelier, and therefore more than happy to do her bit for the family business. She feels quite at home working in the restaurant too, and enjoys communicating with the guests. Sabrina lives in Schoppernau with her husband, Peter, and their 3 daughters Luisa, Ramona and Lara.