Mai Kappenberger is delighted to share some of her favourite international spots and experiences, many of which she has had the pleasure to work at or serve as a board member.
(literally, “Sun over God’s Home”) is Denmark’s largest chef’s competition. It is open for spectators, who delight in three action-filled days in June on the Danish island of Bornholm, famous for its magnificent nature and excellent local ingredients.
Mai Kappenberger has served as a member of the advisory board since 2013.
Enjoy Mai Kappenberger’s reviews of trips to Gambia, Fiskebäckskill and other enticing destinations in GoTraveling, the biggest Nordic online travel magazine.
International culinary entrepreneur and co-founder of the New Nordic Food-movement, Claus Meyer, bought the small town hotel, Hotel Saxkjobing, in 2010 as an homage to his home town, and has spent about 30 million DKK renovating this property.
Mai Kappenberger has served on the board since 2016.
On the island of Funen, fondly referred to as “Denmark’s Green Heart”, you find the charming Hotel Hesselet.
Mai Kappenberger managed the hotel in the 90s and loves to revisit, enjoying the amazing views of Storebælt (Great Belt), the unique history of the hotel as well as its stunning Asian-Scandinavian architecture.
Mai Kappenberger was headhunted to revitalise Kurhotel Skodsborg, the grand dame of the spa hotels in the Nordic region. The hotel was put on the map – nationally as well as internationally – as “The Benchmark for Nordic living” (Conde Nast Traveller, 2018) and “One of the Seven Best Spas in the World” (Tatler Spa Guide 2018).
When Mai Kappenberger managed the Avenue Hotel in the ‘00s she introduced the concept of boutique hotels in Denmark and ensured the hotel the “Best Small Hotel in Denmark by Bloomberg”. Avenue Hotel is especially loved for its winning combination of Danish cosiness and edgy international design. architecture.
Mai Kappenberger lived in Switzerland for nine years and trained at the internationally renowned hotel school, École hôtelière de Lausanne.
Switzerland is considered to be the home of hospitality and there are many superb hotels to choose from.
Please find below a selection of the hotels that Maik Kappenberger has worked at and which she highly recommends.
The ultimate big scale conference hotel, Fairmont Montreux, has successfully developed its concept over centuries. The location by the Geneva Lake and the awe-inspiring views to Evian only augments your experience as a guest.architecture.
Mai Kappenberger’s favourite city resort, The Dolder Grand, effortlessly combines the best of the city with the best of the resort experience. The exquisite art collection, the superior hotel management, and the unique medical spa concept makes this hotel a special joy to visit.
A historic excursion spot, closely connected to the local community, Innere Enge, has developed into an international boutique hotel with a top-notch jazz club.
The ancient castle, Schlosshotel Fleesensee, is located in the former DDR and was opened as a luxury hotel in 2000 under the Radisson SAS brand. Mai Kappenberger worked here in 1999 and recommends it as a true paradise for golfers and nature lovers.