Each booking is available in a one-night package that includes your very own butler, breakfast and drinks, as well as a back-up room in case of bad weather. Getting back to nature is taking a whole new meaning in the Swiss Alps, thanks to artists Frank and Patrik Riklin, who are bringing their no-wall, no-ceiling hotel concept to multiple locations in eastern Switzerland this summer. Despite the minimal physical infrastructure, service is very personal. Local “butlers” welcome guests, bring meals (breakfast in bed often), help with logistics, and generally ensure the experience is smooth and memorable.
Their role is to emphasize that the guest is the star of the stay. Given the exposure to nature, weather is a factor. Guests are typically offered backup plans (alternate indoor shelter or accommodations) in case conditions worsen. Reservations often come with the possibility of canceling if the weather turns bad. By removing typical room boundaries (walls, roof), Null Stern asks guests to engage differently with their surroundings: the sky, the landscape, the elements. It’s a sensory and contemplative experience rather than a conventional hotel stay.
