About us | Hotel Restaurant Neuhaus

History

1879

1893

1932

1954

1967

1974

1979

2001

2004

2009

2019

The beginning of the pint business

In 1878, Andreas Meier built a farmhouse at what is now Kirchweg 13 in Nussbaumen. He bought the land for 41 centimes per square metre. In order to market his agricultural products directly, he and his wife Euphrosina wanted to run a pub on the farm. On 30 May 1879, he received a "tavern and restaurant licence" from the cantonal government to serve cider and wine. He named the business "Neuhaus" and laid the foundation for a long-standing family tradition.

Transition to the second generation

After Andreas Meier's death in 1893, his youngest son Armin took over "s'Neuhus". In 1912, Armin Meier gave up farming and focused entirely on the restaurant. The kitchen and dining room were renovated. A hall for 40 people was added. The Neuhaus became a popular venue for banquets such as weddings and funeral receptions. It was also the regular meeting place for the music society and the gymnastics club.

Family pride in the third generation

In 1932, Armin Meier dies unexpectedly. His wife Anna continues to run the business with the help of their five children. In 1942, their son Ernst and his wife Berta take over the Neuhaus.

Investments with foresight

Ernst and Berta Meier-Hitz renovate the business in 1954. The dining room is enlarged and now seats 110. The kitchen and buffet are modernised. An outdoor dining area is created and a bowling alley is added in the basement. Berta takes care of the guests' culinary needs as the chef. Ernst took care of the restaurant business, but also had a second job at BBC (now ABB). The restaurant's income was not enough to support the young family.

Handover to the fourth generation

In 1967, Ernst Meier II took over the Neuhaus restaurant from his parents. He was widely known as a talented gymnast and successful Swiss wrestler (two-time national champion). After his wrestling career, he became the landlord of the Neuhaus restaurant. His wife Sophie managed the service.

Renovation of restaurant & first rooms

In 1974, the young couple completely renovated the dining room. The hall, restaurant and bowling alley were refurbished, and the kitchen and buffet area were modernised. The Neuhaus also got a new ventilation system. Later, six guest rooms and staff rooms were added in the attic. Ernst and Sophie Meier-Zehnder ran the Neuhaus until 2001, shaping its character and reputation far beyond the region.

100 years of Neuhaus

The 100th anniversary will be celebrated over two days. There will be a marquee with food and entertainment in the Neuhaus car park. A wrestling festival and a football tournament will be held on the sports field in honour of the family business. The anniversary celebrations are being supported by the gymnastics club and the music society.

Handover to the LUMEGA family

In 2001, the Neuhaus passed to the fifth generation with Monika Lustenberger-Meier (daughter of Ernst II). The business is being continued by the LUMEGA Family, which was founded in the same year. The restaurant has been given a new, contemporary concept. The kitchen was renovated, the premises were completely modernised and divided into an à la carte restaurant, bistro, bar and lounge.

125th anniversary

In May 2004, Neuhaus celebrates its 125th anniversary with three days of special offers for all guests (see newspaper article). In the same year, Daniel and Denise Wettstein take over the operational management as tenants.

Expansion of Hotel Neuhaus

In 2009, Restaurant Neuhaus was expanded to include a 3-star hotel with 8 rooms. The bowling alley was removed and replaced with a seminar room and foyer. At the same time, the vaulted wine cellar was modernised and is now used for cocktail receptions and smaller events.

Back to the roots

Following the departure of the long-standing tenants, Ernst Meier III (son of Ernst Meier II) takes over the operational management of the Hotel Restaurant Neuhaus. The restaurant premises are gently renovated, and the kitchen is brought up to the latest technical standards with an induction stove and a modern oven system. In 2021, the Neuhaus garden also shines in new splendour – with fresh paving slabs and stylish seating.

The Neuhaus team

Ernst Meier

Host

Fabio Di Renzo

Executive Chef

Maria Adelaide Monteiro Dinis

Kitchen assistant

Isabelle Angst

Service

Ana Luisa Santos Martins

Housekeeping

Xhezide Halili

Housekeeping / Kitchen Assistant

Career

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Sustainability

With an eye to the future, we are committed to sustainable business practices: through continuous optimisation and targeted changes, we are developing our business step by step.

Resource utilization

We place great importance on sustainability by using energy-efficient appliances and practising responsible water management. In this way, we actively contribute to conserving resources and protecting the environment.

Out of consideration for the environment, bed linen is changed twice a week as standard for longer stays. More frequent changes are of course possible on request.

Regionality

We offer an authentic experience and support regional suppliers and artisans:
- Mountain cheese from fromSuisse
- Baked goods made with pesticide-free Swiss grain from Fredy's in Baden
- Selected meat products from Josi Meier, the butcher in Kirchdorf, and from the Seetal region in Aargau
- Salmon from the Nussbaumer smokehouse Kuratli Salmo Fulmica

Social

The education and training of people is very important to us. Our goal is to create and maintain secure jobs in a family-like environment over the long term. That is why we are involved in sports and cultural support programs in the Baden region and consider the following organizations: TV Obersiggenthal, FC Obersiggenthal, Schwingklub Baden-Brugg, Ferienpass Obersiggenthal, SC Siggenthal, Handball Baden-Endingen, Fest der Nationen, PumpNuts Siggenthal, Guggemusig Finkechlopfer Nussbaumen.