--- okf_version: "0.2" type: "Article" title: "The ghost of Schauenstein Castle — outclassed by star chef Andreas Caminada" description: "Caminada's Schauenstein Castle restaurant lives up to expectations: ambiance and food are outstanding and combine for a highly recommended experience!" resource: "https://travelmemo.com/switzerland/ghost-schauenstein-castle-restaurant-chef-andreas-caminada" language: en author: "Walter Schaerer" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 27 tags: ["Gourmet", "Restaurant", "Switzerland"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/switzerland" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/graubuenden" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/zuerich" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/chur" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culinary-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/restaurant" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/review" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/travelmemo" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/swiss-international-air-lines" - "https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer", at: 2026-07-04T13:35:47+00:00 } verified: - { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer", at: 2017-03-04T10:37:52+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: ghost-schauenstein-castle-restaurant-chef-andreas-caminada.md#photos title: "Original photography by Walter Schärer" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer" last_modified: 2017-02-24 timestamp: 2026-07-04T13:35:47+00:00 --- # The ghost of Schauenstein Castle — outclassed by star chef Andreas Caminada > Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau, Swiss Graubünden, is a 17th-century castle housing the Michelin 3-star, 19 Gault Millau-point restaurant of world-renowned chef Andreas Caminada, one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, along with a boutique hotel of designer suites — and, allegedly, a 500-year-old castle ghost named Pantaléon. ## Destination Fürstenau, Domleschg valley, Graubünden canton, Switzerland. Address: Schlossgass 77, CH-7414 Fürstenau. ## Getting there Accessible by car via the autobahn into the Domleschg valley. No public transport details are provided in the article. ## When to go The restaurant serves lunch Thursday–Sunday from 12:00 and dinner Wednesday–Sunday from 19:00. Reservations are strongly recommended. ## Why visit Andreas Caminada's cooking — awarded 3 Michelin Stars and 19 Gault Millau points — is the primary draw, set inside a historic castle with atmospheric interiors, a serious wine cellar, and elegant designer hotel suites. ## What to see - **Castle garden sculptures** — Mysterious artworks in the garden that the author found evocative of the castle's ghost legend. - **Piano nobile dining rooms** — Two refined, muted-decor dining rooms inside the historic castle where the restaurant operates. - **Upper-floor bar and lounge** — Includes a bar, a smoking lounge with a humidor, and elegant décor for post-meal coffee and friandises. - **Hotel suites** — Described as generous designer suites; highlights include the Tower Suite with its own bathroom and living area. ## What to do - **Dine at the Schauenstein restaurant** — Choose from 3- to 6-course menus starting at CHF 200 per person; lunch and dinner services available. - **Explore the wine cellar with sommelière Anna Jung** — The resident sommelière unlocks the castle's wine cellar pairings for guests during the meal. - **Stay overnight in the castle** — Room rates start at CHF 370 on weekdays; suites from CHF 580; Tower Suite from CHF 660, with breakfast at CHF 42 per person. - **Browse Caminada Documenta** — A semi-annual recipe magazine by Caminada featuring, among other things, the story of castle ghost Pantaléon. ## Good to know The restaurant is listed among The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Arrive exactly on time — the article jokes: 'You're in Switzerland after all.' Contact: +41 81 632 10 80 or kontakt@schauenstein.ch. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein.jpg" caption: "Schloss Schauenstein" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-2.jpg" caption: "Plastik Schlossgarten" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-54.jpg" caption: "Entrée im Schloss Schauenstein" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-10.jpg" caption: "Wasserflasche mit Gläser" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-6.jpg" caption: "Paprika Tartelette" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-7.jpg" caption: "Apérohäppchen" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-13.jpg" caption: "Ankündigung des nächsten Gangs" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-12.jpg" caption: "Erstes Amuse Bouche mit Kürbis und Dörrbirne" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-24.jpg" caption: "Zweiter Restaurant Saal" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-20.jpg" caption: "Küche im Schloss Schauenstein Restaurant" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-23.jpg" caption: "Sous Chef Ollie Schuiling" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-28.jpg" caption: "Andreas Caminada mit Walter" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-33.jpg" caption: "Farbiges Décor in der Lounge" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-35.jpg" caption: "Stilvolle Leuchte in der Lounge" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swiss-gourmet-restaurant-Schloss-Schauenstein-32.jpg" caption: "Smokers ounge" keywords: ["19 Gault Millau", "3 Michelin Sterne", "Andreas Caminada", "Fürstenau", "Gourmet", "Graubünden", "Hotel", "Restaurant", "Schloss", "Schloss Schauenstein"] captured: 2017-02-24 geo: {latitude: 46.7212, longitude: 9.4463} credit: "Walter Schärer" ```